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Duke Special

Tue 20 Oct

International Arts Centre

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About This Event

Duke Special is scheduled to present an exclusive performance at the International Arts Centre in Leicester on October 20, 2026. The concert will draw inspiration from the works of Michael Longley, a renowned poet from Belfast whose writings are celebrated for their gentle honesty and playful wit. This unique event promises to blend music with poetry, providing audience members with a profound artistic and emotional experience. For further information on ticket prices, visitors should check the venue’s official website.

Duke Special will perform songs and music directly inspired by the poetry of Michael Longley, drawing on the Belfast writer’s themes of gentleness, honesty, mischief and love. The set will feature a mix of original compositions and reinterpretations, weaving Longley’s imagery—artists, animals, flowers, friends and forgotten soldiers—into a musical performance.

The performance takes place at the International Arts Centre in Leicester on 20 October 2026. Tickets cost £27.50.

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Frequently asked questions

Duke Special takes place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

Duke Special is held at International Arts Centre in Leicester (Garden Street, Leicester, LE1 3UA).

Tickets for Duke Special are priced at £27.50. Live prices and availability are shown on visitleicester.info.

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Tickets for Duke Special can be booked via visitleicester.info using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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