The "Perfect" singer broke down in tears while performing at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, saying, "I am making mistakes, and I’m so, so sorry.”

On September 19, 2026, Ed Sheeran performed at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, his first Loop Tour date after Macklemore was removed and the remaining opening acts withdrew.

Ed Sheeran is set to take the stage in Philadelphia for the first stop on his tour since Macklemore was dropped from the lineup over pro-Palestinian comments.

Ed Sheeran has made his stance clear on the Israel-Palestine conflict after his Loop Tour fell apart amid Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' comments. The 35-year-old singer-songwriter returned to the stage in Philadelphia on Saturday night for the first time since 43-year-old Macklemore,

Ed Sheeran’s first U.S. concert since his Loop Tour lost its remaining support acts is now officially scheduled to begin much later than originally advertised. ... Read More

It's about 9:30 p.m. at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, roughly an hour after Ed Sheeran delivered a surprisingly lengthy four-minute speech on the controversy that has engulfed his tour since Macklemore was dropped as an opening act following his pro-Palestinian remarks.

Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia concert, his first one back on tour following the Macklemore controversy, began with a political speech to address everything

Ed Sheeran altered his Philadelphia Loop Tour show over safety concerns amid fallout from Macklemore’s removal from the tour.