MCH Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
3rd March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 20th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg, Germany
4th March 2022
Show rescheduled to the Barclaycard Arena on the 21st April 2020 due to closure of venue for building work.

Lokschuppen, Bielefeld, Germany
5th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 9th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Zenith Arena, Lille, France
7th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 2nd due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

La Seine Musicale, Paris, France
8th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 6th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Arkea Arena, Bordeaux, France
9th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 3rd due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

MHP Arena, Ludwigsburg, Germany
11th March 2022
Show rescheduled to April 28th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Stadthalle, Offenbach, Germany
12th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 17th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Halle Munsterland, Munster, Germany
13th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 11th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Heinrich Lades Halle, Erlangen, Germany
14th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 26th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France
16th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 5th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Sick-Arena, Freiburg, Germany
17th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 27th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Palladium, Cologne, Germany
18th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 1st due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Thuringenhalle, Erfurt, Germany
19th March 2022
Show rescheduled to April 29th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Columbiahalle, Berlin, Germany
21st March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 8th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Pier 2, Bremen, Germany
22nd March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 24th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Swiss Life Hall, Hannover, Germany
23rd March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 10th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
25th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 14th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Sparkassen Halle, Aurich, Germany
27th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 19th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Saarlandhalle, Saarbrucken, Germany
28th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 16th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

Oberschwabenhalle, Ravensburg, Germany
29th March 2022
Show rescheduled to May 15th due to continued COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe.

SSE Arena, Wembley, UK
31st March 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Up On The Catwalk / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child / The Walls Came Down
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Let There Be Love / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"After a long break - it's going to feel like the first day at school again. Or rather it will tonight! For tonight is when we thankfully get to begin our tour. And we really are going to have to go and learn how to do it all again."

"Learn what? Learn how to be a great live band once again of course."

"Not that we haven't been doing some studying in advance. 'Rock school' began for some of us a heck of a long time ago; and having already performed thousands of concerts, it means we already know a few things about how to put together 'a good show.'"

"Or at least we did in the past. What about now? Well, you can be the judge of that. But go easy at first please!"

"You remember the first day of the new term at school right? It took you a little while to get your bearings again; and how you needed to get back into the rhythm of things. Your new blazer and new shoes all felt a bit stiff etc. New books and school bag needed to be worn-in a little. You know what I'm talking about, that's how opening nights on tour feels."

"What else to say? We could not be more excited at the prospect. Absolutely fresh and ready to go! So thanks to all of you who are planning on coming to see Simple Minds, especially those who are travelling from far and wide. Hope to see you out there somewhere!" - Jim, 31st March 2022

International Centre, Bournemouth, UK
1st April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Up On The Catwalk / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child / The Walls Came Down
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Let There Be Love / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"It is said that in space no one can hear you scream! Back on earth no one could hear us play one note of our precious (to us) music over these last two years. Hence the joy felt at finally being able to return to performing live concerts, where looking out from stage it's apparent that we are not the only ones feeling that joy. I had never taken for granted the sensation of witnessing arenas full of people jumping up and down and singing along to our songs. Energised by the music, and for all I know, possibly forgetting their problems of the day; or the problems of the world dammit? In any case, it's been nothing short of wonderful to be able to experience all of that once again. Off to a great start then! Thanks to all in both London and Bournemouth for making us feel so good these past two nights. Hope to see you out there somewhere!" - Jim, 1st April 2022

Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK
3rd April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Up On The Catwalk / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child / The Walls Came Down
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Transformation is a recurring theme within Simple Minds. Starting out we wanted to live our lives being punky, promiscuous, and rampantly hedonistic - and there was an edge of darkness attached to those times. But that's a whole other story! Talking of transformation - of a different kind? We sense it happening in the audience each night of this tour as the music works its spell." - Jim, 5th April 2022

P&J Live, Aberdeen, UK
5th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Up On The Catwalk / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

SSE Hydro, Glasgow, UK
6th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Up On The Catwalk / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child / Chelsea Girl
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Thanks to all who came to both Aberdeen and Glasgow. The thrill of playing in front of great audiences never wears off. Every night on tour, every show, the encouragement we get is nothing less than overwhelming - and for that we give heartfelt thanks. Next up Birmingham, Leeds and Newcastle. Hope to see you out there somewhere." - Jim, 6th April 2022

Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, UK
7th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Up On The Catwalk / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

First Direct Arena, Leeds, UK
9th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Up On The Catwalk / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Utilita Arena, Newcastle, UK
10th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child / Ghostdancing
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Motorpoint, Nottingham, UK
12th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Waterfront / She's A River / Dolphins / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / Ghostdancing
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"What's a heaven for? When you get to feel the way we do every night. Or in other words, being back on stage after the long lay off from touring feels like Paradise to us. And what a past week! Aberdeen, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds and Newcastle. We cannot thank you enough for coming! Next up is Nottingham tonight, followed by Cardiff, Hull, Liverpool, and then Dublin on Easter Sunday! Hope to see you out there somewhere!" - Jim, 12th April 2022

Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, UK
14th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / Ghostdancing
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Many thanks to Huw for the ticket scan and pictures.

