Entertainment · October 27, 2026
Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine' Tour With Hozier and Kneecap in Dublin
On October 26, Macklemore launched his 'Free Palestine' charity concert series with a sold-out show at the 3Arena in Dublin. The tour, which follows the rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour due to onstage political comments, features several high-profile guests including Hozier and the Irish group Kneecap. The event also included a performance by Beoga, the backing band that withdrew from Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with Macklemore. Proceeds from the three-city run, which includes upcoming stops in Paris and London, are designated for humanitarian and advocacy organizations supporting Palestinians.
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Macklemore Launches 'Free Palestine' Tour With Hozier and Kneecap in Dublin
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Macklemore, Hozier and Kneecap Play Sold-Out Free Palestine Benefit Concert in Dublin
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' tour began on Monday, Oct. 26 in Dublin
- The tour is a charity or benefit series
- Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour as an opening act following his 'free Palestine' comments
- Hozier and Kneecap performed as special guests
- The Irish folk band Beoga joined the show after previously leaving Ed Sheeran's tour in solidarity with Macklemore
- Lina Makoul, M1 of Dead Prez, and DJ Habibeats were part of the lineup
- Actor Liam Cunningham delivered remarks at the event
- The lineup for the show was not revealed to the public beforehand
Reported by only some outlets
- The Dublin concert at 3Arena was sold out
- The tour includes upcoming performances at Paris' Accor Arena on Oct. 29 and London's OVO Arena Wembley on Oct. 30
- Nadia Greenspan and Samir Eskanda spoke as special guests
- Mark Ruffalo, Julian Casablancas, Cynthia Nixon, Ilana Glazer, and Natasha Rothwell made remote appearances
- Specific beneficiaries include Anera, Medical Aid for Palestinians, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Jewish Voice for Peace, and UNRWA USA
Confirmed
- Macklemore began a benefit tour in Dublin on Oct. 26
- Hozier, Kneecap, and Beoga performed at the event
- The tour was organized after Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour
- Proceeds go to Palestinian humanitarian and advocacy groups
Reported
- The event served as the first of three sold-out shows in Dublin, Paris, and London (The Hollywood Reporter)
- The times are changing, we’ve never been prouder to be from the country we’re from (Rolling Stone)
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