Ed Sheeran concert Wellington

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Waitangi weekend in Wellington jam-packed with entertainment as ... (New Zealand Herald)

More than 48,000 people will pack into Sky Stadium this evening to watch Ed Sheeran perform the Wellington leg of his + - = ÷ x Tour ('The Mathematics Tour').

Between 4-6pm, local musicians Zoe Moon, Earth Tongue, MAZDEF (dj), and The Poneke Steamers will perform at intervals along the popular waterfront route to Sky Stadium so that punters and tourists can enjoy the best of what the Wellington music scene has to offer. He has a day full of engagements in Auckland before returning to the capital. Wellington City Council is thrilled by the influx of tourists, and has made the most of it by putting up several free shows along the waterfront in the “Road to Ed”.

Ed Sheeran has been hiding out in regional New Zealand with his kids (Stuff.co.nz)

Artist Ed Sheeran said while he "loved living" in Wellington, his heart went out to the people of Auckland following the floods that devastated the city.

Which of his music would Sheeran chose to put on a wedding playlist? It’s just really relaxed and chilled.” [Halsey](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/gig-reviews/103266845/halsey-goddess-of-angst-summons-auckland-fans-for-stellar-performance) and [Justin Bieber](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/300681691/justin-bieber-has-not-cancelled-the-new-zealand-leg-of-his-tour) to perform. Everyone is relaxed and chilled, I never really get bothered. He told reporters he had introduced his children, daughters Lyra Antarctica and Jupiter, to New Zealand as it was their first time here. [A record-breaking crowd of 48,000](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/131115567/ed-sheerans-wellington-concert-set-to-break-sky-stadium-records) is set to descend on the Sky Stadium on Thursday night for Sheeran’s concert, believed to be the largest single day event in the stadium’s history. I never feel like I’m about to get into loads of danger. [Featherston bar Brac and Bow in late January](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300790968/a-dream-come-true-ed-sheeran-surprises-wairarapa-locals-with-pub-appearance). [Ed Sheeran and Fat Boy Slim to bring thousands of people to Wellington](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/131099312/ed-sheeran-and-fat-boy-slim-to-bring-thousands-of-people-to-wellington?rm=a) [Garage Project’s BEER.](https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/food-wine/drinks/97986349/garage-project-masters-of-juggling-beer-styles) [Ed Sheeran's Wellington concert set to break Sky Stadium records](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/131115567/ed-sheerans-wellington-concert-set-to-break-sky-stadium-records?rm=a) [January 24, 25, and 26](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/131055268/ed-sheeran-expresses-love-for-wellington-in-intimate-concert-at-opera-house).

Wellington's local economy looks to be the big winner from Ed ... (Newstalk ZB)

Wellington NZ General Manager Warrick Dent told Mike Hosking 35 percent of the people coming to the show are from outside of the capital. He says they're coming ...

Wellington.Scoop » Buses under stress for the Ed Sheeran stadium ... (Wellington Scoop)

A high number of cancellations are forecast on the bus network for Wellington City and Porirua bus routes this evening. Fans travelling to Sky Stadium are ...

No other drivers available and so services get cancelled and reliability goes out the door. When 5-6 drivers don’t turn up to their depot, the services that they were due to run get cancelled (5-6 drivers = 40-46 services and that’s only one depot). A high number of cancellations are forecast on the bus network for Wellington City and Porirua bus routes this evening.

Ed Sheeran says his 'heart goes out' to Auckland following floods (1 News)

Ed Sheeran has offered a message to Aucklanders following the devastating floods and extreme weather ahead of his record-breaking Wellington concert.