Sting Plays EJ Thomas Hall in Akron
The former Police frontman brought his 3.0 Tour to Akron for the first of two nights at the venue.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Reggae
Sting performed at EJ Thomas Hall in Akron on Sunday night, the first of a two-night engagement. The concert was part of his 3.0 Tour, which has favored smaller, more intimate venues over stadiums.
Why it matters
The performance marks Sting's first appearance in Northeast Ohio in 15 years, giving local audiences a rare chance to see him in a smaller setting. The 3.0 Tour's shift toward intimate venues reflects a different approach from the large-arena tours that defined much of his career.
The show ran almost two hours and included 20 songs, performed by Sting with longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. The source does not report attendance or ticket revenue for the two-night run at EJ Thomas Hall.
The players
Sting
Sting is an English singer, songwriter and bassist best known as the frontman of the rock band The Police before launching a solo career.
EJ Thomas Hall
EJ Thomas Hall is a performing arts venue at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio.
The details
Sting opened with 'Message in a Bottle' and 'If I Ever Lose My Faith In You,' and later performed 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' and 'Shape Of My Heart' before closing the main set with 'Every Breath You Take.' After leaving the stage, the trio returned for an encore of 'Roxanne' and 'Fragile.'
Timeline
Sunday night: Sting performs the first of two nights at EJ Thomas Hall.
The following night: Sting performs his second concert at EJ Thomas Hall.
Legacy Tour Stops
Sting's Northeast Ohio stop follows his 2011 appearance at Playhouse Square, the last time he played the Cleveland area before this return. The 3.0 Tour's focus on smaller venues continues a pattern of more intimate regional dates.
Fans in the Akron area can attend the concert at EJ Thomas Hall, which hosts both nights of Sting's engagement. The source does not provide ticket pricing or availability for the second night.
The takeaway
Sting's return to Northeast Ohio after 15 years shows how touring artists are increasingly choosing intimate venues to reconnect with regional audiences. Readers interested in the show can check EJ Thomas Hall's schedule for details on the second night.
Further reading
Explore more Reggae coverage to see how artists like Sting connect to the genre's wider influence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cleveland Scene.
