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Time Out
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
How to get tickets for Ed Sheeran's 2026 Melbourne tour: presale, prices and everything you need to know
We had just been thinking out loud that ginger pop star Ed Sheeran was due for a visit Down Under – after all, it's been more than two years since he played to crowds of 110,000 and 108,000 over two nights at the MCG in March 2023. Well, after teasing a return to "Oz" during performances in Europe, Sheeran has officially confirmed the details of his 2026 Aussie tour. And yep, he'll be coming to Melbourne. The beloved singer-songwriter will bring his Loop Tour to Marvel Stadium in February – and we're looking forward to hearing fresh tracks from his new album Play, like 'Sapphire' and 'Old Phone', along with all the classics (we're manifesting 'Shape of You' and 'Give Me Love'). So if you're keen to grab tickets, here's everything you need to know. When is Ed Sheeran playing in Melbourne? Sheeran will take to the stage at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on Thursday, February 26 and again the following night on Friday, February 27. So far, those are the only dates that have been announced, but we've got a feeling that additional shows could be added. We'll keep you posted if and when extra dates are announced. When do Ed Sheeran Melbourne tickets go on sale? General release tickets for his Melbourne shows go on sale at 3pm local time on Tuesday, July 29 via Ticketek. Is there an Ed Sheeran pre-sale? Absolutely. Telstra Plus Members can access presale tickets for Sheeran's Melbourne shows from Friday, July 25 at 11am. Frontier Members can access presale tickets from 12pm on Monday, July 28. How much are Ed Sheeran tickets? Ticket prices start at $109.90 for D Reserve seating, with Front General Admission standing tickets costing $249.90. Who is the support act for Ed Sheeran's Melbourne show? The support acts haven't yet been released, but Sheeran's team are promising that his new live show will be 'filled with surprises, new music, as well as his biggest hits'. We'll keep you posted once more info is released. Where is Ed Sheeran's Australian and New Zealand tour? Sheeran will bring his Loop Tour on a huge run of stadium shows across Australia and New Zealand. Here's where he'll be playing while he's Down Under (and across the ditch). Auckland: Friday, January 16 Wellington: Wednesday, January 21 Christchurch: Saturday, January 24 Perth: Saturday, January 31 Sydney: Friday, February 13 and Saturday, February 14 Brisbane: Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 Melbourne: Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27 Adelaide: Thursday, March 5 For a taste of what to expect, you can pre-order his new album Play over here.
Scoop
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Ed Sheeran: Global Superstar Returns To New Zealand + Australia This Summer With His All-New Loop Tour
Frontier Touring and MG Live are thrilled to announce the hotly anticipated return of global superstar Ed Sheeran, who is heading back to New Zealand and Australia next January, February and March with his all-new Loop Tour for a massive run of stadium shows. Having already sold over 2.5 million tickets across Australia and New Zealand to date, Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour sees the beloved singer returning to our shores with a brand-new live show that'll follow the release of his new album, Play (pre-order here) – out Friday 12 September. Performing at stadiums in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch (his first show there in 11 years), before heading to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, Ed's new live show promises to be filled with surprises, new music, as well as his biggest hits. Sheeran is an era-defining artist who has sold nearly 200 million records globally. Recently he was celebrated as a 12-time member of Spotify's Billions Club, while Apple Music revealed his 2017 hit 'Shape Of You' was their most-streamed song of the last decade. Moreover, Ed recently surpassed 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, seeing him become the platform's 4thmost-listened to artist in the world. Last on our shores in 2023 – when he played to a record-breaking 200,000 fans across two nights at Melbourne's iconic MCG – Sheeran's mammoth Mathematics Tour spanned countless shows across the globe, continuing his streak of breaking records and making history. Frontier Members can access presale tickets from Monday 28 July (times staggered). Tickets go on sale to the general public from Tuesday 29 July (times staggered). For full tour and ticket information visit To protect fans, strict anti-scalping measures will be in place. All tickets will be digitally delivered and accessible via official ticketing apps only. For full FAQs and ticketing details, visit or Fans are strongly advised to only purchase tickets from official ticketing partners. Led by lead singles 'Azizam', 'Sapphire' and 'Old Phone', Play marks the beginning of a fresh new chapter for Sheeran. The singer-songwriter's latest work is an explorative, technicolour