Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: Exact Release Time, Streaming Platforms, Tracklist and More

Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, is officially set to drop on Friday, October 3, 2025, at midnight ET. Fans around the world can stream the album as soon as the clock strikes 12 in the Eastern time zone, making it one of the most awaited pop releases of the year.

The new project was first announced by Swift in August during boyfriend Travis Kelce’s popular New Heights podcast. Since then, it has sparked massive excitement across social media, with pre-save links topping streaming charts. Industry insiders expect this release to dominate charts and conversation throughout October.

Release Time and Streaming Details for The Life of a Showgirl

According to industry reports, The Life of a Showgirl will be released worldwide on October 3, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). This means fans in different time zones can calculate their local release time — for example, 9 p.m. PT on October 2 in the U.S. West Coast, 5 a.m. in the UK, and 9:30 a.m. in India.

The album will be available across all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Those who have pre-saved the album on Spotify or Apple Music will have it appear in their libraries the moment it’s live. Music experts from outlets such as Marie Claire and Cincinnati-based media confirm this midnight digital launch strategy is now standard for Swift.

The album features a total of 12 tracks and runs for approximately 41 minutes. There is only one official collaboration: pop star Sabrina Carpenter joins Taylor on the title track “The Life of a Showgirl.” Other confirmed songs include:

• The Fate of Ophelia
• Elizabeth Taylor
• Opalite
• Father Figure
• Eldest Daughter
• Ruin the Friendship
• Actually Romantic
• Wi$h Li$t
• Wood
• CANCELLED!
• Honey

According to early album data, the longest track is “Eldest Daughter,” clocking in at 4 minutes and 6 seconds, while the shortest is “Actually Romantic” at about 2 minutes and 43 seconds. Republic Records has positioned this album as a mix of cinematic storytelling and sleek pop production.

The announcement of The Life of a Showgirl has sent social media into overdrive. Taylor Swift fans — famously known as Swifties — have been decoding lyrics and Easter eggs dropped on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music over the past weeks. Music insiders expect the album to break several streaming records within hours of release, similar to Swift’s previous hits such as Midnights and 1989 (Taylor’s Version).

Industry experts note this release timing is significant. Coming just ahead of the holiday shopping season, it positions Swift to dominate not only streaming charts but also vinyl and merchandise sales. The Sabrina Carpenter collaboration also broadens appeal to a younger pop audience, strengthening Swift’s already massive global reach.

With hype at its peak, fans can expect a midnight listening party worldwide as Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl officially arrives on October 3, 2025.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What time does Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl release?

The album drops on October 3, 2025, at midnight ET worldwide.

Q2: Where can I stream The Life of a Showgirl?

You can stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and all major digital music platforms.

Q3: How many tracks are on The Life of a Showgirl?

The album has 12 tracks, including one collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter.

Q4: What is the longest song on the album?

“Eldest Daughter” is the longest track, running 4 minutes and 6 seconds.

Q5: Who announced The Life of a Showgirl?

Taylor Swift revealed the album during Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast in August 2025.