"Wales will always mean a lot to Simple Minds - going way way back to our very beginnings when we used to play pubs and clubs in places such as Newport and Port Talbot etc - finding audiences willing to encourage us even when we were 'still learning our trade.' A packed arena in CARDIFF last night left us feeling humbled by the reaction they gave to this latest version of Simple Minds. There are some cities you wish that you could play every week, the Welsh capital is definitely one!" - Jim, 14th April 2022

Bonus Arena, Hull, UK
15th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / Ghostdancing
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, UK
16th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / Ghostdancing
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"We'll say goodbye to the UK tonight in Liverpool! (Going on stage at 7:45) The reaction to the tour over these last weeks has been nothing less than mesmerizing - and not something we are likely to forget. Ever! A huge thanks then to all of our fans. Those who were seeing us for the first time and of course those who have followed us through the years and decades We are already looking forward to returning for a few summer shows. Hope to see you there... Thank you all again!" - Jim, 16th April 2022

"Simple Minds have had innumerable great gigs over the years in Liverpool. Last night (possibly) topped them all. What a great way to say goodbye to the UK! Thanks to all who came to see us. Moving on to Dublin - where we also have had innumerable great gigs over many years. Looking forward to seeing all our Irish fans tonight!" - Jim, 17th April 2022

3 Arena, Dublin, Ireland
17th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / Ghostdancing
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"For thousands of our Irish fans who were there, Croke Park 1985 lives on in their memories all these years later. Likewise many of those under the roof at SIMPLE MINDS LIVE DUBLIN LAST NIGHT - almost 40 years later... I suspect the memory of that might also last for quite some time. For me the memory of both will last forever! Thanks to all who saw Simple Minds play in Ireland last night." - Jim, 18th April 2022

Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
19th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / Ghostdancing
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Many thanks to Martin for all the pictures and backstage pass scans; and Paul for the ticket scan.

"Simple Minds will play to over 15,000 people tonight in Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome. Amazing, especially when considering that there were less than 15 people in total at our very first gig in Amsterdam in 1980 - playing in the tiny Melkweg club. Regardless of how few people were there on that night, those that were encouraged us immensely, and from then on Simple Minds' Dutch fans have never let us down. For that our gratitude knows no end! Expect 100 percent effort from us tonight. Heart and soul!" - Jim, 19th April 2022

Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium
20th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Performing in front of 19,000 people in ANTWERP means that Simple Minds will break one of their own records tonight. Hard to imagine that 41 years on from our first ever club gig in BELGIUM, we are set to play to the biggest "in door" audience of our careers. A humbling reality and for that we say a huge thanks in advance to all who are coming to the SPORTPALEIS this evening. A similar huge thanks also to all of the 15,000+ who helped 'take the roof off' in Amsterdam Ziggo last night. Hours later - we're still on a high." - Jim, 20th April 2022

"No words to describe how great we were made to feel by the audience in Antwerp last night! But we were ECSTATICALLY happy afterwards - as we have been after every show on this tour. Once again we say thanks to all who have come to see Simple Minds. Next up is...HAMBURG tonight!" - Jim, 21st April 2022

Barclaycard Arena, Hamburg, Germany
21st April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Many thansk to Karsten Kruse for the set-list and the photos. Although the set-list shows Ghostdancing they played New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) on the night.

"After Hamburg last night (thanks to all who came to the show) we get a bit of a break over the next couple of days before popping up in Portugal (Porto) on Sunday night followed by Lisbon on Monday." - Jim, 22nd April 2022

Coleseum, Porto, Portugal
24st April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Let There Be Love / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"It was more than 40 years ago that Simple Minds first performed in Portugal - then opening for 'our mentor' Peter Gabriel. Still young men at that time, we had no idea what would be 'coming down the road' for us as the future unfolded and our story evolved in unimaginable ways. But here we are thousands of gigs later, in a very different world, still doing what we always did - playing live music aiming to give our best every single night we go on stage - as we will tonight in Porto followed by Lisbon tomorrow. Everything changes with time but the essence and the goal of Simple Minds of becoming one of the world's great live bands - stays the same. Same as it ever was! Hope to see you out there somewhere!" - Jim, 24th April 2022

Campo Pequeno Bullring, Lisbon, Portugal
25th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Let There Be Love / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Real Life / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"'The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.' It was decades ago that the thought first entered my head that maybe I was born to do what I do... be the frontman of a rock back. But not just 'any old rock band!!' Thanks to all for making us feel special in Porto last night. 'Incredible' is not enough to describe the atmosphere. Band and audience on fire! Can't wait for Lisbon tonight!" - Jim, 25th April 2022

MHP Arena, Ludwigsburg, Germany
28th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hypnotised / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Back in Germany. Picking up from where we left off in Hamburg last week - it feels good to be back in 'sunny' Germany! Simple Minds play Ludwigsburg MHP Arena tonight, followed by Erfurt, Thuringenhalle, tomorrow. Koln (Sunday) always brings back cherished memories of touring in our very early days." - Jim, 28th April 2022

Thuringenhalle, Erfurt, Germany
29th April 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hypnotised / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Something you are born with! Artists create their own worlds. Should you be at Thuringenhalle in Erfurt, Germany tonight, you will come across a stage full of artists living their lives by doing just that - including singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Berenice Scott on tour with Simple Minds. 'You don't learn how to be an artist by going to school. It's something you're born with. It's about observing the world - but laying down your own truth.' - Bob Lefsetz" - Jim, 29th April 2022

"We are not special... we're made to feel as though we are, and of course that's a wonderful feeling to experience. But we're not special! Yes, we work our 'socks off' every time we go on stage. And yes, we don't know how to perform without giving 100% of ourselves. But the world is full of people who give their all at work every single day. And that includes all who work with us currently on this tour - from the technicians to the bus and truck drivers, including caterers and production personnel. We would be useless without the sacrifices that they make on our behalf. We are however especially lucky within the recognition that we get from the audience every night. Erfurt, Germany, was certainly the hottest and sweatiest of the tour so far. And the audience? Well, they were out of this world. Special!" - Jim, 30th April 2022

Palladium, Cologne, Germany
1st May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hypnotised / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Zenith Arena, Lille, France
2nd May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hypnotised / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Simple Minds are excitedly looking forward to performing in France. Beginning tonight in Lille, followed by Bordeaux, Lyon, and then Paris. But first we say thanks to all for the last three shows in Germany... Each one a great experience for all of us on stage!" - Jim, 2nd May 2022

"Gripped with emotion at the end of the night - the reaction in Lille left us breathless. No words to say except thanks! Wonderful to be back in FRANCE… tonight BORDEAUX!" - Jim, 3rd May 2022

