Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows canceled due to severe weather
The two Ed Sheeran concerts scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, were called off because of a nor'easter, and ticket refunds will be processed automatically.
Concerts by Ed Sheeran slated for Friday and Saturday night at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts, have been canceled after local officials warned of a severe nor'easter affecting the Boston area. Tour promoter Messina Touring said the decision was made after consulting with authorities and prioritizing the safety of fans, staff and crew.
WBZ-TV footage showed stage crews dismantling the set on Friday morning as wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph were forecast for the region through Saturday night.
The shows were to feature opening acts, but earlier changes had already occurred: rapper Macklemore was removed from the bill after a political statement at a New Jersey concert, and other supporting performers left in protest.
Sheeran, who performed in Philadelphia the previous weekend without openers, addressed the Gaza conflict in an onstage comment, describing the situation as "catastrophic and unjustifiable" while emphasizing his desire to keep his shows focused on humanity rather than politics.
Ticket refunds will be issued through the original point of purchase, and Ticketmaster will automatically process refunds for tickets bought on its platform following a demand letter from Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell. Sheeran’s next tour date is set for Atlanta on Oct. 3.