Ed Sheeran announces concert at Newcastle United's St James' Park

Tyne Tees
Wednesday 28 June 2017 at 10:18am

Ed Sheeran will play Newcastle's St James' Park in 2018 Credit: PA

Ed Sheeran has announced he will play at St James' Park as part of his nationwide tour next year.

The superstar singer, who recently headlined Glastonbury, will play at the home of Newcastle United on June 8 2018.

The 26-year-old's concert at the home of the Magpies will be the fourth of his six UK dates, following shows in Belfast, Manchester, and Glasgow

Sheeran, whose third studio album ‘÷’ is the best-selling album of 2017 to date, will become the first artist to perform at St James’ Park since the Kings of Leon in 2014.

Councillor Kim McGuinness, cabinet member for culture and communities at Newcastle City Council, said:

Tickets will go on sale on Saturday July 8 at 10am at www.edsheeran.com.