Sting to Release Live Album Recorded at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum

The concert, part of the ARTE Sounds Like Art initiative, will also premiere on Arte's YouTube channel and website.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Sting is set to release a new live album, "Sting - The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum," which was recorded during his January concert at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum in front of Rembrandt's famous painting "The Night Watch." The album will feature songs from Sting's musical "The Last Ship" as well as his solo and Police hits.

Why it matters

Sting's concert at the Rijksmuseum was part of the ARTE Sounds Like Art initiative, which aims to bring together music and art in unique settings. The release of the live album and the premiere of the concert film will allow Sting's fans around the world to experience this special performance.

The details

During the concert, Sting played a 17th century guitar crafted for Louis XIV's court. His setlist included songs from his musical "The Last Ship" as well as solo hits like "Fragile," "Fields of Gold" and "Shape of My Heart," and Police classics such as "Message in a Bottle," "Roxanne" and "Every Breath You Take."

  • The concert took place in January 2026.
  • The live album "Sting - The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum" will be released on June 26, 2026.
  • The concert film will premiere on Thursday on Arte's YouTube channel and website.

The players

Sting

An English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead singer and bassist of the rock band The Police.

Rembrandt

A Dutch Golden Age painter, one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art. His painting "The Night Watch" is displayed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

ARTE

A European public service media network, consisting of two television channels, ARTE France and ARTE Deutschland, as well as a website. The ARTE Sounds Like Art initiative brings together music and art in unique settings.

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What’s next

Sting is currently in the middle of an eight-show residency in Paris, with his next show taking place on Thursday. He'll launch the North American spring leg of his Sting 3.0 tour on May 6 in Hollywood, Florida.

The takeaway

Sting's concert at the Rijksmuseum, part of the ARTE Sounds Like Art initiative, will allow his fans around the world to experience this unique performance where he played a 17th century guitar in front of Rembrandt's iconic painting "The Night Watch." The release of the live album and the premiere of the concert film will further expand the reach of this special event.