Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th AnniversaryPortrush · Fri, 11 Dec 2026
About this event
Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary takes place at the playhouse portrush, Portrush on Friday, 11 December 2026, starting at 20:00 local time.
It is listed as Rock / Alternative Rock (Concerts).
Tickets are currently off sale through the primary seller — availability may return, so check back or view the official listing.
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- Show starts
- 20:00
- Duke Special on stage(est.)
- 20:00
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr, 35 mins
- Expected finish(est.)
- 21:35
- Getting there
- Portrush railway station, 550 m (9 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.
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- Ticket limit
- Ticket Limit Of 9
What to expect: recent setlist
From Future Yard, Birkenhead on 2 June 2026
- 1Fake Piano
- 2Guilty Man
- 3Foolish Gold
- 4Dumb Commuter
- 5Zbo's House
- 6I Let You Down
- 7The Spirit As It Was
- 8Wake Up Scarlett
- 9Everybody Wants a Little Something
- 10Brixton Leaves
- 11Our Love Goes Deeper Than This
- 12Freewheel
- 13No Cover Up
- 14Portrait
- 15Last Night I Nearly Died (but I Woke Up Just in Time)
- 16Ballad of a Broken Man
- 17Salvation Tambourine
- 18Something Might Happen
- 19Slip of a Girl
- 20This Could Be My Last Day
- 21Shining Light (Ash)
- 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.
Venue: the playhouse portrush
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Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary: FAQs
When is Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary?
Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary is scheduled for Friday, 11 December 2026 at 20:00 local time.
Where is Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary taking place?
At the playhouse portrush, 47 Main St, Portrush BT56 8BN, Portrush BT568BN.
How much are tickets for Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary?
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), Belfast (14 Nov), and Cork (28 Nov).
What time does Duke Special go on stage?
Duke Special is expected on stage around 20:00. The show itself starts at 20:00 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 21:35.
Duke Special "Songs from the Deep Forest" 20th Anniversary
Fri, 11 Dec 2026