Simply Red have announced a 2027 UK and European headline tour, titled Summer Funk ’27, with a date at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on August 17, 2027, where Soul II Soul will support.

Frontman Mick Hucknall says the band is excited to perform at historic venues across the UK and Europe and deliver a high-energy set of upbeat hits.

The August 2027 itinerary includes additional UK dates in cities such as Chester, London, Margate, Colchester, Swansea, Newmarket, and Taunton, among others, culminating in multiple UK stops.

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The Scarborough OAT show runs from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM and is open to attendees aged 14 and over, with under-18s requiring adult supervision.

Simply Red have spent over four decades touring, with around 1,700 shows and multiple Top 10 UK singles, and last year celebrated their 40th anniversary with an international tour and the Recollections album box set of 40 new recordings.

The 2026 season at Scarborough OAT featured international acts like Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Hollywood Vampires, attracting audiences from 64 countries.

Previous Scarborough OAT seasons have showcased major international acts, underscoring the venue’s global appeal.

Nicky Chance-Thompson, CEO of The Piece Hall Charitable Trust, notes the appeal of performing under the stars at Halifax’s historic venue and confirms Soul II Soul as a supporting act for the event.

Simply Red’s 1991 album Stars remains a landmark, helping cement the band’s UK Top Ten debut for all studio albums.

Fans can find more information about Scarborough Open Air Theatre on its official website.

The concert is expected to feature many of Simply Red’s hits, including Holding Back the Years, If You Don’t Know Me by Now, Stars, Fairground, Something Got Started, and For Your Babies.