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Major Music Tours Announced for 2026: Ed Sheeran, RAYE, and Iron Maiden
9/19/2025, 11:05:46 AM
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour
Ed Sheeran will kick off his "Loop Tour" in North America on June 13, 2026, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The tour will span 26 dates, concluding on November 7, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Sheeran's tour will feature an all-new stage design and will support his recently released album, *Play*, which includes hits like “Azizam” and “Sapphire.”
The tour will include stops at major venues such as Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Soldier Field in Chicago, and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Ticket presales begin on September 23, 2025, with general sales opening on September 26, 2025. Sheeran expressed excitement about returning to North America, stating, “I LOVE touring North America, I’ve always felt so much love there since the first gig I did in L.A. and Toronto back in 2010.”
Loop Tour North America 2026 Dates
- June 13: Glendale, AZ - State Farm Stadium
- June 20: Nashville, TN - Nissan Stadium
- June 25: Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater
- June 27: Chicago, IL - Soldier Field
- July 4: Denver, CO - Empower Field at Mile High
- July 18: Las Vegas, NV - Allegiant Stadium
- July 21: San Diego, CA - Petco Park
- July 25: Santa Clara, CA - Levi’s Stadium
- August 1: Seattle, WA - Lumen Field
- August 8: Los Angeles, CA - SoFi Stadium
- August 15: Minneapolis, MN - U.S. Bank Stadium
- August 21-22: Toronto, ON - Rogers Centre
- August 29: Detroit, MI - Ford Field
- September 4-5: East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium
- September 19: Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field
- September 25-26: Foxborough, MA - Gillette Stadium
- October 3: Atlanta, GA - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- October 10: Indianapolis, IN - Lucas Oil Stadium
- October 17: Charlotte, NC - Bank of America Stadium
- October 24: Arlington, TX - AT&T Stadium
- October 29-30: Hollywood, FL - Hard Rock Live
- November 7: Tampa, FL - Raymond James Stadium
RAYE's Upcoming Tour
British singer-songwriter RAYE is set to embark on her "This Tour May Contain New Music," starting January 22, 2026, in Lodz, Poland. The tour will feature 40 dates across Europe and North America, concluding on May 12, 2026, at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. RAYE will be supported by her sisters, Absolutely and Amma, during the tour.
The tour coincides with the release of her new single, “Where Is My Husband,” and is expected to showcase material from her upcoming sophomore album. Ticket presales will begin on September 23, 2025, with general sales starting on September 25, 2025.
RAYE's Tour Dates
- January 22: Lodz, Poland - Atlas Arena
- January 24: Berlin, Germany - Uber Arena
- January 25: Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena
- January 27: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
- February 1: Antwerp, Belgium - AFAS Dome
- February 15: Paris, France - Accor Arena
- February 26-27: London, UK - The O2
- March 4: Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena
- March 31: Sacramento, CA, USA - Channel 24
- May 12: Los Angeles, CA, USA - Greek Theatre
Iron Maiden's 2026 European Tour
Iron Maiden will continue their "Run For Your Lives World Tour" in 2026, with a series of concerts across Europe. The tour will commence on May 23, 2026, in Athens, Greece, and will include performances in Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and France, concluding with a special UK headline show on July 11, 2026.
The band plans to film their concert at Paris La Défense Arena on June 22, 2026, which will be a phone-free event, utilizing Yondr's secure pouch system to enhance the concert experience. Tickets for the tour will go on sale starting September 22, 2025.
Iron Maiden's Tour Dates
- May 23: Athens, Greece - OAKA
- May 26: Sofia, Bulgaria - Vasil Levski Stadium
- May 28: Bucharest, Romania - Arena Nationala
- May 30: Bratislava, Slovakia - Národný Futbalový Štadión
- June 2: Hannover, Germany - Heinz von Heiden Arena
- June 10: Amsterdam, Netherlands - Ziggo Dome
- June 17: Milan, Italy - San Siro Stadium
- June 22: Paris, France - Paris La Défense Arena
- June 28: Lyon, France - Groupama Stadium
- July 7: Lisbon, Portugal - Estádio da Luz
- July 11: UK Headline Show - Details to be revealed
Conclusion
The announcements of these tours highlight a busy year ahead for music fans, with Ed Sheeran, RAYE, and Iron Maiden each promising unique experiences and new music. As ticket sales approach, anticipation builds for what these artists will bring to their audiences in 2026.
