“NO ANNOUNCEMENT. NO WARNING. AND THEN Ed Sheeran WAS JUST… THERE.” There was no countdown, no big stage, no sign that anything unusual was about to happen — until the room realized, almost too late, they were witnessing something they’d be replaying in their heads for years. When Ed Sheeran stepped onto a tiny stage in Sydney for a surprise set, the shock hit first… then silence… then a kind of awe that only happens when a moment feels too real to interrupt. No fireworks. No spectacle. Just Ed, his guitar, and songs that suddenly felt closer than ever — stripped down, raw, and deeply personal, like they belonged to the people in that room and no one else. Fans said the strangest part was how long nobody reached for their phones. They were too busy feeling it. And by the time clips started spreading online, it was already gone — leaving behind shaky videos, broken voices, and the kind of memory people spend years trying to explain.

Ed Sheeran wowed fans with an unannounced performance in Sydney on Thursday ahead of his shows this weekend at Accor Stadium.

The 35-year-old hitmaker took the stage alongside Irish group Beoga, as the band did an encore for their own headline show at the Paddington RSL.

Ed brought down the house as he sang lead on two songs, including the traditional folk tune Wild Mountain Thyme.

He also gave a dazzling rendition of his own song Shape of You, with the group, who are supporting the British-born superstar on the Aussie leg of his Loop tour.

Video of the impromptu performance was later shared on social media.

‘What a wonderful night of music in Sydney with @beogamusic,’ said one concertgoer.

‘Nice of them to let Ed Sheeran have a wee sing…’ they joked

The fan included a clip of Sheeran hugging members of the group as they took a bow at the end of the gig.

‘O wow how awesome is that,’ messaged one fan on the post.

‘This is EVERYTHING,’ gushed another.

Sheeran has a long association with Beoga, who collaborated with the chart topper on his 2016 album ÷ (divide).

Formed in County Kerry, Ireland in 2002, Beoga – which means ‘lively’ in Gaelic –  performed as the pop star’s backing band at the Glastonbury Festival in 2017.

The global superstar, who was last in Australia in 2023 for his Mathematics Tour, kicked off his tour Down Under in Perth on January 31.

He is set to play Accor Stadium in Sydney on February 13, 14, and 15.

Next, the beloved performer will be in Brisbane for three dates at Suncorp Stadium on February 20, 21 and 22.

He’s also added a third gig for his Melbourne shows.

The superstar will now play at Marvel Stadium on February 26, 27 and 28.

Ed will then finish up his tour in Adelaide at the ​Adelaide Oval on March 5, marking over a month of touring across the country.