Ed Sheeran has expanded his 2026 stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand, adding four new shows due to high demand. The “Loop Tour” will now include 15 dates, with extra performances confirmed for Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne, according to promoters Frontier Touring and MG Live. The tour begins in Auckland on January 16 and wraps up in Adelaide on March 5.
The tour will support Sheeran’s upcoming album Play, releasing on September 12 through Warner Music. The album includes singles like “Azizam,” “Sapphire,” and “Old Phone.”
It is described as “an explorative, technicolour pop album that captures the fun, chaos, and heart of an artist reinvigorated by life and travel.”
Tickets for the general public go on sale Tuesday, July 29, with staggered times for each city. Frontier Members can access a 24-hour pre-sale starting Monday, July 28, via frontiertouring.com/edsheeran.
All shows are open to all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The event is recommended for audiences aged 6 and above.
New Zealand
Sheeran’s record-breaking past tours
Ed Sheeran’s previous tours in Australia and New Zealand have broken records. In 2023, his Mathematics Tour drew over 100,000 fans per night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His 2018 Divide tour attracted more than one million fans, surpassing Dire Straits’ long-standing attendance record.
Frontier Touring reports that Sheeran has now sold over 2.5 million tickets across both countries.
For full ticketing details and timings, visit frontiertouring dot com au.
The Frontier Member pre-sale for Ed Sheeran’s 2026 Australia and New Zealand stadium tour begins on Monday, July 28. It runs for 24 hours or until the allocation is exhausted, with timings staggered for each city.
Ed Sheeran’s 2026 stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand now features 15 shows, including newly added dates in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne due to overwhelming fan demand.
Where can I buy tickets for Ed Sheeran’s 2026 Australia and New Zealand tour?
Tickets for the general public go on sale Tuesday, July 29, with staggered timing per location. Full ticketing details, city-wise timings, and pre-sale access are available on frontiertouring.com/edsheeran.
The tour will support Sheeran’s upcoming album Play, releasing on September 12 through Warner Music. The album includes singles like “Azizam,” “Sapphire,” and “Old Phone.”
It is described as “an explorative, technicolour pop album that captures the fun, chaos, and heart of an artist reinvigorated by life and travel.”
Ticket sale details
Tickets for the general public go on sale Tuesday, July 29, with staggered times for each city. Frontier Members can access a 24-hour pre-sale starting Monday, July 28, via frontiertouring.com/edsheeran.
All shows are open to all ages. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The event is recommended for audiences aged 6 and above.
Tour dates and venues
New Zealand
- Jan 16 – Auckland | GO Media Stadium
- Jan 21 – Wellington | Sky Stadium
- Jan 24 – Christchurch | Apollo Projects Stadium
- Jan 31 & Feb 1 – Perth | Optus Stadium (Feb 1 is new)
- Feb 13, 14 & 15 – Sydney | Accor Stadium (Feb 15 is new)
- Feb 20, 21 & 22 – Brisbane | Suncorp Stadium (Feb 22 is new)
- Feb 26, 27 & 28 – Melbourne | Marvel Stadium (Feb 28 is new)
- Mar 5 – Adelaide | Adelaide Oval
Sheeran’s record-breaking past tours
Ed Sheeran’s previous tours in Australia and New Zealand have broken records. In 2023, his Mathematics Tour drew over 100,000 fans per night at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His 2018 Divide tour attracted more than one million fans, surpassing Dire Straits’ long-standing attendance record.Frontier Touring reports that Sheeran has now sold over 2.5 million tickets across both countries.
For full ticketing details and timings, visit frontiertouring dot com au.
FAQs
When does the Frontier Member pre-sale for Ed Sheeran’s 2026 ANZ tour start?
The Frontier Member pre-sale for Ed Sheeran’s 2026 Australia and New Zealand stadium tour begins on Monday, July 28. It runs for 24 hours or until the allocation is exhausted, with timings staggered for each city.
How many shows are included in Ed Sheeran’s 2026 ANZ stadium tour?
Ed Sheeran’s 2026 stadium tour across Australia and New Zealand now features 15 shows, including newly added dates in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne due to overwhelming fan demand.
