Simple Minds 2026 Tour: Date, Expected Setlist & Tour Buzz. Simple Minds are gearing up again for next tour in 2026. Here’s what fans need to know now about tours, setlists, rumors, and why the buzz is louder than ever.
Simple Minds are actively touring in early 2026 with confirmed shows in Australia and New Zealand. One of the performances will take place at the Melbourne Grand Prix on March 28, 2026.
The band will also perform a concert in Auckland, New Zealand, on March 30, 2026. These shows will include a mix of classic hits and newer songs. Singer Sarah Brown is also expected to appear on vocals during the performances.
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Simple Minds 2026 Tour Dates
Confirmed 2026 Tour Dates & Highlights
- February 25, 2026: Sydney, Australia – Lyric Theatre
- March 28, 2026: Melbourne, Australia – Grand Prix
- March 30, 2026: Auckland, New Zealand – The Civic
Simple Minds 2025 Tour Dates
Scottish rock band Simple Minds has announced a North American tour starting in May 2025. This tour will be the band’s biggest North American tour in about four decades. The tour will include 24 shows. Two special guest bands will join the tour. These are Soft Cell and Modern English.
The tour will visit several major venues across North America. Some of the stops include Kia Forum in Inglewood, California; Moody Center in Austin, Texas; Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland; The Mann Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and Centre Bell in Montreal, Quebec. The 2025 tour also celebrates the 40th anniversary of the band’s famous song “Don’t You (Forget About Me).”
This was the complete schedule of Simple Minds 2025 tour. Now fans are waiting for 2026 tour. Official tour schedule will be released soon.
- 05/16 – Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater
- 05/17 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
- 05/20 – Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord
- 05/22 – Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
- 05/23 – Greater Palm Springs, CA @ Acrisure Arena
- 05/24 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 05/25 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
- 05/27 – Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
- 05/30 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
- 05/31 – Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- 06/01 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
- 06/04 – Rogers, AR @ The Walmart AMP
- 06/05 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- 06/07 – Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
- 06/10 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
- 06/11 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
- 06/13 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
- 06/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Mann Center
- 06/15 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
- 06/17 – Montreal, QC @ Centre Bell
- 06/18 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
- 06/20 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
- 06/21 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre
- 06/22 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
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Simple Minds 2026 Setlist: What fans can expect
This is the Simple Minds Setlist at Teatro Greco, Taormina, Italy on 27 July 2025:
- Waterfront
- Once Upon a Time
- Glittering Prize
- Oh Jungleland
- Let There Be Love
- I Travel
- I Wish You Were Here
- Someone Somewhere in Summertime
- This Fear of Gods
- Theme for Great Cities
- Drum Solo
- Promised You a Miracle
- All the Things She Said
- See the Lights
- Don’t You (Forget About Me)
Encore:
- Book of Brilliant Things (Vocals by Sarah Brown)
- Alive and Kicking
- Dance to the Music
FAQs: Simple Minds 2026 Tour
1. Where are Simple Minds touring in 2026?
Ans: Simple Minds are touring Australia and New Zealand in early 2026.
2. What are the confirmed Simple Minds 2026 tour dates?
Ans: Confirmed shows include February 25, 2026 – Sydney (Lyric Theatre), March 28, 2026 – Melbourne Grand Prix, and March 30, 2026 – Auckland (The Civic).
3. What songs are expected in the Simple Minds 2026 tour setlist?
Ans: The setlist may include popular songs such as “Don’t You (Forget About Me),” “Alive and Kicking,” “Waterfront,” and “Promised You a Miracle.”
4. Will Simple Minds perform at the Melbourne Grand Prix in 2026?
Ans: Yes. Simple Minds will perform at the Melbourne Grand Prix on March 28, 2026.
5. Who performs vocals with Simple Minds on the 2026 tour?
Ans: Sarah Brown often appears with the band and performs vocals during many tour shows.
Source of the Information is official website of Simple Minds and Instagram.
