Nor'easter forces Ed Sheeran to call off Gillette Stadium shows
A nor'easter expected to hit New England this weekend prompted the cancellation of Ed Sheeran's Friday and Saturday shows at Gillette Stadium. Promoters said the decision was made with fan and staff safety as the priority. The storm was forecast to bring strong winds, coastal flooding, and heavy rain to much of the East Coast.
Ed Sheeran's Foxborough dates on Friday and Saturday were called off because a nor'easter was forecast to reach New England. Promoter Messina Touring said refunds would be issued and cited safety for attendees, workers and others involved.
The storm was projected to deliver high winds, coastal inundation and intense rainfall along much of the East Coast. Forecasters warned of gusts near 60-65 mph on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, and around 50-55 mph near Boston. The Loop Tour had already faced lineup changes after Macklemore's removal.
The cancellation may disrupt travel and lodging plans for ticketholders, while stadium staff, vendors and nearby businesses could lose expected event revenue. Local emergency services may face fewer large crowds during the storm, potentially easing some safety pressures. Fans hoping to see Sheeran could face refunds, rescheduling uncertainty and disappointment. The wider East Coast could still contend with dangerous winds, flooding and rain, so public attention may shift toward storm preparedness and recovery.