SIMPLY RED

Announce The ‘Summer Funk ‘27’ UK and European Headline Tour

A Special Summer Spectacle Calling at Historic Locations and Beautiful Natural Environments with Select Stadium and Arena Shows

Having spent this year away from the spotlight, Simply Red now announce details of a very special UK and European headline tour for 2027. The ‘Summer Funk ‘27’ tour will see Mick Hucknall and the band play a unique high-energy set, bringing good times and a celebratory atmosphere throughout the sun-kissed summer months.

While the show will be full of their mammoth crowd-pleasing moments and biggest hits – the rollercoaster rush of ‘Fairground’, the potent funk of ‘Something Got Me Started’, the sumptuous soul of ‘Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)’ – the uplifting nature of the songs will be complemented by some very special locations.

The tour, which kicks off in Portugal in June but then heads to the UK for nine dates in August, mixes up remarkable historic locations across Europe, such as the Anfiteatro agli Scavi in Pompei, Italy, and Pula’s Colosseum, alongside venues surrounded by stunning natural scenery such as Sauerland Park in Hemer, Germany. Other highlights include their first ever show at Gunnersbury Park, London and Halifax’s renowned Piece Hall, and two nights at the state-of-the-art Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam.

Fans can access a pre-sale for tickets for the tour by signing up to the Simply Red mailing list HERE.

The UK pre-sale opens at 10am Tuesday and remaining UK tickets go on general sale at 10am Thursday via ticketmaster.co.uk and 10am local time on Friday for Europe.

Joining Simply Red on the UK dates will be special guests Lisa Stansfield, Heather Small and Soul II Soul.

AUGUST 2027 – UK

7th – UK, Chester, Racecourse – support from Heather Small + Soul II Soul

9th – UK, Halifax, The Piece Hall – support from Soul II Soul

13th – UK, London, Gunnersbury Park – support from Lisa Stansfield + Soul II Soul

14th – UK, Margate, Dreamland – support from Heather Small

17th – UK, Scarborough, Open Air Theatre – support from Soul II Soul

18th – UK, Colchester, Castle Park – support from Heather Small + Soul II Soul

20th – UK, Swansea, Singleton Park – support from Lisa Stansfield + Heather Small

21st – UK, Newmarket, Racecourses

22nd – UK, Taunton, Cooper Associates County Ground – support from Heather Small + Soul II Soul

Led by Mick Hucknall, whose timeless blue-eyed soul vocal is as remarkable, powerful and passionate as ever, Simply Red also features Ian Kirkham (sax, EWI, brass), Kenji Suzuki (guitar), Kevin Robinson (trumpet, horns, percussion), Roman Roth (drums), Gary Sanctuary (keys) and Orefo Orakwue (bass).

Mick Hucknall said: “We can’t wait to get back out on the road again in summer 2027 to perform at some incredible and historic venues across the UK and Europe. You can expect a set full of Simply Red upbeat hits to get you on your feet having fun in the sun with friends and family.”

‘Summer Funk ‘27’ will be Simply Red’s first tour since their 2025 40th anniversary celebration. The tour sold-out almost 50 venues across the UK, Europe and Latin America, delighting fans and leading to a critical reappraisal of their talents. The tour was documented with the live album, film and box set ‘Holding Back the Years: 40 Years of Simply Red, Live in Santiago’, an electrifying mix of rambunctious R&B and tender, emotive balladeering.

Simply Red have maintained their position as one of the UK’s biggest bands throughout their 40+ year history. The stats tell their own story: five #1 albums, a #1 single and another nine Top 10 hits, plus three BRIT Awards, two Ivor Novellos, and the MOBO Award for Outstanding Achievement. Over in North America, they secured two #1 smashes on Billboard’s Hot 100 as well as earning multiple Platinum certifications and three Grammy nominations. Their 1991 classic ‘Stars’ was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe, and every Simply Red studio album has reached the UK Top Ten. The scale of the ‘Summer Funk ‘27’ tour again underlines their immense appeal.

The ‘Summer Funk ‘27’ tour dates are:

JUNE 2027

16th – Portugal, Lisbon, MEO Arena

19th – Netherlands, Amsterdam, Ziggo Arena

20th – Netherlands, Amsterdam, Ziggo Arena

22nd – Belgium, Antwerp, AFAS LIVE

25th – Italy, Venice, Piazza San Marco

27th – Germany, München, Olympiapark – Tollwood Festival

29th – Germany, Nürnberg, Stadionpark

30th – Germany, Fulda, Domplatz

JULY

2nd – Germany, Aurich, Mehrzweckgelände Tannenhausen

3rd – Germany, Hemer, Sauerlandpark Open Air

4th – Germany, Hannover, Sportpark Hannover

6th – Germany, Mönchengladbach, Sparkassenpark

7th – Germany, Bonn, Kunst!Rasen

9th – Germany, Halle Westfalen, Heristo Arena

10th – Germany, Stuttgart, Schlossplatz – Jazz Open

11th – Germany, Wiesbaden, Brita Arena

14th – Germany, Regensburg, Thurn und Taxis Schlossfestspiele

15th – Germany, Leipzig, Festwiese

17th – Austria, Klam, Castle Clam

19th – Switzerland, Locarno, Moon + Stars

21st – Germany, Füssen, Barockgarten

23rd – Austria, Launsdorf, Venue to be confirmed

24th – Croatia, Pula, Arena Pula

26th – Italy, Rome, Venue to be confirmed

27th – Italy, Pompei, Anfiteatro agli Scavi (Beat of Pompeii)

28th – Italy, Bari, Fiera Del Levante (Locus Festival)

30th – Italy, Lucca, Mura Storiche (Lucca Summer Festival)

AUGUST 2027

7th – UK, Chester, Racecourse

9th – UK, Halifax, The Piece Hall

13th – UK, London, Gunnersbury Park

14th – UK, Margate, Dreamland

17th – UK, Scarborough, Open Air Theatre

18th – UK, Colchester, Castle Park

20th – UK, Swansea, Singleton Park

21st – UK, Newmarket, Racecourses

22nd – UK, Taunton, Cooper Associates County Ground

RECENT LIVE REVIEW QUOTES:

“The atmosphere was raucous.” – The Times.

“He truly is a great singer… He still has the vocals of his youth, but now there is the hint of gravel, too, and it’s marvellous to hear.” – The Spectator

“He sashayed and shimmied in the spotlight with his still-spectacular voice transporting the audience to the jazz age.” – Daily Star

“Mick’s soulful voice still soars.” – Mail on Sunday

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