When it comes to era-defining singer-songwriters of the '80s and '90s, one name is sure to come straight to your mind: Sting. After all, every little thing he does is magic.

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The English musician first rose to fame in the band The Police, alongside Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland. Reponsible for some of the biggest hits of the late '70s and early '80s, including Roxanne, Message in a Bottle and Don't Stand So Close to Me, The Police had a constantly evolving sound, ranging from punk to new-wave and reggae.

Once The Police went on their now-famous indefinite hiatus, Sting released his first solo album. The Dream Of The Blue Turtles came out in 1985 and immediately cemented Sting as a powerful solo artist in his own right.

More critically acclaimed albums were to come throughout the '80s and '90s, as well as a more recent collaborative album with Shaggy in 2018, and a collection of his most famous songs under the title My Songs, released in 2019.

Sting has spent over 40 years as a musician in the public eye, and his hard work and talent haven't gone unnoticed. The musician has sold over 100 million records and won 18 Grammys, seven Ivor Novello Awards, four Oscar nominations, an Emmy, a Golden Globe and one Tony nomination.

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As if that wasn't enough, Sting also has a busy life outside of the music world. He's has been recognised for his acting, playing roles in films such as Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Dune. as well as his activism, which has seem him set up The Rainforest Fund and work on behalf of Live Aid and Amnesty.

So, whether you're a big fan of The Police or a die-hard Sting stan, you're sure to have a blast this summer. Here's everything you need to know to catch Sting live.

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Where is Sting playing in the UK in 2025?

The iconic singer-songwriter will be heading up seven different festivals across the UK this summer, meaning you have plenty of opportunities to see him in range of settings throughout the country. Here's a full list, plus when and where they're taking place:

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When do Sting tickets go on sale?

General sale tickets for each festival will be released at different times. Here's a full list of when tickets will go on sale:

  • Isle of Wight Festival — 8am on Wednesday 25th September
  • Forest Live Series at Westonbirt Arboretum — 9am on Friday 27th September
  • Forest Live Series at Cannock Chase Forest — 9am on Friday 27th September
  • On The Waterfront — 9am on Friday 27th September
  • Glasgow Summer Sessions — 9am on Friday 27th September
  • TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle 2025 — 9am on Friday 27th September
  • Latitude Festival — tickets already live

Can I get Sting pre-sale tickets?

There are a number of pre-sales available for several of the festivals. Each pre-sale has different eligibility criteria and is applicable to different festivals. See the Ticketmaster website for full details.

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How to get Sting tickets for new UK dates

Simply head to the Ticketmaster slightly before the tickets of your choice go on sale — we'd recommend at least 10 minutes before tickets go on sale in case demand is high.

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