The Specials's 2016 Concert History

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

Date Concert Venue Location
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
Nov 12, 2016
The Specials
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Cliffs Pavilion Southend-On-Sea, United Kingdom
Nov 11, 2016
The Specials / Rhoda Dakar
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Cambridge Corn Exchange Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Nov 09, 2016
The Specials
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Norwich UEA LCR Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Nov 08, 2016
The Specials
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Rivermead Leisure Complex Reading, England, United Kingdom
Nov 07, 2016
The Specials O2 Guildhall Southampton Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 05, 2016
The Specials Great Hall Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Nov 04, 2016
The Specials
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Wolverhampton Civic Hall Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 03, 2016
The specials
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De Montfort Hall Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 01, 2016
The Specials / General Roots

The Specials

York Barbican York
Oct 31, 2016
The Specials Venue Cymru Llandudno, United Kingdom
Oct 29, 2016
The Specials
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Eventim Olympia Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Oct 27, 2016
The Specials Empress Ballroom Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
Oct 26, 2016
The Specials Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 25, 2016
The Specials / General Roots
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O2 Academy Glasgow Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 23, 2016
The Specials The Baths Hall Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
Oct 22, 2016
The Specials
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O2 Academy Sheffield Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

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Riot Fest 2016 on Sep 16, 2016 [411-small]

Riot Fest 2016
Sep 16 - 18, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2016 on Sep 16, 2016 [412-small]

Riot Fest 2016
Sep 16 - 18, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2016 on Sep 16, 2016 [414-small]

Riot Fest 2016
Sep 16 - 18, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2016 on Sep 16, 2016 [415-small]

Riot Fest 2016
Sep 16 - 18, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2016 on Sep 16, 2016 [416-small]

Riot Fest 2016
Sep 16 - 18, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2016 on Sep 16, 2016 [418-small]

Riot Fest 2016
Sep 16 - 18, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2016 on Sep 16, 2016 [421-small]

Riot Fest 2016
Sep 16 - 18, 2016
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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The Specials / Rhoda Dakar on Nov 11, 2016 [253-small]

The Specials / Rhoda Dakar
Nov 11, 2016
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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The Specials / Rhoda Dakar on Nov 11, 2016 [254-small]

The Specials / Rhoda Dakar
Nov 11, 2016
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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The Specials / Rhoda Dakar on Nov 11, 2016 [255-small]

The Specials / Rhoda Dakar
Nov 11, 2016
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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The Specials / Rhoda Dakar on Nov 11, 2016 [256-small]

The Specials / Rhoda Dakar
Nov 11, 2016
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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The Specials / Rhoda Dakar on Nov 11, 2016 [257-small]

The Specials / Rhoda Dakar
Nov 11, 2016
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Punk
New Wave
Reggae
Britpop
Ska
Rocksteady
Ska Revival
Mod Revival
2 Tone
Two-Tone
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2023 1 concert
2022 11 concerts
2021 25 concerts
2020 3 concerts
2019 79 concerts
2018 5 concerts
2017 29 concerts
2016 37 concerts
2015 7 concerts
2014 22 concerts
2013 43 concerts
2012 18 concerts
2011 32 concerts
2010 27 concerts
2009 51 concerts
2008 3 concerts
2007 1 concert
2006 1 concert
2001 1 concert
2000 1 concert
1998 41 concerts
1997 8 concerts
1996 12 concerts
1994 7 concerts
1981 6 concerts
1980 22 concerts
1979 31 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Specials had?

The Specials has had 533 concerts.

What genre is The Specials?

The Specials is most often considered to be Punk, New Wave, Reggae, Britpop, Ska, Rocksteady, Ska Revival, Mod Revival, 2 Tone, and Two-Tone.

When was the last The Specials concert?

The last The Specials concert was on January 16, 2023 at The Moonlight Club in London, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does The Specials play live?

The songs that The Specials performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 09, 2022 concert at Rochester Castle in Rochester, Kent, UK:

  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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