Sting to headline Super Bowl Studio 60 concert in San Francisco

Sting will headline a Super Bowl-branded concert at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts on Feb. 6, two days before Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the NFL’s hospitality provider, On Location, announced Tuesday. The show is part of Super Bowl LX Studio 60, a weekend of music events tied to the game that On Location says will offer intimate performances and VIP experiences for fans.

On Location said the Palace of Fine Arts concert will be a ticketed event with a range of packages that include access to the show, all-inclusive food and beverage stations, private lounge spaces and meet-and-greet opportunities with current and former NFL players. Tickets for the Feb. 6 event are on sale now, with packages beginning at roughly $750 per person. Organizers said a second night of concerts is planned for Feb. 7, but additional performers have not been confirmed.

The announcement comes amid debate over the Super Bowl halftime headliner, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, who is scheduled to perform during the game on Feb. 8. The selection prompted criticism from a number of political figures and a public petition calling for a replacement; a Change.org petition seeking to...