Taylor Swift pays New York City over $160,000 for MSG wedding permit costs

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed on Friday, July 10, 2026, that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have paid over $160,000 to the city. The payment covers permit fees and municipal resources utilized for the couple’s wedding, which was held at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026.

The financial disclosure came during a press conference where Mayor Mamdani addressed public inquiries regarding the use of taxpayer funds for police overtime and security services. The mayor stated,

"Taylor Swift will be paying, has paid already, the cost of the permit that was lodged, which was over $160,000 for that event and for the response to that event. And that was a permit that was finalized, I think, just the days before the event itself."

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Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City, via Press Conference

The event necessitated significant security measures, including a dedicated detail of police officers, temporary street closures, and traffic management strategies throughout Midtown Manhattan. These impacts extended to areas surrounding Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch had previously confirmed that the department would maintain a presence for the duration of the festivities. The permit process covered the operational costs of these public-facing services, addressing criticism from local figures, such as Representative Nicole Malliotakis, who had argued that private organizers should bear the financial burden of large-scale municipal support.

The wedding festivities, which drew roughly 1,000 guests, began with an intimate rehearsal dinner on July 2, 2026, in the arena’s Infosys Theater, followed by the main ceremony and reception on July 3. The event was managed through a permit application filed by Winick Productions for the period of July 2 to July 4.

Following the ceremony, a representative for Swift provided official details regarding the wedding party and attire. The ceremony was officiated by actor and comedian Adam Sandler. Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her man of honor, while Jason Kelce served as Travis Kelce’s best man. The couple opted against a traditional bridal party. Both Swift and Kelce wore custom looks designed by Christian Dior Haute Couture and creative director Jonathan Anderson.

The celebration inside the arena featured performances by Stevie Nicks and Paul McCartney, the latter of whom reportedly performed "I Want to Hold Your Hand." Guests at the event included a wide array of figures from entertainment and sports, such as Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, Jason Sudeikis, Benson Boone, Abby Wambach, Chris Jones, and Cooper Kupp.

Prior to the wedding, the couple made a $26 million donation to various charitable organizations, including Answer The Call, which provides support to the families of fallen New York City police officers and firefighters. This donation occurred amid a summer of significant municipal activity in New York, including the city's 250th anniversary, the World Cup, and a championship run for the New York Knicks, which Mayor Mamdani characterized as a series of historical and generational events. As the administrative process concludes, city officials have indicated that the permit fees have successfully addressed the recovery of municipal costs related to the specialized security response required for the wedding.