Ed Sheeran India Tour 2025: Live Performance with AR Rahman in Chennai Charged Night

On February 5, Ed Sheeran’s concert in Chennai was a night full of music, excitement, and surprises, from his biggest hits to an unexpected duet with AR Rahman.

Live concerts have always had their charm, but for some, the thought of large crowds, expensive snacks, standing for hours, and dealing with unclean washrooms can be off-putting. Many prefer enjoying their favorite songs in the comfort of their homes with noise-canceling headphones. However, for those in attendance at Ed Sheeran’s concert in Chennai, all those concerns faded away when the global music icon and AR Rahman shared the stage for an electrifying mashup of ‘Shape of You’ and ‘Urvashi Urvashi.’

Ed Sheeran India Tour 2025

Ed Sheeran is currently on a six-city tour in India, organized by BookMyShow Live. The +–=÷× Tour (also known as The Mathematics Tour) is his fourth global concert tour, and Chennai was his third stop in India.

For first-time concertgoers, Ed Sheeran proved to be the ideal artist to experience live. His cheerful personality, powerful voice, and a setlist filled with familiar songs made the event even more enjoyable. Attendees arrived in comfortable attire, made their way through security, grabbed refreshing drinks for an energy boost, and settled in to watch the sunset before the opening act, Jonita Gandhi, took the stage.

Jonita Gandhi Gets the Crowd Going

Jonita Gandhi brought so much energy to the stage, making sure the audience was ready for the main event. She performed hit songs like ‘What Jhumka,’ ‘Chellama Chellama,’ and ‘Arabic Kuthu,’ and the crowd was singing and dancing along right from the start.

After her set, attendees took a quick walk around, checked out the food stalls, and planned their snack choices before heading back to their spots, buzzing with excitement.

Ed Sheeran Arrives on Stage

Suddenly, Ed Sheeran ran onto the stage, guitar in hand, wearing a black t-shirt with ‘CHENNAI’ printed on it. He does this in every city he visits, but seeing it here felt extra special. Chennai doesn’t often get big international concerts, so this moment felt like the start of something new. Maybe this is the year when more global artists finally put Chennai on their tour list.

He opened with ‘Castle on the Hill,’ setting the perfect tone for the night. “This is kind of a selfish trip for me because I came here to be a tourist and spent the last two days just going around,” he shared. He had been posting updates on social media—getting a traditional head massage and even visiting AR Rahman’s KM College of Music and Technology.

His performance was mesmerizing. The way he used his loop pedal to layer vocals and beats made it feel like there was an entire band on stage. “When I was younger, I thought I should have an electric guitar and be in a rock band, but it just didn’t suit me. So I got a loop pedal, and this is how I have done it for the last 20 years. This means that the members of the band will be you guys,” he said, making the crowd sing along with him.

Emotional Moments and Sing-Alongs

The concert had several emotional moments. ‘I See Fire’ resonated deeply with fans of The Hobbit, while ‘Happier’ struck a personal chord with many in the audience.

The entire venue turned into a massive choir as fans sang along to ‘Photograph,’ ‘Love Yourself,’ ‘Perfect,’ and ‘Thinking Out Loud.’ Couples swayed to the music, holding hands, making it feel like a night filled with love and nostalgia. The collective energy of thousands of voices singing in unison created an unforgettable atmosphere.

AR Rahman Joins In Ed Sheeran

Just when it seemed like the concert couldn’t get any better, Ed Sheeran surprised everyone. In the middle of ‘Shape of You,’ he transitioned into ‘Urvashi Urvashi,’ and the audience erupted in excitement. And then—AR Rahman himself walked onto the stage! The entire crowd went wild. Together, they performed a mashup of both songs, creating what was undoubtedly the highlight of the night.

“Ed Sheeran, welcome to Chennai,” Rahman said before leaving the stage, leaving the crowd in pure excitement.

Perfect Ending of Concert

Ed wrapped up the night with a high-energy performance of ‘Bad Habits,’ leaving the audience exhilarated.

For many, this concert was a turning point in their perspective on live music. What began as a simple night out turned into an experience filled with emotions, surprises, and unforgettable performances. As Chennai continues to grow as a destination for international music acts, fans are hopeful that more global artists will soon include the city in their tour schedules. Here’s to an even bigger and better lineup in the future!

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