ED’ING YOUR WAY When is Ed Sheeran’s 2017 tour? UK dates, pre-sale info and ticket prices – all you need to know

SINGER-songwriter Ed Sheeran has announced a series of 2017 tour dates in support of his new album, Divide.

They will be Sheeran’s first dates in the UK since his record-breaking gigs at Wembley Stadium in July 2015.

Demand is bound to be high, so here’s all the info you need to secure tickets – and avoid paying over the odds.

What are the Ed Sheeran tour dates?

The UK and Ireland dates announced are as follows:

·         Wed 12 April – 3 Arena, Dublin

·         Thu 13 April – 3 Arena, Dublin

·         Sun 16 April – SSE Hydro, Glasgow

·         Mon 17 April – SSE Hydro, Glasgow

·         Wed 19 April – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

·         Thu 20 April – Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle

·         Sat 22 April – Manchester Arena

·         Sun 23 April – Manchester Arena

·         Tue 25 April – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

·         Wed 26 April – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham

·         Fri 28 April – Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham

·         Sat 29 April – Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham

·         Mon 1 May – The O2 Arena, London

·         Tue 2 May – The O2 Arena, London

We expect more dates to be added – certainly at the O2 Arena in London.

Prior to the UK & Ireland dates, Ed is touring Europe (from March). In May, he’s off to South and Central America. See the official site for details.

When are Ed Sheeran tickets on sale? Where can I get them?

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 2 February from the following official vendors:

Seetickets

Myticket

Alttickets

Axs.com

Ticketmaster

Gigantic

Is there a pre-sale for Ed Sheeran tickets?

Pre-sale tickets for the gigs will be available from 10am on Tuesday 31 January.

For details, go to Ed Sheeran’s official website.

As always with pre-sales, the number of tickets available will be limited.

How much are the tickets?

According to Seetickets, for the O2 Arena in London it will cost £84.25 to stand and £51.25 or £84.25 for a seat (plus transaction fee).

Tickets at other venues are a little cheaper – £77 to stand and £44 or £77 for a seat (plus fee).

Prices may vary a little according to ticket agent.

Where can I buy Ed Sheeran tickets if the gigs sell out?

Bad news for touts and secondary agents: Ed Sheeran has named Twickets as the official resell partner.

Twickets allows fans to sell unwanted tickets for face value (or less), with the buyer paying just a small admin charge.

So, yes, there’s still hope of getting in at a reasonable price if you miss out in the official sale.

See the Twickets site for more details.

Who is supporting Sheeran on tour?

The support act for UK and Ireland dates has yet to be announced.

In the US, Ed will be supported by James Blunt.

At Wembley Stadium, Ed was supported by the likes of OneRepublic, Rudimental and Passenger.

Is Ed Sheeran playing Glastonbury Festival 2017?

Rumours have been circulating for some time that Ed will top the bill at Glastonbury this year but organisers have yet to confirm the headliners.

The 25-year-old has reportedly said it’s his ‘dream’ to headline the festival.

He previously played there in 2011 and 2014.