Sting Is Back on Tour in a Big Way
Legendary musician Sting is hitting the road again in 2026 with the continued leg of his acclaimed “Sting 3.0” Tour, one of the most ambitious and globally‑spanning tours of his career. The tour — featuring a trio format with longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and dynamic drummer Chris Maas — will see Sting perform more than 90 concerts across Europe, North America, Australia, and beyond.
Fans can expect stripped‑down, intimate performances that reinterpret classics from his time with The Police as well as his solo work, highlighting both beloved hits and deeper cuts from his expansive catalog.
Paris and Brisbane Residencies — A Tour Kickoff With Extra Shows
Sting’s 2026 itinerary began with a major residency at La Seine Musicale in Paris, France, running from February 18 through March 7, featuring 15 performances, including daytime matinees.
He then takes the “Sting 3.0” trio format to Brisbane, Australia, for an extended residency at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre from April 9 through May 3, with afternoon and evening shows.
Spring North American Leg — May 2026
Sting returns to North America in May 2026 for a series of spring dates across the southern and eastern U.S. This run includes a mix of amphitheaters and theaters, ending with a special residency in New York City.
Spring 2026 – North American Dates
- May 6 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
- May 9 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Grand Theater
- May 10 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
- May 12 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
- May 13 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
- May 15 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
- May 16 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
- May 18 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
- May 19 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
- May 21–23 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap (three shows)
- May 25 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
After this run, Sting heads to New York for a set of performances at the Metropolitan Opera House in June (including matinee and evening concerts), further celebrating his “3.0” sound and songbook.
European Summer Festival Circuit
Summer 2026 will see Sting on stages across Europe, performing at festivals and arenas throughout the continent. Shows are planned in cities including:
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Budapest, Hungary
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Sopot, Poland
- Denmark, Sweden, Norway
- Italy, France, Spain, Portugal
- Belgium, Switzerland
- Cyprus and Romania’s UNTOLD Festival
He will also play an extended residency in Amsterdam at the Royal Theatre Carré from August 29 through September 13, with multiple performances and matinees.
Fall North American Tour — October & November 2026
Sting has expanded the North American leg of his 2026 tour with a set of fall dates, including an extended residency in Brooklyn, NY and wrapping up in Tampa, FL. Tickets went on sale to the general public starting March 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.
Fall 2026 – North American Dates
- Oct 5–6 – Vancouver, BC, Canada – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
- Oct 8–9 – Seattle, WA – Benaroya Hall
- Oct 13 – Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre
- Oct 16 – Rockford, IL – Hard Rock Live Rockford
- Oct 17 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
- Oct 22 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
- Oct 26–27 – Montreal, QC, Canada – Théâtre St‑Denis
- Nov 1 – Akron, OH – E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
- Nov 4 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
- Nov 9 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
- Nov 11–18 – Brooklyn, NY – Paramount Theatre (six nights) with special guest Fiction Plane
- Nov 24 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa
The Brooklyn Paramount residency will feature performances supported by Sting’s son Joe Sumner’s band, Fiction Plane, offering fans a mix of deep cuts and reinterpretations of classic hits.
Tickets & Presale Information
Presales for the newly announced fall dates began March 3, 2026 for fan club members, with additional presales through the week. The general on‑sale was March 6, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time via Sting’s official website and ticketing partners.
Why “Sting 3.0” Is Special
The “Sting 3.0” Tour represents a unique chapter in Sting’s live performance approach — a powerful trio format that strips back arrangements and places a spotlight on his musicianship, creativity, and storytelling. The setup with Dominic Miller and Chris Maas allows for fresh interpretations of songs across Sting’s entire career while delivering an intimate yet dynamic concert experience that has been widely praised by fans and critics alike.
From Paris and Brisbane residencies to U.S. theaters and festival dates across Europe, Sting’s 2026 tour calendar promises a year of unforgettable music moments.
