"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/15/25)
83
%
Based on
14
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Simple Minds is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 139 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Simple Minds is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth seeing. 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
Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, United Kingdom (June 27); 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); Evenemententerrein Weert Noord, Weert, Netherlands (July 11); Bospop Festival, Weert, Netherlands (July 11); SparkassenPark, Mönchengladbach, Germany (July 11)
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
Music-News.com (UK)
July 4, 2025
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Simple Minds are undoubtedly one of the bands to define the 80s era.
Jim Kerr’s knees are in really good shape—for his sixty-five years old, for my forty-five years old, for any age in adulthood, really. They say that performing, touring, singing, etc.
The multi-package tours that dominate the summer concert series have officially returned. While there are a myriad of acts sharing the stages this year, there are several 80's-themed bills that are not just enjoyable to attend, but are also a great economic value.
