Saturday 20 February 2027
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

Simple Minds are bringing their V Tour 2027 to Australia, marking an extraordinary five decades of music, influence and unforgettable live performance. From their early days with Life in a Day to becoming one of the defining bands of the 1980s, Simple Minds have built a catalogue made for big rooms and bigger singalongs.

Fans can expect a set packed with classics including Alive and Kicking, Waterfront, Belfast Child, Sanctify Yourself and the era-defining Don’t You (Forget About Me). Joining the tour is very special guest Gary Numan, returning to Australia for his first tour in over a decade.

Make It a Classic Night Out

For a show celebrating this much history, make the night easy from the start. Novotel Sydney Parramatta gives you a comfortable base close to Sydney Olympic Park, ideal for heading to Qudos Bank Arena without travelling across the whole city.

Guests can enjoy modern rooms designed for comfort, pre-event dining and drinks at 350 Restaurant & Lounge, and leisure facilities including an outdoor pool, spa and gym for the morning after. Undercover onsite parking is available, making arrival and departure easy on busy event nights.

Getting to Qudos Bank Arena

Travelling to Qudos Bank Arena from Novotel Sydney Parramatta is quick and straightforward.

By car: Approximately a 15-minute drive via Parramatta Road or the M4, with event parking available at Sydney Olympic Park.
By train or light rail: Parramatta Station and Parramatta Light Rail provide direct public transport connections to Olympic Park on event nights.
By taxi or rideshare: A convenient door-to-door option from the hotel, typically around 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Book Your Stay

Heading to Simple Minds in Sydney? Book your stay at Novotel Sydney Parramatta and enjoy a relaxed concert stay close to Qudos Bank Arena.

 

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