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The Specials LTD will perform at the hmv Empire in Coventry on 2026-10-10 at 18:00. The event celebrates the 45th anniversary of the band's classic single 'Ghost Town'. Ticket prices are available on the website.
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records legends, The Specials.
When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivalled by a single band since. The Specials formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers and The Selecter.
The Specials Ltd perform classics and fan favourites such as Gangsters, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man, and Ghost Town.
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The Specials LTD takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 19:00.
The Specials LTD is held at hmv Empire in Coventry (22 Hertford Street, Coventry, CV1 1LF).
The Specials LTD is performing at The Specials LTD.
Tickets for The Specials LTD can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Specials LTD will perform at the hmv Empire in Coventry on 2026-10-10 at 18:00. The event celebrates the 45th anniversary of the band's classic single 'Ghost Town'. Ticket prices are available on the website.
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Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the The Specials' classic #1 single 'Ghost Town' with a live set from The Specials Ltd., the world's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Records legends, The Specials.
When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they left behind a legacy which has been unrivalled by a single band since. The Specials formed their own 2-Tone record label which launched the recording careers of Madness, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers and The Selecter.
The Specials Ltd perform classics and fan favourites such as Gangsters, Do The Dog, Message To You Rudy, Stereotype, Rat Race, Do Nothing, Monkey Man, and Ghost Town.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is The Specials LTD?
The Specials LTD takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 19:00.
Where is The Specials LTD taking place?
The Specials LTD is held at hmv Empire in Coventry (22 Hertford Street, Coventry, CV1 1LF).
Who is performing at The Specials LTD?
The Specials LTD is performing at The Specials LTD.
How do I get tickets for The Specials LTD?
Tickets for The Specials LTD can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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