Big Special — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 22 Big Special setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Praza do Mercado, Muros, Spain.

Big Special live: key facts

Gigvault documents 24 Big Special concerts from 2025 to 2026 in 22 cities across 7 countries.

Big Special — artist information

Big Special doesn't just play; they unleash a coiled, raw nerve onto the stage. Their sound rips through the venue like a concrete mixer chewing through an alleyway fight, all gnashing punk blues grit and unsettling post-punk throb. Expect a cathartic eruption, where the sheer physicality of their "Crank wave" energy electrifies the air, compelling bodies to surge forward in a shared, primal release. It's a bracing, exhilarating shockwave that leaves you buzzing long after the final, ringing feedback dies.

Genres: post-punk, crank wave.

Big Special setlist — Praza do Mercado, Muros, Spain (2026-08-08)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  2. HUG A BASTARD.
  3. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  4. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  5. MONGREL
  6. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  7. DOMESTIC BLISS.
  8. iLL.
  9. YESBOSS.
  10. I MOCK JOGGERS
  11. SHOP MUSIC.
  12. DUST OFF/START AGAIN
  13. SHITHOUSE
  14. TREES
  15. FOR THE BIRDS
  16. DiG!

Source: setlist.fm

Full setlist page for this show

Earlier Big Special setlists

Big Special setlist — Street, Herk-de-Stad, Belgium (2026-07-17)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  2. HUG A BASTARD.
  3. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  4. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  5. MONGREL
  6. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  7. iLL.
  8. DOMESTIC BLISS.
  9. SHOP MUSIC.
  10. PROFESSIONALS.
  11. SHITHOUSE
  12. TREES
  13. DiG!
  14. That's Life

Source: setlist.fm

Full setlist page for this show

Big Special setlist — Audiotree Studio, Chicago, United States (2026-07-16)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  2. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  3. MONGREL
  4. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  5. DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)
  6. SHITHOUSE

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — indigo at The O2, London, United Kingdom (2026-07-13)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Pearl & Dean Theme
  2. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  3. HUG A BASTARD.
  4. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  5. MONGREL
  6. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  7. DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)
  8. DOMESTIC BLISS.
  9. SHOP MUSIC.
  10. PROFESSIONALS.
  11. SHITHOUSE
  12. TREES
  13. FOR THE BIRDS
  14. DiG!

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — King Tut's Stage, Glasgow, United Kingdom (2026-06-20)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  2. HUG A BASTARD.
  3. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  4. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  5. SHOP MUSIC.
  6. SHITHOUSE
  7. DiG!

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — Bradninch & Kentisbeare Cricket Club, Bradninch, United Kingdom (2026-06-12)

13 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  2. HOTEL
  3. ONLY FREE WHEN YOU'RE SLEEPING
  4. THIS HERE AIN'T WATER
  5. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  6. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  7. TREES
  8. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  9. THE WAKE
  10. SHOP MUSIC.
  11. HUG A BASTARD.
  12. PROFESSIONALS.
  13. SHITHOUSE

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — Catton Hall and Gardens, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom (2026-05-21)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  2. SHITHOUSE
  3. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — BilboRock, Bilbao, Spain (2026-04-11)

13 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  2. HUG A BASTARD.
  3. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  4. THIS HERE AIN'T WATER
  5. MONGREL
  6. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  7. SLUGLIFE
  8. SHOP MUSIC.
  9. PROFESSIONALS.
  10. YESBOSS.
  11. SHITHOUSE
  12. TREES
  13. DiG!

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — The 1865, Southampton, United Kingdom (2026-02-25)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. HUG A BASTARD.
  2. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  3. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  4. MONGREL
  5. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  6. DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)
  7. THIN HORSES.
  8. SHOP MUSIC.
  9. PROFESSIONALS.
  10. YESBOSS.
  11. SHITHOUSE
  12. TREES
  13. FOR THE BIRDS
  14. DiG!

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — Electric Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom (2026-02-24)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. I Wanna Get High
  2. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  3. HUG A BASTARD.
  4. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  5. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  6. THIS HERE AIN'T WATER
  7. MONGREL
  8. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  9. SLUGLIFE
  10. DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)
  11. SHOP MUSIC.
  12. PROFESSIONALS.
  13. YESBOSS.
  14. SHITHOUSE
  15. TREES
  16. FOR THE BIRDS
  17. DiG!
  18. That's Life

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — O2 Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom (2026-02-21)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  2. HUG A BASTARD.
  3. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  4. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  5. THIS HERE AIN'T WATER
  6. MONGREL
  7. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  8. SLUGLIFE
  9. DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)
  10. SHOP MUSIC.
  11. PROFESSIONALS.
  12. YESBOSS.
  13. SHITHOUSE
  14. TREES
  15. FOR THE BIRDS
  16. DiG!

