VIGILANTES Moody pop for the introverted heart. Vigilantes' are a soundtrack approved of by the indie giants. Vigilantes are continuing the British tradition of taking American sounds and stuffing it with classic British tone. They do it so well that …
THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCEEsquires, Bedford19:30, Friday 18th July Embark on a journey through heartland melodies and raw country storytelling with 'The Luke Combs Experience' – an electrifying tribute to one of country music's brightest stars. Join us for an unforgettable …
Decades Daytime Disco Bedford - 80s, 90s & 00s Hits! Saturday, July 19th | 2 PM - 6 PM Bedford Esquires BEDFORD... The DECADES DAYTIME DISCO Revolution continues!From Set you Free to Mr. Brightside, we're bringing the soundtrack to your best memories! A …
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Canned Pineapple - Saturday 19th July - Bedford Esquires Canned Pineapple are a 5-piece scuzz pop outfit based in the UK. The quintet consists of songwriters Seán Drury and Oakley Gardiner alongside guitarchitect prodigy Gabe Rice, sex cymbal Charlie Pringle and …
Everything is Romantic at Bedford Esquires 19th of July 2025, bringing you Bedford’s first Brat Night! DJ bringing the best Brat club classics from Charli XCX, Lorde, Troy Sivan, Shygirl, Doechii, SOPHIE, COBRAH, Kesha, The Dare, Addison Rae and so …
Geordie Greep - 7:30pm, Thursday 24th July, Bedford Esquires We are very excited to be welcoming ex-Black Midi frontman, Geordie Greep to Esquires for a last minute, summer show! Geordie’s debut solo album boasts a brand of high quality, all-embracing …
Gans make a triumphant return to Esquires after stacking the room out to bursting when playing the Big Special all-dayer in April.Gans, a fresh and audacious musical endeavor born from the creative minds of two lifelong friends Euan Woodman and …
Stray will be performing at Esquires 'Holy Moly's' in Bedford on 25th July 2025. The band will be playing songs from their early albums through to the latest material from their recently released 'About Time' album. Support comes from local …
Our specially chilled all-dayer, PATIO PARTY returns for its thrid instalment on Saturday 26th July! Celebrating a tiny island that has shaped music in culture like no other. Expect the finest Reggae, Dub, Roots and Ska sounds, with live artists …
BODEGA + Radio Free Alice 7:30pm Sat 26th July, Bedford Esquires Sometimes you have to move backwards to move forwards. Just ask punk cultural commentators BODEGA, whose new album sees them carve a new future from fuzz-soaked, consumerism-skewering shards of …
Tom Robinson Band + Hens Bens 7.30pm Friday 1st August, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce we are bringing the legendary Tom Robinson Band back to Bedford Esquires on Friday 1st August Born in Cambridge in 1950, Tom Robinson first became …
alphabet + The Vandervalls + Tie-Break Friday 1st August - Bedford Esquires London-based alternative band alphabet are quickly making a name for themselves with their dynamic fusion of post-punk grit and ethereal soundscapes. Formed by four close friends - Lena, …
After the Teenage Fanclub show on Thursday 7th of August 2025 sold out in under 5 minutes, and so many of you missed out on tickets, we are delighted to confirm that the band have agreed to play an additional …
’See you get older every year, but you don’t change, or I don’t notice you’re changing’ We are beyond excited to confirm that Teenage Fanclub will be returning to Bedford Esquires on Thursday the 7th August 2025 as part of …
Miles Hunt has performed as a solo artist as well as alongside Wonder Stuff guitarist Malcolm Treece and fiddle player Erica Nockalls and also as The Miles Hunt Club (with Andres Karu, Michael Ferentino and Stuart Quinnell) and Vent 414 …
We can scarcely believe it ourselves but Mercury Rev will be playing Esquires on Thursday the 14th August 2025 as part of our 35th anniversary celebrations! One of the most influential and pioneering American bands of the past 30 years, …
*Extra date added by public demand on Fri 15th August / Sat 16th now SOLD OUT* NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Friday 15th August, Bedford Esquires Following four SOLD OUT shows in 2024 and two sell …
It’s already been quite the year for YAANG. Announced as part of illustrious hype list NME 100 last month where they were heralded as “one of the most exciting bands to come from the North West.” and growing their list …
NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 16th August 2025 – Bedford Esquires Following x4 SOLD OUT shows in 2024 and 2x SOLD OUT January shows in 2025 Noasis return to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 16th August …
A bit about Eric? He needs little introduction — he wrote and recorded the classic Whole Wide World and had a hit with it back in 1977. Since then it's been a hit for countless other artists including The Monkees, …
NIRVANA TRIBUTE + Guests 7:30pm Friday 22nd August, Bedford Esquires Following their sell out show in 2024 NIRVANA TRIBUTE return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 22nd August. Nirvana Tribute is the world renowned number one international touring tribute that has …
