Ed Sheeran tour: Glastonbury headliner announced 2018 UK and Ireland shows

Ed Sheeran woos the crowd during his Pyramid Stage performance on the final day of the festival, 25 June 2017: PA
Ed Sheeran woos the crowd during his Pyramid Stage performance on the final day of the festival, 25 June 2017: PA

Having headlined Glastonbury over the weekend, Ed Sheeran has announced a UK and Ireland tour.

Starting May 2018 in Belfast, the troubadour will head into Galway, Dublin, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, London, finishing with a date in Cardiff.

The ‘Shape of You’ singer split opinion with his appearance at Worthy Farm, The Independent awarding two stars, calling it “one of the least satisfying headliners in recent memory”.

Conversely, both The Guardian and Telegraph awarded the performance four stars, praising the singer’s ability to command the crowd.

Full tour dates for Sheeran’s UK and Ireland tour available below.

Wednesday, 9 May – Belfast, Boucher Playing Fields

Saturday, 12 May – Galway, Pearse Stadium

Sunday, 13 May – Galway, Pearse Stadium

Wednesday, 16 May – Dublin, Phoenix Park

Friday, 18 May – Dublin, Phoenix Park

Thursday, 24 May – Manchester, Etihad Stadium

Friday, 1 June – Glasgow, Hampden Park

Friday, 8 June – Newcastle, St James’ Park

Friday, 15 June – London, Wembley Stadium

Saturday, 16 June – London, Wembley Stadium

Friday, 22 June – Cardiff, Principality Stadium