Simple Minds Concert History

Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The group currently consists of founding members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), who are joined by guest musicians for studio recordings and live performances. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass).

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Simple Minds Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 28)

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 29, 2014
Simple Minds

SummerDays Festival

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Adolph Saurer-Quai Arbon, Arbon, Switzerland
Aug 29, 2014 –
Aug 31, 2014
Electric Picnic
Portishead / OutKast / Beck / Foals / Pet Shop Boys / Paulo Nutini / Nile Rodgers & Chic / Lily Allen / Blondie / Simple Minds / Sinéad O'Connor / Mogwai / James Murphy / St. Vincent / London Grammar / Metronomy / Slowdive / Kelis / The Blades / Laura Mvula / Annie Mac / Duke Dumont / The Stranglers / Flume / Clean Bandit / The Horrors / Neneh Cherry / Ham Sandwich / Omar Souleyman / The Wailers / White Denim / Twin Shadow / Temples / SOHN / Jungle / FKA twigs / Bicep / Kaytranada / John Wizards / Stephen Malkmus / Wolf Alice / Drenge / Unknown Mortal Orchestra / The Orwells / The Districts / Glass Animals / Benjamin Booker / Vaults / Vancouver Sleep Clinic / Moko Show all bands
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Stradbally Hall Estate Stradbally, Laois, Ireland
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Aug 22, 2014
Simple Minds

Parkenfestivalen

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Rensåsparken Bodø, Nordland, Norway
Aug 22, 2014 –
Aug 23, 2014
Parkenfestivalen 2014
Jane's Addiction / Tungtvann / Kygo / Maria Mena / Sivert Høyem / Violet Road / Senjahopen / Blue Pills / Moddi / Kindred Fever / Jack Stillwater / Simple Minds / Veronica Maggio / The Waterboys / Skambankt / American Authors / Honningbarna / Sondre Justad / Proviant Audio / Monica Heldal / Bein and the Vibe Circus Show all bands
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Rensåsparken Bodø, Nordland, Norway
Aug 16, 2014
Simple Minds / Toploader
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Alnwick Castle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Aug 13, 2014
Simple Minds / Texas
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Théâtre de Plein Air, Parc des Expositions Colmar, France
Aug 10, 2014
Simple Minds

Party at the Palace

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Linlithgow Palace Linlithgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 09, 2014 –
Aug 10, 2014
Party at the Palace 2014
Simple Minds / Frightened Rabbit / The View / Deacon Blue / Hue and Cry / The Bluebells / The Silencers / James Grant / Horse / Attic Lights / Donnie Munro
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Linlithgow, United Kingdom
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Aug 08, 2014
Simple Minds
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Tivoli Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
Aug 07, 2014
Smukfest (Skanderborg)
"Smukfest" (Skanderborg) / Bastille / Pet Shop Boys / Mads Langer / Rival Sons / Moonjam / Burhan G / Simple Minds / Pretty Maids / The Powls / Reptile Youth / Cris Cab / Sebastian Lind / Kira Skov
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Smukkeste Festival Grounds Skanderborg, Central Jutland, Denmark
Aug 06, 2014 –
Aug 10, 2014
Smukfest 2014
Skrillex / Deadmau5 / The 1975 / MØ / Example / Simple Minds / Pet Shop Boys / Jimmy Cliff / Dana Fuchs / Nephew / Carpark North / Hymns from Nineveh / Ring Them Bells / Funk Star de Luxe / Power Corridors
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Dyrehaven Aarhus, Central Jutland, Denmark
Aug 02, 2014
Car-Fest (North)
"Car-Fest" (North) / Simple Minds / Seasick Steve / Jack Savoretti / Scouting for Girls / Toploader / Tom Odell
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Oulton Park Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
Aug 02, 2014 –
Aug 03, 2014
Carfest North
Eliza Doolittle / Toseland / Erasure / Tom Odell / Toploader / Scouting for Girls / Jack Savoretti / Seasick Steve / Simple Minds / Jools Holland / Texas / The Feeling / Nell Brydon / Sophie Ellis-Bextor / Bob Blakeley / 10CC
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Oulton Park Circuit Oulton Park, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Aug 01, 2014
Simple Minds

