The Police's Stewart Copeland Announces First North American Spoken Word Tour

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer will visit 34 cities across the U.S. and Canada this summer.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Stewart Copeland, the drummer for the iconic band The Police, has announced dates for his first-ever North American spoken word tour in 2026. The show, titled "Have I Said Too Much - The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures," will feature an evening of conversation, photos, videos, and a Q&A session with Copeland. The tour will visit 34 cities across the U.S. and Canada, kicking off on June 3 in Orlando, Florida and wrapping up on August 7 in Hopewell, Virginia.

Why it matters

As the drummer for The Police, one of the most successful rock bands of the 1980s, Copeland has a wealth of stories and experiences to share from his decades-long career in the music industry. This tour represents a unique opportunity for fans to get an inside look at Copeland's life and creative process through his own words.

The details

The spoken word tour will feature Copeland sharing stories, photos, and videos from his time with The Police as well as his other musical and creative endeavors. Fans will also have the chance to ask Copeland questions during a Q&A session at each show. Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14 at 10 a.m. local time, with an artist presale beginning the day prior.

  • The tour will kick off on June 3, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
  • The tour will wrap up on August 7, 2026 in Hopewell, Virginia.
  • Tickets for the general public will go on sale on Friday, February 14, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.
  • An artist presale will begin on Thursday, February 13, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.

The players

Stewart Copeland

The drummer for the iconic band The Police and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The Police

A highly successful rock band of the 1980s, known for hits like "Every Breath You Take" and "Roxanne."

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What’s next

Copeland will also be taking part in Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp's Masters of Rock: Volume II in Los Angeles from February 19-22, 2026.

The takeaway

This tour represents a unique opportunity for fans of The Police and Stewart Copeland to get an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the legendary drummer's life and career through his own words and stories.