Reading · Fri 16 Apr · Price not listed
The Specials Ltd at Sub89, Reading
Sub89
Friday 16 April 2027. Starts 19:00. Price not listed.
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| Date | Friday, 16 April 2027 |
| Starts | 19:00 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
Live musicAbout the gig
The Specials Ltd plays Sub89 in Reading on Friday, 16 April 2027.
02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | Sub89 |
| Area | Reading RG1 1EP |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find Sub89
ReadingGetting there
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
ReadingYour night out
Smaller live music rooms in Reading often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn't listed with us yet - check the venue's own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map shows exactly where Sub89 is, and the Reading live music hub has what else is on around the same night.
The Specials Ltd at Sub89, Reading
Friday, 16 April 2027 · starts 19:00 · Sub89, Reading
Last updated: 1 November 2026
The Specials Ltd — Quick Facts
The Specials Ltd live at Sub89, Reading on Friday, 16 April 2027.
The Specials Ltd are playing Sub89 in Reading on Friday, 16 April 2027. It starts at 19:00. This listing is part of the Reading grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Reading gigs there.
Reading has 50 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 7 venues — 6 of them this week. Friday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:31. Sub89 has 4 other upcoming gigs listed.
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About this gig
The artist — The Specials Ltd
The Specials Ltd headlines this Reading gig on Friday, 16 April 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
The venue — Sub89
Sub89 is in the Reading 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.
Find Sub89
Reading, RG1 1EP
The nearest station is Reading (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. Sub89 is in Reading — use RG1 1EP 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 19:00.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
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A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where Sub89 is, and the Reading live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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The Specials Ltd at Sub89. The Specials Ltd plays Sub89 on Friday 16 April from 19:00. Also on in Reading: Alex Clarke, Sax, with The Terry Hutchins Qrt at Pangbourne Working Mens Club, Wigwam Live at The Purple Turtle and Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Hexagon Theatre. Every upcoming show is in the Reading gig directory. Looking further ahead? One festival timeline holds the UK music festivals we have date-checked, with clash checks.
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