• Ed Sheeran adds a second show in Bengaluru for his "+ - = ÷ x Tour", making it the only Indian city with back-to-back performances.
• The decision was due to overwhelming ticket demand, allowing more fans to experience Sheeran's live performances.
• Fans can expect chart-topping hits and Sheeran's signature acoustic brilliance, with BookMyShow as the official ticketing partner.
• The addition of a second show signifies India's growing demand for international music acts and its position as a major market for global music tours.

Ed Sheeran, the global music sensation, has thrilled Indian fans by adding a second show to his record-breaking + - = ÷ x Tour in Bengaluru. This makes Bengaluru the only city in India to host back-to-back performances by the Grammy Award-winning artist. The additional show, scheduled for February 8 and 9, 2025, at NICE Grounds, is a testament to the city's burgeoning reputation as a thriving hub for live entertainment.

The decision to add a second show was prompted by the overwhelming demand for tickets following the initial tour announcement. This move ensures that more fans will have the opportunity to experience Sheeran's captivating live performances. The + - = ÷ x Tour is Ed Sheeran's most extensive visit to India, spanning six cities, including Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Shillong, and Delhi NCR.

The tour is set to kick off in Pune on January 30, 2025, and will feature Sheeran's signature acoustic brilliance, soulful vocals, and heartfelt storytelling.

Sheeran's Tour: A Musical Extravaganza

Fans can look forward to hearing chart-topping hits from his decade-spanning career, such as 'Shape of You,' 'Thinking Out Loud,' 'Perfect,' 'Shivers,' and 'Castle on the Hill,' alongside tracks from his latest album. Sheeran will perform in his purest form-just him, his guitar, and a Loopstation.

BookMyShow, India's leading entertainment platform, is the official and exclusive ticketing partner for Ed Sheeran's India tour. Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets only through authorised platforms to avoid exploitation via unofficial secondary ticketing sites. As with previous tours, Sheeran's team and event promoters will closely monitor ticket sales to prevent unauthorised reselling.

The ticket prices varied by city, with the costliest tickets reaching up to ₹24,000 in most cities. In Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the Star Struck Lounge tickets were sold at ₹28,000, while Shillong's highest-priced tickets were Rs 14,000.

India: A Booming Market for Live Entertainment

The live entertainment business in India has been booming in recent years. The disposable income of young adults is growing in leaps and bounds, and every year, music aficionados travel from all over the country to attend concerts of international artists. This trend is not new, however. In the 1950s and 1960s, there was a heavy influence of jazz music in India, with many renowned artists performing in cities like Mumbai and Kolkata.

The addition of a second show in Bengaluru is reminiscent of the frenzy that surrounded the Coldplay concert in 2025, when 13 million fans logged in to book tickets. The ticketing portal Bookmyshow crashed due to the overwhelming number of people trying to secure their tickets. Despite the chaos, a third show was added, giving fans another chance to try their luck with tickets.