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Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium concerts canceled due to severe weather

In brief

Ed Sheeran’s concerts scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, have been canceled. The decision was made because of a forecast nor’easter and severe weather warnings. The promoter cited the safety of fans, staff and others involved.

Summary written by HeraldLoop from 11 sources · updated 10h ago

What changed

  1. 25 Sept, 00:41Ed Sheeran Shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium in Jeopardy Amid Macklemore Drama · TMZ
  2. 14h agoEd Sheeran's Shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium Are Canceled · TMZ
  3. 13h agoEd Sheeran’s Concerts Canceled at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium Due to Storm · Variety
  4. 13h agoEd Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Shows Canceled Due to ‘Severe Weather Forecast’ · Rolling Stone
  5. 12h agoEd Sheeran Dates at Gillette Stadium Canceled Due to Severe Weather Warnings · Billboard
  6. 11h agoEd Sheeran cancels New England concerts as Nor'easter looms · The Independent
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  2. Latest7h ago

    Ed Sheeran's tour faces yet another setback: Mother Nature

    Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour concerts at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts were canceled due to severe weather.

    critical toward Ed Sheeran
    Business InsiderBusiness Insider•Gabbi Shaw (gshaw@businessinsider.com)
  3. Follow-up10h ago

    Ed Sheeran Gillette Stadium Concerts Canceled

    The singer's shows tonight and tomorrow in Foxborough, Massachusetts have been axed due to a nor'easter forecast to hit the East Coast. Stadium owner Robert Kraft had objected to former opening act Macklemore's "Free Palestine" statements before he was dropped from the tour.

    The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter•Hilary Lewis
  4. Follow-up10h ago

    Ed Sheeran's Stage Torn Down After Robert Kraft's Stadium Shows Are Canceled

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  5. Follow-up11h ago

    Ed Sheeran concerts at Robert Kraft stadiums cancelled over weather

    Singer's tour has faced numerous setbacks after expulsion of rapper Macklemore over support for Palestine drew backlash.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  6. Follow-up11h ago

    Ed Sheeran’s concerts in Massachusetts canceled due to severe weather

    The singer was set to perform at Gillette Stadium as part of his Loop tour, which faces backlash over Macklemore’s removal following his pro-Palestinian comments Ed Sheeran’s concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, have been canceled due to severe weather, adding further complication to a tour embroiled in controversy. On Friday, Sheeran’s tour promoter, Messina Touring, said : “Due to the severe weather warnings in place in Boston and across New England throughout the weekend and following consultation with local officials, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium.” Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Maya Yang
  7. Follow-up11h ago

    Nor’easter cancels Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium after controversy over Macklemore, Palestine

    Ed Sheeran has canceled his concerts at Gillette Stadium near Boston this weekend due to an incoming nor’easter storm.  The canceled shows follow controversy after the artist Macklemore was dropped from the bill following his comments supporting the pro-Palestinian movement at a concert this month. Tour promoter Messina Touring said in an Instagram post that…

    The HillThe Hill•Ryan J. Karlin
  8. Follow-up11h ago

    Ed Sheeran cancels New England concerts as Nor'easter looms

    Ed Sheeran can’t be in love with the shape of this forecast

    The IndependentThe Independent•Via AP news wire
  9. Follow-up12h ago

    Ed Sheeran Dates at Gillette Stadium Canceled Due to Severe Weather Warnings

    The shows booked for Friday (Sept. 25) and Saturday (Sept. 26) are the latest victim of a huge nor'easter expected to hit the East coast this weekend.

    BillboardBillboard•Gil Kaufman
  10. Follow-up13h ago

    Ed Sheeran’s Controversial Gillette Stadium Concerts Canceled As Boston Braces For Nor’easter

    Ed Sheeran’s beleaguered Gillette Stadium concerts tonight and Saturday have been canceled due to the nor’easter threatening New England with severe weather. In an Instagram post, Messina Touring – the promotor of Sheeran’s tour – wrote, “Due to the severe weather warnings in place in Boston and across New England through the weekend anf following […]

    critical toward Ed Sheeran
    DeadlineDeadline•Greg Evans
  11. Follow-up13h ago

    Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium Shows Canceled Due to ‘Severe Weather Forecast’

    "The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff and everyone involved in the shows as the top priority," tour promoter said

    Rolling StoneRolling Stone•Daniel Kreps
  12. Follow-up13h ago

    Ed Sheeran’s Concerts Canceled at Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium Due to Storm

    Ed Sheeran’s challenging month continues as a pair of his high-profile stadium shows have been canceled due to weather. The pop star’s Sept. 25 and 26 shows at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., have been nixed due to a nor’easter that’s set to hit the East Coast, with heavy rain and strong winds. “Due to […]

    critical toward Ed Sheeran
    VarietyVariety•William Earl
  13. Follow-up14h ago

    Ed Sheeran's Shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium Are Canceled

    Ed Sheeran's shows this weekend at Gillette Stadium -- home to Robert Kraft's New England Patriots -- have officially been canceled ... TMZ has confirmed. Sources with direct knowledge confirm Friday and Saturday shows were canceled due to bad…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff
  14. First seen25 Sept, 00:41

    Ed Sheeran Shows at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium in Jeopardy Amid Macklemore Drama

    Looks like Ed Sheeran will have to pull the plug on his two concerts at Robert Kraft's NFL stadium after all, but with all the controversy swirling around after Macklemore's firing ... it's actually Mother Nature forcing Ed's hand. The singer was…

    TMZTMZ•TMZ Staff