Dates, box office, prices and essential info — Simply Red at the AFAS Dome.
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Simply Red is coming to Antwerp: Tuesday 22 June 2027 (6.30pm) at the AFAS Dome (formerly Sportpaleis), on the Summer Funk '27.
Tickets have been on sale since Friday 25 September 2026 (10am). Sign up for an alert about ticket releases or an extra date.
The venue
Schijnpoortweg 119, 2170 Antwerp (Merksem)
Antwerp's largest concert hall and one of the busiest arenas in Europe. Known as the Sportpaleis until it was renamed AFAS Dome on 1 September 2025, it holds around 23,000 people and hosts the biggest tours that come to Belgium.
Practical info
It's official: Simply Red play the AFAS Dome in Antwerp (formerly Sportpaleis) on Tuesday 22 June 2027 (6.30pm), on the Summer Funk '27.
The general sale opened on Friday 25 September 2026 (10am): tickets are on sale through the official channels.
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Simply Red isn't one of those artists you see everywhere, all the time. Every concert is a rare occasion, and that's precisely what makes an Antwerp date so precious.
Seeing Simply Red on stage means discovering another side of the artist: rawer, more intense, carried by a real stage presence.
The promise of hearing Holding Back the Years, Fairground and Stars live is on its own enough to justify the trip in Antwerp.
In a venue like AFAS Dome, a arena setup of 23 000 places, the experience would take on a special dimension: big enough for the event, intense enough for the communion.
Tickets for Simply Red at the AFAS Dome (Tuesday 22 June 2027 (6.30pm)) have been on sale since Friday 25 September 2026 (10am).
No presale code is needed any more: buy only through the official ticketing. The price table below is indicative only.
Get the date and time the box office opens for Simply Red in Antwerp as soon as they're known.
At this stage, prices remain indicative. The table below reflects the ranges commonly observed for this type of venue:
| Seating category | Price |
|---|---|
| Gold Circle | 199 € |
| Pit | 135 € |
| Category 1 | 150 € |
| Category 2 | 110 € |
| Category 2 — restricted view | 89 € |
| Category 3 | 75 € |
| Category 3 — restricted view | 59 € |
Beyond standard seats, a Simply Red concert often comes with VIP packages: early access, prime location, exclusive goodies. Expect generally between €400 and €1,500 depending on the package offered.
Simply Red's live shows have a reputation for leaving no one indifferent. at the AFAS Dome, between the venue's acoustics and the artist's commitment, the concert has all the ingredients to become a lasting memory for the Antwerp audience.
Between new material and big hits, a Simply Red concert balances the familiar and the unexpected. Tracks like Holding Back the Years and Stars usually draw the loudest applause, and Fairground rarely misses the cut.
Beyond the music, a Simply Red concert is a collective experience: sharing with thousands of people at the AFAS Dome the emotion of the songs that matter to each of them. That shared energy is what makes the night so special.
As in most large venues, tickets at the AFAS Dome are organised by category according to location. In a space of 23 000 places, the distance to the stage and the viewing angle vary greatly from one zone to another.
Being in the front row at the AFAS Dome guarantees closeness and atmosphere, while a raised or more distant seat lets you take in the whole show with perspective. Neither option is better: it depends on what you're after in the concert.
As soon as the official prices per category are published, this page will be updated. For now, use the ranges as a guide to plan your budget for the Simply Red concert in Antwerp.
Once the Simply Red ticket sale in Antwerp is confirmed, the priority is to buy only through official channels. It's the only guarantee of receiving a valid ticket at the stated price, with no nasty surprises at the entry check at the AFAS Dome.
Watch for presales: they are early buying windows, sometimes with a code, that give an edge over the general sale. For a Simply Red concert in Antwerp, that lead can make the difference between getting a ticket or missing out.
In short: always buy on the official channel, keep an eye on the presale and sign up for the alert so you miss nothing. With these three reflexes, you'll approach the Simply Red ticket sale in Antwerp fully prepared.
Simply Red in Antwerp in 2027 is the kind of concert the community has been asking for for a long time — and whose announcement would set off a genuine stampede on ticketing. Demand for this type of date almost always exceeds the number of seats available, which would make it one of the most coveted occasions of the Antwerp season.
Simply Red's concerts are renowned for their visual perfection: choreography, lights, scenography — a show thought out down to the smallest detail. Nothing is left to chance, and it's precisely that rigour that would make a concert in Antwerp in 2027 so memorable for those who attend.
The prospect of hearing Holding Back the Years, Stars and Fairground at the AFAS Dome is enough to explain the impatience surrounding a possible date in Antwerp in 2027. An ideal setlist would alternate the expected hits and a few gems for the connoisseurs, in a balance Simply Red masters particularly well in concert.
No Antwerp date is confirmed yet for 2027, but the anticipation is such that an announcement would land like a small bomb. So it's better to plan ahead: by turning on the alert, you'll be among the first informed of the day and time of the on-sale.
