ED SHEERAN ANNOUNCES HIS RETURN TO AUSTRALIA WITH 'THE LOOP TOUR'

The announcement arrives ahead of the release of the musicians eight studio album, Play.

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Get ready, Australia – Ed Sheeran is coming back.

The global superstar has just announced an expansive stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand set for early 2026, with an all-new live experience: the Loop Tour. The run of shows is set to give Sheeran fans a live format unlike any he's delivered before.

Having moved over 2.5 million tickets across the region in past tours, Sheeran’s upcoming run promises something even bigger. Fans can expect a fully reimagined stage show, complete with bold new visuals, intimate acoustic interludes, and of course, Sheeran’s signature loop pedal wizardry. The tour will kick off in New Zealand, including a long-awaited return to Christchurch (his first show there in over a decade) before heading across the Tasman to play in major cities; Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.  

Pre-sale tickets will be available to Telstra Plus members from Friday 25 July, with Frontier Touring members getting access from Monday 28 July. General public sales open on Tuesday 29 July. In a welcome move for fans, strict anti-scalping measures are being enforced. All tickets will be digitally delivered and must be accessed through official ticketing apps to ensure authenticity.

The run of shows will be heralded by the musicians forthcoming album Play, dropping on Friday 12 September. Having already treated us to Azizam (which hit #1 on Aussie radio and went Gold), Sapphire and Old Phone, Sheeran’s new record takes a vibrant leap into genre-crossing pop. The record takes its influence from the sounds India, Persia, and his native Irish folk roots to create a fresh sonic tapestry within his discography.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Ed Sheeran like never before - alive with fresh sound, global inspiration, and the stadium-sized heart that made him a household name.

ED SHEERAN – THE LOOP TOUR  AUSTRALIA + NEW ZEALAND

​JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH 2026 ​

Presented by Frontier Touring and MG Live 

TELSTRA PLUS MEMBER PRESALE (AU SHOWS) ​via telstra.com/presale ​Runs 48 hours from: Friday 25 July  ​or until presale allocation exhausted ​Presale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details 

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE  ​via frontiertouring.com/edsheeran ​Runs 24 hours from: Monday 28 July  ​or until presale allocation exhausted ​Presale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details ​ 

TICKETS ON SALE ​Begins: Tuesday 29 July (times staggered, see below) 

ALL SHOWS ALL AGES*​* Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian ​This event is recommended for patrons aged 6+ 

Friday 16 January ​GO Media Stadium | Auckland, NZ ​Lic. All Ages ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (2pm NZST) ​axs.com/nz 

Wednesday 21 January ​Sky Stadium | Wellington, NZ ​Lic. All Ages ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (1pm NZST) ​ticketek.co.nz 

Saturday 24 January ​Apollo Projects Stadium | Christchurch, NZ ​Lic. All Ages ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (4pm NZST) ​axs.com/nz 

Saturday 31 January ​Optus Stadium | Perth, WA ​Lic. All Ages ​ ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (3pm AWST) ​ticketmaster.com.au 

Friday 13 February ​Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW ​Lic. All Ages ​ ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (1pm AEST) ​ticketek.com.au 

Saturday 14 February ​Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW ​Lic. All Ages ​ ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (1pm AEST) ​ticketek.com.au 

Friday 20 February ​Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD ​Lic. All Ages ​ ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (4pm AEST)​axs.com/au 

 Saturday 21 February ​Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD ​Lic. All Ages ​ ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (4pm AEST) ​axs.com/au 

Thursday 26 February ​Marvel Stadium | Melbourne, VIC ​Lic. All Ages ​ ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (3pm AEST) ​ticketmaster.com.au 

Friday 27 February ​Marvel Stadium | Melbourne, VIC ​Lic. All Ages ​ ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (3pm AEST) ​ticketmaster.com.au 

Thursday 5 March ​Adelaide Oval | Adelaide, SA ​Lic. All Ages ​ ​On sale: Tuesday 29 July (11.30am ACST) ​ticketek.com.au