Gwenno - 7:30pm, Sat 9th May, Bedford Esquires Gwenno Saunders has been working as a professional musician and producer for over 25 years and has released 2 EPs, 4 solo full-length albums, and 2 full-length albums with the indie-pop group …
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A female-fronted, 4 piece classic rock, rhythm & blues band from Bedford, UK,playing Esquires for the first time in 2026
We've teamed up with the best record store in the land, Slide Record Shop to bring a very special 'out store' show with The Hoosiers - their first ever time at the venue! CD and Cassette Ticket Bundles are limited …
We're really pleased to announce a show with the amazing Kaia Kater here in May! One for the music purists, this show is unmissable - Check out her Tiny Desk Concert and then buy yourself a ticket immediately! “…plaintive, mesmerising…writes …
JOHN BRAMWELL (I Am Kloot) 7:30pm, Friday 15th May, Bedford Esquires ‘A unique person, both literally and metaphorically’ – Lauren Laverne‘My favourite songwriter of all time’ – Cate Blanchett‘Bramwell’s new songs are spellbinding’ The Guardian‘The UK’s finest export’ New York Times …
The 900 - The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band Matinee show - 2pm - 4pm Saturday 16th May, Bedford Esquires If you were at Februarys show by The 900 you are probably aware there was a ‘show stop’ on …
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Punky Reggae Party 2 - 6:30pm, Sat 16th May, Bedford Esquires Following the inaugural PUNKY REGGAE PARTY in Autumn 2025 we have decided to make this event a regular fixture. Due to circumstances beyond our control our headliner ‘Dakka Skanks’ …
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Delighted to confirm that The Moonlandingz will be making their Bedford Esquires debut on Saturday the 16th May 2026! The Moonlandingz are a semi-fictional, genre-hopping collective of psychedelic, dub, krautrock, circuit-bent electronics and pop-noir misfits and a seriously entertaining live …
2 sets of Jazz,Soul and Motown covers from the mighty Dirty Rhodes Band
We are delighted to welcome Mozart Estate to Esquires on Sunday the 17th May 2026. Mozart Estate is the current project of one of England’s most singular musical mavericks, Lawrence, previously of the hugely influential bands Felt, Denim and Go-Kart …
Dead Dads Club + Tough Cookie 7:30pm, Weds 20th May, Bedford Esquires When Chilli Jesson was 14 years old, he lost his father to drug addiction. A grieving teenage boy, he did what most grieving teenage boys would do in …
Electronic music pioneers Leftfield take over Esquires with a rare, intimate DJ set for a night of legendary grooves, seismic bass and immersive, boundary-pushing, high-energy electronic dance music. Formed in 1988, and originally comprised of Neil Barnes and Paul Daley, …
FOO FIGHTERS GB + Guests – 7:30pm Saturday 23rd May, Bedford Esquires Following numerous sold out shows at Bedford Esquires we are excited to announce the return of FOO FIGHTERS GB on Saturday 23rd May for their annual gig. Five …
The welcome return of Bedford's Black and Gold to the Sunday afternoon session.Celebrating Esquires 36th anniversary
UK Hip Hop royalty and one quarter of The Four Owls, FLIPTRIX is joining us here in May 2026, alongside DJ Jazz T! Earlybird tickets are just a tenner, head on over to See to bag one.
