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Simply Red Presale 2027: How to Get Tickets, Country by Country

What we know about the Simply Red presale and general sale

The facts are modest but clear. In the United Kingdom, the general sale opened on 24 September 2026, with Ticketmaster named as the platform and the venues' own outlets alongside it. In Europe, the first date given is Friday 25 September 2026 at 10am local time, for Lisbon and also for London, which is listed with the same European timing, and both carry the note that a presale took place in September 2026 through Ticketmaster and Live Nation. No presale type is named, so we do not describe one as a fan club, bank or mobile operator offer. What the record does show is a one-day gap at most between the British and continental general sales, which suggests a coordinated announcement across the promoter's network. Anyone looking for tickets today is therefore buying general sale stock, returns or official exchange tickets, and the sensible approach is to learn how each venue type releases them.

It is also worth separating two ideas that are easily confused: the date a sale opened and the date a show becomes difficult to get into. A sale that opened on 24 or 25 September has now been running for a month, and for large outdoor shows in August the pressure on stock usually returns in the final eight weeks, when casual buyers decide late and travelling fans finalise their plans. Checking the platform at the start of each month is a simple habit that costs nothing and catches released places that nobody announced. Keep in mind that the week of a payday and the days after school terms end are classic moments for renewed demand.

Racecourses and parks in Britain: Simply Red presale logistics

Britain's eleven dates run from 7 to 22 August 2027: Chester Racecourse, three nights at The Piece Hall in Halifax, Gunnersbury Park in London on 13 August, Dreamland in Margate, Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Colchester Castle Park, Singleton Park in Swansea, Newmarket Racecourses and the County Ground in Taunton. These outdoor shows are usually sold through Ticketmaster or the venue's own website, with ticket types such as standing, seated, garden and hospitality, each with a separate allocation. Racecourses tend to run packages that include a grandstand view, and Halifax's cloth hall is a single enclosed courtyard with limited capacity, which is why three nights were scheduled. Prices differ between venues, and fees are shown at checkout. Read the UK presale guide for the rules on ticket limits, transfer and the official exchange, and keep an eye on weather conditions listed in the terms, because most outdoor concerts go ahead in rain.

Seating deserves a few words. At Halifax the courtyard has stepped terraces and a flat area, and the best view is not always the nearest, while in a racecourse setting the grandstand offers cover and a fixed seat. At Margate the amusement park stage faces a field with a mixture of standing and seated blocks. When you choose, think about the weather, the time you can arrive, and whether you want a guaranteed place to sit. Families should read the age policy, because some outdoor shows admit children free or at a reduced price while others treat every attendee as a full ticket holder.

Italian squares and festivals: Simply Red presale and personalised tickets

Italy hosts four dates: Piazza San Marco in Venice on 25 June, Rome on 26 July at a venue still listed as to be announced, the Locus Festival in Bari on 28 July and the Lucca Summer Festival on 30 July. This is where the presale vocabulary changes, because prevendita can refer to a period before the general sale and sometimes to a distinct sales channel. Italian festivals and historic venues commonly use TicketOne, Ticketmaster Italia or the festival's own platform, and many shows use personalised tickets that carry the buyer's name. Venice's square has a limited capacity and security restrictions, so it can sell faster than a conventional arena. The Rome venue is not confirmed in our data, so any listing that names one should be treated cautiously until the organiser says so. The Italian guide explains how name changes work and which documents to carry.

German open-air tour: fourteen towns, fourteen box offices for the Simply Red presale

Germany has by far the longest list, with fourteen shows between 27 June and 21 July, from Munich's Tollwood and Nuremberg's Stadionpark to Fulda's Domplatz, Aurich, Hemer, Hannover's Sportpark, Mönchengladbach's SparkassenPark, Bonn's Kunst!Rasen, Halle in Westfalen, Stuttgart's Jazz Open, Wiesbaden, Regensburg, Leipzig's Festwiese and Füssen. Some venues are still marked as to be announced in the data, so exact locations may change. The rhythm of the Vorverkauf in Germany is that a regional promoter or festival opens a short presale for its newsletter or members, and the general sale follows through Eventim, Ticketmaster or the local box office. With so many towns, no single presale applies to all of them. If you plan to see more than one, keep a note of each city and the platform. See the German guide and the German calendar.

Hospitality is worth considering for the large German outdoor shows. A package usually includes a reserved seat, food and a dedicated entrance, and it may remain on sale after the standard tickets are gone because the allocation is held separately by the organiser. The price is substantially higher, and the terms on refunds are often stricter, so read them closely. For travelling fans, a hospitality ticket can solve a parking and transport problem as well as a seating one, since many packages include a reserved space or a shuttle. Ask the organiser for the exact inclusions before you pay. Bring a printout or a saved copy of the order too.

