Legendary Act Sting Announced As UNTOLD 2026 Headliner

If you think the UNTOLD Festival lineup is only about high-BPM synth stabs and pyro, you’re missing the statistical anomaly that is Sting. While others might see a “legacy act,” those with a more sophisticated ear recognize that Sting taking the headline slot at a major electronic gathering is a masterclass in musical authority. The former The Police frontman—who has 17 Grammys and over 100 million album sales—is bringing his STING 3.0 World Tour to lead the charge in 2026.

Bringing the tour to UNTOLD Festival bridges the gap between legendary songwriting and modern festival energy in a way that is statistically rare. Actually, Sting has spent his entire career pushing boundaries, from his seminal work with The Police to his genre-bending solo career. Now, he’s stripping his legendary catalog down to a three-piece combo, joined by longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas.

Actually, headlining a festival of this magnitude with just a trio requires a level of “cool craftsmanship” that most performers simply cannot handle. It’s an intense, stripped-down performance that proves you don’t need a thousand layers to command a mainstage crowd of thousands.

For the collectors attending the festival—those who still appreciate 180g vinyl and CDs—the new live album, STING 3.0 LIVE, is now available. It features the first-ever live release of ‘Be Still My Beating Heart’ and a recording of ‘Fragile’.

Actually, the reviews for this tour have been predictably glowing, with USA Today noting his “charisma and intellect.” It shouldn’t be surprising that one of the greatest bassists of all time is headlining a festival known for its low-end theory, but apparently, some people still need to be reminded of what true headlining power looks like. Get your tickets for UNTOLD HERE!