The Joke at MSG
During his Saturday night concert at Madison Square Garden, Harry Styles made a playful reference to Taylor Swift's wedding, which took place at the same venue in July. He told the crowd that the arena is home to the New York Knicks, who recently won the NBA championship, and then added that they also host weddings. The comment drew loud cheers from the audience.[S1][S2]
Styles and Swift dated from 2012 to 2013, and their relationship is widely believed to have inspired Swift's 2014 song 'Style.' The wedding, where Swift married Travis Kelce, was a star-studded event officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Zoë Kravitz, Selena Gomez, and many others.[S1][S2]
Residency and Tour
The joke came during the third night of Styles' 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, which constitutes his entire U.S. tour for 2026. The residency opened on August 26 and continues through Halloween, with a special 'Harryween' show on October 31. It is his first run of live shows since 2023, supporting his new album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.'[S2][S3]
During the first show of his residency, Styles paid homage to Dolly Parton, who passed away the previous day. He thanked the artists who influenced him and played her 1974 song 'I Will Always Love You' through the speakers. Additionally, the concert featured a completely different setlist than his typical shows.[S2][S3]
Past Relationship and Wedding
Styles was reportedly invited to the Swift-Kelce wedding but did not attend due to a scheduling conflict with his tour. He was performing at Wembley Stadium in London on the night of the ceremony, where he sang 'Two Ghosts,' a song long rumored to be about Swift. His fiancée, Zoë Kravitz, attended the wedding without him.[S2][S4]
The wedding was a family affair, with Swift's brother Austin serving as her Man of Honor and Kelce's brother Jason as his Best Man. Attendees described the ceremony as moving and intimate, with Adam Sandler's officiating adding humor and warmth.[S4]
