Swifties, the countdown is officially on. Taylor Swift’s twelfth studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl, lands on October 3 at 2pm (AEST), which for Australian fans marks a rare and delightfully timed drop for swift listening.

One of the global pop star’s most anticipated albums, The Life Of A Showgirl is expected to make a sharp pivot from the confessional melancholy of her last work, The Tortured Poets Department.

Countdown To Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl Release

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Countdown ends: 2pm AEST on October 3rd

In keeping with the showgirl theme, fans are predicting a glitter-soaked pop album that Taylor has already hinted “matches the way my life has felt.”

During her appearance on fiance, Travis’ Kelce’s New Heights podcast, she revealed this album is “everything that was going on behind the curtain” during the Eras Tour.

“It feels energetically how my life has felt. This album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life on this tour,” she revealed.

Does that mean we could get a love song or two about Travis? We hope so.

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There’s also production credits from longtime collaborators Max Martin and Shellback, plus a headline-making feature from Sabrina Carpenter but it’s the tracklist that’s the biggest clue on what’s to come.

The tracklist and song names like ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’ and ‘Ruin The Friendship’ have had fans fiercely speculating – the latter many suspect may have to do with Taylor’s famous friendship with Blake Lively.

We’ll have to wait till October 3 to find out if they’re right. 

What Time Does Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Come Out In Australia?

Taylor’s twelfth studio album drops on Friday, October 3 at 2pm AEST.

Unlike previous midnight album releases, Swift opted for an afternoon time slot allowing fans around the world to hit play in a more time-appropriate manner.

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The Life of a Showgirl Global Release Times

Country / RegionTime ZoneRelease Date & TimeAustraliaAESTOctober 3, 2:00pmNew ZealandNZDTOctober 3, 4:00pmUnited States (East Coast)ETOctober 2, 12:00amUnited States (West Coast)PTOctober 2, 9:00pmUnited KingdomBSTOctober 3, 5:00am

Will Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl be available on Spotify and Apple Music?

Yes. The album will be released across all major streaming platforms – including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube – at the exact global release time. Make sure to pre-save the album for instant access.

Is there a cinema release for The Life of a Showgirl?

Yes. A companion cinematic experience will roll out in select theatres worldwide, with Australian screenings beginning on October 5 at 5am AEST.

The cinematic premiere serves as a release party to celebrate the launch of her first music video, ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’, from the new album.

Not only will fans be the first to see the new clip, but there will be “never before seen behind-the-scenes footage” from the making of the video.


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