Simple Minds Brisbane 2027

Simple Minds Brisbane 2027: the confirmed date

Simple Minds is confirmed for Sunday 21 February 2027 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre. This is a confirmed Concert date in Brisbane: the venue and day have been published by the official seller.

Support: Gary Numan. On sale since Friday 19 June 2026.

The show is part of Simple Minds Australia & NZ 2027. All the Brisbane dates we have verified for this run: Sunday 21 February 2027. If a second or third night appears, it will be added here, and subscribers to the alert hear about it by email the same day.

Why does this matter for Brisbane in particular? International tours do not always include Queensland, and when they do, the city often gets fewer nights than Sydney or Melbourne. A single Brisbane date for a popular Rock / New wave act tends to be the one that sells out first on the Australian leg, simply because supply is lower. Fans from the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and the Northern Rivers all compete for the same tickets.

Before you buy, check three things on the official listing: the door and start times, the age restrictions (some Brisbane venues run 18+ shows, others are all-ages with conditions), and whether the tickets are mobile-only. We list only information that has been officially published. Anything still missing — support act, set times, extra releases — will be updated as it is announced.

The venue for Simple Minds Brisbane 2027: Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Simple Minds plays Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

The arena is built beside Boondall station on Queensland Rail’s Shorncliffe line, which makes the train the obvious choice: board at Central, Roma Street or Fortitude Valley and allow roughly half an hour, then it is a short walk from the platform to the doors. After the show expect a crowd on the platform and extra patience while trains fill. Drivers come in via Sandgate Road or the Gateway Motorway exits and use the paid on-site car parks; leaving after a sold-out night can take a long time. Rideshare pick-up is signposted, but surge pricing is common at curfew.

Brisbane’s concert venues each have a distinct character, and it helps to know which kind you are heading to. The arena at Boondall, in the northern suburbs, is a classic indoor bowl with a standing floor and tiered seats. Suncorp Stadium in Milton is the city’s big rectangular stadium, normally home to rugby league, and becomes a concert venue a handful of times a year. The Riverstage sits in a natural amphitheatre in the City Botanic Gardens, with lawn and terraced areas, and the QPAC forecourt at South Bank turns a cultural precinct into an open-air stage by the river.

In Fortitude Valley, The Fortitude Music Hall on Brunswick Street is a modern hall with a large floor and balcony, while The Tivoli on Costin Street is an older brick room that has hosted touring bands for decades. In Woolloongabba, The Princess Theatre is one of the oldest theatre buildings in the city.

Whatever the room, read the venue’s conditions of entry before the night: bag size, re-entry and age rules vary and are applied at the door, not negotiated there.

Tickets for Simple Minds in Brisbane: sale status

Support: Gary Numan. On sale since Friday 19 June 2026.

If the show is already on general sale, the main question is what remains. Check the official ticketing page directly rather than relying on screenshots: availability changes during the day as reserved carts expire and returned tickets reappear. When a listing says “sold out”, Brisbane shows sometimes reopen in small releases, especially in the final week as production seats are freed.

If the presales have not opened yet, prepare in advance. Make sure your Ticketek or Ticketmaster account is active, your payment card is saved and you know which presale you qualify for — fan club, promoter, card or telco. Join the online queue a few minutes before opening time; the order is often randomised for those already waiting at the start.

Note the time zone. Queensland does not change its clocks, so between October and April an on-sale advertised for Sydney time opens an hour earlier in Brisbane. Our alert always states Queensland time.

Resale: use the official resale or transfer function of the original seller. Tickets from strangers on social media are a common source of scams around big Concert dates in South East Queensland, and a fake ticket cannot be fixed at the gate.

Price guide for Simple Minds in Brisbane

The official seller sets the final prices for Simple Minds at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, and they can include dynamic pricing. As a planning aid, here is the range we see for comparable Rock / New wave shows in Brisbane rooms of this type:

• Cheapest seats or general admission: about A$79–A$119
• Standard reserved seats: about A$119–A$169
• Best seats or front-of-floor: about A$169–A$219
• VIP and premium packages: from A$219 up to A$279 and beyond

For a single reference figure, a typical mid-venue seat for a show of this kind sits around A$149. Booking fees, card surcharges and delivery charges come on top, and they differ between Ticketek and Ticketmaster. VIP packages vary a great deal: some include early entry or a merchandise item, others a lounge or soundcheck access. Read the inclusions rather than assuming.

Prices on resale platforms are not covered by this guide. In Queensland, reselling tickets far above face value is restricted for events at major state venues, and many tours also cap resale prices through their own official exchange. If a listing looks far too cheap or far too expensive, walk away.

Want to know if cheaper tickets come back? The alert covers price releases for this event.

Before you go: Simple Minds Brisbane checklist

The arena is built beside Boondall station on Queensland Rail’s Shorncliffe line, which makes the train the obvious choice: board at Central, Roma Street or Fortitude Valley and allow roughly half an hour, then it is a short walk from the platform to the doors. After the show expect a crowd on the platform and extra patience while trains fill. Drivers come in via Sandgate Road or the Gateway Motorway exits and use the paid on-site car parks; leaving after a sold-out night can take a long time. Rideshare pick-up is signposted, but surge pricing is common at curfew.

• Ticket: make sure it is in your official app and loads without signal — reception at packed venues can be patchy.
• ID: bring photo ID if you plan to buy alcohol; Queensland venues check it.
• Bag: keep it small. Large bags are often refused, and cloakroom capacity is limited.
• Weather: in summer, sun protection and a light layer for storms; in winter, a jumper for outdoor shows after sunset.
• Transport: tap on with a go card or contactless card; the fare is a flat 50 cents on TransLink.

For Simple Minds at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, arriving early has a real benefit if your ticket is general admission: the queue order decides where you stand. For seated tickets, arriving 30 to 45 minutes before the headliner is usually comfortable.

If the show is outdoors and lightning approaches, staff may pause the performance and ask the crowd to shelter or wait. That is standard practice in South East Queensland storm season, not a cancellation. Follow staff instructions and the official channels of the venue.

And if anything changes — time, date, venue — our subscribers receive an email the moment it is officially announced.

More around Simple Minds Brisbane

What to expect in the room? In Brisbane that means a sweaty Tivoli floor or a big Boondall arena roar, from a city that gave the world The Saints and Powderfinger.

Brisbane has always produced and supported strong live music, from the late-1970s punk of The Saints to the 1990s and 2000s success of Powderfinger and Savage Garden, and today a busy Fortitude Valley circuit. Touring artists know the city as a demanding but rewarding stop, and for Simple Minds on the Simple Minds Australia & NZ 2027 tour, Brisbane Entertainment Centre is the Queensland date of the run.

Every Brisbane date we have confirmed for this tour: Sunday 21 February 2027.

If you are planning a wider 2027 calendar around this Concert show, these are worth a look:

You will also find the full list of confirmed Brisbane events on our 2027 calendar, a guide to the city’s concert venues on the venues page, and advice on buying in Australia in our tickets guide.

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