Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour After Ed Sheeran Fallout
Macklemore is a rapper who supports Palestinian causes.
He announced a new concert series called the Free Palestine Tour.
Three concerts are planned in Dublin, Paris and London in late October.
The first show is scheduled for October 26, and the last announced show is October 30.
Money from the concerts is supposed to help organizations supporting Palestinians.
Macklemore was previously removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage.
The tour promoter, rather than Sheeran, was reported to have made that decision.
Some other opening acts then left the tour in support of Macklemore.
More artists and U.S. concert dates may be announced later.
Macklemore announced three European concerts in Dublin, Paris and London for late October.
The shows will begin at Dublin’s 3Arena on October 26 and end at London’s OVO Arena Wembley on October 30.
Organizers said proceeds will support Palestinian humanitarian, medical and other organizations.
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s remaining U.S. Loop Tour dates after pro-Palestinian speeches and chants.
U.S. tour dates and additional participating artists are expected to be announced later.
- Who
- Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, the tour promoter Messina Touring Group, and organizations supporting Palestinians are involved.
- What
- Macklemore announced a three-date Free Palestine concert tour after being removed from Ed Sheeran’s remaining U.S. tour dates.
- When
- The announced concerts are scheduled for October 26, October 29 and October 30, 2026; the removal occurred in September 2026.
- Where
- The concerts will take place in Dublin, Paris and London; the earlier dispute involved performances in the United States.
- Why
- Macklemore said the concerts would support Palestinian organizations and humanitarian efforts.
Macklemore and supporters
Critics and tour officials
Political speech at concerts
Macklemore and supporters
Macklemore and supporters view using concert stages to express solidarity with Palestinians and advocate for Palestinian liberation as an important form of activism.
Critics and tour officials
Pro-Israel advocacy groups and stadium owners objected to the political speeches and chants during the tour.
Removal from the Loop Tour
Macklemore and supporters
Macklemore’s supporters viewed his removal as fallout from his pro-Palestinian advocacy; other opening acts reportedly left the tour in solidarity with him.
Critics and tour officials
Messina Touring Group removed Macklemore from the remaining U.S. dates, while Ed Sheeran said the promoter made the decision and that he wanted to protect his crew and fans.
Purpose of the new concerts
Macklemore and supporters
Macklemore said the new shows would raise money for organizations providing support to Palestinians.
Critics and tour officials
The announced charities and participating artists have not yet been fully identified.
- Tour name
- Free Palestine Tour
- Announced dates
- October 26 in Dublin, October 29 in Paris, and October 30 in London
- Venues
- 3Arena, Accor Arena, and OVO Arena Wembley
- Proceeds
- Organizers said proceeds will support Palestinian humanitarian, medical and other organizations.
- Earlier tour
- Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour
- Removal reason
- Macklemore made pro-Palestinian comments, led chants and performed “Hind’s Hall” during his opening sets.
- Future plans
- U.S. dates and additional participating artists are expected to be announced later.