New Dates Announced After Demand Surges
Ed Sheeran has added four more stadium shows to his 2026 Loop Tour in Australia and New Zealand. Frontier Touring and MG Live present the tour, which will now see Sheeran perform 15 shows across both countries. The artist returns to stadiums in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, then visits Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. The announcement follows the surge in ticket demand, with the new shows joining an already extensive itinerary.
Ed Sheeran added four new shows to his 2026 Loop Tour in Australia and New Zealand
Tour Follows New Album Release
Sheeran’s Loop Tour will support the release of his album, Play, on Friday, 12 September 2025. The new album features singles “Azizam”, “Sapphire”, and “Old Phone”. The work explores technicolour pop and reflects global musical inspirations. “Play marks the beginning of a fresh new chapter for Sheeran. The singer-songwriter’s latest work is an explorative, technicolor pop album that captures the fun, chaos, and heart of an artist reinvigorated by life and travel.” The album’s creation includes musical cultures from India and Persia, with a nod to Irish folk roots.
Stadium Performances and Ticket Details
Sheeran kicks off the tour on 16 January at Auckland’s GO Media Stadium. He then performs in Wellington on 21 January and Christchurch on 24 January. The Australian leg starts in Perth on 31 January, then continues to new show dates at Optus Stadium on 1 February. Sydney gets three performances at Accor Stadium from 13 to 15 February, including a new date on 15 February. Brisbane hosts three concerts at Suncorp Stadium from 20 to 22 February, with 22 February as the new addition. Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium features three consecutive nights from 26 to 28 February, with a new show on 28 February. The final show takes place at Adelaide Oval on 5 March.
Frontier Member presale begins on Monday, 28 July, for 24 hours or until tickets run out. All ages can attend, but children 14 and under must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Tickets go on general sale on Tuesday, 29 July, with staggered on-sale times per venue.
Chart Achievements and Ticket Sales
Frontier Touring reports Sheeran’s total career ticket sales in Australia and New Zealand at more than 2.5 million. On his last visit for the + – = ÷ X Tour in 2023, Sheeran broke attendance records at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He played to 105,000 fans on the first night and 109,500 on the second, both setting new marks for ticketed concert attendance. His 2018 Divide tour saw over one million fans in attendance, surpassing the previous record held by Dire Straits since 1986.
The Divide tour also set the record for the most stadium shows on one tour across Australia and New Zealand, with 18 dates. The Loop Tour’s new schedule pushes Sheeran’s own record to 15 dates for 2026.
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Setlist and Production Plans
Sheeran’s upcoming shows will showcase tracks from Play, a blend of new songs and familiar hits. The stadium shows will include visuals, intimate acoustic moments, and performances with his loop pedal. Organisers promise full stadium sing-alongs, ensuring every show matches Sheeran’s established reputation. “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 sing-alongs only Ed Sheeran can deliver.”
Complete Australian and New Zealand Loop Tour Dates 2026
- 16 Jan: GO Media Stadium, Auckland
- 21 Jan: Sky Stadium, Wellington
- 24 Jan: Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
- 31 Jan, 1 Feb: Optus Stadium, Perth
- 13, 14, 15 Feb: Accor Stadium, Sydney
- 20, 21, 22 Feb: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- 26, 27, 28 Feb: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
- 5 Mar: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Ticket sale details and times are available at the Frontier Touring website. All venues set licence conditions for all ages, with shows recommended for patrons aged six and above.
