Simply Red concert in Piazza San Marco sees high early ticket sales

The British pop-soul band Simply Red has seen significant early interest for their upcoming concert in Venice's Piazza San Marco, scheduled for June 25, 2027. Within the first 24 hours of general ticket sales, over 3,000 tickets were sold, representing more than 70% of the venue's expected capacity.

The event is part of the XIX edition of the Venice Jazz Festival and is included in the band's ‘Summer Funk ’27 Tour’, which celebrates over forty years of musical activity. The concert is organized by Veneto Jazz and Vigna PR in collaboration with the City of Venice and Vela.

Data from the organizers indicates a strong international draw, with 50% of the tickets sold to overseas spectators. The primary markets for ticket purchases include the United Kingdom, followed by Germany, Austria, and France, as well as the Iberian Peninsula, Benelux, Scandinavia, and Turkey.