Voka Gentle don’t so much write songs as build strange, beautiful worlds and invite you inside. The London trio have carved out a reputation as one of the UK’s most inventive left‑field acts, stitching together folk harmonies, glitchy electronics, warped …
A double‑header built for anyone who wants to feel ahead of the curve, this Bedford Esquires showcase brings together two of the most promising new bands in the UK underground right now. Friday 29th May has all the makings of …
Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) + Guests - 7:30pm Sat 30th May, Bedford Esquires Best known as the lead singer for The Bluetones, and now also having been a solo artist since 2008, Mark Morriss has spent the best part of 3 …
The Cuban Brothers are heading to Bedford Esquires for a fun filled evening of debauchery and beats! From sold out tours, festival spots and support slots for rock royalty to crazy club nights, film roles and fashion shows, The Cuban …
World-renowned,Critically-acclaimed,electrically-powered,rascally rock and roll.We welcome back The Soho Dukes for another Sunday afternoon session in the bar
Join us for our monthly music quizMusic from the 50's to the presentTeams of up to 6 people£2 per person to enterCash prize for the winning team
JUST RADIOHEAD Performing the music of Radiohead! 7:30pm, Friday 5th June, Bedford Esquires Following on from a sell out show at Esquires in April 25 we are pleased to announce the return of JUST RADIOHEAD on Friday 5th June. Just …
CEREMONY 6 - LINE UP CONFIRMED You’ve waited long enough! We can confirm that your Ceremony 6 headliners will be the mighty DEADLETTER Returning to the venue in support of their eagerly anticipated second album ‘Existence is Bliss’, we are …
The Dogs D’Amour + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 12th June, Bedford Esquires Famous appearances on Top of The Pops down to the requisite touring in a rusted out Transit van. There have always been three constants, great songwriting, loyal fans and, …
Chris Helme (Ex The Seahorses) + Lillibet - 7:30pm Friday 12th June Bedford Esquires Chris Helme the former frontman of The Seahorses makes a very welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Fri 12th June as part of our singer songwriter …
We are very pleased to be bringing the one and only ‘Incredible’ General Levy back to Esquires on Saturday 13th June! One of the most in demand and distinctive MCs on the planet, Levy has been tearing up events for …
We welcome you to join us as England take on Croatia for the first group game of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas. Come quick and grab your seats!! *Best atmosphere guaranteed *Massive screen and huge sound *Showing the fixture …
FOREVER SPRINGSTEEN - BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE 7:30pm, Friday 19th June, Bedford Esquires Experience the energy, musicianship, and spirit of The Boss as Forever Springsteen takes you on a downbound train through his legendary career. This powerhouse seven-piece band pays homage …
Nic-Cage Against the Machine + Guests 7:30pm Saturday 20th June, Bedford Esquires Catch a one of a kind tribute like no other - the music of legendary punk-rock icons Rage Against The Machine, reimagined in the most brilliantly chaotic way …
We're very pleased to announce a midsummer celebration of bass is being held on Saturday 20th June with a stacked line up, ft Zed Bias AKA Maddslinky, Matt Jam Lamont (Tuff Jam), Sean Harvey and Covie! ZED BIAS:Dave Jones, AKA …
We welcome you to join us as England take on Ghana for the second group game of the 2026 World Cup in Massachusetts. Come quick and grab your seats!! *Best atmosphere guaranteed *Massive screen and huge sound *Showing the fixture …
Electric Six + Enjoyable Listens 6pm Tuesday 23rd June, Esquires, Bedford Danger! Danger! Detroit legends, Electric Six are heading back to the UK for some intimate summer shows! Mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, …
JOHN OTWAY (solo show) + guests 7.30pm, Friday 26th June, Bedford Esquires John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour and a self-deprecating underdog persona. From the …
Meet the Antarctic Monkeys... The longest serving and without doubt, the BEST tribute and the UK's Number One band to the Arctic Monkeys bar none! Originally formed in 2001, the band performed original songs under the band names of …
We welcome you to join us as England take on Panama for the final group game of the 2026 World Cup in New Jersey. Come quick and grab your seats!! *Best atmosphere guaranteed *Massive screen and huge sound *Kick off …
FEET have been going for a decade now and, with a couple albums under their belt – the most recent Make It Up having been released in 2024 they're gearing up for another campaign. Prior to this, they self released their …
Limehouse Lizzy are back in town on Thursday 2nd July - a true celebration of all things Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy. Tickets are on sale now, available from Seetickets and Gigantic.
