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THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Reading · Fri, 16 Apr 2027
19:00 local time
Sub89Reading
About this event
THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters' takes place at Sub89, Reading on Friday, 16 April 2027, starting at 19:00 local time.
Doors open at 19:00.
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Stay & get there
Nearest station
Reading · Train station · 340 m · 6 min walk
Closest hotels
- Stonewall House Aparthotel120 m
- Novotel140 m
- Ibis150 m
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All tours & activities ↗The Specials Ltd at Sub89: show day guide
- Doors open
- 19:00
- Show starts
- 19:00
- The Specials Ltd on stage(est.)
- 19:00
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr
- Expected finish(est.)
- 20:00
- Getting there
- Reading, 340 m (6 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
- Doors open
- 19:00
What to expect: recent setlist
From Band on the Wall, Manchester on 30 January 2026
- 1Rat Race
- 2Too Much Too Young
- 3A Message To You Rudy
- 4Gangsters
- 5Monkey Man
- 6Friday Night, Saturday Morning
- 7Ghost Town
- 8Enjoy Yourself
Most played songs on this tour
- Rat Race×2
- Too Much Too Young×2
- Gangsters×2
- Monkey Man×2
- Friday Night, Saturday Morning×2
- Ghost Town×2
- A Message To You Rudy×1
- Enjoy Yourself×1
- Little Bitch×1
- Rudy a Message to You×1
Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Specials Ltd
Line-up
Venue: Sub89
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Full calendar →- Oct23FriTickets
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All Reading events →THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters': FAQs
When is THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'?
THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters' is scheduled for Friday, 16 April 2027 at 19:00 local time.
Where is THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters' taking place?
At Sub89, 110-117 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EP.
How much are tickets for THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
What time do doors open?
Doors open at 19:00 local time.
What songs will The Specials Ltd play?
At their most recent show (30 January 2026, Manchester) The Specials Ltd played 8 songs, including Rat Race, Too Much Too Young, A Message To You Rudy, Gangsters, and Monkey Man.
Does The Specials Ltd have other upcoming dates?
Yes — The Specials Ltd has 25 upcoming dates, including Colchester (21 Nov), Derby (5 Dec), and Newcastle Upon Tyne (16 Jan).
What time does The Specials Ltd go on stage?
The Specials Ltd is expected on stage around 19:00. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.
How long is The Specials Ltd's set?
Recent shows ran to 8 songs, about 1 hr on stage, so expect to finish around 20:00.
THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'
Fri, 16 Apr 2027 · from £25