Which bands has Stewart Copeland played with? Details explored as drummer announces 2026 AU/NZ spoken word tour

Stewart Copeland has officially announced that he will bring his spoken word show, Have I Said Too Much? The Police, Hollywood and Other Adventures, to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026.

The tour will be his first return to the region in 18 years. This leg follows some UK and European performances in 2025. Fans will hear him recount stories from his career during the trek.

Stewart Copeland is best known as the founding drummer of The Police. However, his first professional break came with Curved Air. In 1977, he founded The Police. Some of the band's notable works include Outlandos d'Amour (1978), Zenyatta Mondatta (1980), and Synchronicity (1983). The Police sold more than 75 million records worldwide and won six Grammy Awards.

According to his official website, the other bands Stewart Copeland has worked with are as follows:

1952-1975: Early days, the Middle East, the Music Biz, & Curved Air
1977: The Police
1985-1989: The Soundtrack of a Life
1988-1989: Animal Logic
1992-2000: The World of Soundtracks
1992-2002: Oysterhead
2006-2007: Hilarious three weeks in London

The Police disbanded in 1986. Between 1988 and 1989, Stewart Copeland co-founded Animal Logic with jazz bassist Stanley Clarke and singer Deborah Holland. Later, from 1992 to 2002, he joined forces with Primus' Les Claypool and Phish's Trey Anastasio to form Oysterhead.

Stewart Copeland's spoken word tour shows are conversational. Perth radio host Sarah Tout acts as MC. Audience questions are also taken and responded to.

Complete list of dates and venues for Stewart Copeland's 2025-26 tour

Stewart Copeland's upcoming 2026 AU/NZ trek was announced via an official Instagram post from presenter Bird's Robe. The post read:

"We are thrilled to announce the legendary Stewart Copeland will be returning to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026. A driving force in music for more than four decades, Stewart's innovative drumming propelled him to fame with The Police alongside Sting and Andy Summers, creating some of the most iconic records in music history."

The post continued:

"A seven-time Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, his career spans rock, symphony, opera, documentaries and even video games, including the acclaimed Spyro the Dragon. All the while, Stewart Copeland continues to push boundaries with humor, creativity, and a sense of adventure."

"Join us for an unforgettable night of conversation as he shares maybe a little too much about The Police, Hollywood and other adventures. All shows will be hosted by acclaimed radio presenter Sarah Tout and include an opportunity for fan submitted questions to be answered each night."

A complete itinerary of the confirmed dates and stops for Stewart Copeland 2025-26 HAVE I SAID TOO MUCH? trek is as follows:

Newly announced Australia and New Zealand 2026 Tour Dates

Sunday, January 11, 2026, Perth, Australia at Regal Theatre
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Melbourne, Australia at Forum 2
Friday, January 16, 2026, Sydney, Australia at State Theatre
Saturday, January 17, 2026, Brisbane, Australia at The Tivoli
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Wellington, New Zealand at Opera House
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Auckland, New Zealand at Bruce Mason Centre

2025 Spoken Word Tour, North America and Europe

Before heading Down Under, Stewart Copeland will continue presenting Have I Said Too Much? across the US, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the UK.

2025 tour dates

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Livermore, USA at Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center
Friday, April 18, 2025, Ranst, Belgium at Den Boomgaard
Saturday, April 19, 2025, The Hague, Holland at Paard
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, London, Great Britain at Kings Place, Platoon presents Stewart Copeland & Arash Safaian in conversation
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Southport, Great Britain at The Atkinson
Thursday, September 25, 2025, Barrow in Furness, Great Britain at The Forum Barrow
Friday, September 26, 2025, Buxton, Great Britain at Opera House
Saturday, September 27, 2025, Burnley, Great Britain at Mechanics Theater
Sunday, September 28, 2025, Hull, Great Britain at City Hall
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Dudley, Great Britain at Town Hall
Thursday, October 2, 2025, Monmouth, Great Britain at Savoy
Saturday, October 4, 2025, Evesham, Great Britain at The Regal
Monday, October 6, 2025, Saint Helens, Great Britain at Theatre Royal
Thursday, October 9, 2025, Babbacombe, Great Britain at Babbacombe Theatre
Friday, October 10, 2025, Ringwood, Great Britain at The Barn
Saturday, October 11, 2025, Hertford, Great Britain at Beam
Sunday, October 12, 2025, Newark, Great Britain at Palace Theatre
Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Bristol, Great Britain at St. Georges
Thursday, October 16, 2025, Frome, Great Britain at Cheese & Grain
Saturday, October 18, 2025, Barry, Great Britain at Memo Arts Centre
Sunday, October 19, 2025, Bridgwater, Great Britain at The McMillan Theatre
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Southampton, Great Britain at Central Hall
Thursday, October 23, 2025, Stamford, Great Britain at Stamford Corn Exchange Theater
Saturday, October 25, 2025, Lincoln, Great Britain at New Theatre Royal Lincoln
Sunday, October 26, 2025, Cheltenham, Great Britain at Cheltenham Town Hall
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Bradford, Great Britain at Bradford Theaters
Thursday, October 30, 2025, Scarborough, Great Britain at Spa Theatre
Friday, October 31, 2025, Whitley Bay, Great Britain at Playhouse
Saturday, November 1, 2025, Yarm, Great Britain at Princess Alexandra
Sunday, November 2, 2025, Lytham St. Annes, Great Britain at Lowther Pavilion Theatre
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Aberdeen, Scotland at Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, November 8, 2025, Stirling, Scotland at Albert Halls
Sunday, November 9, 2025, Edinburgh, Scotland at The Queen’s Hall