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Ed Sheeran Expands 2026 Australia and New Zealand Tour
Ed Sheeran is bringing his Loop Tour to Australia and New Zealand in early 2026 — and due to overwhelming demand, he's now added additional shows in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Auckland. The stadium tour kicks off Jan. 16 at Auckland's Go Media Stadium and will continue through New Zealand before heading to Australia for shows in every major capital city. The newly announced concerts include a second date at Perth's Optus Stadium, plus third shows in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, bringing the total number of dates to 15 across both countries. More from Billboard Drake Postpones Manchester Show Due to 'Travel Logistics' Tom Lehrer, Song Satirist and Mathematician, Dies at 97 Sabrina Carpenter Reveals 'Man's Best Friend' Tracklist Via Golden Retriever Tickets for all dates go on sale Tuesday, July 29 at staggered times, while Frontier Touring members can access a 24-hour pre-sale beginning Monday, July 28. The Loop Tour will support Sheeran's next studio album, Play, set to be released Sept. 12 via Warner Music. Described as 'an explorative, technicolour pop album that captures the fun, chaos, and heart of an artist reinvigorated by life and travel,' the project includes singles 'Azizam,' 'Sapphire,' and 'Old Phone.' The album marks Sheeran's first major release since Autumn Variations in 2023. Already one of the most successful touring acts in Australian history, Sheeran has sold more than 2.5 million tickets across Australia and New Zealand to date. His 2023 +–=÷× (Mathematics) Tour broke records across multiple cities, including the highest single-day ticket sales in Sydney history. The new dates once again see Sheeran performing in massive stadium venues, including Sydney's Accor Stadium, Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, and Adelaide Oval. All shows are licensed all ages, though children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The tour is presented by Frontier Touring and MG Live, with full ticketing information and VIP options available at Ed Sheeran 2026 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates Jan. 16 – Go Media Stadium, Auckland, NZ Jan. 17 – Go Media Stadium, Auckland, NZ Jan. 21 – Sky Stadium, Wellington, NZ Jan. 24 – Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch, NZ Jan. 31 – Optus Stadium, Perth, WA Feb. 1 – Optus Stadium, Perth, WA (New show) Feb. 13 – Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW Feb. 14 – Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW Feb. 15 – Accor Stadium, Sydney, NSW (New show) Feb. 20 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD Feb. 21 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD Feb. 22 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD (New show) Feb. 26 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC Feb. 27 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC Feb. 28 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, VIC (New show) Mar. 5 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, SA Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
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- Khaleej Times
Ed Sheeran to bring his Loop Tour to Australia, New Zealand
Ed Sheeran recently announced his new Loop tour, which will start in January 2026. The singer is now bringing his Loop Tour to Australia and New Zealand. Due to overwhelming demand, he has added additional shows in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Auckland, reported Billboard. The stadium tour will start on January 16 at Auckland's Go Media Stadium and will continue through New Zealand before heading to Australia for shows in every major capital city. The newly announced concerts include a second date at Perth's Optus Stadium, as well as three additional shows in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, bringing the total number of dates to 15 across both countries, according to the outlet. Tickets for all dates will go on sale on Tuesday, July 29, at staggered times. The Loop Tour will support Sheeran's next studio album, Play, set to be released September 12 via Warner Music. Described as "an explorative, technicolour pop album that captures the fun, chaos, and heart of an artist reinvigorated by life and travel," the project includes singles Azizam, Sapphire, and Old Phone. The album marks Sheeran's first major release since Autumn Variations in 2023, reported Billboard. Sharing details about the tour, Ed, in an Instagram post earlier, he wrote, "Starting a brand new tour next year called the LOOP tour. New stage, new tricks, new set up, new songs and all the classics added in. We kick it off in Australia and New Zealand in Jan, Feb, March 2026, which is always the best time, I can't wait to be back. Tickets on sale Tues 29th July, see you all there x." Meanwhile, Ed is basking in the success of his latest song, Sapphire, which he made in collaboration with Arijit Singh. Sharing what went on behind the track, Sheeran, in an Instagram post, wrote, " Sapphire was the first song I finished for Play that made me know where the album was heading. It's why I finished the recording process in Goa surrounded by some of the best musicians in India. It was an incredible creative process. I shot the music video with @liampethickphoto and @nicminns across my India tour earlier this year, we wanted to showcase the beauty and breadth of the country and its culture."
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ed Sheeran announces major news ahead of Australian tour
Ed Sheeran has added four more gigs to his forthcoming Australian tour. The 34-year-old pop singer, who is headed Down Under in January, will be playing extra shows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Tickets for the new concerts go on sale Tuesday, July 29. The global superstar, who was last in Australia in 2023 for his Mathematics Tour, will kick off his tour Down Under in Perth at Optus Stadium on January 31 and will now play a second show there on February 1. Ed has also added a third show to his two Sydney dates, with the Shape of You singer doing concerts at Accor Stadium on the February 13, 14, and 15. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Next, the beloved performer will be in Brisbane for three dates at Suncorp Stadium on February 20, 21 and 22. He's also added a third gig for his Melbourne shows. The superstar will now play at Marvel Stadium on February 26, 27 and 28. Ed will then finish up his tour in Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval on March 5, marking over a month of touring across the country. The tour is set to bring a brand-new live show to Aussie fans, bringing music from his much-anticipated album Play, which is set to drop on September 12. The Thinking Out Loud hitmaker let slip in June that he'd be returning to Australia in early 2026 - three years after his record-breaking tour Down Under. The British star recently made the casual revelation in a TikTok comment, setting off a frenzy among fans already preparing for the next stadium spectacular. The tour bombshell was picked up by Nova 96.9 radio host Smallzy, who shared the exchange to his Instagram Story with the caption: 'BRB selling organs to buy concert tickets'. Tickets for the new concerts go on sale Tuesday 29 July In the now-viral TikTok, a fan asked the singer: 'How does coming back to Australia soon sound to you?' Ed, without skipping a beat, replied: 'Start of 2026'. With smash hits like Shape of You, Perfect and Photograph each pulling in more than two billion Spotify streams, Sheeran remains one of the most successful artists of his generation. He currently boasts 100 million monthly listeners on the platform, making him the third-most followed artist globally.
