Simply Red have announced the Summer Funk ’27 tour, a 2027 UK and European headline run, with Scarborough Open Air Theatre among the dates and Soul II Soul as the supporting act.

Frontman Mick Hucknall expresses enthusiasm about returning to the road in summer 2027, planning a set of upbeat hits across historic UK and European venues.

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Scarborough show is an outdoor event running from mid-afternoon to late evening, suitable for ages 14 and up, with under-18s needing adult supervision.

The tour includes first-time stops at London’s Gunnersbury Park and Halifax’s Piece Hall.

Piece Hall’s CEO highlights the appeal of performing under the stars and confirms Soul II Soul as a supporting act for the Halifax date.

Simply Red, with more than four decades on stage and around 1,700 shows, have five albums and multiple Top 10 singles in the UK, celebrating a 40th anniversary with a recent international tour and a compilation/box set.

Fans can find more information on Scarborough OAT on the venue’s official site.

The event is part of a park-based outdoor series co-owned by Ealing and Hounslow Councils, with Lisa Stansfield and Soul II Soul among guests and more names to be announced.

Recent seasons at Scarborough OAT have featured international acts, underscoring the venue’s global appeal.

Promoter notes this will be Simply Red’s third headline show at Scarborough OAT, with Soul II Soul joining the bill for a standout night on the coast.

The expected setlist includes many of Simply Red’s signature songs, performed by Mick Hucknall and the current band lineup.