Sting is feeling under the weather.

The acclaimed British singer-songwriter, aged 73, has had to reschedule several of his upcoming shows following a throat infection, as he shared on social media on Wednesday.

“Thank you all for the kind words,” he posted on Instagram. “I am gradually recovering from a brief throat infection that has kept me from singing, but I’m eager to get back to performing and my rescheduled shows soon.”

This news follows an announcement from Sting’s team on Tuesday regarding the postponement of two concerts during his current Sting 3.0 tour, along with his participation in certain industry events.

The performance originally set for Friday in Phoenix is now moved to June 1, while the Sunday show in Wheatland, California, will now be on May 28. Additionally, his appearance at the Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th anniversary will take place on May 29 instead.

Sting was also slated to attend the Bass Magazine Awards on Thursday, but that event has been canceled due to his health issues.

“Fans are encouraged to keep their tickets for the postponed events, as they will be valid for the new dates,” Sting’s team mentioned on Instagram. “Sting sincerely regrets any trouble this may cause and appreciates the fans for their patience.”

The singer is still set to perform at the FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles on January 30. He will share the stage at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, with a stellar lineup featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, and more.

Sting started his Sting 3.0 tour in September 2024. This North American tour has seen the former Police frontman rework his classic hits with the collaboration of guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas.

In a September interview with YSL News, Sting discussed the impact of touring on his vocal performance, mentioning how he adopted this “gruff” sound in his latest song “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart).”

“I think audiences will be surprised by my voice. That wasn’t intentional,” Sting explained. “I was in the thick of finishing the last tour and could barely talk, so that’s just how my voice sounds when it’s worn out.”

Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri, YSL News