nuSep 17, 2026, 13:54

Simply Red to perform two concerts at Ziggo Dome next year

Simply Red will perform two concerts at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on June 19 and 20 as part of their Summer Funk '27 tour. Tickets for the events go on sale on September 25.

British pop band Simply Red has announced two upcoming performances at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam as part of their Summer Funk '27 tour. The concerts, scheduled for June 19 and 20, represent a return to the venue for the group, which previously held three sold-out shows there in November 2025 during their fortieth-anniversary tour. Ticket sales for these new Dutch dates are set to begin on Friday, September 25. The upcoming tour will see the band traveling across Europe and the United Kingdom, with additional stops planned in Belgium, Italy, and Germany. Simply Red, formed in 1985, gained international fame with their debut album Picture Book and have produced numerous hits over the decades, including Holding Back the Years and If You Don't Know Me By Now. The band maintains a strong following, having sold out nearly fifty shows across the UK, Europe, and Latin America during their last major tour cycle.

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