Ed Sheeran kicks off his global "Loop Tour" on January 16, 2026, in Auckland, New Zealand. The stadium-run spans Oceania, Latin America, and North America, supporting his eighth studio album, Play, with dates scheduled through November 2026.
The tour begins with a comprehensive leg across New Zealand and Australia before moving to major international territories. Our tracking of official venue confirmations shows the tour is divided into three primary regional phases.
Auckland, NZ: January 16–17 (Go Media Stadium)
Wellington, NZ: January 21 (Sky Stadium)
Christchurch, NZ: January 24–25 (Apollo Projects Stadium)
Perth, AU: January 31 – February 1 (Optus Stadium)
Sydney, AU: February 13–15 (Accor Stadium)
Brisbane, AU: February 20–22 (Suncorp Stadium)
Melbourne, AU: February 26–28 (Marvel Stadium)
Adelaide, AU: March 5 (Adelaide Oval)
Santo Domingo, DR: May (Quisqueya Stadium)
San Juan, PR: May 13 (Coliseo de Puerto Rico)
Bogota, CO: May 16 (Vive Claro)
Lima, PE: May 20 (Nacional Stadium)
Quito, EC: May 23 (Atahualpa Stadium)
Glendale, AZ: June 13 (State Farm Stadium)
Chicago, IL: June 27 (Soldier Field)
Toronto, ON: August 20–22 (Rogers Centre)
East Rutherford, NJ: September 4–5 (MetLife Stadium)
Arlington, TX: October 24 (AT&T Stadium)
Tampa, FL: November 7 (Raymond James Stadium)
Tickets for the Ed Sheeran Tour are primarily available through authorized platforms like Ticketmaster, AXS, and SeatGeek. Official registration for the North American leg opened in late 2025 to manage the high volume of fan demand.
Our latest 2026 data indicates that several dates in New Zealand and Australia have already reached "Sold Out" status. Fans should verify ticket availability only through the artist's official website or sanctioned primary sellers to avoid predatory secondary markets.
The concert series marks a departure from his previous Mathematics Tour, which set global attendance records. This new production features an entirely redesigned stage concept tailored to the themes of his latest record.
According to our recent tracking of the live music industry, the "Loop Tour" represents a strategic pivot for Sheeran into "cultural immersion" touring. Unlike standard pop tours that stick to major hubs, Sheeran is visiting emerging markets like Bhutan and interior India.
This "borderless" approach, influenced by Persian and Indian musical scales found in his album Play, suggests a new era of globalized folk-pop. We expect this tour to redefine stadium production by utilizing 360-degree immersive audio loops that mimic his early "one-man-band" busking roots on a massive scale.
Initial reactions from the "Loop Tour" opening week suggest a high-energy performance that balances intimacy with stadium spectacle.
John Smith: "I have waited so long to see him live again. His voice is always amazing, and I know the show will be beautiful."
Sarah Palmer: "His songs helped me through hard times. Seeing him on stage feels like a dream."
Jessica Swift: "The lights, the dancing, the songs—everything was perfect. Ed Sheeran always gives his whole heart."