Simple Minds Glasgow: Presale, prices and what to know about tickets for band's hometown Hydro gig
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Here’s how fans can sign up for Simple Minds presale as they announce 2027 UK tour.
Simple Minds are heading on tour next year alongside special guest Gary Numan, with a huge hometown arena show planned for the OVO Hydro.
The Glasgow-formed band will play the Scottish venue as part of the V Tour, which they announced alongside the release of new single Beginner Boys. From the band’s upcoming album Sacrosanct, their first record since 2022, the new track saw Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill take inspiration their families and lives growing up in Glasgow.
Best known for songs including Don’t You (Forget About Me), which has more than one billion steams on Spotify, Simple Minds are due to headline BBC Radio 2 In The Park in Stirling later this month, which is their only UK show of 2026.
When are Simple Minds playing Glasgow? All 2027 UK tour dates
Simple Minds will kick off the UK leg of their tour in London next May, with dates lined up for cities including London, Manchester, Birmingham and more.
Here is the full list of UK and Ireland Simple Minds tour dates:
- Thursday, May 6 2027 — O2 Arena, London
- Friday, May 7 2027 — Co-op Live, Manchester
- Saturday, May 8 2027 — Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- Monday, May 10 2027 — Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- Tuesday, May 11 2027 — First Direct Arena, Leeds
- Thursday, May 13 2027 — Utilita Arena, Newcastle
- Friday, May 14 2027 — OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- Monday, May 17 2027 — 3Arena, Dublin
When do tickets go on sale?
General sale for Simple Minds tickets will begin at 9.30am on Friday, September 11. These will be available to purchase via Ticketmaster.
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Is there Simple Minds presale?
Yes, there is Simple Minds presale for all upcoming tour dates, as well as some exclusive to their Glasgow show.
The first Simple Minds presale can be accessed by pre-ordering the band’s new album from their official website or by signing up here, with no purchase necessary, before Tuesday, September 8. Album presale will then begin at 9.30am on Wednesday, September 9, with further details to be issued via email.
For fans looking to see more than one show, or who don’t care which venue this will be the best option.
However, fans who are only interested in the band’s Glasgow show have three further exclusive Simple Mind presales they can access.
The first is OVO Presale, which is exclusive to OVO Energy customers who have signed up for the OVO Live rewards scheme. This presale will also begin from 9.30am on Wednesday, September 9.
The following day, there are then two further Glasgow-only Simple Mind presales.
The first is for Gigs in Scotland customers, and will start at 9.30am on Thursday, September 10. To access, fans can sign up for an account on the website.
Finally, there is venue presale for Simple Minds, with fans who are signed up to the Scottish Events Campus newsletter able to access tickets from 9.30am on Thursday, September 10.
How much are Simple Minds Glasgow tickets?
Tickets for Simple Minds in Glasgow will start at £67.95, rising all the way up to £402.75. This doesn’t include all fees, and will vary based on seating and ticket type.
There is also venue presale, which will cost between £173.50 and £153.50, before fulfilment fees.
Are there any age restrictions?
To see Simple Minds at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, all attendees must be aged 8 or older. In addition, ticketholders who are under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18 for the whole evening.
Gary Numan to join Simple Minds on tour in 2027
For the upcoming UK leg of the V Tour, Gary Numan will be joining Simple Minds.
The electronic music pioneer, who is known for songs including Cars and My Name Is Ruin, will open for the group at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.
One of his last shows in Scotland - at Glasgow’s O2 Academy - earned itself a four-star review with critic Fiona Shepherd writing: “Even after all these years, the mighty Numan synthquake can still shake any room.”
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