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Sting Expands "3.0" Tour with Spring 2026 U.S. Dates
11/4/2025, 5:01:08 AM
Overview of the Tour Expansion
Sting has announced an extension of his "Sting 3.0" power trio tour into spring 2026, adding 12 new U.S. concert dates. This leg of the tour will commence on May 9, 2026, in Durant, Oklahoma, and will conclude on May 25, 2026, in Richmond, Virginia. The tour features performances in major cities including Austin, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Raleigh, with a notable three-night engagement at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia.
Tour Details and Ticket Information
The newly added tour dates will showcase Sting performing alongside longtime collaborators, guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. The trio format aims to deliver an intimate concert experience, reinterpreting Sting's extensive catalog, including both solo works and classics from his time with The Police.
Tickets for the spring 2026 shows will be available through a series of presales: first for members of Sting's official fan club starting November 4, 2025, followed by a Live Nation presale on November 6, 2025. General ticket sales will begin on November 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
Upcoming Tour Dates
The complete list of the newly announced tour dates is as follows:
- 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
- May 25: Richmond, VA @ Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront
Background and Context
The "Sting 3.0" tour originally launched in May 2024 and has been well-received, with many performances sold out across Europe and North America. The tour has been praised for its innovative arrangements and the dynamic interplay between Sting, Miller, and Maas. Additionally, Sting is set to headline the opening night of the Super Bowl LX Studio 60 concert series in San Francisco on February 6, 2026, further showcasing his active performance schedule.
Criticism & Opposition
While the tour has garnered positive reviews, Sting has faced legal challenges from former bandmates in The Police regarding royalties for their song "Every Breath You Take." Sting and his legal team have disputed the claims, asserting that his bandmates have been "substantially overpaid."
What's Next
Following the U.S. tour, Sting will return to Europe for additional concerts starting June 17, 2026, in Zagreb, Croatia, continuing through July 31, 2026. Fans can stay updated on Sting's tour schedule and ticket availability through his official website.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Accompanied by longtime guitarist and collaborator Dominic Miller and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), the trio delivers a powerful and intimate concert experience, reinterpreting his most celebrated songs and deep cuts through the lens of a tight three-piece arrangement.” — The Music Universe
- “The concerts have featured a mix of Police classics and selections from Sting’s solo career.” — American Songwriter
