Simple Minds and The Smashing Pumpkins announce upcoming tour dates

Scottish rock band Simple Minds has announced they will perform at the Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach, California, on November 14, 2026. The festival features a lineup of New Wave and Post-Punk artists, including Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins.

Simple Minds is also preparing for their V Tour 2027 and the release of a new studio album, titled Sacrosanct, scheduled for January 29, 2027. The album is expected to include eight tracks, such as “Elysium” and “Jerusalem (State Of Mind)”. The band has also scheduled European tour dates for October 2027, including performances in Munich, Cologne, and Berlin.

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced tour dates for 2027, including a performance in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, on June 25, 2027. Tickets for their tour are being made available through major ticketing platforms.