Following the huge success of 2022’s rapturously received 40 Years Of Hits Tour – and the recent announcement of Australian and New Zealand tour dates for early next year – today 4th September Simple Minds announce the March UK and Ireland leg of their Global Tour 2024 which includes a date at 3Arena on 18th March.

In the past decade alone, Simple Minds have played to hundreds of thousands of people around the globe, including their largest US tour to date in 2018. Demand to see the band perform well known hits including ‘Promised You a Miracle’, ‘Glittering Prize’, ‘Someone Somewhere in Summertime’,  ‘Waterfront’, ‘Alive and Kicking’, ‘All The Things She Said’, ‘Sanctify Yourself’, ‘Don’t You Forget About Me’, ‘Mandela Day’, ‘Belfast Child’ and ‘See The Lights’ has grown year on year, with the band consistently acclaimed as one of the best live outfits of their generation. Referring to their 2022 Wembley Arena concert The Times newspaper said, “back in fashion and on thrilling form.”

Having sold over 60 million albums, and had number one hits the world over, not only have Simple Minds become a must-see live act, they have rekindled the magic that made them a vital artistic force in their early days and referenced by a slew of younger artists. Their most recent and critically acclaimed album ‘Direction of the Heart’ reached number 4 in the UK album chart and top 10 in multiple territories. Reviewing the album, Mojo described the band’s energy as ‘undiminished’ whilst other critics praised the band’s endurance and consistent creativity.

book a pre-concert package

We are just a 5 minute LUAS ride away from the 3Arena (the Luas is opposite our hotel), or if you feel like a stroll it’s less than a 15 minute walk.

If you’re going to a concert in the 3Arena, why not make it an extra special treat and book into The Address Connolly?  Please note the package does not include tickets to the show.

Our package includes the following:-

• Luxurious overnight accommodation
• Signature cocktail before the concert
• Full Irish breakfast in the morning
• Complimentary wifi throughout the hotel

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