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 40)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 02, 1979
The Specials Tiffany's Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jun 30, 1979
Medium Medium / The Specials Whitcombe Lodge Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Jun 26, 1979
The Specials Hammersmith Palais London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 16, 1979
The Specials The Factory, The Russell Club Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jun 09, 1979
The Specials The Polytechnic Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Jun 08, 1979
The Specials The Nashville Room London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 01, 1979
Rockpile / The Specials / Lew Lewis Band Hammersmith Palais London, England, United Kingdom
May 27, 1979
Gang Of Four / Mekons / The Specials Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
May 08, 1979
The Specials Fulham Greyhound London, England, United Kingdom
May 07, 1979
The Specials Noise Factory London, England, United Kingdom
May 05, 1979
The Specials Hope & Anchor London, England, United Kingdom
May 03, 1979
The Specials Dingwalls London, England, United Kingdom
May 02, 1979
The Specials / The Passions Moonlight Club London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 28, 1979
The Specials Eric's Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Apr 27, 1979
The Specials
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University of Aston Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Apr 08, 1979
The Damned / UK Subs / The Specials
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 04, 1978
The Specials Lanchester Polytechnic Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Sep 08, 1978
The Specials / Squad Eric's Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Jul 27, 1978
The Clash / Suicide / The Specials / The innocents
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Music Machine London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 26, 1978
The Clash / Suicide / The Specials
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Music Machine London, England, United Kingdom

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Riot Fest & Carnival 2016 (Day 1 of 3)
Sep 16, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Vans Warped Tour '98
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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The Specials
Jun 17, 2017
 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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Jul 10 - 12, 2009
 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Jul 10 - 12, 2009
 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Jul 10 - 12, 2009
 Kinross, Scotland, 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 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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