Arkea Arena, Bordeaux, France
3rd May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hypnotised / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France
5th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hypnotised / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"The origins of the Simple Minds story began when we were still school kids. Sure... There's been so many highlights along the way - BUT NOT ALWAYS. There's plenty of very difficult times also. That's life! We all go through the pleasure and the pain that life throws at us. It's inevitable, just as night follows day. And what did we do to survive those hard times? WE NEVER QUIT! That's what we did - we simply refused to give up... or to give in. We just keep going always And we will just keep going tonight in LYON, followed by PARIS tomorrow, then BERLIN on Sunday. Hope to see you there! Thanks to all who have been to see Simple Minds on this tour so far." - Jim, 5th May 2022

La Seine Musicale, Paris, France
6th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Our dates come to a finale tonight in Paris and we cannot tell you how much we are looking forward to playing again in "The City Of Light." Before leaving France however - we want to say a massive 'thank you' to all who came to the shows this week in Lille, Bordeaux, and Lyon. You spoiled us with the reaction - I don't think we will ever forget those nights... Merci!!" - Jim, 6th May 2022

Columbiahalle, Berlin, Germany
8th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)/ Hypnotised / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / Ghostdancing
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Four concerts in a row coming up? Takes a lot of energy. But we still have plenty 'in the tank' and we look forward to them all! So it's Berlin tonight - followed by Bielefeld, Hannover, and Munster. Hope to see you out there somewhere." - Jim, 8th May 2022

Lokschuppen, Bielefeld, Germany
9th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Hunter And The Hunted / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / Ghostdancing
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Swiss Life Hall, Hannover, Germany
10th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Big Sleep / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"With the concerts seemingly coming thick and fast and the days passing so rapidly, it feels as though we are literally travelling at the speed of light. And with Berlin, Bielefeld, and even last night in Hannover, already in the rearview mirror, we now move on to MUNSTER tonight - for what is the last of four shows in a row. Thanks to all who came to these shows, the appreciation from the audiences at the end of each show is truly overwhelming... Danke von herzen!" - Jim, 10th May 2022

Halle Munsterland, Munster, Germany
11th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Big Sleep / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"There was magic in the air at last night's show in Munster - the audience seemed to sense it from the first beat. We did likewise. On nights like that there is nothing better to do than take a few seconds, close your eyes, and soak up the surrounding goodness! In doing so you capture memories and emotions that last forever." - Jim, 12th May 2022

Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
14th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Big Sleep / Mandela Day / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"How did they become so good? No matter what walk of life or profession - that's a question I find myself asking whenever I reflect on the talents and skills of people who I admire. Drummer percussionist Cherisse Osei has an impressive story to tell about how she started out with her drumming obsession at a very early age. Although still at primary school she was already haranguing her parents and teachers to allow her to practice whenever and wherever possible. Eventually school gave permission for her to use its facility, meaning that Cherisse could go into school each morning for a couple of hours before normal school lessons began - working up a sweat as she played along to her favourite records, studying the various styles used by all her favourite drummers. Already absolutely dedicated even while so young, looking back now it's easy to imagine that she had indeed started out on a path that has led to her recently being voted (by her drumming peers) as among the world's best. These days whenever not on tour or recording - and bringing the roof down with Simple Minds live - as you will see in Zurich tonight - Cherisse spends time teaching others who are interested in playing drums. Meanwhile her dedication continues in a way that many, including me, find unimaginable. An example? In the weeks leading up to the current tour, Cherisse revealed in a recent Simple Minds Q+A - that she prepared by getting behind her drum kit and playing for 7 hours each day. Think about that for a minute? SHE PLAYED DRUMS FOR SEVEN HOURS A DAY. EVERY DAY! That level of dedication is normally associated with Olympic athletes, and it's probably why many now look on her as being a 'the champion behind the kit'. Take a bow Cherisse!" - Jim, 14th May 2022

"After a rare couple of nights off, both band and crew were feeling recharged and happy to be back on stage last night in Zurich. (Thanks to all who saw Simple Minds at The Hallenstadion.) Now into the seventh week of touring, given the energy transmitted each show, I can understand people supposing that we would be feeling quite "knackered" by now. Friends and family have certainly been enquiring - none of us are as young as we used to be after all! Strangely though, the more the tour continues, in many ways you become stronger and fitter. Definitely more so than at the beginning, and especially so after such a long period of previous touring inactivity. That's how I'm feeling at least... I'm not the only one. Plus, let's be honest. We are more than well looked after while out on our travels. In many ways I'd even say we are spoiled. Or at least we would be if we were to take things for granted. As you can see from the pic taken from where we have been based near the Swiss border. We are so fortunate to live a life we once dreamed of." - Jim, 14th May 2022

Oberschwabenhalle, Ravensburg, Germany
15th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / King Is White And In The Crowd / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Big Sleep / The Walls Came Down / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Recently asked at a Simple Minds Q+A. "What is your favourite moment of any gig?" Almost all of us answered with a similar response - perhaps unsurprisingly saying that the excitement of walking on stage, meeting the audience and kickstarting the show by playing the first song of the night was the peak adrenaline moment. Therefore a true highlight among many wondrous experiences while on tour. Without aiming to be contrary, the response that came from 'yours truly' was the exception. For although I also feel that adrenaline surge as the lights go down and the intro music signals the start of the show. For me it's probable that the moment to savour most with every show comes at the very end of the night. Reason being it is at that point that I get to look out into the arena/hall and see proof of the results of our night's work. Usually that comes in the shape of the smiles written all over the faces of those who have spent the previous two and half hours getting lost in the concert as the setlist unfolds - singing and waving their arms, letting themselves loose almost in celebratory fashion as we hit the eventual climax and crescendo of each night's performance. Although we could be forgiven for allowing a feeling of pride to takeover at that point - the emotion I feel most is one of relief mixed with gratefulness. That is the sweetest moment for me; it's the one to cherish most." - Jim, 15th May 2022

