Global superstar Ed Sheeran is set to take Dubai by storm on January 19 and 20, in what will be the largest open-air concert ever to take place in the emirate.
Sheeran, who has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, is bringing his record-breaking + - = ÷ x Mathematics tour to The Sevens Stadium for what is promising to be an unforgettable two nights for tens of thousands of residents and visitors alike.
Sheeran, who has already released two albums in 2023, Autumn Variations and - (Subtract), featuring hit single Eyes Closed, will perform in “the round”, his signature format featuring a 360-degree central stage, allowing fans to surround the musician and enjoy an unmatched immersive close-up experience.
The news comes hot-on-the-heels of his record-breaking US tour, where Ed set multiple attendance records including Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium and New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium - the latter seeing him secure the largest single-day concert attendance in the US, ever.
The shows will be brought to the Emirate by All Things Live Middle East and supported by Dubai Calendar and Coca-Cola Arena and information about pre-sale/on-sale dates and ticket purchasing can be found online.
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