Banks Arcade + Tropic Gold 7:30pm, Friday 3rd July, Bedford Esquires We're pleased to announce a double header with Banks Arcade + Tropic Gold, coming to the venue in July! Banks Arcade are a modern heavy metal band that has …
Red Hot Chili Peppers UK 7.30pm Friday 3rd July, Bedford Esquires Red Hot Chili Peppers UK are the country’s funkiest, freshest, upliftin’ tribute band! These four funky monks are all dedicated Chili Peppers fans, based in the West Midlands. They …
CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin 7:30pm, Sat 4th July, Bedford Esquires Following their previous 3 sell out shows at Bedford Esquires in February ‘Coda’ A Tribute To Led Zeppelin are back by popular demand. CODA are Europe's most …
THIS IS THE KIT + Guests 7:30pm, Weds 8th July, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce the debut visit of THIS IS THE KIT to Bedford Esquires on Weds 8th July In today's fast-paced mid-apocalyptic world it can feel …
MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN 7:30pm, Friday 10th July, Bedford Esquires Following a packed out show at Christmas it's time to 'save the date' as we welcome Mad Mods back on Friday 10th July. . Anyone that has seen the 'Mad …
RUN IN THE SHADOW 'THE FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE'7:30pm Friday 10th July, Bedford Esquires RUN IN THE SHADOW 'FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE' The UK's top, and some say most authentic, Fleetwood Mac tribute show make a very welcome return into Bedford Esquires …
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Bring Me The Horizon UK + Guests7:30pm, Saturday 11th July, Bedford Esquires Bring Me The Horizon UK is the ultimate tribute, delivering the energy and chaos of BMTH’s live shows. Formed in Sheffield in 2004, the original band became one …
BIG TRUCK are coming to Esquires in July! Big Truck is the sound of Laurie Vincent stepping into a different light. Known for the raw intensity of SOFT PLAY, here he trades abrasion for atmosphere - crafting songs that move …
Few bands deliver rock ’n’ roll chaos with the consistency, heart and sheer melodic punch of The Wildhearts, and their return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 17th July is set to be one of the venue’s standout nights of the …
Hey Pixies - 7:30pm, Sat 18th July, Bedford Esquires We love The Pixies, you love The Pixies, we can never book The Pixies, so here's Hey Pixies! On Saturday 18th July, Hey Pixies make a welcome return to Bedford Esquires. …
EMF are really back and return to Bedford this July. UNBELIEVABLE... no this is not "Lies". Song title puns endure! Formed in 1989 in the quiet town of Cinderford in England’s Forest of Dean, EMF exploded onto the global stage …
On Friday 24th July, we celebrate the sounds of one of the defining British voices of the 00s, as Sound of the Lioness return to our main stage for the first time since their sold out show here over two …
PLUG IN MAYBE - A CELEBRATION OF MUSE 7:30pm - Sat 25th July, Bedford Esquires BEDFORD ESQUIRES The single most authentic tribute to one of the biggest and best bands on the planet, Plug In Maybe take you through the …
Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond 7:30pm Friday 31st July, Bedford Esquires Turn it up to number 11, TRAGEDY are back at Bedford Esquires on Friday 31st July Tragedy takes disco, soft-rock and pop classics, and …
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SABBOTAGE – BLACK SABBATH TRIBUTE7:30pm Sat 1st August, Bedford Esquires Sabbotage Black Sabbath Tribute deliver the most powerful and most authentic Ozzy era Sabbath show. With well over two and a half hours of Ozzy era Sabbath in the bands …
BUZZCOCKS + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 7th August, Bedford Esquires We are pleased to announce BUZZCOCKS are return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 7th August Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto formed Buzzcocks in Bolton in February 1976. The band, completed by …
We're very excited to be hosting The Stranglers' High Cornwell in August, courtesy of The Gig Cartel! FULL BAND SHOW FEATURING NOSFERATU ALBUM IN FULL, STRANGLERS CHOICE CUTS, & SOLO DELICACIES Golden Brown, Strange Little Girl, Always The Sun, Peaches, …
The Zipheads return to Bedford with their hybrid of 50’s rock’n’roll fused with 70’s punk rock energy- their first appearance at Esquires since 2023! Formed in nearby St Albans, The Zipheads have been seen on stages all over the UK, …
NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests7.30pm, Saturday 15th August, Bedford Esquires Following four SOLD OUT shows in 2025 Noasis return to BEDFORD ESQUIRES for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this country …
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Moulded in the fertile rock crescent of Columbus, Ohio, three-piece Golomb (rhymes with Column) channel Midwest friction into an album that seeks to find a genuine connection. The band boasts not one, but two bonded dynamics, something of an aberration …
Following their previous appearances at the venue, The Smyths will return to Bedford Esquires on Friday the 28th August 2026. More than a mere tribute band, The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest band of all …
