# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Cognoscenti, WBUR’s ideas and opinions team, and fellow fans for an exciting exploration of Taylor Swift.About this EventCalling all Swifties! Ready to go even deeper into the world of Taylor Swift? Join Cognoscenti, WBUR’s ideas and opinions team, and fellow fans for an exciting exploration of the artist who has not only won 14 Grammy Awards but shattered records with the highest-grossing tour and the biggest concert film of all time. Think you know everything about the pop icon? Think again.Get insider scoop from journalist Joanna Weiss, who has dissected every album; Harvard professor Stephanie Burt, whose new book unpacks Swift’s joyful, collaborative brand of genius; and Berklee professor Scarlet Keys, who teaches songwriting through the lens of Swift’s music. Throughout the night, we’ll showcase iconic photos, videos and songs spanning Swift’s entire career to set the mood and spark lively conversation. Cloe Axelson, senior editor of Cognoscenti (and mother of three Swifties), moderates.Copies of Weiss’ book “Taylor Swift: Album by Album,” and Burt’s book “Taylor’s Version: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift” will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner Brookline Booksmith and Weiss and Burt will sign following the conversation.Photo of Taylor Swift: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementAbout “Taylor Swift: Album by Album”If you’re a passionate Swiftie who wants to know EVERYTHING about your favorite icon — especially her music — this luxuriously illustrated deep dive should take center stage.Featuring fresh insights from all eleven studio albums — from “Taylor Swift” to “The Tortured Poets Department” — “Taylor Swift: Album by Album” mines her life, lyrics and music like nothing else before it. This book also features several chapters on all the “Taylor’s Version” albums released to date, with panel discussions from noted Swift scholars accompanied by vibrant photography that captures Swift in each and every era, from an aspiring country musician to the dominant global force she is today.Swift’s artistry, awards and accolades are hard to encompass, from the youngest artist with a No. 1 song on the Hot Country chart to the first recipient of Billboard’s Woman of the Decade award. Swifties will find that and more inside, including: Fresh insight into her lyrics, life and loves from her earliest days as a recording artistTons of sidebars that explore her influences, lyrical references, musical knowledge and moreDetails on album personnel, special guests, awards and toursA special section on the “Taylor’s Version” albums that explains how they came about and why they matter to Taylor and scores of Swifties everywhere“Taylor Swift: Album by Album” is more than just pretty pictures; it’s a door into how and why this talented musician continues to inspire fans around the world. Young or old, OG or new Swiftie, this book has it all.About “Taylor’s Version: The Poetic and Musical Genius of Taylor Swift”Taylor Swift has become a peerless superstar, ceaselessly productive and internationally beloved. From her teen country debut to her Eras tour and beyond, Swift’s career and her creations have captivated and bewitched us, opening up new ways to see both her life and our own.In “Taylor’s Version,” the poet and literary scholar Stephanie Burt offers an insightful and heartfelt critical appreciation of Taylor Swift, her body of work and the community that her art has fostered. Drawing from her 2024 Harvard course, “Taylor Swift and Her World,” as well as from her years as a Swiftie, Burt examines Swift’s particular form of genius — not the destructive genius of tortured poets, but the collaborative and joyful genius of an artist who has mastered her craft. She highlights the ways Swift’s work remains at once intimate and relatable, portraying people we feel that we know and people we wish we could be, from the first loves and girlhoods on “Fearless” through the public and private angst of “Midnights.” How does she do it (with a broken heart)?Tracing a path through the Eras, “Taylor’s Version” shows what Swift has created, how it works and why her songs will endure.Ways To SaveWBUR’s Legacy Circle, Murrow Society, Sustainers and Members save $5.00 on tickets to this event. To apply the discount to your ticket purchase online, you’ll need to enter a promo code. You can get your code by emailing membership@wbur.org.Registrants may be contacted by CitySpace about this or future events. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/cognoscenti-presents-the-phenomenon-of-taylor-swift/100001977261185432 - **Event Categories**: taylor-swift, art, entertainment, music, literary-art, live-music, concerts, workshops, fine-arts, business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: WBUR CitySpace - **lat**: 42.3508575 - **long**: -71.11565709999999 - **full address**: WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/13bd3fe3894dc3f647a7620e3b132df8610ef63b2227a12d9c848d43be8532bf-rimg-w1200-h600-dcec5ff3-gmir.jpg?v=1765589658 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift being held? - **A:** Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift takes place on Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Tue, 27 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift? - **A:** Tickets for Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift are priced at USD 34 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityPremierUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneralUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableBU Faculty and StaffUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableStudentUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableSupport WBUR (donation; not an event ticket)FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift? - **A:** Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift is organized by WBUR CitySpace. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Cognoscenti Presents: The phenomenon of Taylor Swift is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Boston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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