Scots Legends Simple Minds to Shut Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

 Glasgow rock legends Simple Minds are set to carry their musical drive to the Hydro for a spectacular finale to Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.  

The iconic band, with a profession that spans practically 5 many years, will headline the Closing Ceremony on 2 August, bringing down the curtain on 11 days of electrical sporting competitors within the metropolis. Today, Glasgow 2026 has launched tickets for the massive farewell social gathering. 

The Closing Ceremony will function a show-stopping line-up of performances and Simple Minds will probably be joined by Scotlands’ personal Cammy Barnes, BEMZ and Sandi Thom who will carry out odes to Scotland at particular moments in their very own distinctive model.  

The curtain name may even be performed out by multi-award-winning Highland band and one in all Scotland’s most enjoyable modern people/digital acts Elephant Sessions, whereas Shereen Cutkelvin will mark the ceremonial flag handover. 

Connecting Glasgow to the Commonwealth in a global celebration, one of Australia’s most completed artists Delta Goodrem returns to a Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony 20 years after taking to the stage at Melbourne 2006, performing a particular homage to Scotland. 

The Closing Ceremony is ready to spotlight the individuals who made the Games attainable, the delight of the host metropolis and the iconic sporting triumphs that unfolded as 3,000 athletes competed in 10 sports activities and 6 Para sports activities.   

The remaining second of the UK’s greatest sporting occasion this 12 months will function performances by group teams and cultural organisations and will probably be stuffed with vitality, ardour and social gathering.  

With shock and delight moments all through, the complete inventive is a tightly saved secret and tickets are anticipated to be in excessive demand. Fans are invited to seize a seat to witness the magic as tickets are launched on 21 July at 2.00pm. 

There are three ticket worth classes for the Closing Ceremony that means followers can be on the final night time of the Games for below £100 – Cat C: £50, Cat B: £75, Cat A: £95.  

Louisa Mahon, Chief Marketing and Ceremonies Officer at Glasgow 2026, mentioned: “The Closing Ceremony is all about connection. It’s going to be emotional! It’s the second that we rejoice and say thanks to athletes from throughout the Commonwealth and to the folks of Glasgow who obtained behind the Games. It’s a time for reflection, however it’s additionally a large afters – a time to social gathering, in a means that solely Glasgow does. 

“Gathered in the Hydro, we will share the story of the Glasgow Games – one that was reimagined and altogether brilliant. The ceremony will echo the spirit of the city and bring Glasgow 2026 full circle through enchanting celebration, energising music, captivating culture and jaw-dropping sporting moments.”  

Tom Davies, Executive Producer of the Closing Ceremony, added: “Glasgow is a spot the place music rings all through the streets. It’s throughout the cloth of the town, as a UNESO City of Music. This Closing Ceremony is our second probability to showcase Scotland and its uniqueness on stage on the Hydro, the place so many have completed earlier than.   

“The Glasgow 2026 Closing Ceremony is an opportunity to say goodnight to a city, with a huge send off! A moment for the athletes, creativity, music and connect. We’re working alongside a brilliant team who have designed and delivered incredible creative for some of the world’s biggest ceremonies, concerts, and one-off special events and we have no doubt that this line-up will close the games in a way only Glasgow can.”  

Fans can safe their tickets to the Closing Ceremony at www.glasgow2026.com/tickets on 21 July at 2.00pm.