Macklemore Announces Free Palestine Tour

Macklemore announced his Free Palestine Tour covering the United Kingdom and Europe, while tickets for his benefit concerts have sold out. On Thursday night, he performed a 17-song concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Previously, Macklemore performed his 2024 protest song Hind's Hall while appearing as Ed Sheeran's opening act at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft opposed Macklemore performing at subsequent Sheeran concerts scheduled at the venue. In support of Macklemore, all of Sheeran's remaining opening acts and orchestra withdrew from the tour. Macklemore pledged to donate his entire $1 million earnings from the Sheeran tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians, and Kraft confirmed a $2 million contribution for humanitarian aid to the region. Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium were canceled due to severe weather warnings.

Earlier this month, Sheeran announced new opening acts for his Loop tour. As of October 24, 2026, Sheeran's song Perfect is number 48 on the Apple Music UK songs chart, and his album ÷ (Deluxe) is number 45 on the Apple Music UK albums chart. In another appearance, Lorde wore a jacket with Free Palestine written on it.