pop album that captures the fun, chaos, and heart of an artist reinvigorated by life and travel. Promising all-new stage production centred around the joyful, expansive sound of Play, the upcoming stadium shows will incorporate new visuals, intimate acoustic moments alongside his renowned loop pedal performances, and the full stadium singalongs only Ed Sheeran can deliver. Inspired by musical cultures from around the globe – particularly Indian and Persian cultures and their surprising melodic connections to the Irish folk tradition he grew up with through shared scales, rhythms and melodies – Play encompasses an eclectic and borderless sound. On the album Sheeran has teamed up with producers and musicians from across the globe, showcasing his limitless musicianship. With a brand-new album, a renewed creative spirit and a catalogue of global hits, Ed Sheeran's 2026 stadium tour is set to be one of the most anticipated live events of the year. Don't miss the return of one of the world's most loved live performers! FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE via Runs 24 hours from: Monday 28 July or until presale allocation exhausted Presale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details TICKETS ON SALE Begins: Tuesday 29 July (times staggered, see below) ALL SHOWS ALL AGES* * Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian This event is recommended for patrons aged 6+ Friday 16 January GO Media Stadium | Auckland, NZ Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (2pm NZST) Wednesday 21 January Sky Stadium | Wellington, NZ Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (1pm NZST) Saturday 24 January Apollo Projects Stadium | Christchurch, NZ Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (4pm NZST) Saturday 31 January Optus Stadium | Perth, WA Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (3pm AWST) Friday 13 February Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (1pm AEST) Saturday 14 February Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (1pm AEST) Friday 20 February Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (4pm AEST) Saturday 21 February Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (4pm local time) Thursday 26 February Marvel Stadium | Melbourne, VIC Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (3pm AEST) Friday 27 February Marvel Stadium | Melbourne, VIC Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (3pm AEST) Thursday 5 March Adelaide Oval | Adelaide, SA Lic. All Ages On sale: Tuesday 29 July (11.30am ACST) Content Sourced from Original url
Scoop
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Ed Sheeran's Brand-New Concert Tour Headed For Wellington
Music megastar will bring the 'Loop Tour' to Sky Stadium on 21 January 2026 Wellington is in for a treat this summer, with music megastar Ed Sheeran heading back to his 'favourite city in the world' with his brand-new show, the 'Loop Tour' at Sky Stadium. Scheduled for Wednesday 21 January 2026, this is the second of three New Zealand shows as part of his Australia-New Zealand tour, announced by Frontier Touring and MG Live yesterday. New Zealand fans of the globally beloved musician will be the first to experience a brand-new show that brings Sheeran's eighth studio album 'Play' to the stage, alongside his well-known classics. Set to be released this September, the new album has been described as an explorative, technicolour pop album that captures the fun, chaos, and heart of an artist reinvigorated by life and travel - a significant change from his previous two. Known for his signature use of a loop pedal, Sheeran masterfully layers vocals, guitar riffs, and percussion in real time, building complex arrangements as a one-man band. In February 2023, Sky Stadium hosted 48,000 fans in what was the venue's biggest concert to date. Sheeran has also previously performed at Wellington's TSB Arena in 2013 and 2015. Warrick Dent, Chief Executive at Sky Stadium, says: "We're very excited to be one of the first stadiums in the world to host Ed Sheeran's latest show. The last time he played Sky Stadium was an incredible experience and a record breaker for us in terms of attendance, and we look forward to what will no doubt be a spectacular show as he kicks off his new tour.' Mark Oldershaw, WellingtonNZ Chief Executive, adds: 'We can't wait to welcome Ed Sheeran back to Wellington for his brand-new show. Sheeran is a world-class artist and we look forward to hosting him again in our world-class city. His music resonates with people of all ages, and his concerts create unforgettable experiences for fans and families alike. We know he is a big fan of our city, so we'll certainly be rolling out the welcome mat for his return. 'As the nation's creative heart, concerts like this bring a real buzz to Wellington, supporting local businesses and showcasing the best of what our city has to offer. We expect tickets will sell fast, given Sheeran's strong fanbase in Wellington and beyond.' Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 1pm on Tuesday 29 July, keep an eye out on the Sky Stadium event page for further details and the link to purchase via Ticketek.
