Sting will perform his only Swiss tour date of 2027 at the St. Peter at Sunset festival in Kestenholz, a Solothurn village of 1,900 inhabitants, on July 9, 2027. The 75-year-old musician will perform at the 4,000-capacity event as part of his minimalist “Sting 3.0” tour.
The Bottom Line
- Sting has chosen Kestenholz, a village of 1,900 residents, for his exclusive Swiss appearance on July 9, 2027.
- Tickets for the St. Peter at Sunset festival go on pre-sale on October 23 at 10:00.
- Scottish singer Amy Macdonald will join the festival lineup on July 10.
A Global Superstar in a Solothurn Village
The former leader of The Police will perform at the foot of the Jura mountains. Created in 2005, the St. Peter at Sunset festival has built a reputation for bringing international headliners to Kestenholz. Past editions have featured Lionel Richie, Mark Knopfler, Eros Ramazzotti, and Bryan Adams.
With a capacity of around 4,000 spectators, the venue offers a contrast to the massive crowds Sting typically draws. This intimate dynamic remains a feature of the Solothurn event, which runs from July 7 to July 11, 2027.
The Minimalist Setup of the Sting 3.0 Tour
Sting will arrive in Switzerland utilizing a stripped-down musical format. Accompanied by guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, the setup abandons large backing formations in favor of a lean, guitar-driven delivery.
Fans can expect a setlist covering his solo catalog alongside hits from The Police, such as “Roxanne,” “Message in a Bottle,” and “Every Breath You Take.” Material from the STING 3.0 LIVE album—which features ten concert recordings including “Fragile” and the first official live version of “Be Still My Beating Heart”—points to the arrangements slated for the 2027 European run.
Festival Lineup and Pre-Sale Details
Organizers announced the confirmation on Monday, cementing Kestenholz as the sole Swiss stop on the current itinerary. The booking follows the British musician’s appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 4, marking his ninth performance in Montreux since his debut in 1990.
| Festival Date | Artist | Notable Work |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2027 | Sting | “Every Breath You Take”, STING 3.0 LIVE |
| July 10, 2027 | Amy Macdonald | “This Is the Life”, Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For? |
Scottish singer-songwriter Amy Macdonald will perform on July 10. Macdonald, who gained prominence with her 2007 hit “This Is the Life,” brings material from her sixth studio album released in 2025. Ticket demand is not explicitly mentioned, but pre-sales open on October 23 at 10h00.
