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Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027Cologne · Wed, 28 Apr 2027
19:45 local time
LANXESS arenaCologne
About this event
Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027 takes place at LANXESS arena, Cologne on Wednesday, 28 April 2027, starting at 19:45 local time.
It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).
The line-up includes Simple Minds and Level 42.
LANXESS arena holds around 20.000 people.
LANXESS arena has 16 upcoming events on our calendar.
Support: Level 42 Presented by Live Nation Visitors under the age of 16 may only enter if accompanied by a parent, guardian or person with parental authority (at least 18 years old). No admission under the age of 6! Accessible and wheelchair tickets can be purchased by using our special contact form via this Link or by contacting our hotline at +49 (0)30 - 40 818 824. This form as well as the phone line are dedicated to assisting fans who require accessible seating. Our competent colleagues from the call centre will help you every day from 10 am - 6 pm. Venues are solely responsible for establishing their own accessible ticket policies. Availability, type, and location of accessible tickets will vary by venue.
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Stay & get there
Nearest station
Bahnhof Deutz/LANXESS arena · Tram stop · 120 m · 2 min walk
Closest hotels
- Hotel Alt Deutz250 m
- Hotel Stadtpalais330 m
- Deutz-Kalker Bad350 m
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All tours & activities ↗Simple Minds at LANXESS arena: show day guide
- Show starts
- 19:45
- Support
- Level 42
- Simple Minds on stage(est.)
- 20:30
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr
- Expected finish(est.)
- 21:30
- Getting there
- Bahnhof Deutz/LANXESS arena, 120 m (2 min walk)
Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.
What to expect: recent setlist
From Stirling City Park, Stirling on 13 September 2026
- 1Waterfront
- 2I Travel
- 3Glittering Prize
- 4Beginner Boys
- 5Love Song
- 6Promised You a Miracle
- 7Someone Somewhere in Summertime
- 8Drum Solo
- 9Belfast Child
- 10See the Lights
- 11Don't You (Forget About Me)
- 12Alive and Kicking
- 13Sanctify Yourself
Most played songs on this tour
- Don't You (Forget About Me)×20
- Alive and Kicking×20
- Waterfront×19
- Promised You a Miracle×19
- Someone Somewhere in Summertime×19
- See the Lights×19
- Oh Jungleland×18
- Let There Be Love×18
- Theme for Great Cities×18
- Love Song×17
Setlist data: setlist.fm · Simple Minds
Line-up
About Simple Minds
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977. The band is currently a core duo of original members Jim Kerr (vocals) and Charlie Burchill (guitar), augmented by guest musicians. Notable former members include Mick MacNeil (keyboards), Derek Forbes (bass), Brian McGee (drums), Mel Gaynor (drums), and John Giblin (bass).
Venue: LANXESS arena
Willy-Brandt-Platz, Cologne, 50679- Capacity
- 20.000
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Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027: FAQs
When is Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027?
Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027 is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 April 2027 at 19:45 local time.
Where is Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027 taking place?
At LANXESS arena, Willy-Brandt-Platz, Cologne 50679.
How much are tickets for Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
What songs will Simple Minds play?
At their most recent show (13 September 2026, Stirling) Simple Minds played 13 songs, including Waterfront, I Travel, Glittering Prize, Beginner Boys, and Love Song.
Does Simple Minds have other upcoming dates?
Yes — Simple Minds has 28 upcoming dates, including Huntington Beach (Nov 14) and Auckland (25 Feb).
Who is supporting Simple Minds at LANXESS arena?
The line-up also includes Level 42.
What time does Simple Minds go on stage?
Simple Minds is expected on stage around 20:30, after Level 42. The show itself starts at 19:45 local time.
How long is Simple Minds's set?
Recent shows ran to 13 songs, about 1 hr on stage, so expect to finish around 21:30.
Simple Minds - European Tour - Live 2027
Wed, 28 Apr 2027