A legendary Glasgow band has revealed further details of their ‘biggest’ headline gig in more than 30 years.
Simple Minds will play a ‘homecoming’ concert as part of Glasgow’s Summer Sessions at Bellahouston Park on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The group, who say this is their biggest UK headline show since their Real Life tour in 1991, has now confirmed they will be performing their iconic album ‘Once Upon A Time’ in its entirety for one night only.
Jim Kerr, frontman of the band, told of his excitement at returning to the city.
He said: “Simple Minds in Glasgow, the city that made us, is always a glorious occasion for both band and fans.
“Live in Bellahouston Park is destined to be all of that and more. It cannot come soon enough.”
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The show will celebrate 40 years of the multi-million-selling 1985 album.
Fans will also be able to enjoy some of the band's top hits including ‘Alive and Kicking’, ‘Sanctify Yourself’, and much more.
Simple Minds will be joined onstage in Glasgow by special guests Future Island, KT Tunstall, and Hamish Hawk.
Following the huge ongoing success of their Global Tour, which kicked off in 2024 and is their largest since 1985, Simple Minds has announced new dates for 2025.
These include a run of UK and Irish summer 2025 outdoor shows, swiftly followed by several Italian shows.
Simple Minds were formed in Glasgow in 1977 and have gone on to achieve global success, selling over 60 million albums.
Tickets for the Summer Sessions gig are on sale HERE.
A documentary covering the band’s career titled ‘Everything is Possible’ will be available to watch on BBC Scotland on December 10.
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