Ed Sheeran
16 June
In this edition of great celebrations, the first big announcement on the line-up is the acclaimed British artist Ed Sheeran, who returns exactly 10 years later to the festival that saw him shine in his memorable debut in Portugal.
Ed Sheeran has a career full of hits, awards and millions of fans all over the world. Songs like "Shape of You", "Thinking Out Loud" and "Perfect" are anthems that have transcended borders and won over fans of all ages. She has sold more than 56 million albums and 150 million singles worldwide. Through her style that fuses provocative compositions, universal pop and influences from various genres, she manages to reach beyond her audience, transcending generations.
Since bursting onto the UK circuit in 2010 with his "No.5 Collaborations Project", the Suffolk-born artist has won over fans all over the world through his unrivaled versatility and songwriting ability. Now, with seven consecutive UK number one albums, Sheeran continues to reaffirm his status as one of the most in-demand pop stars on the planet.
But it's not just his songs that have made the Rock in Rio Lisboa headliner one of the most sought-after artists of the 21st century. Possessing a mystical ability to turn 90,000-capacity venues into the pub rooms where he started playing, Ed made history in 2015 after becoming the first artist ever to play Wembley Stadium solo - without a band, just his guitar and loop pedal - for three consecutive sold-out nights.
Since bursting onto the UK circuit in 2010 with his "No.5 Collaborations Project", the Suffolk-born artist has won over fans all over the world through his unrivaled versatility and songwriting ability. Now, with seven consecutive UK number one albums, Sheeran continues to reaffirm his status as one of the most in-demand pop stars on the planet.
But it's not just his songs that have made the Rock in Rio Lisboa headliner one of the most sought-after artists of the 21st century. Possessing a mystical ability to turn 90,000-capacity venues into the pub rooms where he started playing, Ed made history in 2015 after becoming the first artist ever to play Wembley Stadium solo - without a band, just his guitar and loop pedal - for three consecutive sold-out nights.
