Sting is to perform at the reopening of the Bataclan in Paris next weekend, the night before the first anniversary of a wave of terror attacks that struck the concert hall, the national stadium and a string of cafés and restaurants.

The former singer with The Police said the gig aimed to “remember and honour those who lost their lives in the attack a year ago, and second to celebrate the life and the music that this historic theatre represents.”

All proceeds from ticket sales from the November 12th concert will be donated to two charities working with victims of the Paris attacks, Sting added in a statement on his website.

On the day of the attacks anniversary itself, survivors are due to attend the unveiling of a plaque in front of the concert hall. It is understood the US band Eagles of Death Metal, who were on the stage when the jihadists struck, will attend.