Who is opening for Ed Sheeran on the LOOP Tour?
Who is opening for Ed Sheeran in September, October and November 2026?
This is the question we get most, so here is the plain version. Opening acts for the remaining US dates changed in September 2026 and none had been confirmed as of Sept 23 - check your ticket/app for timings.
That covers Foxborough (Sept 25–26), Atlanta (Oct 3), Indianapolis (Oct 10), Charlotte (Oct 17), Arlington (Oct 24), Hollywood, FL (Oct 29–30) and Tampa (Nov 7). Older listings and some reference sites still show the original support line-up, so do not rely on them. Your ticketing app and the venue’s own event page are the best places to check times on the day.
Because the opening line-up may be different from what was first billed, plan to arrive by the time printed on your ticket rather than timing your arrival around a support set.
Who opened for Ed Sheeran in Australia and New Zealand?
The Oceania leg (January to March 2026, 17 stadium shows promoted by Frontier Touring) featured Vance Joy, Mia Wray, BIIRD and Aaron Rowe as support acts. That leg played Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Who opened for Ed Sheeran in North America earlier in the tour?
From the June 13 opener in Glendale through the summer, the North American shows used rotating combinations of support acts. Names on those bills included:
- Myles Smith
- Mark Ambor
- Sigrid
- Amble
- Ellie Banke
- BIIRD
Not every act played every show; line-ups varied from city to city. If you went to Nashville, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Seattle, Toronto or elsewhere this summer, your night may have had a different pairing from a friend’s.
Who is opening for Ed Sheeran in Latin America?
For the second Latin America leg (November 21 to December 11, 2026), Finneas was billed for the Santiago shows according to listings. We have not been able to confirm whether that still stands, so treat it as unconfirmed. Support for Asunción, Buenos Aires, São Paulo and Mexico City has not been confirmed either. Each city guide will be updated if official line-ups are published.
Does the opening act change the start time?
It can. US stadium nights are listed at 5:30 PM, which covers doors and the early part of the evening; Foxborough and the Hard Rock Live nights are listed at 8:00 PM. With the support line-up unconfirmed, the running order may be adjusted, so check your ticket or app on the day. Ed’s own set is about two hours. See what to expect for the rest of the night.
Should the opener affect whether I buy a ticket?
For most fans, no. People come for Ed, and the show they see is the same with or without a support act: about 28 songs, the loop pedal, the rotating stage and the B-stage request slot (the setlist page has the typical running order). Separately, US resale prices have been soft this autumn, which works in a buyer’s favour. Our cheap tickets and ticket prices guides explain what seats have been going for.
Does the support line-up change what Ed plays?
No. Ed’s own set follows the same broad shape night to night: the opening run, the B-stage request slot, the medley and the three-song encore. That is why our guides focus on the headline show. If you want the history, the Mathematics Tour and the 2023 Subtract Tour pages explain how this tour fits into Ed’s recent career.
Where can I check the latest line-up?
Use official sources, in this order: your ticketing app (Ticketmaster for most US dates, SeatGeek for Arlington), the venue’s own event page, and Ed Sheeran’s official site, which runs a dedicated North America page for this tour. Social posts and third-party ticket listings can lag behind, and some reference sites still show support acts that are no longer on the bill. We update our concert pages when an official change is published.
How should I plan my night without a confirmed opener?
Go by the time printed on your ticket. On US stadium nights that is 5:30 PM, which covers doors and the early evening; at Foxborough and Hard Rock Live it is 8:00 PM. Stadium entry, bag checks and finding your seat can take a while, so arriving close to the listed time is sensible whatever happens before Ed comes on. Download your mobile tickets in advance, check the venue’s bag policy, and plan your ride home for roughly two hours after Ed starts. Our what to expect guide covers the rest.
Where can I find the remaining dates?
Every remaining concert, with direct links to each US night’s seat map, is on our tour dates page. For the full context of this tour, read what the LOOP Tour is. And if you are weighing it up, our is it worth it? verdict is honest about the show’s strengths and weak spots.
Support acts: frequently asked questions
Who is the opening act for Ed Sheeran's remaining US shows?
Opening acts for the remaining US dates changed in September 2026 and none had been confirmed as of Sept 23. Check your ticket or app for timings.
Who opened for Ed Sheeran in Australia?
The 2026 Oceania leg featured Vance Joy, Mia Wray, BIIRD and Aaron Rowe as support acts.
Who opened for Ed Sheeran in North America earlier in 2026?
Earlier North American shows used rotating line-ups that included Myles Smith, Mark Ambor, Sigrid, Amble, Ellie Banke and BIIRD.
Is Finneas opening for Ed Sheeran in Chile?
Finneas was billed for the Santiago shows according to listings, but this is unconfirmed. Check the official seller or the venue closer to the date.
How long is Ed Sheeran's set?
Ed Sheeran plays for about two hours, around 28 songs, mostly solo with a loop pedal.