SANTA CLARA, CA — One of the top-selling concert artists in the world, Ed Sheeran, returned to North America in the summer of 2026 for a massive tour of stadiums, touching down at Levi’s Stadium on Saturday, July 25, 2026, as part of his highly anticipated "Loop Tour."

The North American leg of the tour, which began on June 13, 2026, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, has been a watershed moment for live music. Hitting 22 cities in the biggest venues they have to offer, the tour has consistently sold out, demonstrating Sheeran's hegemony over the modern concert landscape.

Tonight’s performance in Santa Clara marks a profound milestone for the Northern California leg of the tour. Fans were treated to a meticulous setlist that blended his earliest acoustic hits with the vibrant, loop-pedal-driven anthems from his recent catalog. Supporting acts for the evening included rising stars Myles Smith, Aaron Rowe, and Sigrid, ensuring a multifaceted evening of live music.

The announcement of these dates in the U.S. and Canada followed news from earlier in the year that Sheeran would commence his international touring in New Zealand and Australia in January 2026. The seamless transition from the Southern Hemisphere to the massive North American stadium circuit underscores the ubiquitous appeal of the singer-songwriter.

As the tour progresses toward its final date on November 7, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, industry luminaries note that this performance validates the enduring power of the solo artist in an era increasingly dominated by elaborate, multi-member pop spectacles. Sheeran’s ability to command a 68,000-seat stadium with nothing but his voice, a guitar, and a loop pedal remains a testament to his virtuosity.