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 91)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 13, 1985
Simple Minds

Once Upon a Time Tour

The Oriental Theatre Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Nov 12, 1985
Simple Minds

Once Upon a Time

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois, United States
Nov 11, 1985
Simple Minds

Once Upon A Time Tour

Hill Auditorium Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Nov 10, 1985
Simple Minds

Once Upon A Time Tour

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State College Gym Buffalo, New York, United States
Nov 09, 1985
Simple Minds

Once Upon A Time Tour

Studio 8H, NBC Studios, 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, New York, United States
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
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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

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Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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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]

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

Simple Minds / The Waterboys
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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Simple Minds on Feb 3, 2006 [343-small]

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Feb 3, 2006
 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Simple Minds on Apr 1, 2013 [342-small]

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Apr 1, 2013
 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Simple Minds on Dec 31, 2013 [341-small]

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Dec 31, 2013
 Stonehaven, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Simple Minds / China Crisis on Dec 18, 1982 [340-small]

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Dec 18, 1982
 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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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 4 concerts
2025 54 concerts
2024 72 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 148 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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