Nor’easter cancels Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium after controversy over Macklemore, Palestine
Ed Sheeran has called off his scheduled concerts at Gillette Stadium near Boston this weekend because of an approaching nor’easter. The cancellations come amid recent backlash after Macklemore was removed from the concert lineup following remarks he made in support of the pro‑Palestinian movement earlier this month.
Why It Matters
The cancellations affect large public events and ticket holders in a major metro area, and they arrive in the wake of a high‑profile lineup change tied to political controversy — highlighting how both weather and public disputes can disrupt large tours.
Key Facts
- Artist: Ed Sheeran
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, near Boston
- Reason for cancellation: Incoming nor’easter storm
- Timing: This weekend (as reported)
- Related controversy: Macklemore was dropped from the bill after comments supporting the pro‑Palestinian movement made earlier this month.
Ed Sheeran has canceled his scheduled concerts at Gillette Stadium near Boston this weekend, citing an approaching nor’easter. The shows were called off by the tour team as weather concerns escalated ahead of the planned performances.
The decision to cancel follows recent controversy involving a change to the concert lineup. Rapper Macklemore was removed from the bill after he expressed support for the pro‑Palestinian movement during a performance earlier this month, a move that drew attention and debate around the tour.
Tour promoter Messina Touring posted about the situation on Instagram; the promoter’s account was cited in reports about the cancellations. Organizers have not resumed the scheduled weekend dates in light of the incoming storm.
The canceled Gillette Stadium shows affect attendees who had planned to see the performances this weekend and come amid broader scrutiny of lineup decisions tied to artists’ public statements. Further updates about rescheduling or refunds would typically be provided by the promoter and ticket sellers.
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