Ed Sheeran announces 2026 New Zealand stadium tour dates

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 5:00am

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Ed Sheeran will perform three stadium concerts in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch in January 2026. The Loop Tour, which celebrates his upcoming album, will take place between 16 and 24 January. This marks the singer's return to New Zealand following his 2023 tour.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 22 Jul 2025, 6:00pm

   Pop superstar Ed Sheeran to perform Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch stadium concerts in January 2026 (opens in new tab)

2. The PostTue 22 Jul 2025, 6:00pm

   Ed Sheeran to play Wellington concert in January (opens in new tab)

   • Mayor says Sheeran’s return ‘fantastic win’ for Wellington (opens in new tab) Wed 23 Jul 2025, 5:00am
3. StuffTue 22 Jul 2025, 6:30pm

   Ed Sheeran to return to New Zealand for new tour next year (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesTue 22 Jul 2025, 7:10pm

   Ed Sheeran returning to New Zealand next year (opens in new tab)