For a second time, Sting will team up with his good pal, Shaggy, to headline the One Fine Day Festival. Following the 2023 inaugural edition of the event, the 2025 One Fine Day Festival is scheduled for September 6 and will return to same Philadelphia venue, The Mann Center in Fairmont Park.
Curated by Sting and Shaggy, the full-day gathering will offer a diverse lineup of artists performing across two stages. The bill also features O.A.R., Marcia Griffiths, The Original Wailers Featuring Al Anderson, Big Freedia, and more. The festival’s charitable partner is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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The former Police frontman and the reggae star will hit the stage together, joining forces on each other’s songs as well as on versions of some of their collaborative tunes.
Tickets for the festival go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 30, at 10 a.m. ET. Select artist pre-sale tickets are available now.
An exclusive VIP experience also is available that offers access to a private lounge where attendees can enjoy Toscana IGT wine produced by the Tuscan estate owned by Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler’s wine.
Statements About the Festival from Sting and Shaggy
In a statement, Sting reflected on the 2023 One Fine Day fest, saying, “[T]he energy was unforgettable, and the connection with the crowd in Philadelphia was something truly special.” He also commented about this year’s event, noting, “Shaggy and I have an effortless creative chemistry—we’re always pushing each other into unexpected and exciting musical directions. We’re looking forward to returning to one of our favorite cities for another day of hits and musical adventure.”
Shaggy added, “Sting is a constant spark for musical curiosity. Every time we collaborate, it’s a fusion of our cultures, styles, and that shared sense of exploration. After the incredible vibes at the last ‘One Fine Day,’ we knew we had to bring it back. We’re excited to return to Philly and once again gather some of our favorite artists to celebrate music the way we love it—full of energy, soul, and surprises.”
The 2023 One Fine Day fest also included performances by Thundercat, Tank and the Bangas, Kes, G. Love & Special Sauce, Flor de Toloache.
Sting and Shaggy’s Collaborations
In 2018, Sting and Shaggy released a collaborative album titled 44/876.
In 2022, Shaggy released Com Fly wid Me, an album of reggae-style versions of songs popularized by Frank Sinatra. The album was produced by Sting.
In 2025, Sting and Shaggy teamed up again for the collaborative single “Til a Mawnin.”
Sting’s 2025 Tour Plans
Sting currently is winding down a spring U.S. leg of his 3.0 Tour, which wraps up June 1 in Phoenix. He’ll then launch a European trek that kicks off June 6 in Hannover, Germany, and runs through a July 25 performance at the Latitude Festival in Suffolk, England.
After the One Fine Day Festival, Sting will visit several Asian countries in September, including Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. He’ll then return to Europe for a fall tour leg, running from an October 8 concert in Cologne, Germany, through an October 26-28 engagement in London.
The 71-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will finish 2025 with another run of U.S. shows. They’re scheduled from a November 7-8 stand in Hollywood, Florida, through a November 24 performance in Chicago.
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