After months of fan speculation, **Chris Martin of Coldplay and global superstar Ed Sheeran have officially confirmed their highly anticipated 2026 **co-headlining world tour** — a historic collaboration between two of the biggest names in modern music. The announcement, shared via social media and press outlets, confirms that the **“Starlight & Fire: The World Tour 2026”** will span multiple continents, bringing an electrifying blend of both artists’ iconic sounds to stadiums and arenas around the globe.
The joint tour arrives as both performers are riding immense momentum: Sheeran’s *Loop Tour* is already confirmed with extensive dates in Oceania and North America throughout 2026, supporting his latest album *Play* and hitting major cities such as **Auckland, Sydney, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles and more**. ([Ed Sheeran][2]) While Coldplay’s own global touring schedule had previously focused on their *Music of the Spheres* tour through 2025, this new co-headlining run marks a fresh chapter for frontman **Chris Martin** in 2026.
According to reports, the **Starlight & Fire** itinerary will include headline stops in major cultural capitals including **London, New York City, Sydney, Tokyo, Rio de Janeiro and Paris**, among others. While full official details are still rolling out through ticketing partners and promoters, fans can expect a mix of both Sheeran’s intimate acoustic style and Coldplay’s soaring anthems in an innovative dual-set concert experience designed to celebrate unity and musical diversity.
The tour is being described as one of the most ambitious of the decade — combining Ed’s chart-topping singer-songwriter catalogue with Chris’s stadium-filling rock repertoire. Sources also hint at immersive stage production and visual storytelling that will elevate the live experience across cities globally.
Tickets and routing details are expected to roll out in phases, with early access often tied to fan clubs and artist presales ahead of general sales. Fans worldwide are already gearing up for what promises to be a career-defining joint tour event.
