Ed Sheeran announces his much-awaited “LOOP” tour for 2026, starting in Australia and New Zealand. Promising new songs, stage setup, and fan-favorite classics, the tour kicks off in January. Full tour dates and locations revealed. Tickets go on sale July 29. More global dates to be announced soon!
In a thrilling announcement for fans worldwide, globally celebrated English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has officially unveiled plans for his brand-new “LOOP” tour, set to commence in early 2026. The tour will first grace audiences across New Zealand and Australia, beginning in January and continuing through March 2026.
The announcement, made via Ed Sheeran’s official Instagram handle, offered fans a sneak peek into what they can expect from this next chapter in his live performance journey.
“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,” wrote the “Shape of You” hitmaker. “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,” he added.
The announcement instantly set social media abuzz, with fans flooding the comments expressing excitement over his seemingly tireless schedule and the innovative nature of the upcoming tour. Many praised the tour’s name and design, while others shared their enthusiasm about hearing both fresh tracks and classic hits.
Full List of Tour Dates and Venues in New Zealand and Australia
According to Sheeran’s post, the “LOOP” tour will begin on January 21, 2026, at Sky Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand. From there, the singer-songwriter will continue his musical journey across the following venues:
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January 24 – Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
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January 31 – Optus Stadium, Perth
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February 13 – Accor Stadium, Sydney
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February 14 – Accor Stadium (second night), Sydney
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February 20 and 21 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
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February 26 and 27 – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
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March 5 – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
The artist’s schedule reflects a robust itinerary, packed with back-to-back performances in massive venues, emphasizing his continued dominance in the global music scene.
More International Dates Expected Soon
While only the Australia and New Zealand legs have been confirmed so far, Sheeran hinted that additional international dates—particularly for the UK and Europe—might soon be on the horizon. Past tours have seen Ed Sheeran sell out stadiums around the globe, and the “LOOP” tour is expected to follow a similar trajectory.
Fans React with Joy and Surprise
As expected, fan reactions to the announcement were swift and enthusiastic. One Instagram user commented,
“So crazy that you kinda stay on tour! Really thought you‘d go on a break haha but so excited omgggg see you in 2027 then hopefully.”
Another added,
“So excited, can’t wait to see this new tour, stage and setlist… love the name and logo.”
A third user humorously noted,
“Omg…You really never rest. Ahh but I can’t wait for this tour to hit Europe.”
Known for his acoustic charm, emotional ballads, and innovative one-man-band performances using loop pedals, Sheeran’s upcoming “LOOP” tour is expected to push creative boundaries even further.
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Fans across the globe are now marking their calendars for July 29, when tickets officially go on sale, and waiting eagerly for more tour announcements as 2026 approaches.
