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Summer at the Stadium A blistering programme of world-class music arrives in Sunderland!
Ed Sheeran announces three exclusive shows in Sunderland! 2, 3 & 4 June 2022
Elton John brings his awardwinning Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour to Wearside! 19 June 2022
The Stadium of Light will be packed out next summer, as the sounds of a Grammyaward winning artist and rock ‘n’ roll pop icon arrive in Sunderland for a scintillating summer at the stadium. Sunderland Vibe brings you the lowdown on what’s shaping up to be a jam-packed summer of music in 2022… SAFC and city partners have announced that a dazzling celebration featuring some of the biggest global stars will be heading to the Stadium of Light for an exceptional music programme, sublime sing-along moments and a raft of city centre activities. Whether you’re an Ed Sheeran superfan or looking forward to hearing your favourite song by Elton John, a summer spent with loved ones, vibing away to sublime sounds and sipping on cold brews, the Stadium of Light is where you want to be!
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In what’s certain to be one of the biggest gigs in Sunderland’s history, the Stadium of Light will welcome the chart-breaking sounds of Ed Sheeran to the city when he arrives on Wearside to celebrate his Mathematics Tour! Undoubtedly one of the world’s biggest artists, Ed Sheeran will play the Stadium of Light on Thursday 2, Friday 3 and Saturday 4 June – a Bank Holiday weekend to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! The ‘+ - = ÷ x Tour’ will see Ed return to stadiums for the first time since his record-breaking ‘Divide Tour’, which officially became the most-attended and highest-grossing tour ever by the time of its completion! Belting out brand new tracks such as Shivers and colossal comeback track, Bad Habits, Ed’s exclusive Sunderland shows will also feature a new production set-up with staging surrounded by the crowd in each corner of the stadium. A quintessential pop icon who boasts a back catalogue of chart-busting powerhouse tracks, be sure to bag tickets for Ed’s date in Sunderland as Christmas rolls around…
One of the biggest names in music history, Elton John, will be bringing his awardwinning Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour to the Stadium of Light on 19 June 2022! One of the topselling solo artists of all time with one diamond, 40 platinum/multi-platinum and 23 gold albums, over 50 Top 40 hits and more than 300 million records sold worldwide, Elton John is undoubtedly one of the globe’s biggest stars. His critically acclaimed show is a dazzling affair that takes the audience on a magical journey through Elton’s incredible 50-year career with never-before-seen photos and videos all set to the tune of some of Elton’s most beloved songs from his legendary catalogue. Featuring iconic tracks such as Bennie and the Jets, Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer and Candle in the Wind. Tickets are on sale now price from £129 per You can find details, book tickets, and person - make sure you pop Elton’s browse ticket options on SAFC’s website unmissable date in the diary and which houses all the goings-on across the book your tickets this Christmas whole summer in one place! before they sell out! safc.com/concerts
