# Macklemore's Free Palestine Tour Dates Announced

> Macklemore launches Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran drops him from stadium tour.
- Title: Macklemore's Free Palestine Tour Dates Announced | Shortify
- Summary: Macklemore launches Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran drops him from stadium tour. Macklemore sets October 2026 tour dates in Dublin, Paris, and London to…
- Keywords: macklemore, free palestine, ed sheeran, lollapalooza paris, dublin, paris, london, palestinian liberation, billionaire class, artistic activism, concert tour, free palestine tour
- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/macklemore-europe-tour-1235630986
- Author: Kory Grow
- Published: 2026-09-24T15:53:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: macklemore, free palestine, ed sheeran, lollapalooza paris, dublin, paris, london, palestinian liberation, billionaire class, artistic activism, concert tour, free palestine tour
## Macklemore's Tour Announcement
Macklemore sets headlining dates in Dublin, Paris, and London for October 2026 after his schedule freed up following removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.

> What happened to me is bigger than one artist or one stage
## Reason for Removal
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, told Sheeran he didn't want Macklemore speaking out against Israel.

> I don't want to disappoint fans, and I've never wanted to be an activist musician
## Tour Dates
Macklemore's Free Palestine tour opens in Dublin on October 26, followed by Paris on October 29 and London on October 30.
## Macklemore's Message
Macklemore says being apolitical during a genocide doesn't work anymore and artists must use their platforms to push back against attempts to silence Palestinian liberation.

> It's 2026. Being apolitical during a genocide doesn't work anymore
## Sheeran's Response
Sheeran continues his tour without support acts after dropping Macklemore, stating he honors his commitment to fans and won't be an activist musician.

> I don't want to disappoint fans, and I've never wanted to be an activist musician
## Funds for Palestine
All proceeds from Macklemore's tour will benefit organizations supporting the Palestinian people and movement, with no named artists due to ongoing details.

> All proceeds will benefit organizations supporting the Palestinian people and movement
## Key takeaway

Macklemore sets October 2026 tour dates in Dublin, Paris, and London to support Palestinian cause following removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.