The English Beat — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 23 The English Beat setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom.

The English Beat live: key facts

Gigvault documents 29 The English Beat concerts from 1982 to 2026 in 26 cities across 3 countries.

The English Beat — artist information

A live English Beat show is a vibrant kaleidoscope of sound, where the off-beat skank of classic ska fuses with an undeniable new wave shimmer. The air practically crackles with an infectious, kinetic energy, pulling every single person onto the dance floor. Bodies sway and bounce in unison, propelled by urgent rhythms and irresistible horn blasts. It's a joyful, communal explosion that transcends eras, leaving audiences buzzing with pure, unadulterated exhilaration.

Genres: ska, two-tone, new wave.

The English Beat setlist — Royal Festival Hall, London, United Kingdom (2003-02-07)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ranking Full Stop
  2. Mirror in the Bathroom
  3. Rough Rider
  4. Noise in This World
  5. Hands Off...She's Mine
  6. Doors of Your Heart
  7. Too Nice to Talk To
  8. The Tears of a Clown
  9. Twist & Crawl
  10. Spar Wid Me
  11. Two Swords
  12. Big Shot
  13. Get-a-Job / Stand Down Margaret
  14. Mirror in the Bathroom
  15. Stranger on the Shore
  16. Save It for Later
  17. Click Click
  18. Can't Get Used to Losing You
  19. Best Friend
  20. Jackpot

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier The English Beat setlists

The English Beat setlist — Milton Keynes National Bowl, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (1983-07-03)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Mirror in the Bathroom
  2. Can't Get Used to Losing You
  3. Hands Off...She's Mine
  4. Doors of Your Heart
  5. I Confess
  6. Spar Wid Me
  7. Get-a-Job
  8. Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret
  9. Stand Down Margaret
  10. Ackee 1-2-3
  11. The Tears of a Clown
  12. Twist & Crawl
  13. Best Friend
  14. Save It for Later
  15. Too Nice to Talk To
  16. Ranking Full Stop
  17. Jackpot
  18. Saxa and Wesley Duet

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — Glen Helen Regional Park, San Bernardino, United States (1983-05-28)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Mirror in the Bathroom
  2. Doors of Your Heart
  3. Two Swords
  4. Jeanette
  5. I Confess
  6. Too Nice to Talk To
  7. Spar Wid Me
  8. Get-a-Job / Stand Down Margaret
  9. The Tears of a Clown
  10. Ackee 1-2-3
  11. Twist & Crawl
  12. Ranking Full Stop
  13. Save It for Later
  14. Jackpot

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, Berkeley, United States (1983-05-27)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Avengers Theme
  2. Mirror in the Bathroom
  3. Too Nice to Talk To
  4. The Tears of a Clown
  5. Ackee 1-2-3
  6. End of the Party
  7. I Confess

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — American Bandstand, Los Angeles, United States (1983-04-23)

2 songs, in the order played:

  1. I Confess
  2. Save It for Later

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — Woolsey Hall, New Haven, United States (1983-04-20)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Tears of a Clown
  2. Get-a-Job
  3. Stand Down Margaret
  4. I Confess
  5. Jeanette
  6. Drowning
  7. Too Nice to Talk To
  8. Hands Off...She's Mine
  9. Ackee 1-2-3
  10. Spar Wid Me
  11. Doors of Your Heart
  12. Save It for Later
  13. Best Friend
  14. Jackpot

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — Le Spectrum, Montreal, Canada (1983-04-17)

22 songs, in the order played:

  1. Mirror in the Bathroom
  2. Hands Off...She's Mine
  3. Two Swords
  4. Twist & Crawl
  5. Click Click
  6. The Tears of a Clown
  7. Big Shot
  8. Ranking Full Stop
  9. Best Friend
  10. Jackpot
  11. Stand Down Margaret
  12. Too Nice to Talk To
  13. Doors of Your Heart
  14. Drowning
  15. I Am Your Flag
  16. Get-a-Job
  17. I Confess
  18. Jeanette
  19. Spar Wid Me
  20. Ackee 1-2-3
  21. End of the Party
  22. Save It for Later

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — Alumni Hall, London, Canada (1983-04-12)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Mirror in the Bathroom
  2. Doors of Your Heart
  3. Two Swords
  4. Jeanette
  5. I Confess
  6. Too Nice to Talk To
  7. Spar Wid Me
  8. Get-a-Job / Stand Down Margaret
  9. The Tears of a Clown
  10. Ackee 1-2-3
  11. Twist & Crawl
  12. Ranking Full Stop
  13. Save It for Later
  14. Jackpot

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — University of Kentucky Student Ballroom, Lexington, United States (1983-04-08)

