Leicester · Sat 5 Jun · Price not listed

Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute at 2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

2Funky Music Cafe

Saturday 5 June 2027. Starts 20:00. Price not listed.

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Date	Saturday, 5 June 2027
Starts	20:00
Ends	01:00
Entry	Price not listed
Ages	Not listed
Listing	Being verified

01 — The gig

Reggae

About the gig

Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute plays 2Funky Music Cafe in Leicester on Saturday, 5 June 2027.

Johnny2Bad aka (J2B) are an 8 piece band from Birmingham, UK, who performs the music of UK Reggae legends UB40 (endorsed by Ali Campbell himself)

ReggaeTribute Act

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Venue	2Funky Music Cafe
Area	Westcotes LE3 5NH
Genre	Reggae / Tribute Act

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Westcotes, Leicester LE3 5NH

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Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute at 2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

Saturday, 5 June 2027 · starts 20:00 · 2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

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Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute — Quick Facts

Johnny2Bad aka (J2B) are an 8 piece band from Birmingham, UK, who performs the music of UK Reggae legends UB40 (endorsed by Ali Campbell himself)

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The gigSaturday 5 Jun 2027 · 20:00Starts in 216d 01h 15m

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GenreReggae+1 more

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The gig Saturday 5 Jun Starts 20:00 · 2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute are playing 2Funky Music Cafe in Leicester on Saturday, 5 June 2027. It starts at 20:00 and is listed to finish around 01:00. Expect Reggae / Tribute Act. This listing is part of the Leicester grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Leicester gigs there.

HeadlinerJohnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute

GenreReggae · Tribute Act

PricePrice not listed

AgeNot listed

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Leicester has 60 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 11 venues — 5 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 19:12. 2Funky Music Cafe has 5 other upcoming gigs listed.

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About this gig

Johnny2Bad aka (J2B) are an 8 piece band from Birmingham, UK, who performs the music of UK Reggae legends UB40 (endorsed by Ali Campbell himself)

The artist — Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute

Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute headlines this Leicester gig on Saturday, 5 June 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Reggae / Tribute Act across the set.

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The venue — 2Funky Music Cafe

2Funky Music Cafe is in the Leicester gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.

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Westcotes, Leicester, LE3 5NH

AreaWestcotes, Leicester

PostcodeLE3 5NH

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Getting there

The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. 2Funky Music Cafe is in Westcotes, Leicester — use LE3 5NH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 20:00.

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Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute is at 2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester LE3 5NH.

When does the gig start?

It is listed to start at 20:00 on Saturday, 5 June 2027, finishing around 01:00.

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What's the nearest station to 2Funky Music Cafe?

The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 20 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LE3 5NH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute at 2Funky Music Cafe. Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute plays 2Funky Music Cafe on Saturday 5 June from 20:00. Also playing Leicester: The Stylistics at De Montfort Hall, A Night of Jagged Little Pill at The International and The Proclaimers at De Montfort Hall. Every upcoming show is in the Leicester gig directory. Looking further ahead? One festival timeline holds the UK music festivals we have date-checked, with clash checks.

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Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute at 2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

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01 — The gig

About the gig

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find 2Funky Music Cafe

Getting there

04 — Planning

Your night out

Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute at 2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute — Quick Facts

About this gig

The artist — Johnny2Bad - UB40 Tribute

The venue — 2Funky Music Cafe

Find 2Funky Music Cafe

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