Ed Sheeran drops Adelaide date as superstar returns to Australia this summer

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Global pop sensation Ed Sheeran is heading back to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, with Adelaide locked in for a massive stadium show as part of his new ‘Loop Tour’.

Announced today by Frontier Touring and MG Live, Sheeran’s return will see the beloved singer-songwriter play a string of shows across January, February and March next year—following the release of his upcoming album Play, due out Friday 12 September.

With over 2.5 million tickets already sold across previous visits to Australia and New Zealand, Sheeran’s latest stadium tour promises a refreshed, high-energy set blending his biggest chart-toppers with the expansive sound of Play. The album—led by hit singles Azizam, Sapphire and Old Phone—marks a vibrant new chapter for the artist, drawing inspiration from Indian, Persian and Irish folk influences.

The tour will kick off in Auckland before making its way through Wellington, Christchurch, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, before landing in Adelaide on Thursday 5 March at Adelaide Oval.

The show is expected to feature a mix of loop pedal magic, full stadium singalongs, and intimate acoustic moments—all signature elements of Sheeran’s boundary-pushing live performances.

Presale access opens for Telstra Plus members on Friday 25 July, with Frontier Members presale launching Monday 28 July. General public tickets will go on sale from Tuesday 29 July, with staggered times across cities. Strict anti-scalping measures will be in place, and fans are encouraged to purchase only through official ticketing partners.

This will be Sheeran’s first major tour since the record-breaking Mathematics Tour, where he played to 200,000 fans across two nights at the MCG in 2023.

Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the world’s biggest artists live in Adelaide.