Saarlandhalle, Saarbrucken, Germany
16th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / King Is White And In The Crowd / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Big Sleep / The Walls Came Down / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"We'll never forget these touring nights of white noise and white lights! Where no two concerts ever feel the same, and no night feels complete until the last chord rings out and 100 percent has been given. Only then, at the very end of the night, do we get to feel a moment of satisfaction. Before then realising that what has taken place is already history... And that we now have to do it all again the very next night!" - Jim, 16th May 2022

Stadthalle, Offenbach, Germany
17th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / The Walls Came Down / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Sparkassen Halle, Aurich, Germany
19th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / The Walls Came Down / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

MCH Herning Kongrescenter, Herning, Denmark
May 20th 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Big Sleep / The Walls Came Down / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Sarah Brown is 'a singer.' What an understatement that is! So good, I swear I could listen to Sarah sing every single day. How lucky then for me that I do actually get to hear her sing most nights, even more that I get to sing with her, as memerised in the process now as I was a whole 12 years ago when she first stepped on a stage in Copenhagen with Simple Minds. Recalling now the next day's review from that show declaring "Sarah Brown made a surprising and very confident debut with Simple Minds last night in Copenhagen. Bringing not only her stunning vocal talents but also a powerful visual presence to the over two hour set." No change there then! Sarah and the rest of Simple Minds will be on stage again tonight - back in Copenhagen in fact. And as with all nights on tour, I predict the audience will demonstrate their appreciation for Sarah's show stealing performance. As for those who wish to know a little more about Sarah and her much praised recently released solo project. Yesterday's UK edition of the Guardian newspaper featured a wonderful article on my favourite singer... Sarah Brown! And I'm sure like the rest of us, many Simple Minds fans will want to wish Sarah all the best with her new venture." - Jim, 20th May 2022

K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen, Denmark
21st May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Celebrate / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Let There Be Love / Love Song / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"I'm sure you'd agree that due to its effect - music is an extraordinary thing. I'm quite sure also, had you been with us in Copenhagen on Saturday night, you would've agreed that the atmosphere we experienced while peering out from the stage into the packed hall/arena was also extraordinary."

"Hold on though? At some point during every show of this tour we have felt something extraordinary going on between band and audience. That being so... Then surely the 'extraordinary-ness' of it all must soon begin to feel quite ordinary. Really?"

"True in general. Except not always... Because some things defy logic."

"Never in my life for example, no matter how many times - have I looked up at a clear night sky and thought "Oh what's the big deal? It's just a bunch of stars and galaxies doing their thing." Far from it! I'm as awestruck now as I was as a dreamy kid who saw wonder in everything. Likewise the effect of music on an audience, and on our audience in particular, as we stand up there night after night putting heart and soul into a setlist of songs that symbolise a lifetime spent making music." - Jim, 23rd May 2022

Pier 2, Bremen, Germany
24th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / The Walls Came Down / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"While we thank everyone who has come to see Simple Minds over these last couple of months, surely a special acknowledgement is merited for those who travel far and wide to make it to the shows. Some even cross continents!"

"That said, I get dizzy when I try to think about how many miles we ourselves have travelled over the last 45 years - in order to bring our music to those who have not only embraced our songs - but allowed them to become a part of the fabric of their lives." - Jim, 24th May 2022

Heinrich Lades Halle, Erlangen, Germany
26th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / The Walls Came Down / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Sick-Arena, Freiburg, Germany
27th May 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"A short pause is always useful. And in Simple Minds' case this current pause is probably merited. Also necessary no doubt for all involved, in order to catch our breath after a whirlwind two month tour of indoor venues. All before then setting off for a further couple of months spent touring some of Europe's/UK's great outdoors throughout the summer season - beginning in Oslo on June 10."

"Pausing for a moment will also allow us to reflect - evaluating what we have accomplished so far on this tour in terms of being on track with a determined aim of being one of the world's great live music acts."

"You may well laugh! But even at this stage of our career we believe it's still important to harbour dreams and ambitions, and right now we're very much in the middle of pursuing ours. Working on our never-ending need to get better at what we do."

"Finally, a pause allows us to somehow give thanks for these months that have just passed. What a 'glorious' adventure it has been, thanks mostly to the wild enthusiasm showered on us by those who have attended the shows. And above all else, it will allow us to contemplate not only on the fortune bestowed on us through the gift of music. But also the luck that has seen us travel safely and in good health. See you soon!" - Jim, 28th May 2022

OverOslo Festival, Oslo, Norway
10th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Don't You (Forget About Me) / The Walls Came Down
Encore: Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Anyway, although it looked a little dreary outside this morning when I opened the curtains, they are now telling me that the sun is expected to be out by mid evening here in Oslo, where Simple Minds are due to kickstart our 'outdoor' summer tour tonight."

"That would be quite the perfect conditions to ignite a further two months of touring that'll see us make our way all the way down from the more Northern parts of Europe - reaching its most southern points and then looping all the way back up towards the tour finale in Edinburgh - around the middle of August."

"Back to tonight! Scandinavia has been good to Simple Minds. More than good in fact! Going way back to the late '70's when we first sailed into these parts on the overnight boat from the UK, audiences here have supported and encouraged us throughout. We certainly aim to reward them for that over this weekend, in both Oslo and Stockholm. Therefore anyone coming along can expect 100% effort from Simple Minds tonight, tomorrow - and throughout this entire tour."

"Guaranteed!"

