Sting played Akron for the first time in 25 years — and delivered a nearly 2-hour hits parade
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM · 1 min read
AKRON, Ohio - Since his commercial heyday, Sting has covered a lot of musical ground, making R B infused duet albums, stripped-down rock, a collaborative album featuring the music of late Renaissance composer and lutenist John Dowland and did an entire record with reggae-dancehall-pop stalwart Shaggy.