# Macklemore Accuses U.S. Arenas of Rejecting Free Palestine Tour

> Macklemore says nine U.S. arenas refused his pro-Palestine tour after learning it was a benefit for Palestine.
- Title: Macklemore Accuses U.S. Arenas of Rejecting Free Palestine…
- Summary: Macklemore says nine U.S. arenas refused his pro-Palestine tour after learning it was a benefit for Palestine. Macklemore accuses nine major U.S.
- Keywords: macklemore, free palestine tour, us arenas, ed sheeran, benefit tour, pro palestine, palestine, concert venues, concert tour, music, Pitchfork
- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/macklemore-accuses-arenas-of-turning-down-free-palestine-tour
- Author: Alex Suskind
- Published: 2026-11-06T18:17:37.007+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: macklemore, free palestine tour, us arenas, ed sheeran, benefit tour, pro palestine, palestine, concert venues, concert tour, music, culture
## Macklemore's Free Palestine Tour
Macklemore announced a benefit tour in Dublin, London, and Paris after being removed as Ed Sheeran’s opener.
## U.S. Arenas Reject Tour
Macklemore accused nine U.S. venues of canceling his pro-Palestine tour after learning it was a benefit for Palestine.
## Venues Named
Madison Square Garden, Prudential Center, Barclays Center, UBS Arena, Intuit Dome, Kia Forum, Crypto.com Arena, Chase Center, and Climate Pledge Arena.
## Macklemore's Statement
Macklemore said he received available dates through the end of the year but they were suddenly canceled after learning it was a pro-Palestine benefit tour.
## Macklemore's Stance
Macklemore claims he has never experienced such rejection in over twenty years of touring and will continue to find spaces to perform.
## Macklemore's Warning
Macklemore warned that he would rather lose all opportunities in the industry than protect business relationships with Israel over Palestinian human life.
## Macklemore's Call to Action
Macklemore urged the public to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and a Free Palestine, saying the people will make their decision.
## Key takeaway

Macklemore accuses nine major U.S. arenas of canceling his Free Palestine benefit tour due to pro-Palestine messaging.