"Hope to see you out there somewhere!" - Jim, 10th June 2022

OverOslo Festival, Oslo, Norway
11th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Rosendal, Stockholm, Sweden
12th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Waterfront / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Book Of Brilliant Things / Promised You A Miracle / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Hypnotised / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Maimarktgelande, Mannheim, Germany
14th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Vision Thing / Promised You A Miracle / Mandela Day / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / The Walls Came Down / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Nocturne, Blenheim Palace, Oxford, UK
18th June 2022
Support: Deacon Blue
Support: Caezar
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Glittring Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Belfast Child / The Walls Came Down / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"It's the morning of the night before and I'm wide awake - almost already forgotten how 'soaked' I was during last night's open air gig at Blenheim. I will however never forget - how great so many of the audience were - for putting up with the heavy rains that continued with a vengeance as we all tried to rise above the deluge. Thanks to every single one for coming ro see us. Thanks to Deacon Blue and Caezar. Thanks to the crew and technicians who worked their sock off despite the wet stuff. Despite it all - I loved every minute, and I hope we get the chance to come back and play in beautiful Blenheim Palace. Until next time!" - Jim, 19th June 2022

Staatpark, Groningen, Netherlands
19th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / She's A River / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / The Walls Came Down / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Rain, hail, or shine. There's definitely something unique about playing music out in the open air. Think about it? Performing indoors e.g. theatres and arenas, we get to take over the venue completely. After all it's usually only our name on the ticket for that evening, meaning that by bring in our own sound and light equipment - and of course filling the room with nothing but our music - we get to determine the atmosphere from the moment the doors open until the lights go up and people start to make their way home."

"Not so in those 'outdoor situations, including festivals in particular where the weather obviously plays a huge part in the mood of the occasion, likewise the vibe created by all the other artists taking part."

"On that point, we were more than happy just a few days ago, turning up backstage at the Staatpark in Groningen, Netherlands, to find the guys from Crowded House waiting to say hello."

"We are no different from any other music fans, in that it can be a thrill to have a chat with people whose music we have listened to for a very long time."

"But way and above all else, it's the nature of the audience that leaves a lasting impression on us as we recall many great outdoor gigs throughout our career. The audience at the Staatpark certainly made us feel special and that's not something we are likely to forget anytime soon!" - Jim, 22nd June 2022

Coleseum, Porto, Portugal
21st June 2022
This was the original 2022 date - the concert was moved back to April 2022.

Campo Pequeno Bullring, Lisbon, Portugal
22nd June 2022
This was the original 2022 date - the concert was moved back to April 2022.

Espacio Delicias, Madrid, Spain
22nd June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Hypnotised / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / She's A River / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / The Walls Came Down / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

This show was originally going to take place at the Wizink Centre in June 2021.

El Redondal, Recinto Ferial de Albacete
23rd June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Hypnotised / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / She's A River / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / The Walls Came Down / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Retro C Trop Festival, Tilloloy, France
26th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Promised You A Miracle / She's A River / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / The Walls Came Down / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Rockhal, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
27th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Hunter And The Hunted / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / Dolphins / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Salle Metropole, Lausanne, Switzerland
28th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / First You Jump / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / King Is White And In The Crowd / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Two weeks to go until Simple Minds perform in Taormina, Sicily. As the first in a series of Italian concerts including Rome and Verona, we cannot tell you how much we all are looking forward to getting there!"

"In the meantime thanks to all who came to the recent 'Minds' shows in Spain, France and Luxembourg. As always, it was our pleasure!"- Jim, 28th June 2022

SRC Salata, Zagreb, Croatia
30th June 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Let There Be Love / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / First You Jump / Belfast Child
Main Set #2: Theme For Great Cities / King Is White And In The Crowd / Waterfront / She's A River / Once Upon A Time / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / All The Things She Said / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Let It All Come Down / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Fortune rides with us! It's true."

"Throughout the world, the audiences who turn out to see us perform almost always react with an 'overwhelming' appreciation and it's been that way for decades.

"Sure, back in those early days and while still a support act for artists who were then more popular than Simple Minds - we would occasionally be confronted with a crowd not interested in what we had to offer."

"They made their displeasure known volubly. In turn our faith in ourselves would be momentarily shaken, our pride wounded no doubt."

"That stuff happened so rarely though that I now can barely remember it, and in any case, those experiences were all just part of a learning process where even a young Elvis Presley had a hard time when he first started out. You can add the early Beatles among others to that list."

"Getting back to the present day."

"Certain cities are somehow even more exceptional in the way they demonstrate their feelings for Simple Minds - Zagreb last night being one example where seemingly every song was met with a roar of approval from an audience that appeared to be louder than the band."

"Not for the first time Croatia made our spirits soar and what a pleasure it was to feel that atmosphere of the night."

"I can't wait to return." - Jim, 1st July 2022

Tollwood Sommerfestival, Spiridon-Louis-Ring, Olympiapark Süd München, Germany
1st July 2022
Main Set: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / She's A River / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Mandela Day / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Eurockeenes, Belfort, France
2nd July 2022
Main Set: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / She's A River / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Sanctify Yourself was shown in brackets on the set-list and may have not been performed.

"Thanks to all for an unbelievable reaction at last night's festival in Belfort. We have performed on many festival stages throughout our career, last night though was surely one of the best! And now... we prepare to do the same all over again tonight at another festival here in France." - Jim, 3rd July 2022

Avoine Zone Groove, France
3rd July 2022
Main Set: Act Of Love / I Travel / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / First You Jump / She's A River / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Sanctify Yourself was shown in brackets on the set-list and may have not been performed.

"After 8 performances in 9 days we are not too ashamed to say we welcomed the sound of the last chord ring out on Sunday evening."

"No matter how much we enjoy what we do - I doubt anyone enjoys it more - we were badly in need of some rest by the end of our festival slot in Avoine."

"And when the music was finally over, it was nice to sit out backstage - breathe a little - and enjoy the peace and quiet as dusk settled around the French countryside."

