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 38)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 21, 1979
The Specials / Selector / Dexys Midnight Runners Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool University Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 1979
The Specials / Selector / Dexys Midnight Runners Busking Spot Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
Nov 18, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

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Hope & Anchor London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 17, 1979
The Specials Loughborough University Loughborough, England, United Kingdom
Nov 16, 1979
The Specials / Bodysnatchers / Dexys Midnight Runners Unity Hall Wakefield, England, United Kingdom
Nov 15, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

Market Hall Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
Nov 14, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

Ayr Pavilion Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 13, 1979
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Two Tone Tour

Ruffles Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 12, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

Tiffany's Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 11, 1979
The Specials / Madness / The Selecter Tiffany's Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

University of Stirling Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 09, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

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Mayfair Ballroom Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Nov 08, 1979
The Specials King's Hall Derby, England, United Kingdom
Nov 07, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

Top Rank Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 06, 1979
The Specials / Madness / The Selecter

2 Tone Tour

Portsmouth Guildhall Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Nov 05, 1979
The Specials / Madness / The Selecter

2 Tone Tour

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De Montfort Hall Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 04, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

Top Rank Suite Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Nov 02, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

University Of Lancaster Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
Nov 01, 1979
The Specials

Two Tone Tour

Manchester Apollo Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 31, 1979
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Two Tone Tour

Victoria Hall Hanley, England, United Kingdom

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Jul 19, 1998
 Lawrence, Kansas, United States
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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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Jul 10 - 12, 2009
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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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