The Specials Announce New London Gig In October - Tickets

The Specials have announced details of a new London date as part of their upcoming UK tour.

The Coventry band will perform an extra show in the capital at Brixton Academy on October 31. They are already set to play Alexandra Palace on November 3.

The tour includes a huge hometown gig at Coventry's Ricoh Arena.

Meanwhile, next month (June 20), will mark the 30th anniversary of The Specials' hit 'Ghost Town' topping the UK singles chart.

Tickets for the new London date go on sale on Friday (May 20) at 9am. For more details and to buy The Specials tickets, check out Gigwise Gig Tickets.

The Specials 2011 UK tour dates are:

Wolverhampton, Civic Hall - 11/12
Manchester, Apollo - 14
Hull, Arena - 16
Glasgow, SECC - 18
Nottingham, Arena - 21
Plymouth, Pavilion - 23
Cheltenham, Centaur - 24
Brighton, Centre - 25
Bournemouth, International Centre - 27
Cardiff, International Arena - 28
Coventry, Ricoh Arena – 29
London, Brixton Academy - 31
London, Alexandra Palace - November 3

The Specials - live photos