"With three days of rest and recuperation ahead of us, guaranteed we will be fully recharged and ready to pick things up again by the end of this week." - Jim, 5th July 2022

Les Déferlantes, Argeles Sur Mer, France
7th July 2022
Main Set: Act Of Love / Love Song / King Is White And In The Crowd / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / First You Jump / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Musilac, Aix Les Bains, France
8th July 2022
Main Set: Act Of Love / Love Song / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking

Festival Cognac Blues Passions, Cognac, France
9th July 2022
Main Set: Act Of Love / Love Song / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking

"Thanks to all who gave us such great reception at the recent French festivals at Musilac and last night in Cognac." - Jim, 10th July 2022

"From the very early days of our career and continuing up until now, we always looked forward to performing in Italy. With its unique energy and the dazzling culture - we loved the country immediately - and of course enjoyed performing for the Italian audiences just as much."

"Decades later after spending so much time under those blue skies, Italy has in many ways now become 'home.' What else is there to say about these dates that we have looked forward to currently?"

"Playing in Taormina, Pescara, Pistoia, Rome and Verona as we will do this week, you can expect 100% effort as we attempt to conjure up yet more magical atmospheres. It genuinely feels great to be back in Italy!" - Jim, 12th July 2022

Teatro Antico di Taormina, Taormina, Italy
12th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Waterfront / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"That memoir became one of the world's first ever travel books, and unlike some of my teenage colleagues who were in awe with science fiction writing, from a young age I always seemed to be more drawn to travel literature."

"It was through reading that I could travel in my mind. Absorbing stories and experiences from those talented enough to paint pictures with words, I still like to listen to people's travel stories, and we all have them."

"Longtime friend and fan of Simple Minds, Antonio Chemi, tells a nice story about travelling all the way from Sicily to Rome, in February 1986. Not yet 16 and already passionate about Simple Minds' music, Antonio harangued his parents for approval to attend Simple Minds' (now legendary) gigs at Paleaur, in Rome."

"Chemi's (over protective) father, Giovanni, although initially negative with regards to the idea of his son travelling alone from a small provincial town to the big city, finally relented after observing just how much the chance to see Simple Minds meant to his son."

"There would be one catch however? Antonio would only be allowed to make the 750 km train journey on the condition that Giovanni - who had no interest in Simple Minds, or any kind of rock music whatsoever - accompanied him to the concert, and would remain next to him throughout with a watchful eye."

"Although not exactly what Antonio had in mind, from that scenario a beautiful tale begins. A tale best told by Antonio as he reminisces still excited today at the memory of coming across other other young Sicilians en route to Rome by train to see Simple Minds."

"Hopefully you'll be able to hear more of that story in the near future, since in someways what unfolded would later influence the story of my life. It also influenced what I consider to be the 'rebirth of Simple Minds.' Meanwhile, Antonio will only have to walk few minutes from his house to see Simple Minds perform in Taormina, Sicily, this coming July. No over night train journeys this time. And if he leaves the windows open, he (and the rest of the town) will be able to hear every note from our afternoon soundcheck as we prepare nearby for our show at the incomparable Teatro Greco." - Jim, 19th February 2020

"Those ancient Greeks knew a thing or two about... Well, just about everything really."

"Among all that knowledge they also knew the perfect place to build a 'gig' - for there cannot be many more magical places to see a show than the Teatro Greco in Taormina, Sicily. And what an honour it was to be performing there again as we did a couple of nights ago. But let's not forget, as great as any building/structure/venue is - it's what goes on inside those walls that brings the place alive."

"For that we say thanks to everybody who came to see Simple Minds live in the 'Teatro' - and especially to those who travelled from far and wide. The memories of it all will stay with us for a very long time!" - Jim, 14th July 2022

Teatro D'Annunzio, Pescara, Italy
14th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Waterfront / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / First You Jump / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Pistoia Blues, Pistoia, Italy
15th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / First You Jump / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Thanks to all who came to the concerts in Pescara and Pistoia, making us feel so much appreciated. Hot on the heels - after the 'high' that naturally comes with playing a hometown gig, (Taormina) we had hoped to keep the momentum of that night going. Well, it certainly happened. The audience last night in Pistoia were amongst the loudest I have ever heard... Bravo!!"

"We are now entering into the last phase of our tour, beginning as it did at the end of March and set to conclude one month from now in Edinburgh?"

"And yet, the energy level of the Simple Minds performances seem to increase the more we continue, the reality of that I don't quite know how to explain. Defies logic?"

"Nevertheless, I am just about starting to look forward to a quiet seat on the terrace of Villa Angela - when this all comes to a halt that is. Might have deserved it even?"

"Next up is Rome tomorrow night. Another city we love to perform in. Many great memories of epic gigs there are still fresh. Now time to try and make some more!" - Jim, 16th July 2022

Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome, Italy
17th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Waterfront / Glittering Prize / Big Sleep / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / First You Jump / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Arena di Verona, Verona, Italy
18th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Glittering Prize / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"You felt the history as soon as you set foot in the place. I am of course talking about the ancient history that is written throughout the Arena in Verona. Equally though, I am talking about the history of Simple Minds and the part Verona has played in our very own story - thanks to the concert film we made there way back in 1989."

"Against that backdrop, it was only natural that we would get emotional returning to the Arena last night - recalling the thrill of once being there as young men with the (music) world as it was then seemingly at our feet. Returning decades later - as Charlie and I now approach twilight years in a career that currently tricks us into feeling as though Simple Minds is magically experiencing some kind of REBIRTH in popularity."

"What can I tell you? What an an amazing collection of musicians this is - but most people who have seen this tour over these last months are already saying that. The band played and sung their hearts out in Verona, like they always do. And what a crew of technicians we have also, sweating blood on our behalf!"

"As for the crowd who filled the Arena... What an AUDIENCE! Some seemingly had tears in their eyes during last night's show. To be honest, for a moment, I myself was one of them."

"A million thanks then to all who came to see us in Verona."

"New and long lasting memories were freshly minted. Never to be forgotten I reckon. Onwards!"

