Everything You Need To Know About Ed Sheeran in Madrid

Ed Sheeran is currently on his fourth concert tour, supporting his fifth studio album “Equals” (=) and his sixth studio album “Subtract” (–).

“The Mathematics Tour” commenced on 23 April 2022 at Croke Park in Dublin and is scheduled to conclude on 8 September 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany. This extension is due to Ed Sheeran adding new dates for a second round of his European tour.

In 2021, he announced a 27-date European tour to the delight of his fans, bringing the overall number of shows to 64. The following year, Ed announced the Oceanic and North American legs of the tour. He then revealed plans to extend the Asian and European legs due to high demand for tickets.

Ahead of his blockbuster concert in Madrid in May 2025, Xsnoize brings you up to speed with everything you need to know about the four-time Grammy Award winner, from his background, to hits as well as his current tour.

BACKGROUND

The Halifax-born singer is regarded as one of the world’s most popular musicians and songwriters. He grew up in West Yorkshire, England. Although he is English, he has Irish grandparents and has often expressed his fondness for Ireland. He even has several Gaelic tattoos on his arms. The talented singer considers music his first love, as it helped him break out of his shell. As a child, Ed Sheeran was bullied due to his speech impairment.

He often struggled to communicate and answer questions in class, but when he sang, there was no distortion. He learned to play the guitar at an early age after joining his church’s choir.

Amazingly, he overcame his anxiety and decided to officially kick-start his music career. At fourteen, he packed his bags and moved to London to pursue a career in music and songwriting. In London, he performed in pubs and on the streets. For about two and a half years, he was homeless and slept outside Buckingham Palace.

He mentioned this in his autobiography. His soulful voice and raw talent caught the attention of record executive Jamal Edwards, who reposted his EP “You Need Me”, which he had released in 2009. From that point, it was undeniable that Ed Sheeran was a musical talent.

BREAKTHROUGH AND ACHIEVEMENTS

He was signed by Asylum/Atlantic Records where he released his debut studio album, “+” (Plus).

The 33-year-old has often mentioned in interviews that artists like Damien Rice were significant inspirations to him. Other musicians he frequently listened to as a teen included Elton John, Van Morrison, and Bob Dylan.

Ed Sheeran released his debut studio album “+” (Plus) on 11 September 2011, and it debuted at number one on the UK Album Charts.

The second single from the album, “You Need Me, I Don’t Need You”, was released on 26 August and peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart. He received his first Grammy nomination in 2013 for Song of the Year for his single, “The A-Team”. It also won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically in 2012, beating Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep”.

The British singer’s second album, “x” (Multiply), was released on 23 June 2014. The album peaked at number one on both the UK Album Charts and the US Billboard 200. He released the third single from the album, “Thinking Out Loud,” on 24 September 2014.

It earned him two Grammy Awards in 2016 for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. Spotify named him the most-streamed artist after “Thinking Out Loud” was streamed 754 million times. His album “x” was also recognized by Spotify as the most-streamed album. He was named one of the headlining acts to perform at the AFL Grand Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Alongside Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Pearl Jam, he performed at the Global Citizen Festival on Central Park’s Great Lawn. That same year, his song “I See Fire” was featured in the movie “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”. Ed has also appeared in films like “Yesterday”, playing himself, and had a cameo in the blockbuster TV series “Game of Thrones”. His journey to stardom was not an overnight success. He is married to his childhood friend, Cherry Seaborn.

ED SHEERAN IN MADRID

The +-=x (pronounced as Mathematics) tour will come to an end in 2025 after the British singer has been on the road for more than 3 years. After an announcement by Ed on Instagram, “It was time to Stop, but then we can always press Play” he will return for more European dates starting in Spain and will see him perform in Denmark, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, and Poland.

Recently renamed the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Ed Sheeran will be performing live at the stadium in Madrid, Spain on May 30 and 31, 2025. It is the beginning of the second leg of his European show. With a capacity to house over 70,000 spectators, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano provides an incredible atmosphere for British singers to serenade their fans with acoustic ballads and energetic guitar performances.

His concerts are usually attended by at least 60,000 people, so there will be extra seats to accommodate more fans. Ed Sheeran boasts of a catalogue of hit songs to choose from for the setlist at the Atletico Madrid Stadium. Promoting his latest album, Autumn Variations, Ed Sheeran will also perform songs from his fifth and sixth studio albums including ‘Bad Habits’, ‘Shape of You’, ‘Castle on the Hill’, etc.

The supporting act(s) for Ed Sheeran’s newly announced European concert dates in 2025 have not yet been announced, the Hits Live artist Callum Scott may continue to support Ed as he did on his European dates in 2024.

For an unforgettable experience for yourself and others, fans are advised not to come to the venue with alcoholic beverages, weapons of any kind, seat cushions with zippered covers, balloons, or Cameras with lenses that exceed 6” when fully extended. Signs, banners, and umbrellas are equally prohibited items at the show in Madrid.

HOW TO GET TICKETS

Visit renowned and trusted ticketing websites like Seatsnet.com to buy Ed Sheeran Madrid tickets.

Check the availability and price of tickets for the venue as prices vary for different venues and dates for the second leg of the tour.

Follow Ed Sheeran on his social media accounts to get first-hand information and updates about the concert and tickets.

While following Ed Sheeran’s handles for information, be sure to regularly check Seatsnet.com for updates on the availability of tickets for the concert in Madrid.

Also, it is important to purchase tickets from Seatsnet.com on time as tickets get sold out quickly.

The tickets for the concert in Madrid will go on sale on 17 July. Ed Sheeran and his team have a strict stance against using unofficial ticketing sites to purchase tickets for the concert.

Tickets for Ed Sheeran shows tend to sell out within hours so ensure to visit seatsnet.com to purchase yours.