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News: Ed Sheeran Announces 2026 Stadium Tour of Australia and New Zealand

  • July 22, 2025
  • Deb Pelser
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Ed Sheeran will return to Australia and New Zealand in early 2026 for a run of stadium shows, as part of his newly announced Loop Tour. The tour will coincide with the release of his upcoming album Play, due out 12 September via Asylum/Atlantic.

The tour will take in major venues across Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch—his first performance there in over a decade—before heading to stadiums in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. The shows will feature a mix of new material, career-spanning hits, and the loop pedal performances that have become a hallmark of his live setup.

Play marks a new chapter for Sheeran, bringing together global influences and collaborations across Indian, Persian, and Irish folk traditions. Lead singles “Azizam” (already certified Gold in Australia), “Sapphire” and “Old Phone” hint at a more eclectic, rhythm-driven approach. The album’s production features international musicians and reflects Sheeran’s recent travels and expanding musical palette.

The tour follows Sheeran’s record-breaking 2023 visit, where he played to 200,000 people across two nights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. To date, he has sold over 2.5 million tickets across Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing his ongoing connection to audiences across the region.

ED SHEERAN FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026
​Presented by Frontier Touring and MG Live

Go HERE for all ticketing details.

TELSTRA PLUS MEMBER PRESALE (AU SHOWS)
​via telstra.com/presale
​Runs 48 hours from: Friday 25 July
​or until presale allocation exhausted
​Presale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE 
​via frontiertouring.com/edsheeran
​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 AEST)

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)

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