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 29)

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 07, 1997
Everclear / The Specials / David Bowie
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Kezar Pavilion San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 04, 1997
The Specials The Pickle Barrel Killington, Vermont, United States
Dec 02, 1997
The Specials

WBCN X-Mas Rave

Downstairs, The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 27, 1997
The Specials Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 07, 1997
The Specials
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House of Blues Sunset Strip West Hollywood, California, United States
Aug 06, 1997
The Specials Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, California, United States
Aug 05, 1997
The Specials Huntridge Theater Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Aug 03, 1997
The Specials
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Boston's Tempe, Arizona, United States
Aug 02, 1997
The Specials /
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Galaxy Concert Theatre Santa Ana, California, United States
Aug 01, 1997
The Specials / Cherry Poppin' Daddies Crest Theatre Sacramento, California, United States
Jul 12, 1997
The Specials
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Respect Festival 1997 London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 07, 1997
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Shane McGowan & The Popes / Van Morrison / The Lightning Seeds / Donal Lunny / Dreadzone / Altan / Brian Kennedy / Sharon Shannon / Superstar / Kíla / The Specials / The Go-Betweens / Suzanne Vega / The Mutton Birds / Afro Celt Sound System / Nick Lowe / Toots & The Maytals / luka bloom / Naimee Coleman / Mundy / David Gray / Nervous Show all bands
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Finsbury Park London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 03, 1997
The Specials Mean Fiddler London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 18, 1997
The Specials Mean Fiddler London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 14, 1997
The Specials
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The Mean Fidler Harlesden, England, United Kingdom
Dec 11, 1996
The Specials The Island Ilford, United Kingdom
Dec 07, 1996
The Specials The Mean Fiddler London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 05, 1996
The Specials The Jazz Cafe
Dec 04, 1996
The Specials Jazz Cafe London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 28, 1996
The Specials 4th & B San Diego, California, United States

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Riot Fest & Carnival 2016 (Day 1 of 3)
Sep 16, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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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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May 11, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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May 11, 2009
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 10 - 12, 2009
 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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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 96 concerts
1997 17 concerts
1996 36 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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