Benelux, Portugal and Switzerland in the Simply Red presale schedule

The tour begins in Lisbon at the MEO Arena on 16 June, moves to two nights at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome on 19 and 20 June and Antwerp's AFAS Dome on 22 June, and later includes Locarno's Moon and Stars festival on 19 July. Lisbon's listing mentions Ticketmaster and Live Nation, with a presale in September 2026 and general sale on 25 September at 10am. These are indoor arenas and one lakeside open-air festival, so the ticketing rules differ. Dutch venues normally offer an official exchange, Belgian venues use Ticketmaster Belgium or the venue's own site, and the Swiss festival sells through its own partner. Because Amsterdam has two nights, the second is often easier to buy a few weeks after the first sells out. The Dutch guide explains voorverkoop, and the Spanish and Portuguese pages cover cross-border purchases.

Timing a Simply Red presale alert for released stock

Since the general sales are open, the main thing worth watching for is released stock. Outdoor tours often keep a block of seated places or a hospitality allocation for later, and venues sometimes add a few places when the stage layout is confirmed. The best moments to check are weekday mornings and the weeks before the show. Add the venue's own mailing list alongside the artist's, because venue newsletters sometimes receive the first notice of added stock. This is what we call a venue presale, and the venue presale guide describes how it works. Another source is the promoter's own list, explained in the promoter presale guide. We tell you when and where something opens, but we do not publish access words.

Simply Red presale rules on resale, refunds and weather

Outdoor shows bring three questions beyond the ticket itself: can I resell it, what happens if the show is cancelled, and what if it rains. For resale, the United Kingdom relies on platform terms and official exchanges, Italy and France may require named tickets, and Germany usually permits transfer at face value. For cancellation, the organiser must normally refund the ticket price, and the platform's terms describe the process. For weather, the rule is that the show goes ahead unless conditions are dangerous, so bring suitable clothing. Check the terms for each venue, particularly for seated places that may be uncovered. The resale rules guide sets out what each country allows. As always, buy only from the channel linked on the artist's tour page.

Travel between dates is a real consideration on this tour. The British shows are spread across the country, from the north west to Wales and the east coast, so a fan who wants two dates should plan rail or car travel with care, as many of the venues sit outside city centres with limited late transport. In Germany, regional rail passes can make a multi-city trip cheaper, and in Italy the festival towns are often small, with hotels that sell out months ahead. Book flexible accommodation once you hold a ticket, not before. A few extra minutes spent on this check can save a long queue on the day.

Simply Red presale FAQ

These are the questions we hear most often about the Simply Red presale for Summer Funk '27. The answers rely on the published sale information, which says British tickets went on general sale on 24 September 2026, European tickets on 25 September 2026 at 10am local time, and that a presale took place in September for Lisbon and London. They avoid anything not confirmed by the promoters, and they are meant as a starting point before you check the seller's own page. Check the seller's page for the exact terms before paying. Ask early, since popular dates fill fast. That includes the exact doors time.

Is the Simply Red presale still open?

No. The September presale has finished and the tour is on general sale in the United Kingdom and Europe. Tickets still available come from general sale stock, returns or an official exchange. If you are choosing between venues, check the platform for your city at different times of the day, and consider a second night where one exists, such as Amsterdam or Halifax, because the later date often has better availability. If the venue is listed as to be announced in your city, wait for the organiser's confirmation before you plan travel. A ticket bought for a Rome or Wiesbaden show will normally state the venue once it is final, and the organiser will contact buyers if it changes. That is another reason to keep your confirmation emails safe throughout the spring and summer, and to check the account regularly.

Which platform sells Simply Red presale and general tickets?

In the United Kingdom the data names Ticketmaster and the official outlets for each venue, and in Lisbon it names Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Elsewhere, festivals and venues sell through their own partners, such as Eventim in Germany or TicketOne in Italy. Always start from the artist's tour page and follow the link it provides for your date, rather than searching for tickets through advertising. Official ticket exchanges usually return the face value plus or minus fees, which varies by platform. If you are buying through such an exchange, check that the ticket is delivered to your own account and not forwarded as a loose file.

Do Simply Red presale tickets for outdoor shows get refunded if it rains?

Usually not, because outdoor concerts are designed to go ahead in wet weather and are cancelled only when conditions are unsafe or the performance cannot take place. If a show is cancelled or postponed, the organiser normally offers a refund or a transfer to the new date, as set out in the terms. Read the conditions for your venue before you buy, since seated and standing areas can differ in cover. If you travel to a show abroad, check the ticketing country's rules on foreign cards and on delivery to mobile wallets. Some platforms decline payment from certain issuers without warning, so keep a second card ready, and avoid last-minute purchases the evening before the show.

Can I swap my Simply Red presale ticket for another date?

Rarely as a straight swap. Most platforms offer an official return or exchange route at face value, and some venues allow a transfer of the ticket to a friend through the app. Changing to a different date is possible only where the organiser provides that option. Check the terms printed on the confirmation, and contact the venue's box office directly if you are unsure. Contact the venue's box office with your order reference if you are unsure about any condition, as they can confirm what is allowed. Staff can also help with accessible places, which are sold through a different route at many outdoor sites.