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Ed Sheeran’s shows at stadium owned by pro-Israel Robert Kraft cancelled

Ed Sheeran’s shows at stadium owned by pro-Israel Robert Kraft cancelled Submitted by MEE and agencies on Sat, 09/26/2026 - 03:04 Concert promoter Messina Touring said the concerts were called off due to severe weather warnings Ed Sheeran's US tour been overshadowed by widespread international backlash for dropping his pro-Palestinian support act, Macklemore. (AFP) Off Ed Sheeran's weekend shows…

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Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts were cancelled due to severe weather warnings. The stadium belongs to pro-Israel billionaire Robert Kraft, who had previously pushed for Macklemore's removal from the tour due to his pro-Palestinian remarks. The decision to cancel the shows was made with the safety of fans, staff, and everyone involved as the top priority.

Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster would be automatically refunded, while refunds for other purchase points are currently available. Ed Sheeran's American tour has been overshadowed by backlash for dropping his pro-Palestinian support act, Macklemore.

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