Live at Colchester Arts Centre: The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary
Saturday, 21 November 2026 at Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
About this event
The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at Colchester Arts Centre.
AGMP Presents
The Specials Ltd.'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary
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 unrivaled 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.
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The Specials Ltd recreate the passion and enthusiasm of The Specials, bringing back memories of those who were there first time around and showing younger fans what they missed.
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 Too Much Too Young.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.
About The Specials Ltd
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Time
- 19:00 – 23:00 local time
- Venue
- Colchester Arts Centre
- Address
- Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts
Venue & getting there
Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester
How to get to Colchester Arts Centre
- Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell StreetBus stop460 m
6 min walk - Colchester TownTrain660 m
8 min walk - Colchester North StationTrain700 m
9 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away.
Hotels near Colchester Arts Centre
- Colchester Boutique Hotel210 mCheck prices
- Peveril Hotel270 mCheck prices
- Holiday Inn Colchester England320 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Colchester Arts Centre
- Date
- Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:00
- Getting there
- Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell Street (bus stop), 460 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Colchester Boutique Hotel (210 m)
Every upcoming The Specials Ltd date
- The Specials LtdThe Flowerpot, Derby
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Metronome, Nottingham
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Network, Sheffield
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Electric Ballroom, London
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Roadmender, Northampton
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'O2 Ritz, Manchester
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'The Cavern, Liverpool
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Slay, Glasgow
- The Specials Ltd ‘Gangsters’ TourKendal Brewery Arts Centre, Cumbria
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Junction, Cambridge
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Leamington Spa Assembly, Leamington Spa
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Sub89, Reading
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Salisbury City Hall, Salisbury
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- The Specials LtdBrudenell Social Club, Leeds
- THE SPECIALS LTD "Gangsters'Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
- The Specials LtdBrudenell Social Club, Leeds
Good to know
When is “The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary”?
The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary takes place on Saturday, 21 November 2026 at 19:00 local time.
Where is “The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary” held?
Venue: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “The Specials Ltd. 'Ghost Town' 45th Anniversary”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Colchester Arts Centre by public transport?
The closest stop is Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell Street (bus stop), 460 m from Colchester Arts Centre – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Colchester Arts Centre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 160 m away.
Where else is The Specials Ltd performing?
The Specials Ltd also has 20 more dates coming up, for example Derby (5 Dec 2026), Nottingham (22 Jan 2027) and Sheffield (23 Jan 2027).
