After the Grammy-winning rapper chanted “free Palestine” while opening for Ed Sheeran at MetLife Stadium, NFL owners lobbied to have the ’10s hitmaker removed from the Loop Tour.
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As a result, Sheeran’s other upcoming opening acts — Finneas, Aaron Rowe, Danish band Lukas Graham and Irish folk group Beoga — all also dropped out in solidarity.
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“I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up against Israeli genocide and who highlight the savage murder of children,” Rowe said.
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Following the fallout, Sheeran took to social media and wrote:
“I am appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine…after Macklemore’s performances at my New Jersey shows, venues on my upcoming tour dates communicated that they would pull the show if he was still supporting …
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Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine …
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I have my personal views on this devastating conflict.
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Just because I choose not to speak publicly, it doesn’t mean I don’t have them….There
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is a reason I do not use my professional platform for politics … those who come to my shows do not expect a political forum.”
So, Sheeran carries on by himself.
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At the time of publication, the 35-year-old West Yorkshire native has ten now totally solo North American shows remaining from September through November before heading to South America.
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And, based on our findings, prices have dropped for nine of the ten last U.S. Loop Tour shows.
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When our team last reported on the cheapest seats to see Sheeran at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Sept. 19, they started at $119 including fees on SeatGeek.
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Now, three months later, tickets can be found for as low as $88 including fees on Vivid Seats.
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The cheapest ticket for any one show is $56 including fees (that’s for the Oct. 3 Atlanta gig).
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For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Ed Sheeran’s remaining ‘Loop Tour’ concert dates below.
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What do tickets cost to see Ed Sheeran live now?
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A complete calendar including all remaining North American tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available (versus what they cost on June 17) can be found here:
| Ed Sheeran tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
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Ticket prices started at on June 17 |
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What songs does Ed Sheeran play live?
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The first show of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ took place at Glendale, AZ’s State Farm Stadium on June 13.
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Set List FM reported these were the 28 songs he performed that evening on a main and B stage.
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“You Need Me, I Don’t Need You”
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I Don’t Care” (with Beoga)
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“Photograph”
B-Stage
19.) “Eastside / 2002 / Cold Water / Little Things / Love Yourself”
20.) “Thinking Out Loud”
21.) “Perfect”
22.) “I See Fire”
Main Stage
23.) “I’m a Mess”
24.) “Bloodstream”
25.) “Afterglow”
Encore
26.) “Shape of You”
27.) “Azizam”
28.) “Bad Habits”
Ed Sheeran new music
On Sept. 12, 2025, Sheeran dropped his eighth album “Play.”
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The extended version, which is comprised of 18 tracks, starts on a melancholy note with “Opening” before the Brit starts spitting speedy rhymes.
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It’s a nice fake-out indicating that it won’t be a series of straight ballads but a sonically adventurous collection of tunes.
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Highlights include the bouncy singalong “Sapphire,” surefire chart-topper “Azizam” (we dare you to get this one out of your head; it’s that catchy), strummy, acoustic “Problems,” soulful, Motown-esque “A Little More” and sultry club banger “Symmetry.”
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If you’re looking for a first-dance song at your wedding, this is a prime candidate.
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Sweet, sentimental and charming, we’d argue this is the perfect song to help kick off a marriage.
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You can find “Play” here.
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Is Macklemore going on tour?
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As of now, the “Thrift Shop” rapper only has one gig in the books.
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He’ll be headlining at Morrison, CO’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheater on Thursday, Oct. 22.
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Huge artists on tour in 2026-27
Many singer-songwriters who wear their big hearts on their sleeve, just like Sheeran, will be out and about these next few months.
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Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live this year.
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Who else is taking their hits to the people?
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This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter.
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Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online.
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Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few.
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Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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