Grammy-award winning musician Ed Sheeran will perform at Duke on Sept. 27 as part of the University’s Centennial Founder’s Day and Homecoming Celebration Weekend. The concert will feature other notable appearances and is part of a weekend filled with events.
Concert Details
The concert will take place at Wallace Wade Stadium from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ticket registration for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends will open soon at no cost, though seating is limited.
Additional Events
The weekend will include various events, such as a conversation between university presidents, a homecoming football game against UNC-Chapel Hill, and exhibitions in Perkins Library and the Nasher Museum of Art.
About Ed Sheeran
Sheeran, a renowned singer-songwriter, is known for hits like 'Perfect' and 'Shape of You'. He has received multiple Grammy awards and is recognized as the UK's most played artist of the year 2023.
Special Guests
The concert will also feature performances by 9th Wonder, an acclaimed producer and Duke lecturer, and actress-comedian Retta, known for her role on 'Parks and Recreation'.
Schedule of Events
Events kick off on Sept. 26 with a panel discussion moderated by Judy Woodruff, followed by the concert on Sept. 27 and a football game against UNC on Sept. 28.