Sun Feb 09 18:35:49 UTC 2025: ## Ed Sheeran Briefly Detained by Police During Unannounced Bengaluru Busking Session

**Bengaluru, India** – Pop superstar Ed Sheeran’s India tour hit a minor snag Sunday when Bengaluru police briefly interrupted a surprise sidewalk performance. Sheeran, who is scheduled for two sold-out concerts in the city as part of his Mathematics tour, took to Instagram to explain that he had obtained permission for the impromptu busking session on Church Street. However, a viral video shows police disconnecting the singer’s equipment, cutting short his performance of “Shape of You” before a gathering crowd.

Despite the interruption, Sheeran affirmed that “all good” and confirmed that his scheduled concerts at NICE Grounds would go ahead as planned. These Bengaluru shows mark the only two-day stop on his current Indian tour, reflecting the high demand for tickets. He has already performed in Hyderabad and Chennai, with upcoming dates in Delhi NCR and Shillong. Sheeran previously expressed his excitement about performing in India, citing it as his biggest market.

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