Sambroso All Stars Bank Holiday Sunday 24 August Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club’s eponymous debut? Winning the Grammy for Best Traditional Tropical Latin Album, it remains a high watermark not just for Cuban …
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***NEW SHOW*** We are delighted to announce that Throwing Muses, one of *the* great cult American bands, will be appearing at Esquires on Wednesday the 27th August as part of their first UK Tour in over ten years! Led by …
Following their previous sell out appearances at Bedford Esquires, The Smyths will return to Bedford Esquires in August 2025. More than a mere tribute band, The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all time. Thrillingly …
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We are delighted to announce that Jane Weaver will appearing at Bedford Esquires on Saturday the 30th August 2025. One of the UK’s most innovative and evocative musical artists, over the past decade Jane has released a series of fantastically …
The Meffs + Split Dogs 7:30pm, Friday 5th September, Bedford Esquires Since exploding onto the UK scene in 2019, The Meffs have built up a reputation as purveyors o frantic punk rock and an absolute must-see live sensation. The band …
Plateau + JW Paris + Kate Gore & The Screamers + Sloane 7:30pm, Sat 6th September, Bedford Esquires Plateau are back, bringing their 'We couldn't get much higher' rock 'n' roll show back to Bedford Esquires for a night of …
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If you like the throb and the rumble of low-end - its time to get down and (filthy)dirty with Evil Blizzard. Are you evil? Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Four bass players, a singing drummer. An array of …
It's that time of year again... The Sunday Afternoon Sessions return with the Annual Esquires BeatleJam. The cream of the Bedford (and beyond) music scene 'Come Together' to perform some of their favourite BeatleTunes.Hosted by Mat Roberts Full Bands and …
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THE LIFE OF RILEY - FRANTIC EP LAUNCH7:30pm, Friday 12th September, Bedford Esquires THE LIFE OF RILEY are finally excited to announce the launch gig of their new EP FRANTIC at Esquires, Bedford, 12th September. Alongside the new EP expect …
The Bug Club + Adwaith - 7:30pm, Friday 12th September, Bedford Esquires We are very excited to be welcoming one of our faves, The Bug Club back to Esquires as part of our 35th anniversary celebrations. The band that never …
ION MAIDEN – A fully Charged Tribute to Iron Maiden 7:30pm, Saturday 13th September, Bedford Esquires Ion Maiden Formed in August 2018, The original line up was built around the core of four ex-members of some of best Maiden tribute …
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New York City’s most diabolical rhythm and blues street gang aren’t back, they never left. In dark times, DADDY LONG LEGS continue to shine their light everywhere they go, leaving a piece of themselves on stage every night because it’s …
THE TOTAL STONE ROSES + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 19th September, Bedford Esquires The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses gig at SPIKE ISLAND! If you love I …
FOOTLOOSE 80s DAY PARTY - Epic Anthems. Smarter Timing. Our sell-out 80s party returns to Bedford and we’re flipping the script! This is the music you grew up with, the dance moves you still remember, and the friends you never …
The Black Charade and Fell Out Boy return to our main stage on Friday 26th September! This one always sells out, so early tickets highly recommended for a night down (emo) memory lane - on sale now from Seetickets.
This radical East London duo are known for their intense live shows exploring the raw holler of folk, synths, spoken word and intricate rustic dobro guitar. Full-force reworkings of centuries-old work-songs speak to contemporary issues of class, using multi-layered sonic …
The Rifles head out on a new UK Tour, calling into Bedford Esquires on Friday 3rd October. Fresh from their UK #1 Independent album ‘LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR’ this will be the first full band show at the venue in over …
The BellRays Esquires, Bedford - Saturday 4th October Blues is the teacher. Punk is the Preacher. It’s all about emotion and energy. Experience and raw talent, spirit and intellect. Exciting things happen when these things collide. Bob Vennum and Lisa …
Miki Berenyi Trio are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush), Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere, Aircooled). The three musicians first worked together during Piroshka’s 2021 tour – Miki and Kevin being founder members, Oliver coming …
Dog Race are a quintet originally hailing from Bedford and have been building quite the reputation for their gothic tinged electronically enhanced sound. It’s the Squeeze, The Leader and recent release Return the Day (Colours) are all full of horror …
