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Ed Sheeran treated a small crowd of his biggest fans to an unforgettable night in Dublin on November 3, performing a secret set at the RDS as part of Spotify’s Billions Club Live series. The event celebrated Sheeran’s most streamed songs, each of which has surpassed one billion plays on the platform. A once-in-a-lifetime performance for top Spotify fans Only a few thousand lucky fans were invited to the surprise concert, with Spotify sending out email invitations just hours before the show began. The chosen few were told they would be attending an “exclusive one-night-only event” celebrating Sheeran’s biggest hits, and the atmosphere didn’t disappoint. Held inside the Industries Hall at the RDS, the performance included Shape of You, I See Fire, Galway Girl, and a heartfelt rendition of The Parting Glass. Fans described the concert as intimate, emotional, and full of energy, with Sheeran performing without the spectacle of his usual stadium shows, just his guitar, loop pedal, and unmistakable voice. Why Ed Sheeran chose Dublin Speaking to the crowd, Sheeran revealed the sentimental reason behind his decision to host the gig in Dublin. “The reason I wanted to do it in Dublin is that this is the place where I decided I wanted to be a singer-songwriter,” he said. “It’s a special place for me with my family, but it’s also a special place for me musically. I feel like this is where it all began.” Born in Halifax, England, and raised in Suffolk, Sheeran has long spoken about his deep Irish roots. His grandparents were from Wexford, and he grew up surrounded by Irish music and culture. “I class my culture as Irish,” he told The Louis Theroux Podcast earlier this year. “That’s what I grew up with.” His hit song Nancy Mulligan was inspired by his Wexford-born grandmother Anne Mary Sheeran, while Galway Girl celebrates his connection to Ireland’s west coast and traditional Irish sounds. Ed Sheeran performed a secret gig in Dublin for his top Irish fans tonight. The gig was part of Spotify’s Billions Club. pic.twitter.com/rRhHqJicUo — Danny De Vaal (@DannyDeVaal98) November 3, 2025 A history of surprise performances in Ireland Monday’s secret concert wasn’t Sheeran’s first time surprising Irish fans. In August, he made headlines when he joined local musicians for an impromptu session at The Sky and the Ground pub during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford. The singer performed several fan favourites, including Nancy Mulligan, alongside Irish acts Amble, Biird, Aaron Rowe and Beoga. Sheeran has also played unexpected sets in Dublin pubs over the years, including a now-famous 2014 appearance at Doyle’s on College Street. After Monday’s show, fans spotted the global superstar relaxing with a pint at Hacienda Bar, a well-known Dublin pub popular with visiting artists. Ed Sheeran just turned a Wexford pub into an unforgettable Irish trad session 🇮🇪🎶 A surprise appearance at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford town on Tuesday night “Feels like coming home,” he said before belting Castle on the Hill + Wild Mountain Thyme with BIIRD, Beoga pic.twitter.com/dTOmKcNS4W — Dominic Naughton (@NaughtonCares) August 6, 2025 Ed Sheeran returns to Dublin in December For those who missed the secret gig, there’s still a chance to see Sheeran live soon. The 34-year-old will return to Dublin next month for a sold-out show at the 3Arena on December 9. With his strong family ties and genuine love for Ireland’s culture and music, it’s no surprise Sheeran continues to see the country as his creative home, and his Dublin fans will no doubt be ready to welcome him back once again.
