Sting announced as first headliner for Latitude Festival 2025 in Southwold

A music icon has been announced as the first headliner for a popular Suffolk festival next year.

Sting is set to take the main stage at Latitude Festival as it returns to Henham Park, near Southwold, for a four-day celebration from July 24 to July 27, 2025.

The former frontman of The Police and 17-time Grammy award-winning artist will perform classics including Fields of Gold, Every Breath You Take, Roxanne, Message in a Bottle and more.

Melvin Benn, festival director, said the team was excited to see the legend's performance following the launch of his Sting 3.0 shows.

He said: "We’re thrilled to announce Sting as our first headliner for Latitude 2025.

"His unparalleled artistry and the exciting new direction of the STING 3.0 shows perfectly align with Latitude’s mission to deliver a rich and diverse cultural experience.

"Sting’s extraordinary ability to transcend musical boundaries and deliver unforgettable live performances makes him an exceptional addition to next year’s lineup.

"Latitude is known for captivating audiences with a mix of global headliners and emerging talent, and Sting is just the first of many incredible acts to be revealed - there’s much more to come."

Sting 3.0 also consists of his longtime collaborator and guitarist, Dominic Miller, and drummer Chris Maas known for his work with the band Mumford & Sons.