Sting kicks off 2026 'Sting 3.0' tour with shows in Italy and Croatia

British singer‑songwriter Sting, former frontman of The Police, began his 2026 “Sting 3.0” world tour with a concert at the Roman arena in Pola, Croatia, on 1 August. The sold‑out show was part of the Adria Summer Festival and featured a stripped‑down trio with longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas.

The day before, Sting performed at Bassano del Grappa, Italy, on 31 July as part of the Bassano Music Park. The setlist combined Police classics, solo hits and recent material such as “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart).” Both concerts were organized by local promoters and tickets were sold through Eventim and TicketMaster.