Sting postpones two live shows due to illness

22 January 2025, 11:25

Sting has rescheduled a couple of live shows for later this year.

Sting has been forced to pull out of a planned appearance at an awards show and postpone two concerts.

The ex-Police man, currently touring with his Sting 3.0 live show, has been advised to take the time out by his doctors.

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"On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday and postpone his STING 3.0 concerts in Phoenix, AZ (originally scheduled for January 24) to June 1 and Wheatland, CA (originally scheduled for January 26) to May 28 as well as his performance at the Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th anniversary, now taking place May 29. Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honored on the new dates," read the statement

"Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding."

It is not yet clear if Sting will still be able to perform at a FireAid benefit show on January 30 in LA as originally planned.

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Later this year, Sting will bring his Sting 3.0 tour to the UK for a number of concerts, including a headline slot at Latitude Festival.

Sting plays as part of a power trio in these shows, being backed by Dominic Miller on guitar and Chris Maas on drums.

"The band will perform the most electrifying hits and rarities from Sting’s timeless discography," festival organisers said.

The full Sting 3.0 Summer 2025 outdoor live shows are as follows:

• Wednesday, June 18 – Tetbury, Forest Live at Westonbirt Arboretum
• Friday, June 20 – Isle of Wight Festival
• Sunday, June 22 – Liverpool, Pier Head On the Waterfront
• Wednesday, June 25 – Glasgow, Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park
• Friday, June 27 – Cannock, Forest Live at Cannock Chase
• Saturday, June 28 – Cardiff, Depot Live at Cardiff Castle
• Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27 – Latitude Festival