Ed Sheeran lit up Sydney this past weekend, bringing his Loop Tour to Accor Stadium for a string of shows, before heading to Brisbane and delighting us with shows on Friday, February 20, Saturday, February 21 and Sunday February 22, and then moving on to Melbourne and Adelaide.
The chart-topping British singer-songwriter is known for packing his setlists with a blend of old and new hits, heartfelt ballads and high-energy numbers, and fans can expect much of the same as part of the Brisbane shows. Brush up on the lyrics before the lights go down — here’s a look at what concertgoers can expect from the setlist, plus supporting acts, transport details and more.
Which songs will Ed Sheeran perform in Australia?
Fresh off the New Zealand, Perth and Sydney legs of the tour, Sheeran’s Brisbane shows are expected to follow a similar format, covering early breakout tracks to newer material from his latest album. Known for performing solo with his loop pedal setup, fans can look forward to plenty of singalong moments and crowd favourites throughout the night. Based on recent performances, these are the songs you are likely to hear on the Sydney setlist:
1. You Need Me, I Don’t Need You
2. Sapphire
3. Castle on the Hill
4. Shivers
5. The A Team
6. Don’t / Nina
7. A Little More
8. Galway Girl
9. Nancy Mulligan
10. Old Phone
11. Heaven
12. Celestial
13. Photograph
14. Thinking Out Loud
15. Eastside / 2002 / Cold Water / Little Things / Love Yourself
16. River / Peru / Beautiful People / I Don’t Care
17. Camera
18. For Always
19. Slowly
20. Perfect
21. Symmetry
22. Bloodstream
23. Shape of You
24. Azizam
25. Bad Habits
Who are Ed Sheeran’s supporting acts in Australia?
A trio of artists will warm up the crowd before Sheeran takes the stage, including Aussie singer-songwriter Vance Joy, pop artist Mia Wray and Dublin-born musician Aaron Rowe.
Doors are scheduled to open from 5pm for the first show, with support acts taking to the stage in the early evening. Sheeran is expected to hit the stage around 8pm, but arriving early is your safest bet if you don’t want to miss a moment. Missed out on tickets? You could still nab some, head here to check availability.
Getting there
The concerts are taking place at Suncorp Stadium. All tickets provide you with free public transport from 12pm on the day of the show you’re attending, and the best stations to get off at are Milton or Roma Street, or you can get a special event shuttle from the CBD. You can check all transport here.
📍Suncorp Stadium, 40 Castlemaine St, Milton
Editorial contribution: MJ Gayón