Sting to Release Live Album Recorded at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum

The concert, which was also filmed, will 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 titled "Sting - The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum" that was recorded during his concert at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum in January. The album will feature songs from his musical "The Last Ship" as well as solo hits and Police classics, and will be available on CD and vinyl starting June 26.

Why it matters

Sting's performance at the Rijksmuseum was part of the ARTE Sounds Like Art initiative, which aims to bring together music and art in unique settings. The concert was held in front of Rembrandt's famous painting "The Night Watch", adding an extra layer of artistic significance to the event.

The details

During the concert, Sting played a 17th century guitar that was 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," along with 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, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead singer and bassist of the rock band The Police.

Rembrandt

A Dutch Golden Age painter who is considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art, known for his masterpiece "The Night Watch" which was displayed at the Rijksmuseum during Sting's concert.

ARTE

A European public service media network that focuses on culture and the arts, and organized the "Sounds Like Art" initiative that featured Sting's concert at the Rijksmuseum.

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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 then 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, held in front of Rembrandt's iconic "The Night Watch" painting, represents a unique collaboration between music and art that will be preserved for fans through the upcoming live album release and concert film premiere.