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 101)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jan 29, 1984
Simple Minds Sports & Entertainment Centre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jan 28, 1984
Eurythmics / Simple Minds
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Melbourne Sports And Entertainment Centre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jan 27, 1984
Simple Minds

Narara

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Festival Site Somersby, Australia
Jan 27, 1984 –
Jan 30, 1984
Narara '84 Music Festival
Party Girls / Eurogliders / Real Life / Eurythmics / Simple Minds / Mondo Rock / QED / Zarsoff Bros / The Johnnies / Kids In the Kitchen / Hoodoo Gurus / Machinations / Sandii & The Sunsetz / Models / INXS / Pretenders / Talking Heads / Mental as Anything / Drop Bears / Deckchairs Overboard / The Strange Tennants / The Expression / Dynamic Hepnotics / George Smilovici / Austen Tayshus / Little Heroes / Sunnyboys / Jon English & the Foster Bros / Def Leppard / The Rads Show all bands
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Narara Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
Dec 23, 1983
Simple Minds
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 22, 1983
Simple Minds / SOPHISTICATED BOOM BOOM
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 21, 1983
Simple Minds / SOPHISTICATED BOOM BOOM
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 19, 1983
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 18, 1983
Simple Minds / China Crisis
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 17, 1983
Simple Minds Lyceum Ballroom London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 09, 1983
Simple Minds
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The Tube Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Nov 27, 1983
Simple Minds Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 1983
Simple Minds
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 14, 1983
U2 / Simple Minds / Eurythmics / Big Country / Steel Pulse / The Perfect Crime
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Phoenix Park Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Aug 05, 1983
Police Picnic
The Police / Simple Minds / James Brown / Peter Tosh / King Sunny Adé & His African Beats / Blue Peter / The Fixx
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Canadian National Exhibition Stadium Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 25, 1983
The Police / Simple Minds

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Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jul 23, 1983
The Police / Flock Of Seagulls / The Fixx / Simple Minds / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Ministry

A Day at the Park

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Comiskey Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 16, 1983
Simple Minds

Elixir Festival 1983

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Vannes, France
Jul 15, 1983
Simple Minds

Elixir Festival 1983

Toulouse, Occitanie, France
Jul 13, 1983
Simple Minds Teatro Del Lido Rome, Latium, Italy
Jul 11, 1983
Simple Minds Palasport Messina, Italy

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Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Simple Minds
May 16, 1986
 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Jan 30, 1986
 Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Nov 3, 2018
 Irving, Texas, United States
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Nov 3, 2018
 Irving, Texas, United States
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Nov 3, 2018
 Irving, Texas, United States
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Nov 3, 2018
 Irving, Texas, United States
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Nov 3, 2018
 Irving, Texas, United States
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 Irving, Texas, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Electronic
Pop Rock
Alternative
Post-Punk
New Wave
Synth-Pop
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Art Rock
Soft Rock
Male Vocalists
Mellow Gold
Glam Rock
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Dance-Rock
Big-Music
New Pop
Scottish New Wave
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  1. When Spirits Rise
  2. Waterfront
  3. I Travel
  4. Glittering Prize
  5. Beginner Boys
  6. Love Song
  7. Promised You a Miracle
  8. Someone Somewhere in Summertime
  9. Drum Solo
  10. Belfast Child
  11. See the Lights
  12. Don't You (Forget About Me)
  13. Alive and Kicking
  14. Sanctify Yourself

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 42 concerts
2026 4 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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