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TRUE ORDER – THE SOUND OF NEW ORDER 7:30pm, Saturday 29th August, 2026 After a great show in 2025 this is one band we just had to have back ! TRUE ORDER are Europe's only tribute to the iconic Manchester …
RAMMLIED (Rammstein Tribute) 7:30pm Saturday 5th September, Bedford Esquires Experience the electrifying energy of Rammstein’s music with RAMMLIED, the UK’s #1 tribute act. With 15 years of touring across the UK and Europe, Rammlied have perfected their live show, incorporating …
The Pad Presents... BCUC + Guests Wednesday 9th September 2026 - Bedford Esquires This gig has been rearranged from Wednesday 15th April. All original tickets are still valid. It's going to be a special one - BCUC are making their …
Fresh from supporting The Damned at Wembley in April, expect a jolt of high‑octane rock’n’roll as The Courettes bring their explosive garage‑beat energy back to the venue on Friday 11th September. The Danish–Brazilian duo — guitarist/vocalist Flavia Couri and drummer …
Mark Chadwick (Levellers) + Guests - 7:30pm Saturday 12th September, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be welcoming Levellers frontman and chief songwriter, Mark Chadwick back to Bedford Esquires for a special, intimate show. One of the UK’s most …
Little Barrie + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 18th September, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce the debut visit of Little Barrie to Bedford Esquires on Friday 18th September. Cast in the grand tradition of great British rock bands, and fuelled by a …
Fontaines C.D + Kazabian 7;30pm, Friday 25th September, Bedford Esquires A massive tribute double header is coming to Esquires main stage on Friday 25th September, with a celebration of Fontaines DC and Kasabian! Fontaines C.D are the original and definitive …
“Share the present and bolster the light…” GIFT is a psychedelic rock band from Brooklyn, NY, whose sonic vibrations nod to echo-heavy ‘90s psychedelic icons like Brian Jonestown Massacre and Spiritualized. Formed right before the global pandemic in 2020. The …
BIG 10 ‘The Ultimate Ska / 2 Tone tribute band’ 7:30pm Sat 26th September, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce Cambridge Ska legends BIG 10 are back at Bedford Esquires on Sat 26th September following their packed out show at the …
The Jacques + The Sukis + Pistol Daisy ‘THE WHEELS IN MOTION TOUR’ 7:30pm, Sat 26th September, Bedford Esquires THE JACQUES, THE SUKIS AND PISTOL DAISYS GET IN THE VAN FOR ‘THE WHEELS IN MOTION TOUR’ THIS COMING SEPTEMBER …
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Following the sold out Throwing Muses show last year, we are delighted to confirm that Kristin Hersh will be returning to Esquires on Sunday the 27th September 2026 for a very special (and fully seated) solo show. Billed as ‘an …
BLAZE BAYLEY - IRON MAIDEN ANNIVERSARY Performing songs from The X Factor, Virtual XI & Best of The Beast 7:30pm, Friday 2nd October, Bedford Esquires BLAZE BAYLEY - Metal Hall of Fame inductee - is a singer/songwriter born 29th May …
Gaz Brookfield + Guests7:30pm Sat 3rd October, Bedford Esquires Following the success of his second number one album, Waiting For Wisdom, Gaz Brookfield takes to the road once again bringing his chart topping blend of folk rock to Bedford Esquires …
SPACE COWBOY - A TRIBUTE TO JAMIROQUAI 7:30pm, Saturday 3rd October, Bedford Esquires Space Cowboy are a tribute to Jamiroquai, bringing to life the music you know and love with the same live passion and energy only rivalled by Jamiroquai …
Death of Guitar Pop are bringing their high-octane ska energy to Bedford Their unique blend of 2 tone influenced ska & anthem indie guitar pop has seen them amass a colossal army of devoted fans that have helped propel their …
TOPLOADER + Guests - 7:30pm, 16th October, Bedford Esquires Iconic British band Toploader have officially joined Spotify’s exclusive ONE BILLION STREAMS CLUB with their global hit Dancing in the Moonlight and will be touring the UK in October 2026. The …
ULTIMATE COLDPLAY + Guests7.30pm Sat 17th October, Bedford Esquires Following numerous SOLD OUT show at Esquires we are pleased to welcome back Ultimate Coldplay back to the venue on Sat 17th October 2026. Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have …
The Pad Presents...GOBLINSMOKER + GuestsFriday 23rd October - Esquires, Bedford Sabbath. Doom. Death. We're looking forward to welcoming Goblinsmoker to the venue on Friday 23rd October! Expect weedy, groovy, heavy repetitive noise from one of the scene's best bands. Full …
MARTIN McALOON ANNOUNCES STEVE McQUEEN – SLIGHT RETURN UK TOUR Following the overwhelming response to last year’s celebrated Two Wheels Good tour, Martin McAloon is hitting the road again this autumn — this time bringing Prefab Sprout’s landmark album Steve …
TV SMITH (The Adverts) - 7:30pm, Saturday 24th October, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce TV SMITH (The Adverts) calls into Bedford Esquires on Sat 24th Oct for a solo show. TV Smith was founder member, singer and songwriter for the …
