If anyone’s ever told you you look like Ed Sheeran, this is your moment.

A free Ed Sheeran Look-alike Contest is being held at The District Docklands, under the Melbourne Star, as the perfect pre-show warm-up before Ed’s third night at Marvel Stadium. Expect big fan energy, plenty of photo moments, and a crowd that’s equal parts concert crew and accidental doppelgängers.

You don’t need to be a carbon copy. You just need to be Ed-adjacent, bring the vibes, and have fun with it.

Event details

Date: Saturday 28 February
Time: 4pm to 5pm
Location: Under the Melbourne Star, The District Docklands
Entry: Free

How to enter

Turn up on the day and get involved. Come dressed in your best Ed-inspired fit, bring your mates for moral support, and be ready to step forward when it’s your turn. This is a friendly, fun community moment, and the judges are backing personality as much as the resemblance.

What you can win

The winner takes home a $500 gift card, which is a pretty solid reward for having the right hair, the right hoodie, or the right “I might be Ed” energy.

What’s happening on the day

This one is short, sharp, and packed with entertainment. While contestants line up to show their best “Ed” look, we’ll have a DJ spinning tracks plus a live musician performing so the whole precinct stays lively whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines.

Bonus perk for the redheads

Heading to the concert or making a night of it in Docklands? Urban Alley Brewery is running Happy Hour prices for anyone with ginger hair on concert days. Yes, really. It’s the perfect excuse to keep the fun going after the contest with a drink and a feed before you head to Marvel Stadium.

Make a full afternoon of it

The District is in the free tram zone and just minutes from Marvel Stadium, so it’s an easy stop for concert-goers and a fun Docklands plan even if you’re not heading to the show. Bring your plus one, bring your group chat, or bring your best Ed impression and let the crowd decide.

See you under the Star.

WIN CUSTOM ED SHEERAN-INSPIRED SNEAKERS MADE BY CHASE SHIEL