Ed Sheeran has officially launched the European leg of his 2025 Mathematics Tour, igniting the stage at Madrid’s Cívitas Metropolitano on May 30 and 31. These back-to-back sold-out shows marked his return to Spain after six years, drawing 70,000 fans each night. The performances featured a minimalist yet impactful setup, with Sheeran performing solo using his signature loop pedal, complemented by occasional band support and pyrotechnics.
Amidst the tour, Sheeran is gearing up for the release of his eighth studio album, Play, scheduled to drop on September 12, 2025. This album signifies a new chapter, moving beyond his previous mathematically themed works. Play is expected to showcase a more vibrant and experimental pop sound, incorporating global musical influences. Notable tracks include the already released singles «Azizam» and «Old Phone,» with «Sapphire» set to debut on June 5.
Ed Sheeran during his concert at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on May 30, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Ed Sheeran has sold out his two concerts in Madrid, today, May 30, and tomorrow, May 31, bringing together 140,000 people and breaking records at the Metropolitano Stadium. These shows inaugurate his Mathematics Tour 2025, which will tour 13 European countries this summer. In Madrid, he will review his greatest hits and has performed live tracks from his upcoming album ‘Play’, which will be released in September. After successful tours in the United States, Asia and the Middle East, he is embarking on a new musical stage. A. Perez Meca/Europa Press via Getty Images
Following Madrid, the Mathematics Tour will traverse major European cities, including Marseille, Rome, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Oslo, Zurich, Antwerp, Wroclaw, Stockholm, Copenhagen, and concluding in Düsseldorf on September 7. The tour continues to captivate audiences with Sheeran’s dynamic performances and evolving musical repertoire.
2025 Setlist Overview
The setlist for the 2025 Mathematics Tour offers a comprehensive journey through Sheeran’s musical evolution, blending timeless hits with fresh material:
Castle on the Hill
BLOW
Shivers
The A Team
Don’t
Lego House
Dive
Sapphire
Eyes Closed
Give Me Love
I Was Made for Loving You (feat. Tori Kelly)
Medley: Take Me Back to London / River / Cross Me / Peru / Beautiful People / South of the Border / Own It / I Don’t Care
Overpass Graffiti
Galway Girl
Thinking Out Loud
Love Yourself (Justin Bieber cover)
Sing
Old Phone
Happier
Photograph
Tenerife Sea
Perfect
Bloodstream
Afterglow
You Need Me, I Don’t Need You
Azizam
Shape of You
Bad Habits
This carefully curated setlist reflects Sheeran’s commitment to delivering a memorable experience, seamlessly intertwining his classic hits with new, innovative sounds that hint at the direction of his forthcoming album.
As the Mathematics Tour progresses, fans across Europe can anticipate a series of performances that not only celebrate Sheeran’s illustrious career but also offer a glimpse into his musical future.
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