Ed Sheeran Announces “Loop Tour” for Australia & New Zealand in 2026
Back to Australia and New Zealand: Ed Sheeran is set to return in 2026 with a large-scale stadium tour titled the “Loop Tour,” kicking off in January in Auckland and continuing across major cities. concluding in March in Adelaide.
New Direction: The Loop Tour centers around his signature loop pedal, featuring new stage production, fresh songs from his upcoming album Play (out September 12, 2025), and fan-favorite hits, with simpler, more intimate setups compared to his previous stadium tours
Record-Breaking History: Sheeran previously broke Australasian attendance records during his 2023 Mathematics Tour, including two massive shows at the MCG each drawing over 100,000 fans
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Tour Dates & Ticketing:
NZ dates: Auckland (Jan 16), Wellington (Jan 21), Christchurch (Jan 24)
Australia dates: Perth (Jan 31), Sydney (Feb 13–14), Brisbane (Feb 20–21), Melbourne (Feb 26–27), Adelaide (Mar 5).
Pre-sales begin in late July via Telstra Plus (from July 25) and Frontier Touring (from July 28), with general public on-sale July 29.
The Loop Tour promises a blend of polished performance and stripped-back intimacy, celebrating Sheeran’s rise from loop-pedal busker to global stadium artist, while also honoring the deep connection he has with Australasian audiences.