"(P.S. It is rare that concert promoters get acknowledgement for the job they do. But without them there would be no concerts! Thanks to all then who are promoting this Simple Minds tour in the various countries - we appreciate the effort." - Jim, 18th July 2022

"'Re: Verona. A Great concert! We sang and danced, for a moment it was as if time stopped!' writes Marco Albertini. We agree with Marco 100 percent - only to add that in the world of Simple Minds things never really stop. For example, within minutes of the Verona show finishing, the process of packing our equipment into the appropriate cases then loaded into the trucks as we headed into the next phase of this wonderful tour, was already under way. Tonight we return to Spain where we are due to play at a festival in beautiful San Sebastian. Italy's Greek and Roman amphitheaters already seem a world away - but that's just the way it is within Simple Minds where the beat goes on and on!" - Jim, 20th July 2022

Many thanks to Paul van Haeff for all the poster, ticket and all the pictures.

Jazzaldia, Keler Gunea, San Sebastián, Spain
20th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Jazz A L'Hospitalet, Narbonne, France
21st July 2022
Act Of Love / Love Song / King Is White And In The Crowd / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Vision Thing / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Sant Feliu De Guixols, Girona, Spain
23rd July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / King Is White And In The Crowd / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / First You Jump / Let There Be Love / Belfast Child / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Society has always had an obsession with youth. Particularly on how to retain the look of it physically."

"Being so, the whole world over a myriad of mainstream industries unimaginable to me when I was younger now exist, all offering technological/medical solutions - some credible but many bogus - to those uncomfortable with the idea that they might look their age. Whatever that means?"

"Who doesn't want to look 'fresh' after all, and youthfulness certainly has many great things going for it. But, perhaps through being blessed with good health so far, I have had not much problem at all with the realities of ageing - or for that matter the acceptance of myself creeping closer to oblivion. (Let's see how brave I am when push really comes to shove though?)"

"Out on tour at the moment, I believe I am the oldest of all involved. That includes band and crew. Again no problem with that realisation. The eldest child, I was always defined as being the 'big brother.' From my earliest childhood memories I can recall being informed that it was my job "to sort things out." Sort things out for who? For those younger than me possibly? Later on I took it on myself to sort things out for my family, friends, my band. I didn't always succeed, but I usually always gave it my best shot. Still do."

"Not that I could claim to be 'big brother' to anyone I work with currently. Far from it! In awe of all their talents, looking on at them I feel like I am the same 'curious kid' I have always been. Supremely positive about what's in front of me, continually caught up in the wonder of still being alive." - Jim, 23rd July 2022

Concerts De Vivers, Valencia, Spain
24th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / King Is White And In The Crowd / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Once Upon A Time / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Way back during those first few years when we first started touring, I occasionally would send letters and postcards back home to friends and family."

"Quaint thing to do now, archaic even. But decades before anyone had heard of either the internet or mobile phones and well before anyone could imagine that such things would come into existence within our lifetimes, that was the only way we could communicate with people elsewhere in the world once we had set out on tour for months on end."

"Of course public telephones were available. But international telephone calls back then were so expensive and way beyond our financial means. I am therefore not exaggerating in saying that the only time you would think about calling home while on tour back then was in the event of some mini emergency occurring."

"And that's just the way it was then. To go on tour felt somewhat like sailors setting off to sea. Who knew what lay in front of us? And who knew what would happen in the lives of those we cared about back home as we wandered through cities and towns bearing names of places only slightly familiar to us while studying geography at school."

"All very exciting to experience nonetheless. More so when you felt as though you were experiencing it as part of a group of friends. And that is how you genuinely perceived those along for the ride, your bandmates and crew members. They were your closest friends! Even if they'd get on your nerves from time to time, then again, living so close and spending endless days and nights cooped up together, that was surely to be expected."

"And now? Things are very different. Technology means that in one way or another you (anyone) can almost remain in contact with anyone else in any part of the world - and at not too much expense. No more does it mean we feel cut adrift from events going on elsewhere as we eat up the miles careering forward in our 'bubble' - playing show after show in country after country."

"One thing does not change though."

"And it is that feeling of friendship that still comes from the strong bonds forged while touring. Not only do we rely on each other to get through the day (and the shows) in the best way we can. But beneath it all, I'm sure we recognise a kindred spirit - one that only those who spend their lives doing what we do could ever identify with." - Jim, 25th July 2022

Magdalena En Vivo, Santander, Spain
26th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / She's A River / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Coliseum A Coruña, A Coruña, Spain
27th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / First You Jump / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Starlite, Marbella, Spain
29th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / First You Jump / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Here's hoping that Gordy Goudie (described recently as 'The Coolest Man in Rock') can help bring down the temperature a little on stage over the next few nights here in southern Spain where temperatures are creeping up, and where Simple Minds are due to perform."

"I have my doubts though!"

"Truth is that even though we continue nightly with a tour that first began way back in March of this year, there is little denying that far from tiring as could naturally be expected, instead we are very much still 'on fire' during each and every show. Perhaps even more so? No need to take my word for that. You can always look up the recent reviews from media and fans alike for verification. Meanwhile, pass the ice bucket please. In Marbella tonight, followed by Murcia tomorrow, then Jerez on Sunday, there is a very good chance that we are going to need it! See you there!" - Jim, 29th July 2022

Murcia, Spain
30th July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / Once Upon A Time / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Tio Pepe Festival, Jerez, Spain
31st July 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / Once Upon A Time / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"Sure! Some nights it was so hot on stage, so difficult to breathe etc. that I wondered if we would make it through to the end? And yes, I don't think I'll ever get used to gigs that routinely begin at 10:30 to 11PM - sometimes heading towards midnight - I'm usually in bed by that time when not touring? Nevertheless, what an experience we've had over these last couple of weeks performing in Spain. Apart from the shows and the explosive reactions from the audiences in all those cities we performed in - 10 in total - how fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to see much more of the country than on previous tours. Thanks to all who came to see Simple Minds in Spain. See you next time." - Jim, 16th August 2022

Monte Carlo Sporting Summer Festival, Monte Carlo, Monaco
3rd August 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Kunst!Rasen, Bonn, Germany
5th August 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Big Sleep / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me)
Encore: Speed Your Love To Me / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Nieuwpoort Beach Festival, Nieuwpoort, Belgium
6th August 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

Festival du Bout du Monde, Crozon, France
7th August 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking

"How could I ever forget the feeling of excitement I witnessed when taken to Parkhead for my first ever football match all those years ago this past week. A mere 7 year old, I can also recall being informed that the then 'world's greatest player' would feature in that afternoon’s game. His name was 'George Best' and I was told that despite playing in the famous red shirt of Manchester United, he had originated from a place in Northern Ireland - not so far from where my own great-grandfather came from, and that it was called BELFAST."

