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).

Read More

Simple Minds Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 79)

Date Concert Venue Location
May 29, 1991
Simple Minds

“Real Life” Tour

  Setlists
Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 23, 1991
Simple Minds

Real Life Tour

Congress Centre Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Apr 13, 1991
Simple Minds

Wetten, dass..? #67 aus Berlin

  Setlists
Deutschlandhalle Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Sep 02, 1990
Simple Minds

Open-Air-Festival Leipzig Zentralstadion

  Setlists
Zentralstadion Leipzig, Saxony, Germany
Sep 01, 1990
Simple Minds

Open Air Festival

  Setlists
Flugplatz Lüneburg, Germany
Sep 01, 1990 –
Sep 02, 1990
Open-Air-Festival
Gary Moore / Gianna Nannini / Simple Minds / Tina Turner / Chris de Burgh / Fury in the Slaughterhouse / Jethro Tull / Karat / Peter Maffay & Band / Alannah Myles
  Setlists
Flugplatz Lüneburg Lüneburg, Germany
Aug 26, 1990
Simple Minds

Open-Air-Festival Berlin Weissensee

  Setlists
Radrennbahn Weißensee Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Aug 25, 1990
Simple Minds

Open-Air-Festival Hockenheimring

  Setlists
Hockenheimring Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Aug 25, 1990 –
Aug 26, 1990
Berlin Weissensee Open Air Festival
Tina Turner / Simple Minds / Peter Maffay / Gary Moore / Jethro Tull / Gianna Nannini / Die Toten Hosen / allanah myles / Chris de Burgh
  Photos   Setlists
Radrennbahn Weißensee Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Jul 06, 1990
Simple Minds Olympiastadion Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Apr 16, 1990
Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute for a Free South Africa
Nelson Mandela / Peter Gabriel / Neil Young / Bonnie Raitt / Jackson Browne / Lou Reed / Little Steven / Simple Minds / Tracy Chapman / Youssou N’Dour / Anita Baker / Ben Elton / Chrissie Hynde / Denzel Washington / Neneh Cherry / Aswad / Labi Siffre / Mica Paris / The Neville Brothers / Johnny Clegg / george duke / Miriam Makeba / Billy Bragg / Jungle Brothers / Stetsasonic / Patti LaBelle / Terence Trent D’Arby / Daniel Lanois / Desmond Tutu Show all bands
  Photos   Setlists
Wembley Stadium London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Apr 16, 1990
Nov 28, 1989
Simple Minds Brisbane Entertainment Centre Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nov 26, 1989
Simple Minds

Street Fighting Years Tour

  Photos   Setlists
Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nov 25, 1989
Simple Minds

Street Fighting Years Tour

  Photos
Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nov 24, 1989
Simple Minds National Tennis Centre at Flinders Park Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nov 22, 1989
Simple Minds
  Setlists
Rod Laver Arena Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Nov 18, 1989
Simple Minds
  Setlists
Perth Entertainment Centre Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Sep 30, 1989
Simple Minds / GUN
  Setlists
Scandinavium Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Sep 26, 1989
Simple Minds / GUN

Simple Minds

King's Hall Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Sep 24, 1989
Simple Minds Resorts World Arena, National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Sep 23, 1989
Simple Minds / GUN
  Photos   Setlists
National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Sep 23, 1989
Sep 22, 1989
Simple Minds Resorts World Arena, National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Sep 22, 1989

Latest Videos View All Videos

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Embedded by ChadPateman

Request to Use

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Embedded by ChadPateman

Request to Use

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Embedded by ChadPateman

Request to Use

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Embedded by ChadPateman

Request to Use

Latest Photos View All Photos

Simple Minds on Apr 5, 2022 [493-small]

Simple Minds
Apr 5, 2022
 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Kenny Taylor

Request to Use
Simple Minds on Jul 3, 1991 [523-small]

Simple Minds
Jul 3, 1991
 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
  Uploaded by Huc

Request to Use
Simple Minds / The Silencers on May 30, 1989 [521-small]

Simple Minds / The Silencers
May 30, 1989
 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
  Uploaded by Huc

Request to Use
Simple Minds / The Waterboys on Dec 5, 1985 [515-small]

Simple Minds / The Waterboys
Dec 5, 1985
 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
  Uploaded by Huc

Request to Use
Simple Minds on Apr 24, 1984 [506-small]

Simple Minds
Apr 24, 1984
 Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
  Uploaded by Huc

Request to Use
Simple Minds on Feb 3, 2006 [343-small]

Simple Minds
Feb 3, 2006
 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Kenny Taylor

Request to Use
Simple Minds on Apr 1, 2013 [342-small]

Simple Minds
Apr 1, 2013
 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Kenny Taylor

Request to Use
Simple Minds on Dec 31, 2013 [341-small]

Simple Minds
Dec 31, 2013
 Stonehaven, Scotland, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Kenny Taylor

Request to Use

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
Show more genres

Latest Setlist (07/27/2025):

Play YouTube Playlist
  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

View Concert

Concerts Per Year:

2027 8 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 148 concerts
1983 73 concerts
1982 116 concerts
1981 64 concerts
1980 98 concerts
1979 107 concerts
1978 71 concerts
1977 8 concerts
See more attendees:

Comments & Reviews:

As Seen On:

The concert database for fans, by fans.

app store google play
Appearance

Resources

Legal

Company