Ed Sheeran announces new tour but leaves fans fuming with 'crazy' decision

Ed Sheeran may still be touring but the hit singer has announced yet another tour ready for next year. However, his decision hasn't left all his fans happy.

After announcing he will be performing his Loop Tour in 2026, Ed announced the opening dates - and there were none in the UK. Instead, he revealed dates in Australia and New Zealand between January and March.

The Shape of You singer, 33, took to Instagram to make the announcement. Sharing an image of him holding up his guitar in front of his adoring fans, as well as a tour poster, Ed wrote: "Starting a brand new tour next year called the LOOP tour.

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"New stage, new tricks, new set up, new songs and all the classics added in. We kick it off in Australia and New Zealand in Jan, Feb, March 2026, which is always the best time, I can’t wait to be back. Tickets on sale Tues 29th July, see you all there x"

While fans fully expect to see the tour in their own country, the decision to only announce Australia and New Zealand seemed to bother some users.

While there were no UK dates, his US fans weren't best pleased, either. One user commented: "COME BACK TO THE US NOWWWWWW." Another agreed as they pleaded: "Pls announce USA dates soon."

"You should promote your album also in europe," said another alongside a crying emoji face. "Any chance for dates in eu?," asked a fourth.

One user also said: "So crazy that you kinda stay on tour! Really thought you‘d go on a break haha but so excited omgggg see you in 2027 then hopefully."

On his Twitter/X announcement, one user said: "bro come to uk pls," while a second added: "this man has been on tour for 39284729 years maybe he'll come to montreal one day."

The news comes as Ed has been continuing to entertain his European fans on his current tour, which included homecoming gigs. On a number of occasions he has brought out special guests to perform alongside.

As well as singing iconic Wheatus track, ,Teenage Dirtbag, alongside the group's frontman Brendan B Brown, he also welcomed Westlife to the stage at one of his shows.

Speaking to the crowd at his homecoming gig in Ipswich earlier this month, Ed said: "Can you make some noise, they've flown over all the way from Ireland for this, will you make some noise for Westlife!" The crowd then burst into cheers for the group as they walked on stage.

Westlife then joined in with Ed as they all performed their own rendition of hit song Flying Without Wings. The moment saw the crowd joining in and singing along.

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