Ed Sheeran visiting Ipswich after Portman Road announcement

Ed Sheeran has teased a visit to Ipswich this weekend <i>(Image: Charlotte Bond)</i>
Ed Sheeran has teased a visit to Ipswich this weekend (Image: Charlotte Bond)
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Ed Sheeran has teased a visit to Ipswich this weekend. 

The Suffolk-based superstar could be set to host an event in the town over the bank holiday. 

A message sent out to people who have signed up to Sheeran's mailing list said: "From Ipswich, MA to Ipswich, UK... we're bringing The Old Phone pub home this weekend."

People have been asked to respond to the message with a beer emoji for a chance to get invited. 

It is not yet clear where the pop-up event is going to take place. 

In March, Sheeran temporarily set up the Old Phone pub in Ipswich in Massachusetts, just north of Boston.

Its website describes the Old Phone as a "cozy, warm, and inviting Irish pub" that has been "inspired by a journey through time".

While the pub was open the Shape of You singer held intimate gigs in front of a small crowd and was joined by other artists including Noah Kahan. 

The mystery announcement comes after the news of Sheeran performing three shows at Portman Road this summer. 

The gigs on July 11, 12, and 13 come as the singer revealed that his new album 'Play' will be released in September. 

Sheeran, who is a lifelong fan and shirt sponsor of Ipswich Town, will be joined by special guests on each night.

These kick off with Myles Smith and Tori Kelly on Friday, Busted and Dylan on Saturday and James Blunt and Maisie Peters on Sunday. 

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