Due to the current Coronavirus outbreak and the government measures implemented to limit its spread, the Simple Minds August 2020 shows have been postponed. The rearranged dates will instead take place in August 2021. Customers are advised to keep hold of their tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates.The rescheduled date for Utilita Arena Newcastle is now Friday 20 August 2021. All tickets remain valid.

Iconic Scottish rockers, Simple Minds  have added five extra UK arena dates to their world tour in 2020, meaning they'll be celebrating 40 iconic years including a must-see show at Utilita Arena! 

Simple Minds have experienced a remarkable music journey since releasing their debut album ‘Life in a Day’ in 1979. Constantly evolving, the band’s rousing choruses and booming atmospherics have made them one of the most iconic rock bands of the eighties. Along the way, they’ve landed five UK #1 albums, topped the singles charts on both sides of the Atlantic, sold over 60 million albums and packed stadiums the world over. An unmissable evening for any music lover!