Following the events of the past few weeks where Macklemore was kicked off the Ed Sheeran tour in America, the Hind’s Hall rapper and performer has announced Free Palestine tour for gigs in Dublin, Paris and London this October.
The first European dates will donate proceeds going to Palestinian aid and advocacy organisations.
Macklemore‘s Free Palestine tour is a series of live performances beginning in Europe, with the first dates confirmed for Dublin, Paris and London this October. More cities, including in the US, are expected to follow in the coming weeks.
The shows bring Macklemore together with artists and friends for performances centred on Palestine and Palestinians, with all proceeds going toward humanitarian aid and support for the movement.
Macklemore said:
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If these last couple of weeks have shown us anything, it’s that something has shifted over the last three years. There has been a collective awakening around Palestinian liberation, the power of billionaires that try to censor that call, and what we expect from artists right now.
It’s 2026. Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore. People are asking artists to show up, educate themselves and be in community. To use the stage for more than entertainment. To push back when the call for a Free Palestine is met with attempts to silence it.
What happened to me is bigger than one artist or one stage. When the billionaire class can decide which voices are allowed on stage and which ones are too dangerous to hear, everyone should be paying attention.
So, as you all know, my schedule freed up a bit.
I’ve spent the last week reaching out to artists who have shown up and used their stages to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people, regardless of the consequences. Artists who understand that our platforms mean very little if we’re only willing to use them when it’s safe.
Because of how quickly all of this has come together, a lot of the conversations, schedules and details are still being worked out. But this is a moment of momentum, and there is work to be done.
So we’re going on tour.
Proceeds benefit Anera, Glia, Gaza Soup Kitchen, Taawon, HEAL Palestine, Palestinian Youth Movement, Middle East Children’s Alliance, Jewish Voice for Peace, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Institute for Middle East Understanding, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and UNRWA USA, organisations spanning medical care, humanitarian assistance, education, community support, advocacy and media work connected to Palestinians.
At the centre of the series, Macklemore says, are the Palestinian families, children, healthcare workers, students, artists and communities whose lives and futures continue to be shaped by the ongoing genocide.
Dates announced:
- Monday October 26th – 3Arena, Dublin
- Thursday October 29th – Accor Arena, Paris
- Friday October 30th – OVO Arena Wembley, London
Early access to the artist presale runs from Monday September 28th at 10am local time to Wednesday September 30th at 9am local time, sign up at Macklemore.com.
Irish tickets go on general sale Wednesday September 30th at 10am, priced at €67.65/€77.20, subject to a 12.5% Ticketmaster service charge per ticket (max €10.50).
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