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — New Century Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom (2026-02-20)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  2. HUG A BASTARD.
  3. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  4. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  5. THIS HERE AIN'T WATER
  6. MONGREL
  7. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  8. SLUGLIFE
  9. DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)
  10. SHOP MUSIC.
  11. PROFESSIONALS.
  12. YESBOSS.
  13. SHITHOUSE
  14. TREES
  15. FOR THE BIRDS
  16. DiG!

Source: setlist.fm

Big Special setlist — Digital, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (2026-02-15)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC
  2. HUG A BASTARD.
  3. GOD SAVE THE PONY.
  4. DESPERATE BREAKFAST
  5. THIS HERE AIN'T WATER
  6. MONGREL
  7. BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE
  8. SLUGLIFE
  9. DRAGGED UP A HILL (and thrown down the other side)
  10. THIN HORSES.
  11. SHOP MUSIC.
  12. PROFESSIONALS.
  13. YESBOSS.
  14. SHITHOUSE
  15. TREES
  16. FOR THE BIRDS
  17. DiG!

Source: setlist.fm

250 Big Special setlists are known in total; the most recent 22 are shown here.

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Songs Big Special plays most often live

Across the last 20 Big Special concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE20 of 20100%
SHITHOUSE19 of 2095%
HUG A BASTARD.17 of 2085%
BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC16 of 2080%
DiG!16 of 2080%
GOD SAVE THE PONY.16 of 2080%
MONGREL15 of 2075%
DESPERATE BREAKFAST14 of 2070%
SHOP MUSIC.14 of 2070%
THIS HERE AIN'T WATER13 of 2065%

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Artists related to Big Special

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Upcoming Big Special shows on Gigvault

5 announced dates for Big Special, with the venue and city. Mark the ones you go to and they join your concert history the same night.

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Recent Big Special shows on Gigvault

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Festivals Big Special played

Big Special appears in the line-up of 12 festivals tracked on Gigvault.

Upcoming Big Special tour dates

5 announced dates for Big Special, with venue and city.

Past Big Special shows

1 past show by Big Special, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.

Who has opened for Big Special?

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Big Special played?

Big Special shows on Gigvault are documented in 26 cities, including London, Sheffield, Toronto, Atlanta and Bilbao. Venues include Arts Club in Liverpool, Audiotree Studio in Chicago, Bar in Borgerhout and BilboRock in Bilbao.

When did Big Special last play?

The most recent Big Special show on record is 2026-09-23 at The Garrison, Toronto, Canada.

How many Big Special concerts are on Gigvault?

24 Big Special concerts are documented, from 2025 to 2026 across 26 cities.

Which festivals has Big Special played?

Big Special appears in the line-up of 8 festivals tracked on Gigvault: Hurricane Festival 2027, Southside Festival 2027, Trees Festival 2026, Boomtown Chapter 5: Radical Redesign 2026, TRNSMT 2026 and Rockaway Beach 2026.

Who has Big Special shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Big Special has appeared alongside 257ers, A Day To Remember, Adam Angst, Akne Kid Joe, Alexisonfire and Alice Merton.

When is Big Special playing live next?

The next announced Big Special date is 2026-11-25 at Tramshed, Cardiff. 5 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Big Special setlists?

22 setlists by Big Special are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many songs does Big Special play live?

Big Special typically plays 14 songs — most concerts land between 11 and 16 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Big Special open with?

Big Special opened 12 of the last 20 concerts with "BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC".

What song does Big Special close with?

Big Special closed 13 of the last 20 concerts with "DiG!".

Which songs does Big Special always play?

1 song was on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded Big Special concerts: BLACK DOG/WHITE HORSE.

What rare songs has Big Special played recently?

8 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: HOTEL, I MOCK JOGGERS, I Wanna Get High, ONLY FREE WHEN YOU'RE SLEEPING, Pearl & Dean Theme, Rawhide, THE MESS., THE WAKE.

Does Big Special play the same setlist every night?

No — Big Special changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 8 of roughly 13 songs.

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