Simple Minds
Simple Minds perform in Glasgow alongside Gary Numan, bringing their enduring new wave and alternative rock repertoire to the city.
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Simple Minds at OVO Hydro (G3 8YW Glasgow), 2 dates from 14 to 15 May 2027. Tickets available.
Checked on 12 November 2026.
Overview
Simple Minds perform in Glasgow alongside Gary Numan, bringing their enduring new wave and alternative rock repertoire to the city.
Simple Minds is a British new wave and alternative rock group from Glasgow, formed in 1977 around singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill. Signed to Virgin Records, they released their debut album Life in a Day in 1979, establishing a sound that would define much of the decade's alternative music landscape.
Gary Numan also appears on the bill. The event takes place at the OVO Hydro, a venue that hosts concerts and shows in Glasgow, offering audiences in the city a chance to hear these established acts perform live.
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Artists
Simple Minds
Simple Minds is a British new wave and alternative rock group, from Glasgow, formed in 1977 around singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill. Signed to Virgin Records, they released "Life in a Day" in 1979.
Gary Numan
Gary Numan is a British electronic music, new wave, and electronic rock musician born in Hammersmith in 1958. Active since 1975, he released his debut album, The Pleasure Principle, on Beggars Banquet Records in 1979.
Getting there
OVO Hydro
OVO Hydro is a venue on Exhibition Way in Glasgow that mainly hosts live concerts, with a programme centred on pop, rock and indie music.
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- Exhibition Way, G3 8YW Glasgow
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Simple Minds's concert take place?
Simple Minds's concert takes place at OVO Hydro (G3 8YW Glasgow).
When does Simple Minds's concert take place?
Simple Minds's concert has 2 dates in Glasgow. Next scheduled date: Fri, 14 May 2027, 18:30.
What time does Simple Minds's concert start?
Time listed for Simple Minds's concert: 18:30 on 14 May 2027 at OVO Hydro. It may be when doors open rather than the start; the exact time is on the ticket.
Who is the support act for Simple Minds in Glasgow?
The support act for Simple Minds is Gary Numan. The exact running order is confirmed by OVO Hydro on the night.
Are tickets still available for Simple Minds's concert?
Tickets were available to book at the ticket seller at the last check.
How do I get to OVO Hydro?
OVO Hydro is located at Exhibition Way, G3 8YW Glasgow. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for Simple Minds's concert?
Tickets can be booked at the ticket seller, through a link from TicketPiazza: https://ticketpiazza.com/gb/go/tickets?event=tour-simple-minds-glasgow.
What type of event is Simple Minds's concert?
Simple Minds's concert is classified as “Pop, rock & indie” in the TicketPiazza listings.
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