The Loop Tour is the sixth concert tour by the English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, in support of his eighth studio album, Play (2025). The tour began on 16 January 2026 in Auckland, New Zealand, and is set to conclude in Mexico City, Mexico, on 12 December 2026.
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Background
On 22 July 2025, Sheeran announced an 11-date Oceanian tour. On 28 July, he announced an additional four shows in Australia due to overwhelming demand, bringing the overall number of shows to 15. Before the tour's commencement, Sheeran performed a five-date arena tour across Europe to promote the album. On 18 September he announced a 26-date North American tour. In October 2025, Sheeran announced the first set of Latin American concerts for May 2026, and in April 2026 he revealed a second leg scheduled for November and December 2026. As of April 2026, the tour comprises 57 concerts in total, including 17 dates in Oceania, 13 in Latin America, and 27 in North America.
Cancellation of supporting acts following pro-Palestine remarks
Macklemore was one of the opening acts at the MetLife Stadium performances in September 2026. During his set, he performed the song "Hind's Hall" and called for a "Free Palestine". His remarks prompted the Israeli-American Council to petition for his removal from the tour. Later that month, tour promoter Messina Touring Group announced that Macklemore would no longer perform on the remaining U.S. dates, stating that several venues had refused to allow concerts to proceed with him on the lineup.
Sheeran issued a statement stating the decision to remove Macklemore was made by the concert promoter, not him.
Macklemore said that Sheeran had told him Robert Kraft, whose Kraft Group owns Gillette Stadium, had barred him from performing there and persuaded other stadium owners to issue a similar ultimatum.
All three remaining opening acts (Aaron Rowe, Finneas, and Lukas Graham) and touring band Beoga announced on 15 September 2026 that they were dropping out of the remaining tour dates in solidarity.
Set list
The following set list is from the 16 January 2026 show in Auckland, New Zealand. It is not intended to represent a majority of the performances throughout the tour.
Notes
During the five-song fan suggestions segment, Sheeran performs various fan requests.
During the second main stage segment, Sheeran performs all the songs with Beoga.
The medley consists of songs written by Sheeran for other artists.