Legendary British band Simple Minds is making a triumphant return to North America with their largest tour in four decades, and they’re stopping in Greater Palm Springs for a highly anticipated show at Acrisure Arena on May 23.
The tour celebrates the 40th anniversary of their landmark album Once Upon A Time, and coincides with the release of a new live album, Live In The City Of Diamonds, out April 25. Fans can expect a powerful performance that spans the band’s iconic catalog—including the global anthem “Don’t You (Forget About Me)”—and showcases their evolution from post-punk innovators to stadium rock icons.
Frontman Jim Kerr reflected on the band’s journey, saying, “All we wanted was to be in a great live band and to spend our lives taking our music with us around the world.”
With over 1 billion global streams and 60 million albums sold worldwide, Simple Minds remain one of the UK’s most enduring musical acts. Catch this rare chance to see them light up the desert with their legendary live energy.
