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Simple Minds Announce New Zealand Arena Tour
One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed live bands, SIMPLE MINDS return to New Zealand this February and March as part of their V Tour 2027, celebrating five decades of music.
Since the release of their debut album Life in a Day, SIMPLE MINDS have enjoyed a remarkable career, selling out arenas and stadiums across the globe. Renowned for their anthemic choruses and expansive sound, the band became one of the defining acts of the 1980s. Their enduring catalogue includes global hits ‘Alive and Kicking’, ‘Promised You A Miracle’, ‘Waterfront’, ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’, ‘Belfast Child’, ‘Sanctify Yourself’, ‘She’s a River’, ‘Let There Be Love’ and over 60 million albums sales worldwide.
Simple Minds 2027 New Zealand Dates Sold by Ticketmaster
- February 25, 2027, – Spark Arena, Auckland
- February 27, 2027, – TSB Arena, Wellington
- March 1, 2027, – Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
Frequently cited as an influence by younger artists, the band continues to receive critical acclaim. MOJO recently described their energy as ‘undiminished’ whilst other critics praised the band’s endurance and consistent creativity. This legacy is reflected in their ongoing global success, with ‘Don’t You (Forget about Me)’ recently joining the prestigious Spotify Billions Club.
Joining the SIMPLE MINDS V Tour 2027 as very special guest is GARY NUMAN, who makes his long-awaited return Down Under, his first Australian and New Zealand tour in over a decade.
When do tickets go on sale?
Artist Presale: Thursday 18 June @ 9 am – Friday 19 June @ 8 am
Promoter Presale: Thursday 18 June @ 9 am – Friday 19 June @ 8 am
Venue Presale: Thursday 18 June @ 9 am – Friday 19 June @ 8 am
Spotify Presale: Thursday 18 June @ 9 am – Friday 19 June @ 8 am
General Onsale: Friday 19 June @ 9 am
*All times are local
Simple Minds 2027 Ticket Tips
How do I purchase Accessible Seating tickets?
Accessible seats can be purchased by calling our Customer Service team on the Accessible Bookings line: 09 970 9711. This phone number is reserved for patrons with accessibility requirements and can not process any other ticketing requests. Accessible tickets, both during presales and the general public sale period, can also be requested via our Submit a request – Ticketmaster Help. Please be sure to include your relevant presale code with your request if wanting to make a booking during the presale period.
Venues are solely responsible for establishing their own accessible seating ticket policies. Availability and type of accessible seating tickets will vary by venue.
Will there be a queue in place prior to ticketing going on sale?
We expect that tickets to Simple Minds will be in high demand, and to make the process fair for everyone you may be placed in a queue.
You will be assigned a random place in the queue once the onsale starts. Your place in the queue is not based on what time you entered the Waiting Room. We suggest entering the Waiting Room 15-30 minutes prior to the start of the Presale.
Once you get your spot in the queue, please do not refresh your browser as you will be pushed to the end of the line.
We will get you through the queue as quickly as possible, so please sit tight.
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Simple Minds will be coming to New Zealand in February 2027. Tickets are on sale via Ticketmaster.co.nz
