Iconic Scottish rock band Simple Minds have announced UK and Ireland shows for summer 2025, which will include a concert at Trinity College’s Summer Series on July 1.

Tickets are €59.90 and will go on sale October 4, with more dates to be announced soon.

This year, the band performed to approximately one million people, on their biggest global tour since 1985, receiving consistent acclaim as one of the best live groups of their generation.

Simple Minds

Speaking about their upcoming summer shoes, vocalist Jim Kerr said: “We’re excited and energised by the overwhelming reaction we received to our 2024 tour. Simple Minds are already looking forward to creating yet more ‘live magic’ next summer. We hope to see you there.”

Simple Minds last played in Ireland in March of this year, delighting fans at the 3Arena with classic hits such as 'Don't You Forget About Me', ‘Waterfront’, ‘Alive and Kicking’, and many more.

The UK and Ireland 2025 summer shows will consist of seven outdoor performances:

28th June: Lincoln Castle

29th June: Southampton Summer Sessions

1st July: The Summer Series at Trinity College Dublin

3rd July: Bedford Summer Sessions

6th July: Lytham Festival, Lytham St. Annes *Already on sale

7th July: Live At Piece Hall, Halifax

8th July: Derby Summer Sessions

*Mastercard cardholders will have special access to presale tickets in Ireland starting from 9am Wednesday 2nd October, until 9am Friday 4th October 2024.