STING, the legend who inspired entire generations, comes to UNTOLD 2026

UNTOLD, the festival ranked 3rd globally in the Top 100 Festivals ranking, announces one of the most important names confirmed for its 2026 edition: Sting. The British artist is one of the most influential and respected figures in the history of modern music.

With a career spanning more than four decades, Sting has consistently redefined genre boundaries, building a repertoire that crosses rock, pop, jazz, and symphonic music. He first gained international recognition as the frontman of The Police, one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s. Following the band’s global success, he built a strong and enduring solo career that cemented his status as a landmark figure in the music industry. Over the course of his career, Sting has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and has won 17 Grammy Awards, one of the music industry’s highest honors.

His repertoire includes some of the most well-known and widely broadcast songs in music history, including Every Breath You Take, Englishman in New York, Fields of Gold, and Shape of My Heart. Every Breath You Take holds a distinct place in international music history, being the most performed song in the BMI catalog, with over 15 million radio airplays worldwide, and one of the most listened-to compositions of all time. The success of this track played a decisive role in establishing Sting as a globally impactful songwriter and composer.

His solo career includes critically and commercially acclaimed albums such as The Dream of the Blue Turtles, Ten Summoner’s Tales, and Brand New Day—projects that demonstrate his ability to constantly evolve and remain relevant in a continuously changing industry.

Beyond commercial success, Sting has received recognition at the highest cultural levels. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Police and has received the Kennedy Center Honors, one of the most prestigious distinctions awarded for contributions to contemporary culture. He has also been awarded the Polar Music Prize, considered one of the most important international recognitions in the field of music.

Throughout his career, Sting has won three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist, and a Golden Globe for the song Until…, composed for the film Kate & Leopold. He has also received four Academy Award nominations in the Best Original Song category.

In 2026, Sting continues the global “STING 3.0 World Tour,” an international project in which he reinterprets some of his most famous songs as well as lesser-performed compositions in a stripped-down trio format. Joined by guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, Sting presents a unique show that brings classics like Roxanne, Fields of Gold, and Englishman in New York back into the spotlight, alongside newer productions, including his latest single, I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart).

Alongside his artistic activity, Sting is actively involved in supporting international organizations dedicated to human rights and environmental protection, such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International, and Live Aid. His artistic work and cultural contribution have shaped a career that extends beyond commercial success and confirms his long-term influence on contemporary music.

The British artist continues to perform sold-out tours worldwide and appears live on the stages of major international arenas and festivals before multi-generational audiences—further proof of his enduring relevance in the music industry.

The first wave lineup confirmed for UNTOLD ONE 2026 is completed by artists who have defined pop and electronic culture over the past decade: Lewis Capaldi, one of the most powerful pop phenomena of the last decade, performing in Romania for the first time, alongside Flo Rida, Swae Lee, Martin Garrix, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Lost Frequencies, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Aoki, Mestiza, Tash Sultana, Afrojack, and R3hab.

Subscriptions are available on untold.com, and fans can secure their UNTOLD ONE 2026 experience with passes that can be purchased with installment payment options.
UNTOLD ONE will take place between August 6–9, 2026, in Cluj-Napoca.