What songs did Ed Sheeran perform at Coachella 2025? Complete setlist and more explored

Ed Sheeran made his Coachella debut during Weekend 2 of the 2025 festival.

Ed's inclusion in the festival roster was announced just two weeks before the performance. The 'Azizam' singer's surprise set at the Mojave tent on Saturday, April 19, 2025, was notably one of the most talked-about moments of the weekend.

According to reports, on a 3 p.m. afternoon slot, thousands gathered early to get a glimpse of the English singer-songwriter. His relatively minimalistic solo setup stood out in a festival mainly known for high-production performances.

Ed Sheeran performed without a band or backup singers. He utilized his guitar, keyboard, and signature looping station. For longtime fans, his Coachella debut set might have been a classic Sheeran experience.

Ed Sheeran's Coachella 2025 set explored

Ed Sheeran's Coachella 2025 set featured multiple fan-favorite tracks. As reported by the Desert Sun, the full setlist he performed is as follows:

• Castle on the Hill
• Shivers
• The A Team
• Don’t / No Diggity (Blackstreet cover mashup)
• Thinking Out Loud
• Photograph
• Perfect
• Bloodstream
• Azizam
• Shape of You
• Bad Habits

The beloved singer opened with Castle on the Hill. The crowd was singing along as the bass was created live on the looper. It is worth noting that while many artists opt for elaborate stage effects and theatrics, Ed Sheeran relied on his vocals and artistry.

Ed Sheeran mashed up Don't with No Diggity by Blackstreet and Dr. Dre. The transition drew cheers from the crowd as he shifted between verses.

Below are what some fans wrote on X regarding Ed's Coachella performance:

"OMGG the song sounds really bassed up live," hyped a fan.

Sheeran is bringing nostalgia, while beyoncé's surprise set and Lorde's comeback are stealing headlines. Interesting choice for the mainstage slot," stated another.

"Ed Sheeran playing at 3 pm at Coachella on a side stage that isn’t at prime time & yet has more energy in the crowd than I’ve seen over 2 weekends," noted a third.

"@edsheeran, was watching live on YT from Australia & you were amazing! You lit that crowd so much! You don't need to headline Coachella, you did that at 3 pm on ur own! Well Done!," lauded a fourth.

"Coachella really had ed sheeran open up for yo gabba gabba in the middle of the day on a side stage…. lololololol i’m dying. dude has been spotify top 20 for years," penned a fifth.

It was Ed Sheeran's first Coachella performance. Despite his global fame, he had never been on the festival's lineup before. His addition this year came after FKA Twigs dropped out due to visa issues. It opened up a slot in the Saturday schedule. Weezer had filled the same 3 p.m. spot during Weekend 1, and Weekend 2 went to Ed Sheeran.

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