The Specials Concert History

The Specials is an English “2 Tone” ska revival band formed in 1977 in Coventry, Warwickshire. Their music combines a danceable ska beat with punk’s energy, underpinned by an informed political and social stance.

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The Specials Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 20)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 24, 2009
The Specials / Pama International
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HMV Hammersmith Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 22, 2009
The Specials
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Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 2009
The Specials / Pama International
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Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 2009
The Specials Brighton Centre Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 18, 2009
The Specials Cliffs Pavilion Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Nov 16, 2009
The Specials St George's Market Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Nov 15, 2009
The Specials 3Olympia Theatre Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Nov 14, 2009
Pama International / The Specials 3Olympia Theatre Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Nov 12, 2009
The Specials
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Edinburgh Corn Exchange Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Nov 10, 2009
The Specials
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Civic Hall, University of Wolverhampton at The Halls Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 09, 2009
The Specials
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Civic Hall, University of Wolverhampton at The Halls Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 07, 2009
The Specials / Pama International Margate Winter Gardens Margate, England, United Kingdom
Nov 05, 2009
The Specials Plymouth Pavilions Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
Nov 04, 2009
The Specials Empress Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
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Nov 02, 2009
The Specials / Pama International
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Bridlington Spa Bridlington, England, United Kingdom
Nov 01, 2009
The Specials / Pama International
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Cardiff International Arena & Convention Centre Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Oct 29, 2009
The Specials / Pama International
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Olympia Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Oct 01, 2009
The Specials The Dome Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Aug 23, 2009
V Festival 2009
The Killers / Razorlight / The Specials / Lily Allen / Dizzy Rascal / The Noisettes / McFly / Taylor Swift
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Weston Park Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Aug 22, 2009
V Festival 2009
The Killers / Taylor Swift / The Script / Lily Allen / The Ting Tings / Pendulum / The Specials / Starsailor
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Hylands Park Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Aug 22, 2009 –
Aug 23, 2009
Katy Perry / Lady Gaga / The Killers / Taylor Swift / Calvin Harris / MGMT / Snow Patrol / Phoenix / The Script / M83 / The Temper Trap / Lily Allen / Keane / Fatboy Slim / Miike Snow / The Ting Tings / Tame Impala / Kaiser Chiefs / Paolo Nutini /...
Katy Perry / Lady Gaga / The Killers / Taylor Swift / Calvin Harris / MGMT / Snow Patrol / Phoenix / The Script / M83 / The Temper Trap / Lily Allen / Keane / Fatboy Slim / Miike Snow / The Ting Tings / Tame Impala / Kaiser Chiefs / Paolo Nutini / Pendulum / James Morrison / The Wombats / Duffy / Jet / Elbow / Biffy Clyro / Dizzee Rascal / The Kills / Razorlight / The Streets / Asher Roth / The Human League / Madness / Pixie Lott / The Proclaimers / Natalie Imbruglia / James / The Specials / The Saturdays / Carolina Liar / CSS / McFly / Vanilla Ice / Athlete / Ladyhawke / Noisettes / Mystery Jets / Will Young / Starsailor / Happy Mondays / Tinchy Stryder / Alphabeat / Ocean Colour Scene / N-Dubz / Jenny Lewis / Daniel Merriweather / The Dø / Mr Hudson / Alesha Dixon / The Enemy / V.V. Brown / Seasick Steve / British Sea Power / High Contrast / Gary Go / Lemar / Lightning Seeds / Sneaky Sound System / Peter Doherty / Pete Murray / The Whip / Louis XIV / 2manydjs / Oasis / The Twang / The King Blues / Children Collide / Howling Bells / One eskimO / Ben's Brother / Toddla T / The Sunshine Underground / Goldie Lookin Chain / The Hours / Krafty Kuts / Beardyman / Seth Lakeman / Golden Silvers / Kissy Sell Out / Iain Archer / The Gay Blades / Canyons / A-Skillz / Wallis Bird / Trevor Jackson / Jaguar Skills / Red Light Company / Kid British / Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong / Wolf And Cub / Streetlife DJs / Jackson Jackson / Blizzards / Magic Arm / Horse Meat Disco / Exit Calm / Vagabond / Zarif / Björn Again / Raygun / Underline The Sky! / The Last Republic / Shovell / Mean Poppa Lean / Krysko / Greg Lord / Goldierocks / Matt Trakker / Taylor Sw / Pav on Percussion / LIGHTS Show all bands
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Hylands Park Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 19, 1998
 Lawrence, Kansas, United States
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The Specials / Pete Williams
Sep 7, 2021
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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 Saratoga, California, United States
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The Specials on May 11, 2009 [704-small]

The Specials
May 11, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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May 11, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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T In The Park 2009
Jul 10 - 12, 2009
 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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T In The Park 2009
Jul 10 - 12, 2009
 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Jul 10 - 12, 2009
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Jul 10 - 12, 2009
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Jul 10 - 12, 2009
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Genres:

Punk
New Wave
Reggae
Britpop
Ska
Ska Punk
Rocksteady
Ska Revival
Mod Revival
2 Tone
Two-Tone
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Latest Setlist (07/09/2022):

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  1. Freedom Highway
  2. Friday Night, Saturday Morning
  3. Stereotype
  4. The Lunatics (Have Taken Over the Asylum)
  5. A Message to You Rudy
  6. Do the Dog
  7. Too Much Too Young
  8. Gangsters
  9. Listening Wind
  10. Ghost Town

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2025 2 concerts
2023 1 concert
2022 18 concerts
2021 27 concerts
2020 3 concerts
2019 88 concerts
2018 5 concerts
2017 30 concerts
2016 37 concerts
2015 7 concerts
2014 25 concerts
2013 45 concerts
2012 21 concerts
2011 33 concerts
2010 33 concerts
2009 57 concerts
2008 6 concerts
2007 4 concerts
2006 1 concert
2003 1 concert
2002 1 concert
2001 6 concerts
2000 4 concerts
1999 4 concerts
1998 95 concerts
1997 17 concerts
1996 35 concerts
1995 4 concerts
1994 28 concerts
1993 2 concerts
1981 16 concerts
1980 70 concerts
1979 66 concerts
1978 14 concerts
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