From early acoustic classics to global chart-toppers, Ed Sheeran is preparing a live experience that spans his entire musical journey.
Just months after closing the record-breaking Mathematics Tour, Ed Sheeran is already gearing up for another massive chapter. The global pop star will kick off his newly announced Loop Tour on January 16 in Auckland, and fans are now getting a first look at the songs shaping this ambitious new run.
Rather than focusing on a single album, Sheeran has crafted a setlist that pulls from every major phase of his career — a move that has sparked excitement across his global fanbase.
A Setlist That Tells the Story of Ed Sheeran
The Loop Tour is designed as a retrospective celebration, blending brand-new material with the songs that turned Sheeran into one of the most successful touring artists of all time.
Alongside tracks from his latest album Play (2025), the setlist revisits beloved records from +, x, ÷, =, and the No. 6 Collaborations Project. The result is a carefully balanced live show that appeals both to longtime listeners and newer fans.
Early-career favorites like “The A Team” and “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You” sit comfortably beside stadium anthems such as “Shape of You,” “Perfect,” and “Thinking Out Loud.” Meanwhile, fresh tracks like “Sapphire,” “Azizam,” and “Old Phone” showcase where Sheeran’s sound is heading next.
Apple Music Partnership Reveals the Full Track Selection
Ahead of the tour’s opening night, Sheeran unveiled the complete Loop Tour song lineup through an exclusive Apple Music playlist, giving fans a preview of what to expect on stage. The playlist confirms that the singer will rely heavily on his signature loop-pedal performance style, which has become central to his live identity.
Loop Tour Dates Span Four Continents
After launching in New Zealand, the tour will continue across Australia throughout the spring. From there, Sheeran is set to travel through Latin America in May, before heading to North America for an extensive run from mid-June through early November, covering both the United States and Canada.
The official Loop Tour follows a brief warm-up series of European shows in December, where Sheeran tested the concept with select performances across the U.K., Ireland, France, and Germany.
Following One of the Biggest Tours in Music History
The timing of the Loop Tour is especially notable. Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour, which ran from 2022 until late 2025, concluded as his highest-grossing tour to date, earning $875.7 million and selling 8.8 million tickets worldwide, according to industry figures.
With expectations already sky-high, the Loop Tour appears positioned not as a reset, but as an evolution — one that blends nostalgia with forward momentum.
Ed Sheeran – Loop Tour Setlist (Planned Songs)
- You Need Me, I Don’t Need You
- Sapphire
- Castle on the Hill
- The A Team
- Shivers
- Don’t
- Give Me Love
- Galway Girl
- I Don’t Care
- Peru
- Beautiful People
- Old Phone
- Celestial
- Camera
- Photograph
- Thinking Out Loud
- Perfect
- Symmetry
- Bloodstream
- Afterglow
- Shape of You
- Azizam
- Bad Habits
As the first Loop Tour dates approach, anticipation continues to build. If the setlist is any indication, Ed Sheeran is preparing to deliver one of the most comprehensive live shows of his career — one that connects every era into a single, seamless performance.