Legendary Artist Joins Super Bowl LX Festivities at Palace of Fine Arts
Rock icon Sting, best known as the voice behind hits like “Every Breath You Take,” will headline a Super Bowl-branded concert on February 6, 2025, at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts, according to an announcement by the NFL’s hospitality provider, On Location. The event will take place two days before Super Bowl LX kicks off at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on February 8.
Sting’s performance is part of the Super Bowl LX Studio 60 series, described as “a weekend of unforgettable music entertainment at one of San Francisco’s most iconic venues.” The second night of Studio 60 festivities will be held on February 7 at the same location, though performers for that event have not yet been revealed. Tickets for Sting’s show start at $750, with packages offering “meet and greet opportunities” with NFL legends and current players.
Super Bowl Music Lineup Expands Amid Halftime Show Controversy
The announcement comes amid heightened public debate over this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, which will feature Bad Bunny as the headlining performer. The NFL’s decision has drawn criticism from several political figures, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and President Donald Trump.
Despite the backlash, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the choice, stating that every major halftime artist receives scrutiny but that he remains “confident it’s going to be a great show” and “a united moment.” Bad Bunny, currently on his Most Wanted tour, is one of the most streamed artists globally, making his selection a high-profile — if polarizing — move for the league.
Sting’s Return to the Super Bowl Stage
For Sting, this marks a return to the Super Bowl spotlight more than two decades after his last appearance. He previously coheadlined the 2003 Super Bowl halftime show alongside Shania Twain and No Doubt. That performance famously closed with Sting joining Gwen Stefani and her bandmates for a rendition of “Message in a Bottle,” one of his most celebrated songs with The Police.
Now, at 73, Sting continues to command global audiences, blending rock, jazz, and world music influences in his live performances. His San Francisco concert promises to deliver both nostalgia and artistry, serving as one of the marquee entertainment events surrounding Super Bowl LX.
Other Major Concerts Planned for Super Bowl Weekend
Sting won’t be the only major artist performing in the Bay Area that week. The Bay Area Host Committee, which operates independently of the NFL, recently announced that country star Chris Stapleton will perform at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on February 7, the night before the championship game. Together, the two concerts underscore the NFL’s growing emphasis on turning Super Bowl weekend into a citywide festival of sports and entertainment.
