Simple Minds and Gary Numan announce Newcastle arena show

Simple Minds at Utilita Arena Newcastle will bring the Scottish rock giants back to the North East on Thursday 13 May 2027, with special guest Gary Numan joining them for the arena date. It is a heavyweight pairing of two acts whose careers helped shape British alternative and electronic music, and it gives Newcastle audiences a chance to see both on the same bill.nn## Simple Minds at Utilita Arena NewcastlennFormed in Glasgow in the late 1970s, Simple Minds developed from their post-punk beginnings into one of the UK’s biggest arena bands. Their catalogue includes Alive and Kicking, Belfast Child, Waterfront and Don’t You (Forget About Me), while decades of touring have kept Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill at the centre of a large international following.nnGary Numan adds another major name to the night. From his breakthrough with Tubeway Army and Are ‘Friends’ Electric? through to Cars and his later industrial-influenced work, Numan has remained a distinctive presence in British music. His influence can be heard across electronic, alternative and industrial artists, making him far more than a conventional support act for this tour.nnUtilita Arena Newcastle lists the concert for Thursday 13 May 2027, beginning at 7pm. Under-14s must be accompanied by an adult over 18, according to the current ticketing information. A contribution from tickets sold on the tour is also set to support LIVE Trust and its work with grassroots music.nnWith Simple Minds bringing an extensive catalogue of arena-sized songs and Gary Numan opening the night, this should be a particularly strong date for fans of British rock, new wave and electronic music. Tickets and current event information are available through the official venue and ticketing channels. Check the venue and artists’ official channels before travelling for the latest timings and event updates.