Simple Minds

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

127

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

Based on

critic concert
reviews

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Critics Consensus

Based on 127 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Simple Minds is rated as an impressive live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Simple Minds concert reviews describe live shows and performances as grandiose, energetic, powerful, and poignant.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Simple Minds concerts? Simple Minds concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Simple Minds? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Simple Minds range from $85,000 - $125,000, with Simple Minds's current estimated booking fee to be around $85,000.

On tour

Arena CDMX, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico (May 7); Cascades Amphitheater, Ridgefield, Washington, United States (May 16); Concord Pavillion, Concord CA, United States, United States (May 20); Acrisure Arena, Palm Desert, CA, United States (May 23); Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, United States (June 5); Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY, United States (June 13); TD Pavilion at the Mann, Philadelphia, United States (June 14); Centre Bell, Montreal, Canada (June 17); Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Canada (June 18); Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI, United States (June 21); Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, Noblesville, United States (June 22); College Park, Dublin, Ireland (July 1); Werchter, Werchter, Belgium (July 3); Bedford Park, Bedford, United Kingdom (July 3); The Piece Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom (July 7); Bospop Festival, Weert, Netherlands (July 11); Evenemententerrein Weert Noord, Weert, Netherlands (July 11); SparkassenPark, Monchengladbach, Germany (July 11); Stade des Burgondes, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, France (July 16); Zenith Omega, Toulon, France (July 23)

Festivals in 2025

Bedford Summer Sessions 2025

July 3 - 13, 2025

Bospop 2025

July 11 - 13, 2025

Derby Summer Sessions 2025

July 4 - 13, 2025

Glasgow Summer Sessions 2025

Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Glasgow, United Kingdom (1977 - present)

Bio

Simple Minds is a Scottish pop and rock band that achieved its greatest worldwide popularity from the mid-80s to the early 90s, still playing to a massive fan-following today. The group, from the South Side of Glasgow, has produced a set of critically acclaimed albums in the early 80s.

Has Performed With

Ultravox, The Stranglers, The Pretenders, The B-52s, The Anchoress, OMD, KT Tunstall, Del Amitri

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

QRO Magazine

July 23, 2024

Summer is hot and humid in Barcelona, the perfect combination to celebrate music like Simple Minds in a setting like the Royal Gardens in the context of the Nits...

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Music-News.com (UK)

June 26, 2024

On a cool summer evening, we found ourselves at The Wyldes in Bude, ready to immerse in the sonic journey promised by Simple Minds. This picturesque countryside venue, with its natural beauty and excellent acoustics, set the stage for a night filled with musical nostalgia and rock grandeur.

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Backseat Mafia

April 7, 2024

Simple Minds brings new energy to the 02 arena with a hits laden nostalgic tour date. Back in 2020, the band was 10 days into a world tour when the rest of the tour dates were cancelled because of Covid, and now the band is back in full force.

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Leftlion (UK)

March 30, 2024

I’ve been listening to Scottish stadium giants Simple Minds since the late 80s – admittedly only because my older sister played their songs on repeat – along with the likes of stablemates Texas and The Proclaimers. Fast forward 35 years and Simple Minds are still packing out arenas as they blaze a trail across the UK

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RockShot Magazine (UK)

March 27, 2024

Simple Minds’ Global Tour Touches Down In Cardiff

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UK Music Reviews (UK)

March 25, 2024

Simple Minds were back at the Motorpoint Arena on Sunday night as part of their Global Tour and they managed to sell out what promised to be a night of pure nostalgia.

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Birmingham Live (UK)

March 23, 2024

The 90s guitar riff and keyboard melody resonate throughout the arena and have many people standing in appreciation, something that does not wane during their concise ten song set.

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