Sting, the legend that inspired generations, headlines UNTOLD Festival 2026.
Internationally acclaimed artist Sting — composer, singer-songwriter, and former frontman of The Police, continues to prove why he remains one of the most influential figures in modern music.
With over 100 million albums sold and 17 Grammy Awards to his name, Sting’s impact stretches across generations and genres. His career is further marked by multiple BRIT Awards, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, several Academy Award nominations, and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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In 2026, Sting will continue his “STING 3.0 World Tour,” a global run that reimagines his greatest hits and rarities through the raw energy of a powerful trio — including a special appearance at UNTOLD Festival.
Joined by longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, Sting delivers intense, stripped-down performances of classics such as “Roxanne,” “Fields of Gold,” and “Englishman in New York,” alongside new material like his latest single, “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart).”
The “STING 3.0” era marks a bold new chapter for the legendary artist, showcasing selections from his vast catalog through the intensity of a tight three-piece setup. The tour also inspired his new single “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart),” mixed by four-time Grammy Award–winning engineer Robert Orton and released via Cherrytree Music Company/Interscope Records.
Alongside the tour, Sting has released a new live album, STING 3.0 LIVE, available digitally, on CD, and on 180g vinyl. Recorded during the current world tour, the album features a collection of Sting’s greatest hits, including “Be Still My Beating Heart,” released for the first time ever as a live version.
The 10-track digital release also includes a live rendition of “Fragile,” originally released in 1987 and recently reintroduced to a new audience after being covered by a children’s choir in the Netflix miniseries Adolescence.
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The “STING 3.0 World Tour” has already seen multiple swift sellouts and glowing reviews from critics:
“It was the kind of night — world-class performers, and performance, in an intimate space — that gets talked about for years.” — Oakland Press
“Sting blends charisma, intellect and sonic sophistication on this tour.” — USA Today
“[Sting’s] voice is as strong as ever, he’s still one of the greatest bassists of all time, and he’s a consummate performer.” — Consequence
“…a level of cool craftsmanship and stage presence that is both admirable and mesmerizing.” — The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Sting joins the first wave of artists announced for UNTOLD Festival 2026, titled UNTOLD ONE, a lineup that reflects the artists who have shaped pop and electronic culture over the past decade.
The first phase includes Lewis Capaldi, making his Romania debut at UNTOLD, alongside Flo Rida, Swae Lee, Martin Garrix, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Lost Frequencies, Sebastian Ingrosso, Afrojack, R3hab, Steve Aoki, Mëstiza, and Tash Sultana.
UNTOLD Festival 2026 marks a new era for the Romanian mega-festival, taking place August 6–9, 2026, in Cluj-Napoca, with over 200 artists set to perform for more than 470,000 fans from around the world.
Tickets available HERE.
