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 9)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 06, 2017
The Specials
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The Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 28, 2017
The Specials / Toots & The Maytals
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The Forum Hertfordshire Hatfield, England, United Kingdom
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May 27, 2017
The Specials / Toots & The Maytals / Bedouin Soundclash
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Millennium Square Leeds, England, United Kingdom
May 26, 2017
The Specials / Toots & The Maytals / Bedouin Soundclash
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Resorts World Arena, National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Mar 24, 2017
The Specials
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Studio Coast Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Mar 23, 2017
The Specials / Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
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Zepp Tokyo Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Mar 22, 2017
The Specials
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Zepp Nagoya Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Mar 21, 2017
The Specials
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Zepp Namba Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Mar 17, 2017
W.O.M.A.D. New Zealand
"W.O.M.A.D. New Zealand" / The Specials / Marlon Williams / Nattali Rize / Baynk / 9Bach / La Mambanegra / Sinkane / Sudha Ragunathan / Mercedes Peon / Archie Roach / Anita Tijoux / Inna Modja
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TSB Bowl of Brooklands New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Mar 15, 2017
The Specials
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The Tivoli Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mar 13, 2017
Womadelaide
"Womadelaide" / Aziza Brahim / Baba Zula / Brushy One String / The East Pointers / Inna Modja / Lamine Sonko and The African Intelligence / L-FRESH The Lion / La Mambanegra / Mercedes Peon / Nattali Rize / Nhatty Man & Gara / Senyawa / The Specials / Sudha Ragunathan / TAGO / Tangents / William Crighton / Xanga Show all bands
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Botanic Park Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Mar 12, 2017
Golden Plains Festival
"Golden Plains Festival" / The Specials / Neil Finn / The Peep Tempel / Teenage Fanclub / ORB / Chain & The Gang / Confidence Man / Olympia / Oren Ambarchi
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Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre Meredith, Victoria, Australia
Mar 11, 2017
The Specials

Zoo Twilights

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Melbourne Zoo Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Mar 11, 2017 –
Mar 13, 2017
Golden Plains
Kurt Vile / Cash Savage and the Last Drinks / The Specials / The Damned / Teenage Fanclub / The Peep Tempel / Camp Cope / Ausmuteants / Olympia / Chain and the Gang / Nicolas Jaar / Habits / Benny & The Flybyniters / Confidence Man / Total Giovanni / Margaret Glaspy / Jazz Party / ORB / Remi / Oren Ambarchi / The Dusty Millers Show all bands
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Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre Meredith, Victoria, Australia
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Mar 10, 2017
WOMADelaide 2017
Nattalie Rize / Oki Dub Ainu Band / Parov Stelar / Rahaan / Rich Medina / 30/70 / Senyawa / Sinkane / 9 Bach / Skratch Bastid / A B Original / The Specials / The Waifs / Ana Tijoux / William Crighton / / The Hot 8 Brass Band / Archie Roach / The Manganiyar Classroom / Mercedes Peon / The Soil / Toni Childs / Baba Zula / Brushy One String of Jamaica / Dope Lemon / Fuel Fandango / A Guy Named Guy / Jesse Davidson / Kiasmos / La Mambanegra / L-FRESH The Lion / MANE / Montaigne Show all bands
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Botanic Park Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Mar 09, 2017
The Specials
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Enmore Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 07, 2017
The Specials
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Metro City Northbridge, South Australia, Australia
Nov 16, 2016
The Specials
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The Troy Bar London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 15, 2016
The Specials
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The Troy Bar London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 14, 2016
The Specials Winter Gardens Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom
Nov 13, 2016
The Specials
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Winter Gardens @ Eastbourne Theatres Eastbourne, 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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Jun 17, 2017
 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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Genres:

Punk
New Wave
Reggae
Britpop
Ska
Ska Punk
Rocksteady
Ska Revival
Mod Revival
2 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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