Ed Sheeran to play Dublin’s 3Arena this December ahead of new album

Ed Sheeran on stage during the last of his three Cork concerts at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Picture: Dan Linehan 

Ed Sheeran is swapping stadiums for something a little smaller this winter, with the global superstar set to play Dublin’s 3Arena on December 9.

The gig is part of a short run of arena shows across Europe and the UK, timed just ahead of the release of his new album Play. 

For Irish fans, it’s a rare chance to see Sheeran in an “intimate” venue before he launches his all-new Loop stadium tour in Australia in early 2026.

Tickets go on sale at 10am, Thursday, September 11 via Ticketmaster.ie.

Those hoping to get ahead of the crowds can sign up for pre-sale access through edsheeran.com by 11.59pm on Monday, September 8. 

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For Manchester and Coventry dates, UK fans can also pre-order the album on Amazon.co.uk before 7pm on Sunday September 7 to be in with a shot at pre-sale. 

The artist pre-sale goes live from 10am, Tuesday September 9.

The five-date run includes stops in Paris, Munich, Coventry, Manchester, and Dublin:

• Monday, December 1 – Paris, France (Zenith) 
• Wednesday, December 3 – Munich, Germany (Olympiahalle) 
• Friday, December 5 – Coventry, UK (Building Society Arena) 
• Sunday, December 7 – Manchester, UK (Co-op Live) 
• Tuesday, December 9 – Dublin, Ireland (3Arena) 

The album itself, due out September 12, marks the singer’s first release since closing the book on his Mathematics series. 

Sheeran describes Play as the beginning of a new chapter, blending his trademark heartfelt songwriting with fresh influences.