Ed Sheeran Unveils Exciting Special Guests for Australia & NZ Tour

Ed Sheeran’s highly anticipated tour for Australia and New Zealand has unveiled its supporting acts.

Having sold an impressive 3.1 million tickets throughout his career in the region, Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ is poised to continue its success early next year.

Announced recently, he will be joined by Vance Joy, Mia Wray, BIIRD, and Aaron Rowe on selected dates from January to March.

Vance Joy Joins the Tour

Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy, known for his breakout hit “Riptide,” will open for Sheeran at all shows in Australia and New Zealand.

Joy expressed his excitement, stating, “I feel very fortunate to be getting to open for Ed around Australia and New Zealand. He is a legendary artist. I am inspired by his songwriting and his ability to captivate any crowd, regardless of size. It’s going to be a great run, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it!”

Mia Wray’s Emergence

Mia Wray will support at all Australian and New Zealand shows, coinciding with her recent ARIA nomination for the Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist award.

Reflecting on her journey, Wray shared, “I saw Ed Sheeran play in Brisbane in 2013, and it blew my mind. The first cover I ever uploaded to YouTube was ‘A Team,’ so it’s such an honor to support him. I can’t wait!”

Other Notable Acts

The all-female Irish trad supergroup BIIRD will also join Sheeran’s tour in New Zealand and Perth. Additionally, rising star Aaron Rowe will perform at the Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Adelaide dates.

Upcoming Album Release

This tour follows the release of Sheeran’s new album, Play, which features popular tracks like “Azizam,” “Sapphire,” and “Old Phone.” The album is described as “an explorative, technicolour pop album capturing the fun, chaos, and heart of an artist rejuvenated by life and travel.”

Sheeran’s Australia & New Zealand Tour 2026

Featuring special guests: Vance Joy (all shows), Mia Wray (all shows), BIIRD (NZ & Perth), Aaron Rowe (Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne & Adelaide)

Presented by Frontier Touring and MG Live

Ticket information is available via the official site.

Tour Dates

Friday 16 January

GO Media Stadium | Auckland, NZ
Lic. All Ages

Saturday 17 January

GO Media Stadium | Auckland, NZ
Lic. All Ages

Wednesday 21 January

Sky Stadium | Wellington, NZ
Lic. All Ages

Saturday 24 January

Apollo Projects Stadium | Christchurch, NZ
Lic. All Ages

Sunday 25 January

Apollo Projects Stadium | Christchurch, NZ
Lic. All Ages

Saturday 31 January

Optus Stadium | Perth, WA
Lic. All Ages

Sunday 1 February

Optus Stadium | Perth, WA
Lic. All Ages

Friday 13 February

Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages

Saturday 14 February

Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages

Sunday 15 February

Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages

Friday 20 February

Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages

Saturday 21 February

Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages

Sunday 22 February

Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages

Thursday 26 February

Marvel Stadium | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages

Friday 27 February

Marvel Stadium | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages

Saturday 28 February

Marvel Stadium | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages

Thursday 5 March

Adelaide Oval | Adelaide, SA
Lic. All Ages