Ed Sheeran Brings His Mathematics Tour to NRG

Ed Sheeran performed at NRG Stadium Saturday night making his second stop on his Mathematics tour in support of his latest hit album Subtract. Besides singing and playing, he devoted a lot of time to telling anecdotes. Khalid opened for him. (Photos by Jennifer Lake).

Houston was the second stop on Ed Sheeran’s North American leg of his Mathematics tour.
A family of fans came prepared for the show in their Ed Sheeran gear.
Ed Sheeran raised his guitar as flames shot up around him and NRG stadium roared with cheers.
El Paso native Khalid opened up the show.
Ed Sheeran wore merch with a nod to Houston.
A sign referencing Sheeran’s hit song ‘Bad Habits.’
A talented fan made their own shoes for the tour, referencing each of Sheeran’s albums.
Fireworks shoot off during the second song of the night, ‘BLOW’.
Playing an acoustic song.
The rainy day didn’t stop fans from showing up in style.
Eager fans line the barricade hoping for a glimpse of an artist. Some got to shake hands with Khalid as he walked by.
“When I was working on my album, No.6 Collaborations Project, I lived in Nashville for the year.”
Ed Sheeran, an avid watch collector, wore a one-of-a-kind watch made specially for him.
Fans were cheery despite the dreary weather.
Sheeran and Khalid collaborated on Sheeran’s fourth studio album, No.6 Collaborations Project.
Sheeran raises his guitar to cheers from the crowd.
Ed Sheeran’s fans are sometimes reffered to as ‘Sheerios’.
“Houston! It’s Saturday night! How are you all feeling? It feels good to be back in Texas!”
The Mathematics tour was a family event, even Dads were excited to see the pop-singer perform.
Singer Khalid grew up an army brat, moving around the country throughout his childhood, but claims El Paso as his home.
Ed Sheeran is a multifaceted artist, playing a variety of instruments on stage.
A young fan cheers as the large screen rose to reveal Ed Sheeran mid-stage.
Sherrios excited for the show.
Fireworks and pyro surprised fans throughout the night.
Sheeran’s stage was a circle with a rotating track around the perimeter that made sure everyone in the stadium could see him.
Fans eager to see Ed Sheeran.
Sheeran engaged fans throughout his show having sections of the stadium sing different parts in his songs like a giant choir.
Khalid warmed fans up with some of his hit songs like ‘American Teen’ and ‘Young, Dumb, & Broke’.
Ed Sheeran fans eager to get to their seats.
Sheeran explains how he took at year off between tours and spent it — writing songs.
Sheerios proudly show off their merch.
Umbrellas were a common accessory for the night as scattered showers rolled through town.
“I write songs, and sometimes other people sing them, sometimes those songs become very, very big and people around me say ‘Why did you give that song away?!’ and I always say ‘You can write another one!’
Sheeran’s pyrotechnics shot up in a circle around his stage.
Ed Sheeran fans couldn’t wait for the highly anticipated tour.
Sheerios that saw his documentary, The Sum of It All, know he’s stealthily rolled out to the stage, right past them, in a black box.
Sheeran explained that he doesn’t use backing tracks at his concerts, he uses an instrument called a looper to record live and play back as he’s performing.
A fan designed her own Ed Sheeran themed shoes for the tour, complete with her favorite song lyrics.
Fans of all ages were in attendance Saturday night.
Sheeran is a pop singer but also raps and overcame a stutter as a child rapping along with Eminem.
Sheerios who arrived early got the best spot for the show along the barricade.
“Houston, it’s not lost on me that you’ve given up your Saturday night to be here, I know some of you have driven hours to be at this show.”
Sheerios danced the night away on the floor and in their seats.
Only a few eagle-eyed fans noticed when Ed Sheeran headed to the stage, hidden in his black box.
“Houston did you have a good time tonight? Thank you so much for coming out! Thank you for singing, thank you for screaming, thank you for dancing!”