2026 Ed Sheeran Loop Tour: Australia & NZ Dates Announced

In early 2026 Ed Sheeran will be returning to Australia and New Zealand with his new Loop Tour, playing eight stadiums around Australia from Perth to Adelaide and three in New Zealand. After smashing records on his 2023 tour, fans can hardly contain their excitement. 

Tour Dates & Ticket Information

• New Zealand: Auckland (16 Jan), Wellington (21 Jan), Christchurch (24 Jan) - Christchurch fans get a show after 11 long years. 
• Australia: Perth (31 Jan), Sydney (13 - 14 Feb), Brisbane (20 - 21 Feb), Melbourne (26 - 27 Feb), Adelaide (5 March) 
• Pre-sale tickets available from July 25 via Telstra Plus and July 28 for Frontier members. General sale kicks off July 29 - staggered times depending on the city.

Top Tips:

• Only digital mobile tickets - get the Ticketmaster/Ticketek app on your phone ready to go.
• Think about pre-sale tickets - they often sell out in minutes.
• And with the general sale, make sure you pay attention to local times because of staggered sales, and be quick! 

Why Ed Sheeran Returning to Australia?

Ed’s not just returning to perform—he’s coming home deeply moved. In a heartfelt moment, he shared how he’ll reflect on two late friends while in Melbourne: cricket legend Shane Warne and music giant Michael Gudinski.

Even so, he assured fans: this tour won’t be a constant tribute—it’s about celebrating, healing, and bringing joy.

What No One’s Talking About (Yet…)

• Surprising shift in stage: it is true, as the press says, "new stage, new tricks," but insiders are gossiping about an immersive 360°, circular-like in the round, staged experience for audiences. The belief is all fans will be able to see a show (or come in very close contact to it) at every viewer's angle.
• Secret Guest Appearances: Australian outlets also noted Ed history of surprise guest duets (he had James Blunt join him the other night on stage). He said "likely" this would happen with Aussie guest artists.
• Eco-friendly efforts: Ed and his crew are apparently looking into electric support vehicles and reduced single-use plastics—efforts that have mostly not been reported as green-friendly initiatives and actions!

Fans are Losing it

Have a look at this reaction on X:

You're awesome, Ed. Congratulations on your new tour legend 😀💪👊

— JAKE FLAGPIES23 🏆🖤🤍 (@IncrediblyBozza) July 22, 2025

And on Insta, the official hold‑tile post already has over 100K likes, filled with heart‑emoji posts going: “Finally!” “We’re ready!” and “Bring it on, Teddy!”

Why It Matters Beyond the Music

• Boost to live music: coming just months after Oz’s touring slump, a Sheeran stadium run means jobs for crews, hotels, bars, and merch vendors.

• Cultural cross‑pollination: his upcoming Play album blends Indian, Persian, and Irish influences. Expect a tour that’s rich in cultural layers—potential collabs with local artists, perhaps?

• Well‑being through music: revealing his mental struggle during his wife’s illness, Ed streams a message of hope: music helps heal, both for him and millions of fans.