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Macklemore ends Free Palestine benefit tour with sold-out London show
Macklemore ended his three-show Free Palestine benefit tour with a concert in London on October 30.
The sold-out show at OVO Arena Wembley featured performances and speeches from artists and activists, including Greta Thunberg, Paloma Faith and Nemahsis.
The tour was organised after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour following his pro-Palestinian statements onstage.
Macklemore said he found it more uncomfortable to stay silent than to speak, and rejected claims that speaking out was brave.
Proceeds will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, including through humanitarian relief, medical care, education and community initiatives.
Thunberg urged the audience to keep campaigning after the concert, saying fundraising and solidarity also need political change.
The tour has ended, but its organisers say the proceeds will support Palestinian communities.
Macklemore’s three-show European Free Palestine benefit tour ended with a sold-out concert at OVO Arena Wembley in London on October 30.
The event featured performances and speeches, including appearances by Greta Thunberg, Paloma Faith and Nemahsis.
The tour was organised after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Proceeds from the concerts are intended to support organisations assisting Palestinian communities.
Reports differed on London attendance, with Hollywood Reporter saying more than 12,500 people attended and NME estimating around 10,000.
- Who
- Macklemore, joined by performers, activists and campaigners including Greta Thunberg, Paloma Faith and Nemahsis.
- What
- The London finale of Macklemore’s Free Palestine Tour, a benefit concert featuring performances and speeches.
- When
- October 30, 2026.
- Where
- OVO Arena Wembley in London.
- Why
- The tour was organised after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour for pro-Palestinian statements; proceeds support organisations assisting Palestinians.
50 members of the House of Lords
Macklemore
Purpose of intervention
50 members of the House of Lords
They urged the UK government to prevent Macklemore from entering the country, citing concerns about the Palestinian Youth Movement, a tour beneficiary.
Macklemore
He said the event was about equality for all human beings and criticised the attempt to block his visit.
Macklemore organised a three-show European benefit tour.
The tour concluded with a sold-out concert at OVO Arena Wembley in London.
- London venue
- OVO Arena Wembley
- Tour dates
- Three European shows: Dublin, Paris and London
- London attendance
- More than 12,500 according to Hollywood Reporter; around 10,000 according to NME
- Tour beneficiaries
- Organisations supporting Palestinian communities
- London finale date
- October 30, 2026
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‘Those children in Gaza are our children’: Macklemore finishes Free Palestine tour with sold-out London performance
Macklemore Wraps Up Free Palestine Tour in London: “It Was More Uncomfortable for Me to Stay Silent”
Greta Thunberg, Paloma Faith and Nemahsis join Macklemore at London ‘Free Palestine’ tour finale
What people are saying
I don’t believe that staying silent is brave.
It was more uncomfortable for me to stay silent than to say something
occupation will not end by philanthropy and slogans
My existence is the strongest form of resistance
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