THE TOTAL STONE ROSES return to our main stage for their annual, sell out celebration of all things Brown, Squire, Mani and Wren. If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums …
Ferocious Dog – UK Farewell Tour 2026 - Finale 7:30pm, Saturday 31st October, 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 …
Mae Stephens, the 20-year-old pop singer from Kettering, has gone from working supermarket shifts to topping charts after a TikTok snippet of her song “If We Ever Broke Up” exploded into a viral hit. A songwriter since age 12, Stephens …
THE CUREHEADS + Siouxsie & The Budgiees 7:30pm Saturday 7th November, Bedford Esquires The original tribute to The Cure ‘The Cureheads’ make a very welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 7th November following their SOLD OUT show at the …
Saturday 7th November Returning to Esquires after their rousing mosh-starting afternoon set at the Big Special all-dayer in 2026, this gutter-punk four-piece bring the noise. And the hooks. The Battery Farm formed out of the ashes of The Madding Crowd, The Corry …
We are excited to confirm that THE WANNADIES will be appearing at Esquires on Wednesday the 11th of November 2026, one of only a handful of dates for the band. Formed in 1988 in the Northern Swedish town of Skellefteå, …
Gary Stewart presents a 40th Anniversary Celebration of Paul Simon's Graceland. Scottish singer/songwriter Gary Stewart and his versatile six-piece band have been delighting audiences far and wide with their faithful rendition of Paul Simon's classic album, 'Graceland' and will be …
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Republica + Trampolene 7:30pm Friday 27th November, Bedford Esquires Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties and the band’s iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron, Tim Dorney (keyboard) and Johnny Male (guitar) rode the Britpop wave of female-fronted rock bands …
*NEW SHOW* Mad Dog Mcrea- Fri 27th Nov, Bedford Esquires Mad Dog Mcrea can only be described as a pop-up festival—bursting with energy, colour, and an infectious mix of folk, rock and Celtic influences. Hailing from Plymouth & Donegal in …
SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS7:30pm, Sat 28th November, Bedford Esquires Special Kinda Madness return to BEDFORD ESQUIRES on Sat 28th November following numerous sell out shows at the venue with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL …
Scott Lavene - 7:30pm Saturday 28th November, Bedford Esquires Scott Lavene is a British singer-songwriter and storyteller whose work blends kitchen-sink realism with dark humour, poetic grit, and a distinctly English sense of place. Emerging from Essex, Lavene has carved …
My Life Story bring their lush, orchestral Britpop drama back to Bedford Esquires on Friday 4th December, led as ever by charismatic frontman Jake Shillingford. Formed in London and rising to prominence in the mid‑to‑late ’90s, the band carved out …
SPACE + Poor Things - 7:30pm, Friday 11th December, Bedford Esquires Space have sold over 5 million records worldwide with album titles including “Spiders, “Tin Planet” “Suburban Rock and Roll” and “Attack of the Mutant 50ft Kebab” along with ten …
THE POGUE TRADERS + The Black & Gold – 7:30pm, Saturday 12th December, Bedford Esquires One for the diary, very pleased to confirm the revisit of THE POGUE TRADERS back to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 12th December following their sell …
Aircooled will be making their Esquires debut on Saturday 12th December 2026! Aircooled pull off the rare trick of making music that thrills ravers as much as it does heads. From warm, enveloping kraut-rock to spiralling, glossy space odysseys and …
WHOLE LOTTA DC! (The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute)7.30pm Saturday 19th December, Bedford Esquires On Saturday 19th December we welcome back one of the UK’s finest AC/DC Tribute Bands back to Bedford Esquires. Whole Lotta DC are an authentic representation of AC/DC, …
Ultimate RnB - Live 90s R&B Band7:30pm, Sunday 27th December, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to welcome Ultimate RnB - Live 90s R&B Band back to Bedford Esquires for a high-quality tribute to some of the greatest music ever …
Motörheadache7:30pm, Tuesday 29th December, Bedford Esquires Motörheadache is a three-piece tribute to Lemmy's musical career with Motörhead for 40 years from 1975 to 2015. Set up by lifelong Motörhead fan Rob Campbell on Rickenbacker bass and vocals, Rob captures the …
7:30pm, Friday 29th January, Bedford Esquires Established in 2001 Bootleg Blondie is the world's official No.1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only tribute to have performed with two founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and songwriter, …
TOOL SHED (Tribute to Tool) - 7:30pm Saturday 6th February Bedford Esquires Celebrating 30 years of Ænima and 20 years of 10,000 days Tool Shed are the UK’s tribute to one of rock’s most unique and influential bands. Since 2018 …
**NEW SHOW** Our good friends at The Gig Cartel are bringing Steve'n'Seagulls back to town for the first time in many years! Steve ‘n’ Seagulls combine bluegrass, folk and rock / metal music, the kind of band you’ve never heard …