BOLD AS LOVE – ‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience Tribute’ 7:30pm Friday 10th October, Bedford Esquires BOLD AS LOVE are a dynamic 3 piece dedicated to celebrating the legendary music and spirit of Jimi Hendrix. Formed in 2024, we faithfully pay …
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro. Ibibio Sound Machine were founded …
The Pad Presents...PUNKY REGGAE PARTY Ft: POPES OF CHILLITOWN + SHANGHAI TREASON + NEW GROOVE FORMATION + THE BARRYS + BLACK ROOSTER REVIVAL 4pm, Sat 11th October, Bedford Esquires Heading into a new season we are pleased to announce a …
Legends of the UK live scene, there’s not many festivals or indeed towns that these boys haven’t played in the 34 years they’ve been together. In that time, they have released five albums, sold over 2 million records,been streamed over …
British virtuoso blues-rock guitarist, former pro MMA fighter and hard rock frontman Kris Barras launches an exciting new musical collective that takes him back to his blues rock roots. Once the leading light of the young British blues-rock scene; he's …
ULTIMATE COLDPLAY + Guests 7.30pm Sat 17th October, Bedford Esquires Following a SOLD OUT show at Esquires in 22, 23 & 2024 we are pleased to welcome back Ultimate Coldplay back to the venue this October. Since launching in 2017 …
LINK N PARK ( The UK’s Leading Tribute to Linkin Park)‘25th Anniversary of Hybrid Theory’ 7:30pm Saturday 18th October, Bedford Esquires Following a sell out show in 2023 & 2024 LINK N PARK are back on Sat 18th October. For …
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Jim Jones All Stars + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 18th October, Bedford Esquires Jim Jones All Stars are one of the most thrilling and exciting live acts on the circuit today. Fronted by legendary testifier Jim Jones – formerly of Thee …
Bilk + Guests19:30, 21st Oct 2025Esquires, Bedford Bilk are an exciting rock and roll band hailing from Chelmsford, Essex. Fusing elements of rock and roll, punk, indie and rap, Bilk’s style can never be pigeon holed. Fronted by charismatic lead …
Johnny Hates Jazz, comprising Clark Datchler (songwriting, vocals, keyboards) and Mike Nocito (production, engineering, guitars), achieved prominence in the late 1980s with a string of hits, notably "Shattered Dreams." Released in March 1987, the song reached top 5 in the …
Hue and Cry - Electro Acoustic show 7:30pm, Fri 24th October 2024 – Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce 80’s legends HUE & CRY come to Bedford Esquires Friday 24th October for a special Electro / Acoustic show. Alongside Wet Wet …
Moretallica - UK Metallica Tribute Band 7:30pm Saturday 25th October, Bedford Esquires Following fully sold out shows in 2023 and 2024 we are pleased to announce the return of Moretallica to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 25th October. 2025 is Moretallica's …
Toby Lee - 7:30pm, Thursday 30th October, Bedford Esquires Dubbed a future superstar of the blues by Joe Bonamassa, 17-year-old Toby Lee boasts an impressive musical CV. Toby’s journey started at just 4-years-old when his grandma bought him a yellow …
THE CUREHEADS + Siouxsie & The Budgiees 7:30pm Friday 31st October, Bedford Esquires The original tribute to The Cure ‘The Cureheads’ make a very welcome return to Bedford Esquires for a HALLOWEEN SPECIAL on Friday 31st October following their SOLD …
The Herbaliser Band + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 1st November, Bedford Esquires Way back In 1995, Ollie Teeba and Jake Wherry AKA The Herbaliser, a sample-based beatmaking duo from Twickenham, South West London, released their debut 12” single ‘The Real Killer’ …
The Cinelli Brothers + Guests 7:30pm, Saturday 1st November, Bedford Esquires Winners of the 2024 UK Blues Band of The Year, The Cinelli Brothers are an award-winning 4 Piece band from London comprised of Marco and Alessandro Cinelli from Italy, …
The Birthday Massacre + Lesbian Death Bed 7:30pm, Thurs 7th November, Esquires The Birthday Massacre is a synth rock band, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band was officially formed in 1999, known at that time as Imagica. The …
Ferocious Dog + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 7th November, Bedford Esquires Ferocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock, comfortably slotting in between Billy Bragg and The Levellers. However, like The Levellers …
Due to unforeseen circumstances, W. H. Lung’s show at Bedford Esquires has been rescheduled—originally set for 13th June 2025, it will now take place on 8th November 2025. Already have tickets? They’re still valid for the new date! If you can’t …
GONG 8pm, Sat 8th November, Bedford Esquires GONG are coming to Bedford Esquires on Sat 8th November. The ever-metamorphosing entity that is GONG launches, as ever, into unknown – and unknowing – territory with new tours for 2025 destined to …
Beans On Toast + Guests 7:30pm, Weds 12th November Bedford Esquires Folk legend Beans on Toast is coming to town. A travelling troubadour for the ages, Beans is an entertainer, singer, songwriter, storyteller – and a master of his art. …
