Just over a year after his last record-breaking visit, Ed Sheeran has announced he is returning to Australia in 2026 for his ‘Loop Tour’, with a massive two-night stadium stop planned for Milton.
A New Album, A New Sound
The tour will support Sheeran’s upcoming album, ‘Play’, which is scheduled for release on Friday, 12 September. The new record already features the recently released singles “Azizam”, “Sapphire”, and “Old Phone”. According to promotional materials from Frontier Touring, the album is an explorative, technicolour pop album that aims to capture the fun and heart of an artist who has been reinvigorated by life and travel.
The tour itself is presented by Frontier Touring and MG Live and will see the English singer-songwriter perform across Australia and New Zealand through January, February, and March of 2026.
Return to Record-Breaking Venues
Brisbane music lovers will be especially excited to hear that Sheeran is booking two nights at Suncorp Stadium in Milton. The suburb is familiar territory for the star, who has a history of hugely successful, sold-out performances at the venue during his 2018 ‘Divide Tour’ and more recently on his record-breaking ‘Mathematics Tour’ in 2023. Beyond Brisbane, the tour will also stop in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne, as well as three cities in New Zealand. Christchurch will welcome Sheeran for the first time in 11 years.
From Pubs to a Phenomenon
The announcement continues a long and successful relationship between Sheeran and his Australian fans. His journey in the country has seen him grow from playing smaller theatres on his first major headlining tour in 2012 to becoming an artist who consistently sells out the nation’s largest stadiums.
The musician, who got his start performing tirelessly in small London pubs with just a guitar and a loop pedal, has become one of the world’s most recognisable artists through iconic albums like + (Plus), × (Multiply), and ÷ (Divide). He is also a highly respected songwriter, having written hit songs for artists like Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber.
How to Secure Your Tickets
For fans eager to attend, tickets will be sold in stages. A Telstra Plus Member presale for the Australian shows will run for 48 hours starting tomorrow, Friday, 25 July. This will be followed by a 24-hour Frontier Member presale beginning on Monday, 28 July. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Tuesday, 29 July, with on-sale times staggered for each city. All shows are for all ages, though it is recommended that children 14 and under are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Published Date 24-July-2025
