Simply Red Announces Summer Funk 27 Tour And Scarborough Open Air Theatre Headline Show

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, get ready for an unforgettable night of classic soul and pop when Simply Red brings their Summer Funk 27 tour to Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Tuesday, August 17, 2027, with special guests Soul II Soul.

Simply Red will headline the Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Tuesday, August 17, 2027, as part of their newly announced Summer Funk 27 tour. The legendary British soul and pop group will bring their high-energy show to the Yorkshire coast alongside special guests Soul II Soul.

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Band History and Global Success

Founded in 1984 by charismatic singer Mick Hucknall, Simply Red established itself as a powerhouse of British soul and pop. The group has sold over 50 to 60 million albums worldwide, anchored by an impressive streak where every single one of their studio albums has reached the UK Top Ten. Their commercial peak arrived with the 1991 blockbuster album Stars, which reigned as the best-selling album for two consecutive years in Britain and Europe. Alongside five UK number one albums, the band continues to pull massive digital numbers, generating over 1.8 billion streams and accumulating more than a billion views on YouTube.

Tour Schedule and Ticket Information

Tickets for the Scarborough Open Air Theatre show go on general sale at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 24. Fans can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster and the official Scarborough Open Air Theatre website.

An exclusive artist pre-sale opens on Tuesday, September 22, for anyone who signs up via the official Simply Red mailing list. The Summer Funk 27 tour will span nearly 50 venues across the UK, Europe, and Latin America.

What to Expect From the Live Show

Frontman Mick Hucknall leads a talented line-up featuring Ian Kirkham on saxophone, Kenji Suzuki on guitar, and Kevin Robinson on trumpet and horns. Fans can expect a vibrant setlist filled with massive crowd-pleasing anthems.

The performance will showcase classic hits like the energetic rhythm of Fairground and the smooth vocals of Money’s Too Tight (To Mention). This outing marks the band’s first major tour since their completely sold-out 2025 fortieth-anniversary celebration.

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