Macklemore has announced a series of headline performances under the banner “Free Palestine” following his removal as an opener from Ed Sheeran’s tour. The run will kick off in October with arena shows in Dublin, Paris, and London, with additional cities — including stops in the United States — expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Each show will feature Macklemore alongside artists and friends for performances intended to raise humanitarian aid and awareness for Palestine and Palestinians.
The tour is set to benefit organizations including Anera, Glia, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Taawon, HEAL Palestine, Palestinian Youth Movement, Middle East Children’s Alliance, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Institute for Middle East Understanding, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, and UNRWA USA. All proceeds from the concerts will go towards these organizations.
Background and Inspiration
Macklemore took to Instagram to announce the tour, stating “It’s 2026. Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore,” and emphasizing the need for artists to use their platforms for more than just entertainment. He also expressed his desire to push back against attempts to silence the call for a Free Palestine.
Macklemore noted that what happened to him is bigger than one artist or one stage, and that when the billionaire class can decide which voices are allowed on stage and which ones are too dangerous to hear, everyone should be paying attention. He has spent the last week reaching out to artists who have shown up and used their stages to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people, regardless of the consequences.
Tour Details and Tickets
A ticket pre-sale for the initial dates is set for Monday, September 28th, with a public on-sale following on Wednesday, September 30th. The initial “Free Palestine” Tour Dates are as follows: 10/26 – Dublin, IE @ 3Arena, 10/29 – Paris, FR @ Accor Arena, and 10/30 – London, UK @ OVO Arena Wembley.
In conclusion, Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” tour is a powerful statement of solidarity with the Palestinian people, and a call to action for artists to use their platforms for more than just entertainment. With a lineup of talented artists and a mission to raise humanitarian aid and awareness, this tour is sure to make a lasting impact. As Macklemore said, “this is a moment of momentum, and there is work to be done.”
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