"That I believe may well have been the first time I had ever heard of that city - a place that will always have a special significance within the still on-going story of Simple Minds."

"Decades later, today I find myself thinking of the genius of Best, but also recalling some of the 'best nights' of our lives when Simple Minds first came over by boat from Scotland to play in Belfast City Hall, during those very early years of our career. Those memories will never completely fade."

"Tonight, our open-air concert is set to take place at Custom House, Belfast, where the sun is currently shining and weatherwise a glorious evening is predicted. It feels wonderful to be back in this city. Thanks to all who are coming to see Simple Minds, we'll see you later tonight! Guaranteed we aim to give our very BEST!" - Jim, 9th August 2022

Custom House Square, Belfast, UK
9th August 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Mandela Day / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking

"It wasn't quite a full moon last night. However, from our position up on stage at Customs House Belfast, it was an impressive sight all the same."

"Not as impressive perhaps as the noise made by the audience who came to see Simple Minds."

"What a welcome we were given as we stepped on stage, while additionally the appreciation given as our show came to a climax will never be forgotten... Truly, what an atmosphere throughout!"

"I would not like to have to say which audience had made the most noise during this most extensive tour? But I would say that the audience in Belfast last night were second to none. A heartfelt thanks then - to all who made us feel so good! See you next time hopefully." - Jim, 9th August 2022

Audley End House, Saffron Walden, UK
11th August 2022
Support: Big Country
Support: Hue And Cry
Support: Joanna Eden Band
Support: Caezar
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking

"It is said that you should keep the best for last! Simple Minds go by another standard however. It's one that we adopted from our earliest days and we have continued with it throughout."

"For we believe that we should give the very best every time you step on stage - or at least make sure that you try all possible to do so. More than likely it's that kind of attitude that has enabled us to survive the 'highs' and 'lows' experienced within a career that has now lasted for almost 45 years."

"And as our tour comes to a halt in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, it is guaranteed that we'll be doing our damnedest to ensure a great time is had by all who are travelling to see us tonight and tomorrow... We can't wait!" - Jim, 12th August 2022

Summer Sessions, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, UK
12th August 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Glittering Prize / Promised You A Miracle / Waterfront / Book Of Brilliant Things / Let There Be Love / Vision Thing / Belfast Child / Theme For Great Cities / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / See The Lights / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"First things first!"

"A huge thanks to everyone who came to see Simple Minds in Edinburgh last night."

"We could not have asked for a better audience to perform for. So thanks to all of you once again."

"And now to our second show. It's said that 'All good things come to those who wait.' Well, for all those who are fans of our New Gold Dream album in particular, the chances are you are in for more than a good time during tonight's show - where we will be playing all nine tracks from that album. (We will be performing the album in its entirety in other words.)"

"Not only that, we will of course also be performing a selection of other 'well known' Minds songs, with the New Gold Dream tracks due to be programmed in the middle of tonight's set."

"Looking forward to it immensely then, and hope to see you all tonight in Scotland's capital city."

"In coming to tonight's show you will be additionally contributing to what is surely an important humanitarian cause. Thank you!" - Jim, 13th August 2022

Summer Sessions, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, UK
13th August 2022
Main Set #1: Act Of Love / Love Song / Book Of Brilliant Things / See The Lights / Someone Somewhere In Summertime / Colours Fly And Catherine Wheel / Promised You A Miracle / Big Sleep / Somebody Up There Likes You / New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) / Glittering Prize / Hunter And The Hunted / King Is White And In The Crowd / Don't You (Forget About Me) / Alive And Kicking / Sanctify Yourself

"We can think of no better way to bring our upcoming UK/European Tour to a climax than performing not one – but now two shows at Princess Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Maximising on that rare opportunity, we aim to make the additional show even more special for our fans by playing in full a one-off performance on Saturday 13th August of our career landmark New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) plus our greatest hits. All profits from that show will go to UNICEF – FOR CHILDREN IN UKRAINE." - Simple Minds

"And so we faced the final curtain in Edinburgh last night. And what a night it was!"

"What I mean by that is that this latest tour, postponed for two whole years due to COVID restrictions etc, came to its conclusion in Scotland's Festival City last night. And how great it was to mark the occasion by performing two nights in beautiful Princess Street Gardens, in front of thousands of fans, friends, and family."

"As many will already know, the final show was unique among the other 79 shows played previously."

"The uniqueness being that the show itself was a benefit concert with proceeds going to UNICEF/UKRAINE campaign to aid refugees and innocent victims of the current on-going violence in that part of the world."

"The setlist of last night's show was also unique in that Simple Minds took the opportunity to celebrate the upcoming 40th anniversary of the release of our New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) album - by performing that collection of songs in its entirety."

"What else can we say?"

"Nights like these last two In Edinburgh will stay in our memories for a very long time. As will memories of this entire tour. A heartfelt thanks then is due to all who made the effort to see us - and support our music - by coming to see Simple Minds over these last five months." - Jim, 15th August 2022

EDP Vilar De Mouros, Portugal
26th August 2022

This was a last minute addition, only being announced at the start of August.

BBC Radio 2 Live Leeds 2002, Leeds, UK
17th September 2022

Announced on the 14th June, Simple Minds confirmed that they were the headliners for the first night of the festival.

All shows were cancelled as a mark of respect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.