Simple Minds – Alive & Kicking Tour 2025

Simple Minds are embarking on their extensive “Alive & Kicking Tour 2025”, marking their most significant North American tour in four decades. The tour celebrates the 40th anniversary of their iconic hit “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” and the album Once Upon a Time. Joining them on this journey are fellow ’80s new wave legends Soft Cell and Modern English.​Simple Minds+5Ticketmaster+5Q105+5Songkick+3Ultimate Classic Rock+3Consequence+3Wikipedia+2Consequence+2Q105+2

🇺🇸 North American Tour Dates (May–June 2025)

The tour kicks off on May 16 in Ridgefield, Washington, and concludes on June 22 in Noblesville, Indiana. Highlights include performances at:​Q105+5Ultimate Classic Rock+5Wikipedia+5

• May 22 – Kia Forum, Inglewood, CA

• June 13 – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh, NY

• June 17 – Centre Bell, Montreal, QC

• June 20 – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island, Chicago, IL​Ultimate Classic Rock+3Songkick+3Consequence+3VIP Nation, a Live Nation Company | Home+3Ultimate Classic Rock+3Consequence+3Ultimate Classic Rock+2Consequence+2VIP Nation, a Live Nation Company | Home+2Ultimate Classic Rock+2VIP Nation, a Live Nation Company | Home+2Consequence+2

For a complete list of dates and venues, visit their official tour page.​Simple Minds

🇬🇧 UK & Ireland Summer Shows (June–July 2025)

Following the North American leg, Simple Minds will perform across the UK and Ireland:​

• June 27 – Bellahouston Park, Glasgow

• June 28 – Lincoln Castle, Lincoln

• June 29 – Southampton Summer Sessions, Southampton

• July 1 – Trinity Summer Series, Dublin

• July 3 – Bedford Summer Sessions, Bedford

• July 6 – Lytham Festival, Lytham St Annes

• July 7 – Live at The Piece Hall, Halifax

• July 8 – Derby Summer Sessions, Derby​Ticketmaster+2Wikipedia+2Simple Minds+2Simple Minds+1Wikipedia+1

🌍 European Festival Appearances (July 2025)

Simple Minds are also slated to appear at several European festivals:​Wikipedia

• July 4 – Rock Werchter, Belgium

• July 11 – SparkassenPark, Mönchengladbach, Germany

• July 12 – Bospop, Weert, Netherlands

• July 13 – Loreley Open Air, St. Goarshausen, Germany

• July 15 – Arena di Verona, Verona, Italy

• July 16 – Guitare en Scène, Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, France

• July 18 – Cap Roig Festival, Calella de Palafrugell, Spain

• July 19 – Murcia On Festival, Murcia, Spain

• July 20 – Conciertos de Viveros, Valencia, Spain

• July 22 – Paléo Festival, Nyon, Switzerland

• July 23 – Festival Le Son by Toulon, Toulon, France

• July 24 – Summer Festival Lucca, Lucca, Italy

• July 26 & 27 – Teatro Antico di Taormina, Taormina, Italy​Wikipedia+1Simple Minds+1Simple Minds+1Wikipedia+1

💿 New Live Album: Live in the City of Diamonds

Coinciding with the tour, Simple Minds released a new live album, Live in the City of Diamonds, on April 25, 2025. This album features 24 tracks spanning their four-decade career, including classics like “Love Song,” “Promised You a Miracle,” and “Don’t You (Forget About Me).” Available in both CD and vinyl formats, the release offers fans a comprehensive live experience.​Q105

🎟️ Tickets & VIP Packages

Tickets for the “Alive & Kicking Tour 2025” are available through:​VIP Nation, a Live Nation Company | Home+5Simple Minds+5Ticketmaster+5

• Ticketmaster

• Live Nation

For exclusive experiences, VIP packages are offered via VIP Nation, which include:​VIP Nation, a Live Nation Company | Home

• Premium reserved seating

• Early venue entry and priority check-in

• Exclusive merchandise items

• Commemorative VIP laminate

• Photo opportunities (note: artist not present)​VIP Nation, a Live Nation Company | Home+1Q105+1

For the most up-to-date information on tour dates, ticket availability, and VIP experiences, visit the official Simple Minds website.