TORONTO, November 10, 2026 — Stewart Copeland, legendary drummer and co-founder of The Police, will bring his Police Deranged for Orchestra World Tour to Toronto’s Massey Hall on Thursday, May 6, 2027, as part of a global celebration marking the influential rock band’s 50th anniversary and the musician’s 75th birthday.
The concert will feature orchestral interpretations of The Police’s best-known songs, combining symphonic arrangements with rock instrumentation and live vocals. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 13, at 10 a.m. through Massey Hall’s official ticketing channels.
Stewart Copeland Celebrates 50 Years of The Police with Global Orchestral Tour
The upcoming world tour represents another chapter in Copeland’s career, bringing together his experience as a rock drummer, composer and orchestral performer.
The production reimagines classic Police recordings, including “Roxanne,” “Can’t Stand Losing You” and “Every Breath You Take,” through arrangements created by Copeland.
Rather than presenting conventional orchestral covers, the performances combine electric guitar, bass, drums, orchestral musicians and soul vocalists. Copeland performs on drums and guitar and occasionally takes on conducting duties.
The concert programme will also feature unexpected musical selections alongside the band’s established hits.
Copeland Reflects on the Success of Police Deranged
The seven-time Grammy Award winner said the production has developed through performances with orchestras across North America and internationally.
“I have had a great run with this show, starting five years ago with the great symphonic orchestras of North America and further exotic orchestras around the world,” says Copeland. “Police Deranged has always burned down the house. Couldn’t fail with great hit songs that the folks know, sung by great singers, with new sonic orchestral textures to tease the ear. And your humble servant is getting slicker on those drums with every show. 2027 will not only be my 75th year on the planet but will also be The Police’s 50th anniversary. So to celebrate, “Police Deranged for Orchestra” is back for a World Tour of the very fanciest venues.”
The Toronto performance forms part of a wider international schedule featuring historic concert halls and orchestral venues.
The Police’s Musical Legacy and Commercial Success
Copeland began his professional music career with British progressive rock band Curved Air, performing as its drummer between 1975 and 1976.
In 1977, he helped establish The Police alongside Sting and guitarist Andy Summers. The trio subsequently became one of the most commercially successful rock bands of their generation.
The Police have sold more than 90 million records worldwide, with major hits including “Every Breath You Take,” “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” and “Can’t Stand Losing You.”
Four of the group’s five studio albums have appeared on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Copeland was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Police and has received recognition from several major music publications. He entered the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2005 and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.
In 2016, Rolling Stone ranked him among the ten greatest drummers of all time.
Career Beyond Rock Music Includes Film, Television and Classical Composition
Beyond his work with The Police, Copeland has established a career composing for film, television, video games and classical performance.
His screen credits include Rumble Fish, Wall Street, She’s All That and Good Burger, while his television and gaming work includes The Equalizer, Star Wars: Droids and Spyro the Dragon.
His orchestral compositions include Noah’s Ark, Tyrant’s Crush and Gamelan D’Drum. He has also written operatic works and two memoirs.
Following sold-out American orchestral performances in 2025, Copeland toured more than 70 cities during 2026 with his spoken-word production Have I Said Too Much?
Massey Hall Toronto Concert Tickets and Event Information
Event: Stewart Copeland Police Deranged
Date: Thursday, May 6, 2027
Venue: Massey Hall, Toronto, Ontario
Public ticket sale: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Tickets: www.masseyhall.com/tickets
Telephone: 416-872-4255
Membership presale opportunities are also available through Massey Hall.
Established in 1894, Massey Hall is a designated National Historic Site and one of Canada’s most recognized concert venues. The charitable not-for-profit organization supports artist development, community engagement and educational programming.
Copeland’s May 2027 appearance will bring a major anniversary celebration to Toronto, offering audiences a new orchestral perspective on the music that helped establish The Police’s international legacy.
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