Who Is Opening for Ed Sheeran After Macklemore's Removal?
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Updated October 3, 2026: Macklemore, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe are no longer on the tour. No replacement openers have been announced, and Ticketmaster lists only Ed Sheeran for every show left through November 7.
Ed Sheeran is wrapping up the North American Loop Tour, his stadium run for the 2025 album Play, with six shows left between October 3 and November 7. The short answer to who is opening: nobody has been announced. Macklemore, Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe were booked to open the remaining shows, but all three are gone, and Sheeran played his first show after the shake-up in Philadelphia on September 19 without any opening act. Here is what happened, the shows still to come, and who opened the shows that already happened.
Remaining 2026 Shows and Openers
| Date | City | Venue | Openers |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3 | Atlanta, GA | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | None announced |
| October 10 | Indianapolis, IN | Lucas Oil Stadium | None announced |
| October 17 | Charlotte, NC | Bank of America Stadium | None announced |
| October 24 | Arlington, TX | AT&T Stadium | None announced |
| October 29-30 | Hollywood, FL | Hard Rock Live | None announced |
| November 7 | Tampa, FL | Raymond James Stadium | None announced |
The Hollywood, Florida stop is not a stadium show. It is a two-night stand at Hard Rock Live, a roughly 7,000-capacity arena at the Seminole Hard Rock, which makes it the smallest venue on the North American tour. Aaron Rowe was set to open both nights there, but he left the tour with the other openers and is opening for Dermot Kennedy's US tour this October instead.
If an opener is added for any of these dates, the Ed Sheeran artist page is the quickest place to check the current schedule.
What Happened to Macklemore and the Other Openers
Macklemore opened both MetLife Stadium shows in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 4 and 5, and spoke in support of Palestine from the stage both nights. On September 14, tour promoter Messina Touring Group removed him from the rest of the US dates after venue owners objected. Sheeran said on Instagram the next day that the decision was not his.
On September 15, the rest of the openers quit in solidarity with Macklemore: Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Finneas, who had been booked for Sheeran's South America shows later in the year. Beoga, the Irish band that had been playing with Sheeran on stage, left too. Sheeran hired a new five-piece band on three days' notice and played Philadelphia on September 19 with no opening act, joking to the crowd, "I hope you enjoyed my supporting acts."
The following weekend, both Gillette Stadium shows in Foxborough, Massachusetts (September 25 and 26) were canceled because of a nor'easter. Ticketmaster buyers were refunded automatically.
Who Opened the 2026 Shows So Far
Before September, Sheeran rotated a big group of openers, so the lineup changed from city to city. Here is who played.
Macklemore
The Seattle rapper opened both MetLife Stadium nights on September 4 and 5 and was booked for every show after that through Tampa. He was removed on September 14.
Lukas Graham
The Danish band behind "7 Years" opened the late-summer shows, including Detroit and both MetLife nights, and were booked for every show through Tampa. They quit the tour on September 15.
Aaron Rowe
Aaron Rowe is the Dublin singer-songwriter who was going to open every show from Philadelphia to the end of the tour, including both Hard Rock Live nights in Hollywood, Florida. He quit on September 15 and is now opening for Dermot Kennedy's US tour this October.
Myles Smith
The British singer-songwriter was the most frequent opener of the summer. He played the biggest stadium nights, including Nashville and Chicago, and his last show on the tour was Ford Field in Detroit on August 29.
Sigrid
The Norwegian pop star opened in Las Vegas on July 18, bringing a high-energy, synth-heavy set to Allegiant Stadium.
Amble
Amble is the Irish folk trio that opened early-summer shows including Nashville and Chicago, with acoustic songs and close harmonies.
Mark Ambor
Ambor brought his sunny, feel-good pop songs to a few summer dates.
Ellie Banke
Banke opened a handful of summer shows, including Chicago and Minneapolis.
BIIRD
The Irish group opened the late-summer shows, including Detroit and both MetLife Stadium nights.
Shows Already Played or Canceled
| Date | City | Venue | Openers | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29 | Detroit, MI | Ford Field | Myles Smith, Lukas Graham, BIIRD | Played |
| September 4-5 | East Rutherford, NJ | MetLife Stadium | Macklemore, Lukas Graham, BIIRD | Played |
| September 19 | Philadelphia, PA | Lincoln Financial Field | No opener | Played |
| September 25-26 | Foxborough, MA | Gillette Stadium | None | Canceled (nor'easter) |
Getting Tickets
With no openers announced, plan on Sheeran's set being the whole night unless that changes before your date. The Atlanta and Indianapolis shows are listed at 5:30 p.m. local time, so check the time on your ticket. The two Hard Rock Live nights in Hollywood, Florida are by far the smallest shows left, with a fraction of the seats of the stadiums.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macklemore still opening for Ed Sheeran?
No. Macklemore played his last two shows on the tour at MetLife Stadium on September 4 and 5, 2026, and was removed from the remaining US dates on September 14. Lukas Graham and Aaron Rowe, who were also booked for the rest of the tour, quit the next day.
Who is opening for Ed Sheeran now?
No one has been announced for the remaining shows in Atlanta, Indianapolis, Charlotte, Arlington, Hollywood FL or Tampa. Sheeran played Philadelphia on September 19 with no opening act, and Ticketmaster lists only Ed Sheeran for every date left.
Is Ed Sheeran playing Las Vegas in 2026?
The Las Vegas show already happened: Sheeran played Allegiant Stadium on July 18, 2026 with Sigrid opening, and no more Vegas dates are on the schedule. If you missed it, the closest remaining show is AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 24.
How long does the Loop Tour run?
The North American shows run through November 7, 2026. After the two Hard Rock Live nights in Hollywood, Florida (October 29 and 30), the last one is Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Full dates are on the Ed Sheeran artist page.
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