Sting sets Super Bowl weekend show in San Francisco ahead of Levi’s Stadium game: date, venue, tickets, and what to expect

Sting will headline an official Super Bowl weekend concert in San Francisco on Friday, February 6, 2026, two days before the championship game at Levi’s Stadium. The performance is part of the NFL’s Studio 60 concert series produced with its hospitality partner, and it will take place at the Palace of Fine Arts—a rare chance to see the rock icon in an intimate setting during one of the busiest entertainment weekends of the year.

Where and when to see Sting during Super Bowl week

• Date: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

• Venue: Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco (special event space configuration)

• Bill: Sting with guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas

• Format: Studio 60, with all-inclusive food and beverage and appearances by NFL Legends

• Tickets: From $750 for general admission; VIP packages available with added hospitality perks

Organizers describe the night as a premium, all-in experience rather than a typical arena stop. With capacity far smaller than a stadium or festival, demand is expected to be high among traveling fans, corporate guests, and locals looking to anchor their weekend around the concert.

How Sting’s show fits the Super Bowl entertainment map

Super Bowl week in the Bay Area will layer multiple marquee concerts around the game:

Schedule subject to change.

The mix reflects a growing trend: the league curates premium, smaller-room experiences while the local host committee stages a large pre-game show the night before kickoff. With Sting leading Friday and a country headliner on Saturday, the programming cuts across genres and age groups, positioning San Francisco as the week’s after-dark hub while the game itself unfolds down the peninsula.

Why the Palace of Fine Arts matters

Choosing the Palace over a conventional arena signals an emphasis on proximity and production value: shorter sightlines, tailored acoustics, and a hospitality-first layout designed for seamless movement between bars, lounges, and the floor. For an artist with decades of arena and festival pedigree, the setting promises a setlist that can stretch—from Police staples to solo favorites—without sacrificing the close-quarters feel.

Travel and ticket tips for Super Bowl visitors

• Budget for hospitality pricing. All-inclusive concerts during Super Bowl week carry premium tags; the $750+ entry reflects food, beverage, and on-site amenities.

• Lock in lodging early. Friday’s show overlaps with the biggest influx of out-of-town arrivals; rooms in San Francisco and Silicon Valley tighten quickly.

• Plan transit. Expect heavier rideshare demand across San Francisco Friday–Saturday and in Santa Clara on Sunday. Caltrain and BART connections plus event shuttles typically expand service on game weekend.

• Build your itinerary. Studio 60 packages often bundle access to additional fan events; VIP tiers can include dedicated entrances, lounge access, and keepsakes.

What to watch for next

• Set times and support details. Closer to February, organizers typically publish door times, opening acts (if any), and venue-specific entry guidance.

• Additional Studio 60 programming. Past Super Bowl weeks have featured layered experiences—panel conversations, exhibits, or surprise cameos—around the headliner.

• Game-week logistics. Security measures, bag policies, and rideshare zones are updated frequently in the final month; check your package portal as the weekend approaches.

Sting’s Friday night appearance gives Super Bowl LX a high-gloss kickoff in San Francisco—an upscale, close-up concert curated for a weekend when demand for memorable, one-night-only experiences is at its peak. If it’s on your list, move quickly: intimate room, global star, football’s biggest stage.