London crowd to see Macklemore Free Palestine concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal
The US rapper will perform at Wembley on 30 October, with proceeds earmarked for Palestinian aid groups following his exit from Sheeran’s Loop Tour.
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The rapper Benjamin Haggerty, known as Macklemore, confirmed on Thursday that he will headline a Free Palestine concert at Wembley Stadium on 30 October. The announcement came after the artist was removed from Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour earlier in September. The BBC reported that the removal was carried out by concert promoter Messina Touring Group, not by Sheeran himself.
Background to the London show
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Macklemore’s on‑stage remarks in early September, supporting Palestinian rights, prompted his dismissal from the Loop Tour, according to the Standard. Following the incident, several of Sheeran’s supporting acts also withdrew. In response, the US rapper organised a short European run, beginning in Dublin’s 3Arena on 26 October, moving to Paris’s Accor Arena on 29 October, and concluding at Wembley.
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The artist said the tour will raise funds for a range of organisations that provide medical care, humanitarian aid and education to Palestinians. The Standard listed Anera, UNRWA USA and Medical Aid for Palestinians among the beneficiaries. No specific monetary target was disclosed, but the plan is to channel all ticket sales to the charities.
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Ticketing and next steps
Tickets are set to go on sale on 30 September through Macklemore.com, the BBC confirmed. Buyers will receive standard seating options for a stadium venue. The promoter has not announced any additional UK dates beyond the Wembley appearance. After the London concert, the artist intends to add US shows later in the year, though exact venues remain undecided.
Questions this report answers
+When is the London concert scheduled?
Macklemore will perform at Wembley Stadium on 30 October 2026. The date follows shows in Dublin on 26 October and Paris on 29 October, forming a three‑city European leg of his Free Palestine tour.
+Who decided to remove Macklemore from the Loop Tour?
The decision to drop Macklemore was taken by concert promoter Messina Touring Group, not by Ed Sheeran. Both the BBC and the Standard reported that the promoter acted independently of the singer.
+Where will the money from the Wembley show go?
All proceeds from the Wembley performance will be donated to charities that assist Palestinians, including Anera, UNRWA USA and Medical Aid for Palestinians. The artist has said the entire ticket revenue will be directed to these organisations.
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