Global music icon Ed Sheeran thrilled fans in Bengaluru, India with an unannounced street performance on Church Street on February 9. The impromptu event attracted a massive crowd but was cut short when local police intervened due to security concerns.
A police officer pulled the plug when Ed Sheeran surprised everyone on Church Streetpic.twitter.com/cMIRoLC7Mk
— Naai sekar (@snehaplsstop) February 9, 2025
The Grammy-winning singer, who is in India for his world tour, casually appeared with his guitar, delivering an intimate show. Videos of the surprise event quickly spread across social media, capturing Sheeran performing his biggest hits to an enthusiastic audience. However, the performance was brought to an early end as authorities stepped in to manage the crowd.
Although initial reports suggested Sheeran’s performance was spontaneous, he later clarified that it was a pre-arranged event with permissions secured, stating on his Instagram story: “We had permission to busk, by the way, hence, us playing in that exact spot, was planned out before, it wasn’t just us randomly turning up. All good though. See you at the show tonight.” According to NME, the officers at the scene were unaware of his identity and the Church Street Association denied permission had been granted ahead of his appearance.
Ed Sheeran is currently in India as part of his ‘Mathematics’ tour, which spans six cities across the country. The Indian leg of the tour commenced on January 30, 2025, in Pune and includes performances in Hyderabad, Chennai, two shows in Bengaluru, including a second one on February 9, Shillong, and will conclude in Delhi NCR on February 15, 2025.
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The singer had previously said: “Every time I come back to India, it feels even more thrilling. Back in 2014, I had no idea my music had such a strong following here. It wasn’t until my visit in 2015 that I realized how much people truly enjoy my songs. Today, it’s clear that India is one of my biggest markets.” As Sheeran continues his tour, his Bengaluru appearance underscores his deep connection with fans and his ability to create unforgettable moments worldwide.