Sydney Morning Herald
11 hours ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: How e-bike battery fires are starting
Latest posts Latest posts 7.21am How e-bike battery fires are starting By E-scooter battery fires have been sparked by people using incorrect chargers supplying too much voltage or overcharging due to being plugged in for too long, Queensland Fire Department state fire investigation unit Inspector Darren Mallouk says. 'But also we're seeing quite a few home DIY modifications occurring,' he said. 'There's also a big second-hand market for these things now … so you don't know the history of the device you're purchasing, and you don't know what abuse that battery has seen.' But state fire safety section Superintendent Mark Halverson said high quality e-bikes and scooters generally had an inbuilt battery management system. 'That's a large problem where the low-quality products don't have that system to cut the charge off when they are fully charged,' he said. Mallouk said most fire issues were with privately bought rather than hired devices. In 2024/25 there were 94 fires due to e-scooter and e-bike battery fires. 7.17am The weather this Wednesday Will it rain in Brisbane today? The Bureau of Meteorology says the chance of precipitation is at 95 per cent, so we'll take that as a recommendation to have your umbrella with you. 7.16am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, has died, weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. Closer to home, here's what the average person with $3 million in super looks like. The average wage-earner who would be hit by Labor's superannuation tax changes is an older man pulling in more than $240,000 a year and living in a major city. In her maiden speech to parliament, Ali France, the Labor MP who defeated Peter Dutton, has told of the heartbreaking final days she shared with her 19-year-old son, Henry, before his death last year. Virgin Australia says it is rethinking its policy on passengers taking power packs, used for charging mobile phones, as carry-on items after a fire on a Sydney-to-Hobart flight. The man leading Donald Trump's push to build more ships and submarines is a critic of Australia who has questioned whether Canberra can be trusted to stick with the AUKUS agreement, and whether it is ready to help the US take on China. A Texas father who moved his family to Russia to escape 'woke' America has been sent to the front line in Ukraine. And superstar troubadour Ed Sheeran has announced the dates for next year's Loop Tour, in which he will play a number of stadium shows around the country, including Brisbane. 6.45am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Wednesday, July 23. Today should bring showers, with a top temperature of 22 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Exactly seven years before the Brisbane 2032 cauldron is lit, the state government is confident it will be able to handle an expected Games-inspired spike in sports participation. Also on the Olympics, the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will deliver a 20-year $70.7 billion windfall to Australia, Deloitte has claimed – but only if the Games act as a catalyst for economic reform. Home-school parents have had their calls for a system overhaul answered after the state accepted all eight recommendations of an independent report into the sector. In sport, after helping the Maroons to a stunning series win, 32-year-old Kurt Mann is on track to realise another childhood dream, by becoming the oldest player to debut for the Kangaroos.
The Age
12 hours ago
- The Age
Brisbane news live: How e-bike battery fires are starting
Latest posts Latest posts 7.21am How e-bike battery fires are starting By E-scooter battery fires have been sparked by people using incorrect chargers supplying too much voltage or overcharging due to being plugged in for too long, Queensland Fire Department state fire investigation unit Inspector Darren Mallouk says. Loading 'But also we're seeing quite a few home DIY modifications occurring,' he said. 'There's also a big second-hand market for these things now … so you don't know the history of the device you're purchasing, and you don't know what abuse that battery has seen.' But state fire safety section Superintendent Mark Halverson said high quality e-bikes and scooters generally had an inbuilt battery management system. 'That's a large problem where the low-quality products don't have that system to cut the charge off when they are fully charged,' he said. Mallouk said most fire issues were with privately bought rather than hired devices. In 2024/25 there were 94 fires due to e-scooter and e-bike battery fires. 7.17am The weather this Wednesday Will it rain in Brisbane today? The Bureau of Meteorology says the chance of precipitation is at 95 per cent, so we'll take that as a recommendation to have your umbrella with you. 7.16am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, has died, weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. Closer to home, here's what the average person with $3 million in super looks like. The average wage-earner who would be hit by Labor's superannuation tax changes is an older man pulling in more than $240,000 a year and living in a major city. In her maiden speech to parliament, Ali France, the Labor MP who defeated Peter Dutton, has told of the heartbreaking final days she shared with her 19-year-old son, Henry, before his death last year. Virgin Australia says it is rethinking its policy on passengers taking power packs, used for charging mobile phones, as carry-on items after a fire on a Sydney-to-Hobart flight. The man leading Donald Trump's push to build more ships and submarines is a critic of Australia who has questioned whether Canberra can be trusted to stick with the AUKUS agreement, and whether it is ready to help the US take on China. A Texas father who moved his family to Russia to escape 'woke' America has been sent to the front line in Ukraine. And superstar troubadour Ed Sheeran has announced the dates for next year's Loop Tour, in which he will play a number of stadium shows around the country, including Brisbane. 6.45am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Wednesday, July 23. Today should bring showers, with a top temperature of 22 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Exactly seven years before the Brisbane 2032 cauldron is lit, the state government is confident it will be able to handle an expected Games-inspired spike in sports participation. Also on the Olympics, the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will deliver a 20-year $70.7 billion windfall to Australia, Deloitte has claimed – but only if the Games act as a catalyst for economic reform. Home-school parents have had their calls for a system overhaul answered after the state accepted all eight recommendations of an independent report into the sector. In sport, after helping the Maroons to a stunning series win, 32-year-old Kurt Mann is on track to realise another childhood dream, by becoming the oldest player to debut for the Kangaroos.
