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On August 4, 2024, my mom, a big group of friends, and I went to see Ed Sheeran at Kaunas' Darius and Girenas Stadium during The Mathematics Tour N2. Keep reading to find out how I got a wave from Calum Scott, a high-five from Ed, and missed out on a guitar pick thanks to an unfair decision!
The Tickets
We had General Admission tickets for Section B. When we bought them, the whole standing area was divided into four sectors. However, this seemed to be more about crowd control during entry because, once inside, there was no separation between sectors. Each ticket cost €90, which was a fair price in my opinion.
The Timeline
3:00 PM: Arrived at the venue.
4:00 PM: Doors opened.
6:00 PM: First opening act – Lithuanian band The Roop.
7:00 PM: Second opener – Calum Scott (he even waved to me during one of his songs!)
8:15 PM: Ed Sheeran took the stage.
10:40 PM: Show ended.
The Queuing
Of course, my goal was to get to the barricade! We arrived an hour before the doors opened and easily secured front-row spots—queuing isn’t very common in Lithuania. While we were waiting, we even got featured in a local newspaper. Pretty cool, right?
The Stage and View
Ed’s Mathematics Tour featured a 360-degree stage positioned in the middle of the stadium. The outer part of the stage was turning around, giving everyone a chance to see Ed up close. However, when he performed in the center, he mostly faced one direction. If you want the best view, I recommend aiming for the front of the stage.
The back of the stage had a pathway separated for Ed to enter and exit, so you can use that to determine the front. Fun fact: Ed also used this pathway to leave the stage and interact with fans, so it’s a great spot to stand if you want a chance to meet him!
One thing to note: Ed uses a lot of fire in his performances. If you’re in the front row, be prepared—it gets hot! At one point, I genuinely thought I’d lose my eyebrows, haha.
If you’d rather sit or don’t want to be in the crowd, don’t worry! The stage design and effects are incredible from any angle. I’ve seen videos from farther back, and it looked amazing too. Everyone can find their perfect spot!
The Performance
The show exceeded my expectations. I wouldn’t call myself a superfan, but I know a lot of Ed’s songs and love quite a few (like my favorite, Don’t). I knew he mostly performs solo with just a guitar and loop station, but wow—what a show!
Ed was bursting with energy, running around the stage like crazy. I loved how he interacted with the audience and encouraged us to sing along. Before performing Thinking Out Loud, he joked, “If you don’t know this song or the lyrics, you’re at the wrong concert!” It felt like a concert and stand-up comedy show all in one.
The performance lasted almost 2.5 hours and included all his best songs. The only disappointment? When Ed threw his guitar pick into the crowd, it landed right in front of me, just on the other side of the barricade. I asked a security guard to pass it to me, but he gave it to the girl next to me instead. Seriously, dude? But hey, no hard feelings—these things happen.
But overall, the concert was a lot of fun. After the show, Ed came down, and we even got high-fives so I guess I can’t complain.
The Setlist
I loved the setlist! Since the tour is called Mathematics, it featured songs from all his albums. Ed also included a mashup of his collaboration tracks, like I Don’t Care. He also brought Callum Scott with him on stage to sing You Are the Reason.
If you’re curious, you can find the full setlist here.
The Venue
One of the main reasons I flew back to Lithuania for this concert was because Ed was performing in my hometown, Kaunas, at the newly renovated Darius and Girenas Stadium. For a city like ours, this was a huge deal—I can’t even emphasize how big!
So many people came to see the concert; in our group alone, there were seven of us! Despite the crowd, the experience was smooth. While waiting, we could move around easily to grab merch, drinks, and even visit the bathroom since there weren’t too many people.
The stadium itself is smaller than typical big-city venues, but that made the experience more manageable. Plus, the stadium’s location is super convenient—you can walk there from the city center. After the concert, we strolled to a nearby spot for a late dinner and drinks.
Final Thoughts
If you get the chance to see Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour, go for it! He’s coming back to Europe in summer 2025, so don’t miss out. You can find more details on his website.