Suikerrock

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Grote Markt Tienen, Flanders, Belgium
Aug 01, 2014 –
Aug 03, 2014
Suikerrock 2014
Simple Minds / Madness / The Jacksons / Goose / Umberto Tozzi / Urbanus / Slongs Dievanongs
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Tienen, Flanders, Belgium
Jul 30, 2014
Simple Minds
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Gru Village Turin, Piedmont, Italy
Jul 29, 2014
Simple Minds

The Greatest Hits Tour

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Arena Alpe Adria
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Jul 28, 2014
Simple Minds
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Piazza Castello Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Jul 27, 2014
Simple Minds
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Cavea, Auditorium Parco della Musica Rome, Latium, Italy
Jul 26, 2014
Simple Minds
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Banchina San Domenico Molfetta, Italy
Jul 24, 2014
Simple Minds
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Teatro Antico Taormina, Italy
Jul 20, 2014
Simple Minds
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Hotel Cala di Volpe Porto Cervo, Italy
Jul 19, 2014
Simple Minds
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Kew Gardens London, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 18, 2014
Alive at Delapre / Simple Minds
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Delapre park Northampton, England, United Kingdom

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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Ticket, Simple Minds on Mar 15, 1984 [987-small]

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Mar 15, 1984
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Ticket, Simple Minds on Feb 24, 1986 [985-small]

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Feb 24, 1986
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Apr 5, 2022
 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Simple Minds on Jul 3, 1991 [523-small]

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Jul 3, 1991
 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Simple Minds / The Silencers on May 30, 1989 [521-small]

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May 30, 1989
 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Simple Minds / The Waterboys on Dec 5, 1985 [515-small]

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Dec 5, 1985
 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Simple Minds on Apr 24, 1984 [506-small]

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Apr 24, 1984
 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Electronic
Pop Rock
Alternative
Post-Punk
New Wave
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Art Rock
Soft Rock
Synthpop
Synth-Pop
Mellow Gold
Glam Rock
Male Vocalists
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Dance-Rock
Big-Music
New Pop
Scottish New Wave
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Latest Setlist (07/27/2025):

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  1. Are 'Friends' Electric?
  2. Waterfront
  3. Once Upon a Time
  4. Glittering Prize
  5. Oh Jungleland
  6. Let There Be Love
  7. I Travel
  8. I Wish You Were Here
  9. Someone Somewhere in Summertime
  10. This Fear of Gods
  11. Theme for Great Cities
  12. Drum Solo
  13. Promised You a Miracle
  14. All the Things She Said
  15. See the Lights
  16. Don't You (Forget About Me)
  17. Book of Brilliant Things
  18. Alive and Kicking
  19. Dance to the Music

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 8 concerts
2026 5 concerts
2025 54 concerts
2024 73 concerts
2023 3 concerts
2022 88 concerts
2021 10 concerts
2020 27 concerts
2019 3 concerts
2018 94 concerts
2017 57 concerts
2016 28 concerts
2015 81 concerts
2014 75 concerts
2013 60 concerts
2012 60 concerts
2011 33 concerts
2010 42 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 37 concerts
2007 12 concerts
2006 101 concerts
2005 15 concerts
2004 21 concerts
2003 60 concerts
2002 123 concerts
2001 2 concerts
1999 1 concert
1998 40 concerts
1997 52 concerts
1995 129 concerts
1994 9 concerts
1991 86 concerts
1990 6 concerts
1989 78 concerts
1988 7 concerts
1987 5 concerts
1986 121 concerts
1985 40 concerts
1984 149 concerts
1983 73 concerts
1982 116 concerts
1981 64 concerts
1980 98 concerts
1979 107 concerts
1978 71 concerts
1977 8 concerts
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