Ed Sheeran announces three very special Wellington shows in the warmup to massive New Zealand stadium tour – here’s how to get tickets

 Ed Sheeran is heading to Wellington for special warm up performances, as part of his +- =÷ x Tour in January 2023.

Previous Purchasers Presale – Monday 12 December @ 11am (local time)

General Public Onsale – Wednesday 14 December @ 11am (local time)

Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.co.nz.

Get in early and ensure all your MyTicketmaster account details are up to date – from your password to your card details and your phone number.

Ticketmaster will regularly ask you to update your password to ensure the security of your account – you don’t want to get stuck having to change your password while the ticket timer is counting down during onsale as you can risk losing the incredible tickets you have secured.

Instead, now that you know you want to purchase tickets, log into your account and update your password today to ensure you are ready to nab those tickets.

In preparation for tickets going on sale, we recommend that you set up a MyTicketmaster account, if you don’t already have one.

The promoters of Ed Sheeran’s tour are committed to combatting unethical secondary ticketing and resale.

On your mobile phone/smartphone, the Ticketmaster App (on iOS or Android) will be your ticket for entry.

Once the tickets have been purchased, you will receive a simple email confirmation as proof of purchase. This is NOT your ticket or ticket(s).

You will receive instructions on how to access your ticket(s) much nearer to the shows.

Upon arrival at the show, you will then be required to present your mobile/smartphone device containing your ticket(s), and you’ll scan yourself and your party into the venue via the turnstiles/entrances.

• Your mobile number will be verified during checkout and linked to your tickets during checkout.
• Your tickets will only be accessible via the iOS or Android Ticketmaster App. (Download the Ticketmaster App here.)
• You will need to unlock your tickets using your verified mobile number closer to the date of the event.
• If you don’t have the Ticketmaster App, please download it to your mobile device after purchase and sign in with your account details. (Download the Ticketmaster App here.)
• Your mobile number will be verified during checkout and linked to your tickets. Please ensure your mobile device is fully charged when you arrive at the venue so that you can access your tickets.

During the checkout, you’ll be presented with a box to provide the mobile phone number you want to link to your ticket.

A code will then be sent to this mobile phone and you will be required to enter this code before you can proceed.

This number will then be linked to your order.

When you can unlock your tickets, a code will be sent to this number again for you to enter into the Ticketmaster app and access your tickets.

All tickets purchased to Ed Sheeran’s 2023 New Zealand shows via Ticketmaster are digital, meaning you can easily access your tickets on your phone via the Ticketmaster app or the web browser on your mobile phone, add them straight to your phone’s ticket wallet, and share them with your friends and family.

No PDFs, no printing, and no paper mean that you’ve always got your ticket with you.

Download the Ticketmaster App here.

Top tip: To make entry on event day as quick as possible, we recommend adding your tickets to your phone’s wallet before arriving at the venue!

If you aren’t familiar with Smart Queue, it is Ticketmaster’s way of creating a clear and fair process for thousands of fans to buy tickets in a short space of time. Fans enter the virtual Waiting Room prior to onsale time before joining the Smart Queue – which acts as a ‘virtual line’, helping us protect you and your tickets in a more effective way.

The time you join the Waiting Room does not determine your place in the Smart Queue, so we recommend joining at least 10 minutes prior to the event going on sale.

When the sale begins, the Smart Queue will open and everyone in the Waiting Room is given a place in line. Those who did not join the Waiting Room will be placed at the end of the line.

Accessible Seating tickets for wheelchair and companion card holders (where applicable) will be available to purchase online if you have a smart phone for ticket delivery.

Alternatively, all Accessible Seating bookings can be requested by contacting:

The Opera House, Wellington

Please ensure you include the Event Name, Venue, Date and Time along with your contact details in all booking requests.

There will be a strict limit of six (6) tickets per show. This restriction is in place in order to give as many people as possible a fair chance to buy tickets.

The whole party must arrive at the same time as the person with the mobile/smartphone device containing all the tickets.

Please note: Any and all transactions that are detected as bot purchases, patrons creating duplicate accounts in order to purchase more than the ticket limit or any action that indicates a suspicious purchase in excess of the ticket limit will be cancelled.

You will have to try to complete another order with another mobile device.

All tickets purchased for Ed Sheeran’s + – = ÷ x (The Mathematics) 2023 Tour are digital and will only be accessible on a digital mobile/smartphone via Ticketmaster’s mobile app. Therefore, no physical tickets will be posted or emailed in advance.

Once the tickets have been purchased, you will receive a simple email confirmation as proof of purchase. This is NOT your ticket or ticket(s).

Your phone contains your ticket(s) and will be available nearer to the time of the shows.

The matching ID of the surname of the lead booker will be an entry requirement. The other tickets bought by that person can be used for other people as long as they ALL arrive with the lead booker. If you want to buy tickets as gifts, then you’ll also have to attend to get your recipients into the show.

All venue age restrictions are clearly displayed on the sales pages on the website.

This is a licensed, loud music event staged over a long time and we do not recommend attendance by children aged 5 years and under. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times and have purchased a valid ticket.  No concession tickets will be available for children, they must have a ticket.

In the unlikely event, you are looking to purchase tickets on behalf of 15-18-year-olds who do not have access to a smartphone we recommend that you attend the show with the group.

To gain access to the concert you are required to bring your fully charged mobile phone or smartphone. You may be required to produce your email booking confirmation and a valid form of photo ID that matches the name on the confirmation.

Accepted forms of Photo ID are

• Driver’s Licence or Learner Permit (from any country) including Digital Driver’s Licences
• Passport (from any country)
• KEYPASS Photo ID Card or Keypass in Digital iD
• KIWI Access Card (New Zealand only)
• Any other recognised Proof/Evidence of Age/Identity or Photo Card.

All Acceptable ID must be written in English or if not written in English, then accompanied by an official English translation.

For a foreign Driver’s Licence not written in English, an International Driver’s Permit issued in the foreign country of origin (and including a photo of the licence holder and translation) should be presented with the Foreign Driver’s Licence.

Please make sure your phone is fully charged before you leave the house to avoid this situation. Of course, if you run out of battery go to the box office where someone will be able to assist you to find your order.