22 songs, in the order played:

  1. Twist & Crawl
  2. Big Shot
  3. I Am Your Flag
  4. Doors of Your Heart
  5. The Tears of a Clown
  6. Too Nice to Talk To
  7. Spar Wid Me
  8. I Confess
  9. Get-a-Job
  10. Stand Down Margaret
  11. Jeanette
  12. Drowning
  13. Hands Off...She's Mine
  14. Ackee 1-2-3
  15. Two Swords
  16. Ranking Full Stop
  17. Mirror in the Bathroom
  18. Save It for Later
  19. End of the Party
  20. Click Click
  21. Best Friend
  22. Jackpot

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — Memorial Gymnasium, Nashville, United States (1983-04-05)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Twist & Crawl
  2. Ranking Full Stop
  3. The Tears of a Clown
  4. Mirror in the Bathroom
  5. Click Click
  6. I Confess
  7. Save It for Later

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — Russell House Ballroom, Columbia, United States (1983-03-28)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Twist & Crawl
  2. Big Shot
  3. Mirror in the Bathroom
  4. The Tears of a Clown
  5. Hands Off...She's Mine
  6. Stand Down Margaret
  7. I Confess
  8. Jeanette
  9. Spar Wid Me
  10. Sole Salvation
  11. Ackee 1-2-3
  12. Save It for Later
  13. End of the Party
  14. Click Click
  15. Best Friend
  16. Jackpot

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — Memorial Hall, Chapel Hill, United States (1983-03-27)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Twist & Crawl
  2. Big Shot
  3. Get-a-Job
  4. Stand Down Margaret
  5. The Tears of a Clown
  6. Hands Off...She's Mine
  7. Mirror in the Bathroom
  8. Ranking Full Stop
  9. Spar Wid Me
  10. Jeanette
  11. Sole Salvation
  12. Ackee 1-2-3
  13. Save It for Later
  14. End of the Party
  15. Click Click
  16. Jackpot

Source: setlist.fm

The English Beat setlist — Irvine Auditorium, Philadelphia, United States (1983-03-25)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Drowning
  2. Dream Home in N.Z.
  3. Ackee 1-2-3
  4. Jeanette
  5. Jackpot

Source: setlist.fm

269 The English Beat setlists are known in total; the most recent 23 are shown here.

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Songs The English Beat plays most often live

Across the last 20 The English Beat concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
The Tears of a Clown15 of 2075%
Mirror in the Bathroom14 of 2070%
Jackpot13 of 2065%
Save It for Later13 of 2065%
Twist & Crawl13 of 2065%
I Confess12 of 2060%
Ackee 1-2-311 of 2055%
Ranking Full Stop11 of 2055%
Spar Wid Me10 of 2050%
Hands Off...She's Mine9 of 2045%

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Upcoming The English Beat tour dates

10 announced dates for The English Beat, with venue and city.

Past The English Beat shows

1 past show by The English Beat, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.

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Frequently asked questions

Where has The English Beat played?

The English Beat shows on Gigvault are documented in 26 cities, including London, Los Angeles, Milton Keynes, Berkeley and Bristol. Venues include Milton Keynes National Bowl in Milton Keynes, Alumni Hall in London, American Bandstand in Los Angeles and BRISTOL ELECTRIC in Bristol.

When did The English Beat last play?

The most recent The English Beat show on record is 2026-10-24 at BRISTOL ELECTRIC, Bristol, United Kingdom.

How many The English Beat concerts are on Gigvault?

29 The English Beat concerts are documented, from 1982 to 2026 across 26 cities.

Who has The English Beat shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, The English Beat has appeared alongside Adam Ant.

When is The English Beat playing live next?

The next announced The English Beat date is 2026-11-20 at Napa Music Hall, Napa. 10 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find The English Beat setlists?

23 setlists by The English Beat 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 The English Beat play live?

The English Beat typically plays 11 songs — most concerts land between 6 and 16 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does The English Beat open with?

The English Beat varies the opener — 7 different opening songs across the last 20 concerts, most often "Twist & Crawl" (7 times).

What song does The English Beat close with?

The English Beat closed 11 of the last 20 concerts with "Jackpot".

Which songs does The English Beat always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 20 The English Beat concerts. The closest is "The Tears of a Clown" at 15 of 20.

What rare songs has The English Beat played recently?

7 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: Dream Home in N.Z., Noise in This World, Rough Rider, Saxa and Wesley Duet, Stranger on the Shore, The Avengers Theme, Whine & Grine/Stand Down Margaret.

Does The English Beat play the same setlist every night?

No — The English Beat changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 3 of roughly 11 songs.

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