When is Ed Sheeran in Belfast

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was back in Belfast on Thursday night with the first of two shows on his major Mathematics tour.

With a further 40,000 people expected at the site again on Friday night, the team have worked hard to provide a show-stopping event that fans will never forget. After putting on sold-out performances in the Republic of Ireland, starting things off on a high at Croke Park - fans were in for a treat when he took to the stage at the Boucher Road Playing Fields on Thursday evening with 40,000 braving the rain to watch him perform. 80,000 people are expected over the next two nights at Boucher Road Playing Fields

The unusual rotunda-style design, like an elaborate bandstand, was filmed by drone enthusiasts before the crowds arrived this evening for the English ...

Or to put it another way, it is roughly the equivalent of all the residents of Newtownards assembled together, multiplied by three. To put that into some context, that is very slightly less than the entire population of the city of Londonderry. The number of fans flocking to the playing fields for the back-to-back gigs (one tonight, another tomorrow) is estimated to be roughly 80,000.

Ed Sheeran, 31, put on an animated display as he performed while surrounded by flames at Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast on Thursday night.

Finding balance: Ed added that at most, he would be away for 'six weeks in summer or six weeks in the winter' to ensure he isn't missing out on time with Cherry, 29, and Lyra Family man: He said: 'I do think life is about passing things on to the next generation and I want to put as much time into my kids as possible' Ed added that at most, he would be away for 'six weeks in summer or six weeks in the winter' to ensure he isn't missing out on time with Cherry, 29, and Lyra. He said: 'I do think life is about passing things on to the next generation and I want to put as much time into my kids as possible.' On the road: The singer whipped the 80,000-strong crowd into a frenzy as he took to the stage on his live Mathematics tour Hitting the stage: Pop star Ed announced to fans in December last year that he would be going on tour in 2022

80000 people are expected at the Boucher Road Playing Fields over the next two days as Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour arrives in Northern Ireland.

Boucher Road isn't the easiest of locations as there's not site parking for fans heading to the gig. Closure to be implemented at the discretion of PSNI advice to Event controller. Concert promoters are asking those attending not to bring a bag unless it is totally necessary. And to help plan your journey, check out our article with all the transport information you need to know. Detailed instructions have been emailed to you Alternatively please check via your Ticketmaster account. - Balmoral Road, Belfast from Boucher Road to Boucher Road Balmoral Link Road, Belfast from Balmoral Road to Balmoral Road

The DUP have taken to Twitter to retweeet details of how best to navigate traffic at tonight's Ed Sheeran concert in Belfast.

The tour is a digital ticket tour, and organisers are encouraging fans to check to be sure they are attending the correct venue on the correct date. Ed Sheeran is expected to come on stage around 8pm, and his shows are scheduled to end at around 10.30pm. Ed Sheeran shows are taking place in Belfast. The outdoor shows are expected to attract over 80,000 fans to the Boucher Road Playing Fields on Thursday and Friday.

Ed Sheeran is to hit the stage in Belfast on Thursday evening and a PSNI traffic management plan will be in place in the area around the Boucher Road ...

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