In one of the most unexpected and electrifying announcements of the year, Ed Sheeran and Imagine Dragons — led by powerhouse frontman Dan Reynolds — have confirmed a massive 2026 co-headlining world tour. The collaboration between two of modern music’s biggest live acts is already being hailed as a “dream ticket” for fans across generations and genres.
The tour, rumored to be titled **“Fire & Strings”**, will unite Sheeran’s heartfelt acoustic storytelling with Imagine Dragons’ explosive arena anthems. Kicking off in early May 2026 in Dublin, the tour will span over 40 cities across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Australia. Each show promises a dynamic fusion of both artists’ catalogs — from Sheeran’s “Shape of You” and “Eyes Closed” to Imagine Dragons’ “Believer” and “Demons” — along with collaborative performances created exclusively for this tour.
Dan Reynolds called the joint venture “a celebration of connection through sound,” while Sheeran described it as “a chance to merge two very different worlds into something fresh, powerful, and honest.” Production insiders hint that the stage design will be among the most ambitious yet, featuring immersive LED visuals, 360° sound technology, and a surprise mid-set collaboration every night.
Pre-sales are set to open later this month, with fans already flooding social media in anticipation. If early buzz is any indication, the Ed Sheeran x Imagine Dragons 2026 tour could easily become one of the most unforgettable live events of the decade — a fiery blend of emotion, rhythm, and unity that bridges pop and rock like never before.
