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 93)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 08, 1985
Simple Minds / Shriekback
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Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 07, 1985
Simple Minds

Once Upon A Time Tour

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Aréna Maurice-Richard Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Nov 06, 1985
Simple Minds / Shriekback
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The Wang Center Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 05, 1985
Simple Minds

Once Upon A Time Tour

Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Nov 04, 1985
Simple Minds / Shriekback
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DAR Constitution Hall Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 02, 1985
Simple Minds Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Nov 01, 1985
Simple Minds / Shriekback
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 31, 1985
Simple Minds
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Mid-Hudson Civic Center Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Jul 13, 1985

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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Mar 30, 1985
Simple Minds / The Call Selland Arena Fresno, California, United States
Jan 05, 1985
Simple Minds / The Armoury Show
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jan 04, 1985
Simple Minds / The Armoury Show
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jan 03, 1985
Simple Minds / The Armoury Show
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jan 02, 1985
Simple Minds / The Armoury Show Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 15, 1984
Simple Minds Nagoya-shi Koukaidou Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Sep 14, 1984
Simple Minds
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Mainichi Hall Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Sep 12, 1984
Simple Minds
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Nakano Sunplaza Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Sep 11, 1984
Simple Minds
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Nakano Sunplaza Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Sep 05, 1984
Simple Minds Pacific Amphitheatre Costa Mesa, California, United States
Sep 04, 1984
Pretenders / Simple Minds
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The Pacific Amphitheatre Costa Mesa, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 04, 1984

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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 on May 16, 1986 [261-small]

Simple Minds
May 16, 1986
 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Simple Minds on Jan 30, 1986 [962-small]

Simple Minds
Jan 30, 1986
 Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Simple Minds on Nov 3, 2018 [357-small]

Simple Minds
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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Nov 3, 2018
 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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Latest Setlist (09/13/2026):

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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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