The Style Councillors return to Bedford Esquires
Forming in 2019 and consisting of Kingsley Hall on vocals and Robbie Major on synths, beats and noise, Benefits quickly evolved into a group that aims to merge noise, house, hip hop, industrial rock, electronica, and an angry social media …
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart + Guests 7:30pm Weds 19th November, Bedford Esquires Roughly five years after breaking up, New York's indie shoegazey/dream-popppers the Pains of being Pure at Heart have announced a reunion tour celebrating the 15th …
The Gig Cartel presents... THE DAMN TRUTH Critically acclaimed psychedelic Montreal four-piece rock’n’roll band the Damn Truth return to the UK for an 11-date November 2025 headline tour, stopping off at Esquires on Thursday 20th November. In 2021, the band …
THE EXPLOITED + Guests 45 YEARS OF CHAOS 7.30pm Friday 21st November, Bedford Esquires The Exploited ARE punk rock !! The first wave of British punk was a bust. Sid was dead and the Pistols signed Ronnie Biggs as their …
The Pogue Traders - A celebration of The Pogues 7:30pm, Sat 22nd November This November, we celebrate Ireland's second most famous export. Making their Esquires debut - The Pogue Traders, a celebration of The Pogues! Formed back in 2007, The …
Initially started as a solo project from enigmatic frontwoman Sarah Cosgrove, Low Girl has since expanded to include her sibling Tom Cosgrove (drums), bassist/guitarist Bradley Taylor and keyboardist Toby Morgan, whom she met while studying at Lincoln University. On debut …
AGMP Concerts proudly presents MARTIN STEPHENSON & THE DAINTEES 'Boat To Bolivia' 40th Anniversary Tour + special guests: Nicola Madill Martin Stephenson & The Daintees hail from the North East of England. Their debut single 'Roll On Summertime' was released …
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Wolfgang Flür (Ex Kraftwerk) + Pete Duggel 7:30pm, Friday 28th November, Bedford Esquires Member of the classic Kraftwerk line up 1973-1987 and author of “I Was A Robot”. A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flür was …
GAZ BROOKFIELD + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 29th November, Bedford Esquires NEW ALBUM! MASSIVE SOLO TOUR! SHORT FULL BAND TOUR!!! Gaz Brookfield is back on the road to promote 'Waiting For Wisdom' his tenth studio album out on Friday, August 1st, …
Angela Barnes - Angst 7:30pm, Weds 3rd December Angela Barnes presents her brand new tour show called “Angst”, and is stopping off at Esquires as part of her UK tour on Wednesday 3rd December, courtesy if the fine people at …
SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS!7:30pm, Sat 6th December, Bedford Esquires Special Kinda Madness are back at Bedford Esquires on Sat 6th December for their annual gig with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform …
*NEW SHOW* It's a biggie ! For the first time in a couple of decades Sham-69 ft Jimmy Pursey, Dave Parsons & Dave Tregunna are back at Esquires courtesy of Vinyl Revelations. This is the smallest venue the band have …
The Devout (Depeche Mode Tribute) 7:30pm Sat 13th December, Bedford Esquires Selling out venues up and down the UK we are very pleased to announce The Devout (Depeche Mode Tribute) return to BEDFORD ESQUIRES on Sat 13th December The Devout …
MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN 7:30pm, Friday 19th December Following a packed out show earlier in 2025 it's time to 'save the date' as we welcome Mad Mods back for a special Christmas show at Esquires on Friday 19th December. . …
King King + Guests 7:30pm, Thursday 8th January, Bedford Esquires *Due to circumstances beyond our control this show has been moved to Thursday 8th January , ticket holders will be contacted by Seetickets, if you are unable to make the …
Wrong Jovi 7.30pm, Friday 16th July, Bedford Esquires Delighted to welcome back to Bedford Esquires Wrong Jovi. No question about it they are the world’s premiere Bon Jovi Tribute band, from greatest hits, to fan favourites, Wrong Jovi are the …
BOOTLEG BLONDIE 'The world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band' 7.30pm, Bedford Esquires, Sat 24th January CBGB's comes to Bedford Esquires with the return of 'Bootleg Blondie' on the 24th January. Expect to hear some of the greatest …
China Crisis + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 21 February, Bedford Esquires China Crisis are an English pop/rock band formed in 1979 in Kirkby, near Liverpool, Merseyside with a core of vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon. China Crisis were originally …
STIFF BIZKIT (A tribute to Limp Bizkit) 7:30pm, Sat 28th February 27th Bedford Esquires The Limp Bizkit Tribute act your Mom told you to stay away from. Stiff Bizkit are the World's #1 Limp Bizkit tribute act. Paying homage to …
THE SOUTH + Guests 7:30pm, Saturday 14th March, Bedford Esquires The South are back on the road and do what they do best - perform the songs of that great British pop institution, The Beautiful South, to the thousands of fans of …
