Simply Red
40th Anniversary Tour
Bag Policy
Please note the maximum bag sized permitted is 21cm x 30cm x 19cm (the size of an A4 piece of paper). For full information, visit our Bag Policy page.
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Planning your trip
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Event Details
Get ready to celebrate the remarkable legacy of one of the UK’s most treasured bands.
Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red today earmark their forthcoming 40th anniversary by announcing an incredibly special UK & Ireland arena tour coming to Utilita Arena Birmingham on 4 October 2025.
"Simply Red are turning 40! We’re looking forward to marking this special milestone with you all in 2025 on our UK tour” says Mick Hucknall. “Fans can expect to hear all their favourite Simply Red tracks from 1985 to the present, and enjoy a memorable night celebrating the incredible journey that we've been on together over the past four decades."
Few bands have enjoyed the success and longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five UK #1 albums, 1.8 billion streams across streaming platforms worldwide, and over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Simply Red remain one of the UK’s most successful and well-loved bands. Their 1991 classic Stars was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe, and all 13 of Simply Red’s studio albums, including their latest release ‘Time’, have been UK Top 10’s.
Mick Hucknall formed Simply Red in 1985 working-class Manchester, and enjoyed early success with first single ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’ and the Brit Award-nominated album ‘Picture Book’ (the first of 13 nominations, and 3 Brit Award wins). This was followed by a decade of superstardom and global hits. Today Simply Red continue to sell out tours across the globe. Their live show is renowned for its exceptional quality, with Mick Hucknall long-established as one of the great vocalists of contemporary music.
To celebrate this impressive 40-year milestone, Simply Red head back out on the road in 2025, telling the musical story of Simply Red so far – from ‘Picture Book’ to ‘Time’, and everything in between.
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Event Details
Get ready to celebrate the remarkable legacy of one of the UK’s most treasured bands.
Iconic soul and pop band Simply Red today earmark their forthcoming 40th anniversary by announcing an incredibly special UK & Ireland arena tour coming to Utilita Arena Birmingham on 4 October 2025.
"Simply Red are turning 40! We’re looking forward to marking this special milestone with you all in 2025 on our UK tour” says Mick Hucknall. “Fans can expect to hear all their favourite Simply Red tracks from 1985 to the present, and enjoy a memorable night celebrating the incredible journey that we've been on together over the past four decades."
Few bands have enjoyed the success and longevity of Simply Red. With over 60 million albums sold worldwide, five UK #1 albums, 1.8 billion streams across streaming platforms worldwide, and over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Simply Red remain one of the UK’s most successful and well-loved bands. Their 1991 classic Stars was the best-selling album for two years running in Britain and Europe, and all 13 of Simply Red’s studio albums, including their latest release ‘Time’, have been UK Top 10’s.
Mick Hucknall formed Simply Red in 1985 working-class Manchester, and enjoyed early success with first single ‘Money’s Too Tight To Mention’ and the Brit Award-nominated album ‘Picture Book’ (the first of 13 nominations, and 3 Brit Award wins). This was followed by a decade of superstardom and global hits. Today Simply Red continue to sell out tours across the globe. Their live show is renowned for its exceptional quality, with Mick Hucknall long-established as one of the great vocalists of contemporary music.
To celebrate this impressive 40-year milestone, Simply Red head back out on the road in 2025, telling the musical story of Simply Red so far – from ‘Picture Book’ to ‘Time’, and everything in between.
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Performance Times
Our performance times are usually confirmed closer to the show. We’ll post the times as soon as we can get them, so check back about a week before for updates.
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Our Bag Policy
All bags are searched prior to entry; therefore, to help speed things up and ensure your safety, we'd prefer if you didn't bring a bag to our venue.
Now, we understand some of you will definitely need to bring some essential bits to the show, if you do, then your bag **MUST** be the following...
No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Maximum of 2 compartments
Rucksacks are not permitted -
Age Limits
Seated: Under 14 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs + with a valid ticket, into the venue. (i.e. 14yrs and over can come into the building on their own with a valid ticket).
Standing: Under 14 year olds are not permitted on a standing floor.
14 and 15 year olds are only permitted on a standing floor when accompanied by an adult aged 18yrs +. -
Food & Drink
Make sure you get in early, we have plenty on offer inside our venue!
Fancy a Drink? Don't worry, you will find a number of bars across both floors serving up customer favourites including Pravha, Stowford Press, Brewdog, and much more.
What about a bite to eat? Across the venue you'll find:
- Tuck into an epic Cheese Burger with all the trimmings
- Enjoy our Loaded Fries with a variety of toppings
Vegan & NGCI menus are available - just ask our friendly staff!Take a look at our dedicated Inside The Arena page to find your way around!
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Amplify Club Hospitality
- Best views in the house
- Private entrance & exclusive check-in
- Champagne reception
- Pre-show, interval and post-show access to our private restaurant
- Private access bar with a selection of complimentary drinks
- Four-course dining experience
- Pre-show, interval and post-show table service
- Inclusive onsite parking
Price: £380 per person
Book online or or call the Amplify team on 0344 338 0333
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Amplify Freestyle Two Hospitality
- 1 x Premium category ticket
- Exclusive check-in and private entrance
- Pre-show and interval hospitality area access
- 2 hours pre-show inclusive beers, wines, soft drinks and house spirits
- Informal two-course set menu
- Order your interval drinks in advance
- Inclusive onsite parking (one parking pass per two persons)
Price: £265 per person
Book online or or call the Amplify team on 0344 338 0333
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Amplify Premium Bar Access
- Premium category ticket
- Exclusive check-in and private entrance
- Pre-show and interval access to a VIP Bar
- Two drinks vouchers per person
- Access to a private WC
- Inclusive onsite parking (one parking pass per two persons)
Price: £145 per person
Book online or or call the Amplify team on 0344 338 0333
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Private Balcony Package
CHOOSE FROM PACKAGES INCLUDING:
- Entry Ticket
- Private Entrance
- Exclusive Check-in
- Private Bar
- Private Balcony Seating
Prices from £110 per person
Book online or or call the Amplify team on 0344 338 0333
£87.50
£98.80
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