Ed Sheeran Performs Secret Spotify Gig for Top Fans in Dublin

Ed Sheeran surprised his top Spotify listeners with an exclusive, intimate concert in Dublin, hosted as part of Spotify's Billions Club Live to celebrate his 14 songs that have reached over a billion streams. The secret venue was revealed just hours before the event, which attracted around 2,000 fans and featured Sheeran performing hits like "Shape of You," "The A Team," "Castle on the Hill," and "Bad Habits" with simple acoustic setups. Sheeran, who has strong Irish roots through his family and cultural upbringing, expressed a deep connection to Ireland, describing it as a special place where his musical journey began. This concert follows previous surprise performances in Ireland, including a notable one at a Wexford pub in August 2023, and precedes his major scheduled show at Dublin's 3Arena in December. Fans attending the gig received exclusive Spotify merchandise like forest green baseball caps highlighting Sheeran's Billions Club status. Throughout the event, Sheeran's down-to-earth presence and acknowledgment of his Irish heritage resonated with attendees, reinforcing his cultural ties despite being born and raised in England.