Simply Red - Summer Funk 27Scarborough · Tue, 17 Aug 2027
About this event
Simply Red - Summer Funk 27 takes place at Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough on Tuesday, 17 August 2027, starting at 18:00 local time.
It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).
The line-up includes Simply Red, Soul II Soul, and Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Scarborough Open Air Theatre holds around 8,000 people.
Scarborough Open Air Theatre has 15 upcoming events on our calendar.
- Rows with a double letter e.g. AA-BB are not situated towards to the front of the block and instead begin after rows A-Z - Please be advised that for any ticket purchased in the coloured blocks you will have to climb steep stairs to get there - Please be advised that people around you may stand during the performance - Wheelchair users to use the designated platform only. - Please note this is an outdoor event
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Stay & get there
- Premier Inn340 m
- Ryndle Court Hotel410 m
- Park View Guesthouse490 m
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Check prices ↗Simply Red at Scarborough Open Air Theatre: show day guide
- Show starts
- 18:00
- Support
- Soul II Soul
- Simply Red on stage(est.)
- 18:45
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr, 25 mins
- Expected finish(est.)
- 20:10
- Getting there
- Peasholm, 50 m (1 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.
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- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Please note
- Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over who holds a valid ticket. Children aged 2 and under may attend free of charge and do not require a ticket. All other children must hold a full-price ticket to gain entry to the venue. Children aged 10 and under are not permitted in the standing area and must hold a valid seating ticket. Young children have more sensitive hearing. We strongly encourage the use of appropriate hearing protection. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled. Prams are not permitted into TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
- Accessibility
- Accessible Tickets are available online via Ticketmaster. On the event page, select the “View Only Accessible Tickets” toggle to view and purchase them. For accessible ticket types (Wheelchair, Mobility, Deaf/Hard of Hearing), select one paid ticket and add the corresponding free companion ticket during purchase. By purchasing accessible tickets, you confirm that you are eligible. Proof of eligibility may be requested, and tickets may be cancelled if they are misused. Customers must ensure they purchase tickets that are suitable for their individual access requirements, as we are unable to relocate or reseat customers after purchase. For details on accessible ticket types, accessibility information and how to contact the Accessibility Team, please visit the
What to expect: recent setlist
From Le Zénith Nantes Métropole, Saint-Herblain on 20 November 2025 · Tour: 40th Anniversary Tour
- 1Sad Old Red
- 2Jericho
- 3Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (The Valentine Brothers)
- 4The Right Thing
- 5A New Flame
- 6It's Only Love Doing Its Thing (Barry White)
- 7You've Got It
- 8Enough
- 9If You Don't Know Me by Now (Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes)
- 10For Your Babies
- 11Stars
- 12Thrill Me
- 13Say You Love Me
- 14The Air That I Breathe (Albert Hammond)
- 15You Make Me Feel Brand New (The Stylistics)
- 16Fake
- 17Sunrise
- 18Fairground
- 19Something Got Me Started
- 20Holding Back the Years (The Frantic Elevators)
Most played songs on this tour
- Money's Too Tight (To Mention)×18
- The Right Thing×18
- Fake×18
- Sunrise×18
- Fairground×18
- Something Got Me Started×18
- Sad Old Red×17
- Jericho×17
- A New Flame×17
- You've Got It×17
Setlist data: setlist.fm · Simply Red
Line-up
About Simply Red
Simply Red are an English pop and soul band formed in Manchester in 1985. The band is led by singer and songwriter Mick Hucknall, who is the only original member remaining in the band. They have released thirteen studio albums, from Picture Book (1985) through Time (2023), all of which have peaked within the top ten on the UK Albums Chart; with the albums A New Flame (1989), Stars (1991), Life (1995) and Blue (1998), along with their Greatest Hits (1996) album, reaching number one. Stars is one of the best-selling albums in the United Kingdom.
Venue: Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PF- Capacity
- 8,000
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Simply Red - Summer Funk 27: FAQs
When is Simply Red - Summer Funk 27?
Simply Red - Summer Funk 27 is scheduled for Tuesday, 17 August 2027 at 18:00 local time.
Where is Simply Red - Summer Funk 27 taking place?
At Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Burniston Road, Scarborough YO12 6PF.
How much are tickets for Simply Red - Summer Funk 27?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
What songs will Simply Red play?
At their most recent show (20 November 2025, Saint-Herblain) Simply Red played 20 songs, including Sad Old Red, Jericho, Money's Too Tight (To Mention), The Right Thing, and A New Flame.
Does Simply Red have other upcoming dates?
Yes — Simply Red has 33 upcoming dates, including Amsterdam (19 Jun), Amsterdam (20 Jun), and Merksem (Antwerpen) (22 Jun).
Who is supporting Simply Red at Scarborough Open Air Theatre?
The line-up also includes Soul II Soul.
What time does Simply Red go on stage?
Simply Red is expected on stage around 18:45, after Soul II Soul. The show itself starts at 18:00 local time.
How long is Simply Red's set?
Recent shows ran to 20 songs, about 1 hr, 25 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:10.
Simply Red - Summer Funk 27
Tue, 17 Aug 2027