Ed Sheeran suffered an embarrassing tumble during the opening night of his European Mathematics Tour in Madrid on Friday evening.
The 34-year-old Grammy winner was energetically sprinting around the stage at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, urging fans to clap before his next song, when his enthusiasm got the better of him.
Videos taken by concert-goers show the singer ending up face down on the floor in front of thousands of fans.
Being the professional he is, Sheeran quickly got up and started strumming his guitar as if nothing had happened, laughing off the mishap before launching into his 2017 hit ‘Castle on the Hill’.
Fan reactions to the incident were swift and largely supportive, with videos of the fall quickly circulating on social media.
One fan joked on X about the gig: “He had to be iconic from the start.” Another said: “He’s so cute, hope he’s ok.”
A third tweeted: “LOL it’s starting well”, whilst a fourth wrote: “LOL Poor thing, he’s excited, leave him alone!”
Concert-goers behind their cameras were seen giggling as Sheeran shook his head following the tumble, with the packed stadium of over 70,000 fans taking the mishap in good spirits during what proved to be a sold-out performance.
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After his record-breaking gig, Sheeran shared a video on Instagram where he basked in the applause from the packed stadium, visibly overwhelmed and emotional.
His heartfelt caption read: “First show back for Mathematics in a long time.
“Honestly I get so low confidence sometimes in the music I put out still, I dunno how to explain it but I feel moments like this remind me how much I love what I do, and how much these songs connect, and how much I appreciate you guys for making me feel this feeling I’ve felt on stage since I was 11.”
He added: “I love being on the road and sharing these moments with you. Such an incredible night and an incredible feeling, thank you for making me feel so loved Madrid. See you tomorrow x”.
Sheeran’s 2025 Mathematics Tour will see him play in 13 European countries this summer, with the set including his biggest tunes as well as tracks from his upcoming album Play, which lands in September.
The hitmaker’s popularity is clearly showing no signs of dipping, as he also sent fans wild with a surprise show last weekend at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Liverpool.
Sheeran’s set was so popular that access to the tent had to be temporarily restricted as it reached maximum capacity.