Macklemore Launches Free Palestine Tour in Dublin With Surprise Guests
The American rapper opens his benefit series in Ireland with performances by Hozier and Kneecap, following his removal from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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The odds
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Price data
| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 2% |
| 25 Oct, 20:20 UTC | 2% |
The story so far
11 publishers have covered this in 19 articles since 23 Oct 2026. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera published first, on 23 October at 23:25 UTC; NME followed 10h 38m later. The most recent article, from Billboard, appeared on 27 October at 16:44 UTC.
Outlets reporting it: Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera (major outlet), The Hollywood Reporter (major outlet), Variety (major outlet), The Guardian Culture (major outlet), NME, Billboard, France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines, BBC Entertainment, Rolling Stone, News - South China Morning Post, Stereogum.
2 prediction markets price this story:
- At least 17 dates cancelled — the market puts it at 2%, closing 12 Dec 2026. The outcome is Yes if at least 17 dates from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour 2026 are cancelled between now and December 12, 2026. Otherwise, the outcome is No. Readers often mistake the announcement of a tour for the cancellation itself; only actual cancellations count.
- Ed Sheeran — the market puts it at 8%, closing 1 Jan 2027. The outcome is Yes if Ed Sheeran performs at Gillette Stadium in 2026. The outcome is No if he does not perform there during that year. Readers often mistake this for a resolution based on his public statements or other concert appearances.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published, with the odds on At least 17 dates cancelled at that moment. A dash means the source published before we started tracking prices.
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraMacklemore: ‘I say free Palestine’ as he kicks off a new tour—
- NMEMacklemore calls for “free Palestine” and condemns ICE at first show since Ed Sheeran saga—
- BillboardMacklemore Speaks Out on Palestine and ICE at First Show Since Ed Sheeran Tour Exit—
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesMacklemore holds charity stadium shows to raise funds for Palestine2%
- BillboardJack Antonoff Slams Ed Sheeran for Bowing to a Billionaire in Macklemore Tour Debacle: ‘Stand the F–k Up’2%
- BBC EntertainmentMacklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout2%
- The Hollywood ReporterJack Antonoff Blasts Ed Sheeran Over Removing Macklemore From Tour Over Palestine Comments: “Stand The F*** Up”2%
- Rolling StoneJack Antonoff Knocks Ed Sheeran for Caving to Billionaire’s Demand to Drop Macklemore2%
- News - South China Morning PostUS rapper Macklemore launches Free Palestine Tour in Ireland after Ed Sheeran rift2%
- VarietyMacklemore Calls for Unity During First ‘Free Palestine’ Show: ‘Those Two Words Are So Threatening to Some People’2%
Show 9 later sources
- Rolling StoneMacklemore Launches ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With Hozier and Kneecap in Dublin2%
- The Hollywood ReporterMacklemore Launches Sold-Out Free Palestine Tour in Dublin With Hozier, Kneecap and Ed Sheeran’s Backing Band2%
- BillboardMacklemore, Hozier and Kneecap Play Sold-Out Free Palestine Benefit Concert in Dublin2%
- The Guardian CultureMacklemore’s Free Palestine tour review – a triumph of a show with performances from Hozier, Kneecap and more2%
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraMacklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin2%
- NMEWatch Macklemore, Hozier and Kneecap come together for free, sold-out ‘Free Palestine’ show in Dublin2%
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesAmerican rapper Macklemore begins 'Free Palestine' tour2%
- StereogumMacklemore Kicks Off Free Palestine Tour With Hozier, Kneecap, & Ed Sheeran’s Backing Band2%
- BillboardMark Ruffalo, Julian Casablancas & More Make Surprise Speeches at Macklemore’s Free Palestine Show in Dublin2%
- Current odds2%
Sources
Every article we clustered into this story. Headlines link to the publisher.
- Macklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour review – a triumph of a show with performances from Hozier, Kneecap and more The Guardian Culture ·
- Macklemore Launches Sold-Out Free Palestine Tour in Dublin With Hozier, Kneecap and Ed Sheeran’s Backing Band The Hollywood Reporter ·
- Macklemore Calls for Unity During First ‘Free Palestine’ Show: ‘Those Two Words Are So Threatening to Some People’ Variety ·
- Jack Antonoff Blasts Ed Sheeran Over Removing Macklemore From Tour Over Palestine Comments: “Stand The F*** Up” The Hollywood Reporter ·
- Macklemore: ‘I say free Palestine’ as he kicks off a new tour Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
Show 13 more sources
- Mark Ruffalo, Julian Casablancas & More Make Surprise Speeches at Macklemore’s Free Palestine Show in Dublin Billboard
- Macklemore Kicks Off Free Palestine Tour With Hozier, Kneecap, & Ed Sheeran’s Backing Band Stereogum
- American rapper Macklemore begins 'Free Palestine' tour France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- Watch Macklemore, Hozier and Kneecap come together for free, sold-out ‘Free Palestine’ show in Dublin NME
- Macklemore, Hozier and Kneecap Play Sold-Out Free Palestine Benefit Concert in Dublin Billboard
- Macklemore Launches ‘Free Palestine’ Tour With Hozier and Kneecap in Dublin Rolling Stone
- US rapper Macklemore launches Free Palestine Tour in Ireland after Ed Sheeran rift News - South China Morning Post
- Jack Antonoff Knocks Ed Sheeran for Caving to Billionaire’s Demand to Drop Macklemore Rolling Stone
- Macklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran fallout BBC Entertainment
- Jack Antonoff Slams Ed Sheeran for Bowing to a Billionaire in Macklemore Tour Debacle: ‘Stand the F–k Up’ Billboard
- Macklemore holds charity stadium shows to raise funds for Palestine France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- Macklemore Speaks Out on Palestine and ICE at First Show Since Ed Sheeran Tour Exit Billboard
- Macklemore calls for “free Palestine” and condemns ICE at first show since Ed Sheeran saga NME
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In this story
- Macklemore
- Hozier
- Kneecap
- Ed Sheeran
- Dublin