Simply Red at The Piece Hall 2027

Simply Red play The Piece Hall, Halifax on three nights running, Monday 9, Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 August 2027, with Soul II Soul in support each night. The stage goes up in the open-air courtyard of a Grade I listed Georgian cloth hall dating from 1779, which The Piece Hall gives a concert capacity of 6,000. Above general admission, the venue lists two premium options on all three nights: the Balcony and Live at Lounge.

What is Simply Red at The Piece Hall?

Simply Red at The Piece Hall is the Halifax run of the Summer Funk '27 tour, the band's first tour since their 40th anniversary tour in 2025. Announced on 17 September 2026, the tour has 11 UK shows at 9 venues, and The Piece Hall hosts 3 of them, more than any other UK venue on the tour. The Halifax nights begin two days after the first UK date, at Chester Racecourse on Saturday 7 August 2027.

Are there extra Simply Red nights at The Piece Hall?

Yes, The Piece Hall has added two extra Simply Red nights to the original Halifax date of Monday 9 August 2027. Demand has been very high, and the venue added Tuesday 10 August ("Due to high demand an extra show has been added!") and Wednesday 11 August, which it calls "an unprecedented third show". The three nights share the same support act, doors time and premium options.

What are the Balcony and Live at Lounge tickets at The Piece Hall?

The Balcony and Live at Lounge are the two premium options The Piece Hall lists for Simply Red on 9, 10 and 11 August 2027, sold alongside general admission to the courtyard. Both include fast-track entry and a view from the balconies above the courtyard floor. Live at Lounge adds a VIP bar area, a welcome drink and a DJ after the show, while the Balcony is the ticket that lists covered areas.

Balcony

• fast-track entry to the venue
• covered balcony areas with upper-level viewing
• a private balcony bar
• separate toilets

Live at Lounge

The venue describes Live at Lounge as a VIP area. It includes:

• fast-track entry to the venue
• a private bar and toilets
• balcony views of the stage
• a welcome drink and a souvenir lanyard
• a DJ until late after the show

Alcohol at both premium bars is served to over-18s only, and ID may be required. Neither ticket lists food. Live at Lounge suits a group that wants the evening to carry on once Simply Red finish; the Balcony suits one that mainly wants shelter, its own bar and a view over the crowd.

What time do the Simply Red shows at The Piece Hall start and finish?

On all three Simply Red nights at The Piece Hall, 9, 10 and 11 August 2027, doors open at 6pm, last entry is 8pm and the evening finishes by about 10.30pm. With last entry at 8pm, a group planning an early dinner in Halifax needs to be through the gates by then.

What are the age and access rules for Simply Red at The Piece Hall?

The Piece Hall's event page for Simply Red says under-14s must be accompanied by an adult and under-6s are not admitted. All three nights, 9, 10 and 11 August 2027, are BSL interpreted. As part of its Live at The Piece Hall concert set-up, the venue builds an accessible viewing platform for ticket holders with disabilities and additional needs.

Will Simply Red at The Piece Hall go ahead in the rain?

Yes, unless conditions turn unsafe: the concert promoter's guidance is that Live at The Piece Hall shows, Simply Red's three nights included, go ahead in the rain and are stopped or cancelled only if it becomes unsafe to continue. Umbrellas are banned, so a waterproof is the answer on the open courtyard floor, while Balcony ticket holders have covered balcony areas above the crowd.

How do you get to The Piece Hall for Simply Red?

The Piece Hall is on Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1RE, and Halifax Railway Station is about five minutes' walk away. That short walk makes the train a practical way to arrive before last entry at 8pm and to leave after the finish at about 10.30pm. The Piece Hall's venue page lists the bus station and nearby car parks.

Last updated: 29 September 2026