Taylor Swift returned to London's iconic Wembley Stadium with her Eras Tour for a series of five shows, marking a significant return since security concerns in recent years. On Thursday, August 15, she delighted fans by inviting longtime friend Ed Sheeran to join her onstage during the surprise segment of her performance.

Addressing the crowd, Swift mentioned she had been relaxing before the show and warmly introduced Sheeran as "like a second brother" to her. "Every time I perform the Red part of this show, I'm reminded of the memories we've shared. And now, he's here playing Wembley almost every week — it's become regular for him because he works so hard," she remarked, before inviting cheers for Sheeran.

Together, they treated the audience to acoustic renditions of "Everything Has Changed," "End Game," and Sheeran's own chart-topper "Thinking Out Loud," creating a memorable night for everyone present.

This performance marks a significant reunion for Swift and Sheeran, who despite their ongoing collaborations, haven't shared a stage together in years. Their latest joint effort includes a remix of Sheeran's "The Joker and the Queen," released in February 2022, and Swift's re-recording of "Everything Has Changed" on the Taylor's Version of "Red" in 2021.

Sheeran is expected to feature on Swift's upcoming "reputation (Taylor's Version)," having previously contributed to "End Game."

As of August 2023, Sheeran discussed with Andy Cohen on Sirius XM's Deep & Shallow Podcast their mutual excitement for each other's tours, expressing hope for future joint performances when Swift returns to the UK.

Swift continues to captivate audiences on her Eras Tour, which has traversed the United States, with Sheeran eagerly anticipating future opportunities to attend her shows.