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7 days ago
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Ed Sheeran To Return To Australia In 2026 For ‘Loop' Stadium Tour
Ed Sheeran has added a run of Australian dates to his Loop world tour, which will see him return down under in early 2026. The multi-platinum English singer-songwriter will be touring in support of his forthcoming eighth studio album Play, which is set for release on Friday, September 12th. It is set to be his longest tenure in Australia to date, with his run of shows spanning from late January to early March for a total of five weeks. The full list of tour dates and ticketing info can be found below. The Loop world tour, which will kick off in New Zealand ahead of the Australian tour dates, is described on Sheeran's social media thusly: 'New stage, new tricks, new set up, new songs and all the classics added in.' The shows will mark Sheeran's first locally in nearly three years, having last visited in 2023 as part of his +–=÷x world tour. That run saw him perform at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to some 219,000 fans across two nights at the venue – setting an attendance record. Ed Sheeran – 'Sapphire' Play, the follow-up to his 2023 albums – and Autumn Variations, has thus far been flanked by the release of three singles: 'Azizam', 'Old Phone' and 'Sapphire'. 'Azizam' has found success locally, peaking at number 20 on the ARIA Singles Chart and achieving Gold certification. 2025 has also seen Sheeran release the single 'Drive' as part of the soundtrack to the Joseph Kosinski film F1, collaborating with John Mayer and Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl on the song. Sheeran first visited Australia in 2011, promoting his debut album +. It has gone on to become one of his most visited countries, ranking fourth in his most performed in behind Germany, the US and his native UK. Sheeran became well known in Australia for his ongoing 'bromance' with tour promoter Michael Gudinski, dedicating his 2021 song 'Visiting Hours' to the late Frontier Touring founder and flying in with his family to both attend and perform at his funeral in Melbourne that same year. Ed Sheeran Loop 2026 Tour Saturday, January 31st – Optus Stadium, Perth WA Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th – Accor Stadium, Sydney NSW Friday, February 20th and Saturday, February 21st – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane QLD Thursday, February 26th and Friday, February 27th – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne VIC Thursday, March 5th – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide SA A pre-sale for the tour is set to go live at staggered times on Monday, July 28th: 10:30am local for Adelaide, 12pm local for Sydney, 2pm local for both Perth and Melbourne, and 3pm local for Brisbane. General sale will then follow on Tuesday, July 29th at the following times: 11:30am local for Adelaide, 1pm local for Sydney, 3pm local for both Perth and Melbourne, and 4pm local for Brisbane. All pre-sale registrations and ticketing links can be accessed via Frontier Touring. Love Letter to a Record: Beckah Amani on Ed Sheeran's '+' Burna Boy Announces Australian Arena Tour For October 2025 G Flip Announces 2026 'Dream Ride' Aussie Album Tour With The Beaches The post Ed Sheeran To Return To Australia In 2026 For 'Loop' Stadium Tour appeared first on Music Feeds. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ed Sheeran is coming to Australia! Global megastar reveals when his Loop Tour will arrive Down Under
Ed Sheeran is coming to Down Under. The global superstar, who was last here at the beginning of 2023 for his Mathematics Tour, announced on Tuesday via Frontier Touring and MG Live that he would be playing a slew of shows across the country as part of his Loop Tour. The A Team hitmaker is set to tick off New Zealand first, performing at stadiums across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, before making his way over the Tasman. Ed will kick of the Australian leg of his tour in Perth at Optus Stadium on January 31, before heading to Sydney 's Accor Stadium for two shows on February 13 and Valentine's Day. Then, the 34-year-old will be heading to Brisbane 's Suncorp Stadium for two shows on February 20th and 21st, followed by two shows at Melbourne 's Marvel Stadium on February 26 and 27. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Ed will then finish up his tour in Adelaide at the Adelaide Oval on March 5, marking over a month of touring across the country. The tour is set to bring a brand-new live show to Aussie fans, bragging music from his much-anticipated album Play. The album coming out on Friday September 12 this year. The Thinking Out Loud hitmaker let slip in June that he'd be returning to Australia in early 2026 - three years after his record breaking tour Down Under. The British star recently made the casual revelation in a TikTok comment, setting off a frenzy among fans already preparing for the next stadium spectacular. The tour bombshell was picked up by Nova 96.9 radio host Smallzy, who shared the exchange to his Instagram Story with the hilarious caption: 'BRB selling organs to buy concert tickets'. In the now-viral TikTok, a fan asked the singer: 'How does coming back to Australia soon sound to you?' Ed, without skipping a beat, replied: 'Start of 2026'. The tour is set to bring a new live show to Aussie fans, bragging music from his much-anticipated album Play, which is coming out on Friday September 12 this year Telstra Plus Members can access presale tickets from Friday July 25 here, while Frontier Members can access presale tickets from Monday July 28. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Tuesday July 29 here. With smash hits like Shape of You, Perfect and Photograph each pulling in more than two billion Spotify streams, Sheeran remains one of the most successful artists of his generation. He currently boasts 100 million monthly listeners on the platform, making him the third-most followed artist globally. Over the years, the former busker-turned-global superstar has collaborated with music royalty including Adele, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Beyoncé - cementing his place in pop history.
