Macklemore Says ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sold Out Instantly as He Calls Art a Form of Resistance

Less than a week after announcing his Free Palestine Tour, Macklemore has revealed that all three European dates in Dublin, Paris, and London have sold out “immediately.” The Seattle rapper shared the news on social media, expressing his surprise at the response while thanking fans for supporting the newly announced shows. The concerts are scheduled to take place later this month, with proceeds going toward organizations supporting Palestinians.

Macklemore announced the headline dates following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s US stadium tour, after using the stage at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium to voice his support for Palestinians. Reflecting on the response to his new shows, he wrote, “I’m honestly blown away,” before explaining why he wanted to bring the tour together so quickly. “We put these shows together fast and in community, believing that musicians can stand in solidarity with Palestine, use the stage to raise funds and show what collective action can look like. When those in power try to silence our calls for liberation, art will always be a form of resistance.”

The rapper also thanked audiences in Dublin, Paris and London “for showing up the way you did.” He added, “The response to these shows is another reminder of how many people across the world are standing together for a free Palestine. Lineups coming soon. Can’t wait to be together.” The Free Palestine Tour is set to open in Dublin on October 26, followed by Paris on October 29 and London on October 30, with US dates expected to be announced at a later stage.

The tour follows Macklemore’s appearance at MetLife Stadium earlier this month, where he addressed the crowd during his set and explained why speaking publicly about Palestine was important to him. “A big part of the reason why I wanted to do this tour in the first place is so I could stand up in stadiums like this and say two words that are very near and dear to my heart: Free Palestine,” Macklemore said. “I want those words to be loud and clear, so that people all the way in Gaza to the occupied West Bank know that we have not forgotten about them.” His remarks were met with cheers from parts of the audience, while reports also indicated that some attendees left during his performance.

The comments became part of a wider controversy surrounding Macklemore’s place on Sheeran’s tour. Macklemore later claimed that Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium, had pressured Sheeran over his participation.

The fallout has now led Macklemore toward a new run of shows where music, community and activism will remain closely connected. With the first three dates already sold out, attention now turns to the upcoming lineups and the possibility of additional dates in the US.