Having spent this year away from the spotlight, Simply Red now announce details of a very special UK and European headline tour for 2027. The ‘Summer Funk ‘27’ tour will see Mick Hucknall and the band play a unique high-energy set, bringing good times and a celebratory atmosphere throughout the sun-kissed summer months. 

While the show will be full of their mammoth crowd-pleasing moments and biggest hits - the rollercoaster rush of ‘Fairground’, the potent funk of ‘Something Got Me Started’, the sumptuous soul of ‘Money’s Too Tight (To Mention)’ - the uplifting nature of the songs will be complemented by some very special locations.

The tour mixes up remarkable historic locations, such as the Anfiteatro agli Scavi in Pompei, Italy, and Pula’s Colosseum, alongside venues surrounded by stunning natural scenery such as Sauerland Park in Hemer, Germany. Other highlights include their first ever show at Gunnersbury Park, London and Halifax’s renowned Piece Hall, and two nights at the state-of-the-art Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam.

Led by Mick Hucknall, whose timeless blue-eyed soul vocal is as remarkable, powerful and passionate as ever, Simply Red also features Ian Kirkham (sax, EWI, brass), Kenji Suzuki (guitar), Kevin Robinson (trumpet, horns, percussion), Roman Roth (drums), Gary Sanctuary (keys) and Orefo Orakwue (bass).

Mick Hucknall says, “We can't wait to get back out on the road again in summer 2027 to perform at some incredible and historic venues across the UK and Europe. You can expect a set full of Simply Red upbeat hits to get you on your feet having fun in the sun with friends and family."