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Duke SpecialBelfast · Sat, 14 Nov 2026

19:00 local time

About this event

Duke Special takes place at Mandela Hall, Belfast on Saturday, 14 November 2026, starting at 19:00 local time.

It is listed as Rock / Alternative Rock (Concerts).

Mandela Hall has 23 upcoming events on our calendar.

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Nearest station
City Hospital · Train station · 410 m · 7 min walk

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Duke Special at Mandela Hall: show day guide

Show starts
19:00
Duke Special on stage(est.)
19:00
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 35 mins
Expected finish(est.)
20:35
Getting there
City Hospital, 410 m (7 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
Ticket Limit is 8
Please note
Over 18s only

What to expect: recent setlist

From Future Yard, Birkenhead on 2 June 2026

  1. 1Fake Piano
  2. 2Guilty Man
  3. 3Foolish Gold
  4. 4Dumb Commuter
  5. 5Zbo's House
  6. 6I Let You Down
  7. 7The Spirit As It Was
  8. 8Wake Up Scarlett
  9. 9Everybody Wants a Little Something
  10. 10Brixton Leaves
  11. 11Our Love Goes Deeper Than This
  12. 12Freewheel
  13. 13No Cover Up
  14. 14Portrait
  15. 15Last Night I Nearly Died (but I Woke Up Just in Time)
  16. 16Ballad of a Broken Man
  17. 17Salvation Tambourine
  18. 18Something Might Happen
  19. 19Slip of a Girl
  20. 20This Could Be My Last Day
  21. 21Shining Light (Ash)
  22. 22Flight of the Sparrow

Most played songs on this tour

  • Everybody Wants a Little Something×9
  • Zbo's House×8
  • Last Night I Nearly Died (but I Woke Up Just in Time)×8
  • Ballad of a Broken Man×8
  • Something Might Happen×8
  • Dumb Commuter×7
  • I Let You Down×7
  • Brixton Leaves×7
  • Freewheel×7
  • Salvation Tambourine×7

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Duke Special

Line-up

About Duke Special

Duke Special is an Irish songwriter and performer based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A piano-based songwriter with a romantic style and a warm, distinctly accented voice, he was previously known for his distinctive long dreadlocks, eyeliner and outfits he describes as "hobo chic". Nowadays, he performs mostly out of makeup and desires to be more like his true self. His live performances have a theatrical style inspired by Vaudeville and music hall, and often incorporate 78s played on an old-fashioned gramophone, or sound effects from a transistor radio. He is most often accompanied by percussionist "Temperance Society" Chip Bailey, who plays cheese graters and egg whisks, a Stumpf fiddle and a Shruti box, as well as the more typical drums and cymbals. Other musicians who perform with Wilson from time to time include Paul Pilot (guitar), Réa Curran, Ben Castle, Ben Hales, Gareth Williams, "Professor" Ger Eaton (keyboards), Dan Donnelly and Serge Archibald III.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Mandela Hall

University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

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Duke Special: FAQs

When is Duke Special?

Duke Special is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 19:00 local time.

Where is Duke Special taking place?

At Mandela Hall, University Road, Belfast BT7 1NN.

How much are tickets for Duke Special?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

What songs will Duke Special play?

At their most recent show (2 June 2026, Birkenhead) Duke Special played 22 songs, including Fake Piano, Guilty Man, Foolish Gold, Dumb Commuter, and Zbo's House.

Does Duke Special have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Duke Special has 7 upcoming dates, including London (24 Oct), Cork (28 Nov), and Limerick (29 Nov).

What time does Duke Special go on stage?

Duke Special is expected on stage around 19:00. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.

How long is Duke Special's set?

Recent shows ran to 22 songs, about 1 hr, 35 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 20:35.

Duke Special

Sat, 14 Nov 2026

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