Ed Sheeran is set to return to India for a five-city tour in 2025-26.
And yes, Kolkata is set to be on the music map.
The English singer-songwriter loved his visit to India (Mumbai) as part of his ‘+ – = ÷ x’ (Mathematics) Asia tour and sources reveal that he has committed to returning. Sheeran even hinted at his comeback on Instagram, where he posted: “I’ve had such an incredible time in India, more to come !”
That Kolkata will be on the tour has sent fans into Shivers, to borrow the name of one of Sheeran’s songs. Derek O’Brien, who was in Mumbai to attend Sheeran’s March 16 concert at Mahalaxmi Race Course grounds, shared the exciting announcement about Kolkata on his Instagram page.
Just like this time, BookMyShow Live will be co-promoting the upcoming India tour.
Kolkata held the title of India’s music capital in the early to mid-1900s, and music continues to be an integral part of the city’s cultural fabric. Its musical legacy, from the thriving jazz scene of the 1920s, to the ongoing jazz fests at Dalhousie Institute, alongside the number of live performances at iconic establishments like Trincas and newer spots like Skinny Mo’s, continues to flourish.
Some of the best moments going viral from Ed Sheeran’s India visit (March 12-17, 2024) include striking the signature Shah Rukh Khan pose with King Khan. And when he shared the spotlight with Diljit Dosanjh at the March 16 concert, it was the collab-of-the-year we didn’t know we needed.
The Shape Of You singer’s biggest concert yet, in terms of numbers, was also part of the Mathematics Tour at Melbourne Cricket Ground in March, 2023. My Kolkata was lucky to soak in the Perfect experience at MCG along with 110,000 ‘Sheerios’.
