ABOUT THE EVENT
Simple Minds at Uber Arena, Berlin
Simple Minds plays Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday, April 21, 2027, billed as "European Tour – Live 2027". The listed start time is 19:45 local time.
Simple Minds have played stadiums since the mid-1980s, and more than four decades later Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill still tour arenas with a big, anthemic show built around their best-known songs.
Level 42 is listed alongside Simple Minds for this show. Support sets usually start before the headliner, so arrive early if you want to catch the full bill.
Event details
- Tickets
- On sale on Ticketmaster
- Promoter
- Ticketmaster GmbH
THE LIVE SHOW
What Simple Minds concerts are like
A Simple Minds concert is built on chiming guitars, layered keyboards and Jim Kerr's showmanship. He works the front of the stage constantly, encouraging the crowd to sing, while the band moves through Waterfront, Promised You a Miracle, See the Lights and Sanctify Yourself.
Don't You (Forget About Me) and Alive and Kicking are the huge singalongs, and the famous 'la la la la' ending of Don't You is usually handed to the crowd. The set also includes deeper cuts from New Gold Dream that long-time fans wait for.
Tips for the Berlin show
- Be ready to sing the 'la la la la' ending of Don't You (Forget About Me); the crowd carries it.
- Arena seats are comfortable here, since much of the audience watches and sings rather than dances hard.
New to the music? New Gold Dream and the compilation Celebrate cover almost every song fans wait for.
Fans of Simple Minds also read our guides to Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
About Simple Minds
Simple Minds are the Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977, led by singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill.
They moved from post-punk and new wave to stadium rock in the 1980s, with New Gold Dream winning over critics and Don't You (Forget About Me) topping the US charts.
- Origin
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Genre
- New wave / rock / post-punk
- Active since
- 1977
- Notable work
- New Gold Dream (81–82–83–84) (1982), Sparkle in the Rain (1984), Once Upon a Time (1985), Street Fighting Years (1989), Direction of the Heart (2022)
- Known for
- Don't You (Forget About Me), Alive and Kicking, Promised You a Miracle, Belfast Child, Waterfront
Career highlights
- Don't You (Forget About Me) reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1985.
- Belfast Child topped the UK singles chart in 1989.
- Performed at Live Aid in Philadelphia in 1985.
Getting to Uber Arena
Uber Arena is an indoor arena in Friedrichshain, Berlin, with a capacity of around 17,000. Warschauer Straße S-Bahn and U-Bahn station is a short walk away. The listed address is Uber-Platz 1, Berlin.
As an indoor arena, it is weather-proof, but bag-size limits and cloakroom queues are common, so travel light.
Travelling to Berlin for the concert
Most visitors flying in for this show land at Brandenburg Airport (BER). A Wednesday date usually means less competition for rooms than at the weekend, but getting home the same night after a weekday concert is hard, so staying over is the safer plan.
With a 19:45 start, the show will end late in the evening. Check the last train or bus back to where you are staying before you set off, and fly in the day before so a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.
Frequently asked questions
When does Simple Minds play Uber Arena?
Simple Minds is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2027 at 19:45 local time at Uber Arena.
How do I get to Uber Arena?
Warschauer Straße S-Bahn and U-Bahn station is a short walk away. The venue is in Friedrichshain, Berlin.
Open location in Google MapsWho is supporting Simple Minds in Berlin?
The listing for this date includes Level 42 alongside Simple Minds. Line-ups can change, so check the official page for the final running order.
What should I listen to before seeing Simple Minds?
New Gold Dream and the compilation Celebrate cover almost every song fans wait for.
Who are the core members of Simple Minds?
Singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill have led Simple Minds since its formation in Glasgow.
Which film features Don't You (Forget About Me)?
The song was written for the 1985 film The Breakfast Club.
