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Mile High Madness: Ed Sheeran Plots July 4 Denver Stadium Takeover

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Published on June 09, 2026
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Ed Sheeran is turning Denver’s Fourth of July into a full-blown stadium singalong, returning to Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, July 4, as part of his LOOP Tour. The holiday-weekend stop comes on the heels of his new album Play, and tickets are on sale now, with entry-level prices starting at roughly $93.

According to the Denver Gazette, organizers say the LOOP Tour will feature an all-new set design and plenty of songs from Play while still mixing in Sheeran’s classic hits. The outlet also lists Myles Smith and Ellie Banke as the scheduled opening acts for the July 4 date.

Show Details and Tickets

Ticketmaster lists the Denver show for Saturday, July 4, with a 5:30 p.m. local start time at Empower Field at Mile High and notes the site as the official seller. The listing and other ticket pages indicate seats are available now and that prices at the low end begin around the low-to-mid $90s.

Opening-Act Confusion

Listings for support acts are not perfectly aligned. While the Denver Gazette names Myles Smith and Ellie Banke for Denver, the tour’s rollout materials point to a rotating roster of supporting artists across the North American dates. Ed Sheeran’s official tour FAQ lists multiple artists, including Ellie Banke and Aaron Rowe, which suggests different cities will get different pairings during the LOOP run.

Traffic, Parking and What Locals Should Know

The event page for Empower Field notes that parking permits will be available through Ticketmaster, that a clear-bag policy will be enforced, and that floor ticket holders must enter through the north tunnel between Gates 4 and 5. The stadium also allows tailgating before publicly ticketed events and asks guests to consult the A-Z fan guide for maps and arrival guidance.

Sheeran’s 2023 stop at Empower Field drew roughly 85,233 fans and was delayed for about three hours because of lightning, a reminder that big stadium nights in Denver can be logistically heavy. As reported by the Colorado Springs Gazette, the 2023 show set attendance marks for the venue and ran late into the night after weather held the opener and headliner.