Getting at the AFAS Dome to see Simply Red needn't be stressful. In Antwerp, the public transport network is often the most reliable way on concert nights; the car means hunting for parking nearby and being patient on the way out.
Coming by your own vehicle at the AFAS Dome is possible but calls for anticipation: book or scout a car park in advance, arrive early and keep in mind that the area gets saturated before and after the Simply Red concert.
The advice that works for everyone: pay attention to the doors-open time, usually well before the start. Arriving early at the AFAS Dome lets you pass the checks without stress and find your spot before AFAS Dome fills up.
A Simply Red concert draws an audience from across the region, so accommodation in Antwerp is best locked in as early as possible. Neighbourhoods well linked to AFAS Dome by public transport are a practical alternative if the centre is full.
When choosing, weigh the balance between proximity and price. Places right at the AFAS Dome are the most expensive on concert nights; a little further out, with good links, you'll find more reasonable rates.
In the end, the rule is the same as for tickets: the earlier you move, the better. Accommodation booked in good time in Antwerp turns concert night into a relaxed getaway rather than a scramble.
Going to see Simply Red at the AFAS Dome is a perfect occasion to experience Antwerp: come with time to spare, stroll without rushing and let the anticipation of the concert build through the day.
To round off the evening, consider eating in the area before going in at the AFAS Dome. The offer nearby is varied, but demand climbs sharply on big event days in Antwerp.
This kind of event brings together very varied audiences: families, groups of friends, long-time fans. What they all share at the AFAS Dome is the emotion of seeing Simply Red on stage.
As for services at the AFAS Dome, large venues usually have a cloakroom, catering points and accessible areas. It's worth checking the entry conditions and permitted items before the Simply Red concert.
All confirmed information about this concert (date, venue and ticketing) is listed on this page and updated as soon as anything changes.
Plan ahead as much as possible for Simply Red in Antwerp in 2027: alert on, account ready, payment on hand. On the day, log in early, stay calm in the queue and don't refresh the page.
Prices vary greatly depending on the seat chosen. For Simply Red in Antwerp in 2027, expect anything from the most affordable category up to the Golden Circle, not forgetting the VIP packages. Exact amounts will be confirmed when tickets go on sale.
The rule is simple for the Simply Red concert in Antwerp in 2027: go through the official ticketing site, never an unknown seller. Check the site address and never pay by bank transfer to a private individual.
All is not lost in the event of a sold-out for Simply Red in Antwerp 2027: an extra date may be announced, and seats sometimes free up on the official ticketing site. Stay signed up to the alert to be informed.
There's no official sale date yet. As soon as the Simply Red concert at the AFAS Dome is confirmed, the sale opening — and any presale — will be announced. Sign up for the alert to find out at the right moment.
Official prices will be announced when the sale opens. The price table on this page gives indicative ranges based on comparable concerts at the AFAS Dome, pending the final fares.
Only through official sales channels. It's the only guarantee of receiving a valid ticket at the correct price. Avoid resale between individuals and offers on social media for the Simply Red concert.
Many tours open a presale before the general sale, sometimes with an access code. If it's confirmed for Antwerp, we'll note it on this page; the email alert will tell you the exact date.
The exact time will be known with the date confirmation. Generally, the doors of AFAS Dome open well before the start, there may be a guest act, and the concert fills a good part of the evening.
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On a Simply Red concert night, public transport is often the most comfortable way to reach at the AFAS Dome and avoid traffic and parking shortages. Whatever the means, arrive early to pass the checks calmly.
If you come from afar, staying overnight in Antwerp saves the late trip home after the Simply Red concert. Book early: hotel demand rises on big event dates and the nearest at the AFAS Dome sells out first.
In a venue like AFAS Dome (23 000 places) there are usually several categories, from the zones nearest the stage to the furthest. Exact prices and availability will be confirmed when the sale opens.
Many tours include an opening act before the main event, though it isn't always confirmed in advance. That's why it's worth being at the AFAS Dome from doors-open so you miss nothing of the evening.
We don't sell or resell tickets: we gather the information on the possible Simply Red concert in Antwerp in 2027 and offer a free email alert. As soon as the date and sale are official, they'll be published here.
It depends on the terms set by the promoter when the sale opens. Many concerts allow official named resale through authorised platforms. Always avoid resale between individuals outside the official channels.
In case of cancellation or postponement, the refund or ticket-validity terms are communicated by the promoter and the official point of sale. That's exactly why it's so important to buy only through official channels.
It depends on the venue's conditions and the concert setup. In places like AFAS Dome, there are often seated zones better suited to a family audience. Check the age access rules before buying Simply Red tickets.
The essentials: your ticket (digital or printed depending on the official point of sale), an ID and patience for the entry checks at the AFAS Dome. Check in advance the prohibited items, which vary by venue.