THE LIFE OF RILEY ‘Annual St Patricks Day Gig’ 7.30pm, Monday 17th March, Bedford Esquires Having formed in Bedford in 1991, The Life Of Riley are one of Bedford’s best loved bands and are still going strong after over 35 …
Red Hot Chili Peppers UK7.30pm Friday 21st March, 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 are …
DUB PISTOLS + Guests 7:30pm Saturday 22nd March, Bedford Esquires We can’t believe it will be 4 years since DUB PISTOLS played Bedford Esquires so we are putting that right with a show as part of our 35th Anniversary celebrations. …
WKTD + Daybreak + MindsighSaturday 22nd MarchEsquires Bedford WKTD are an indie-rock band hailing from Bedfordshire. With the success of their debut EP “How to Decorate Time”, and their name solidified in the industry, WKTD expanded upon their discography with …
New Wave,Post Punk and 60's and 70's pop ... The X-CERTS return for this weeks Sunday afternoon session
The Jesterlarf Comedy Club return to our main stage in March, with a 'Work In Progress' show from Geoff Norcott! Geoff Norcott is an English comedian, writer and political commentator. He first performed in 2001 and has appeared on Mock the Week, …
We're super excited to have space-ravers, HENGE land back at Esquires next March as part of an extensive tour of our solar system. Last seen in town battling the council noise pollution overlords on The River Festival main stage, now …
The Molotovs have become one of the UK’s hottest young bands. Sharp, punchy anthems delivered with highly charged stagecraft that leaves absolutely nothing in the dressing room and resonates with an eclectic audience of those in the know. Comprising of …
JESUS JONES + Guests7:30pm, Saturday 29th March, Bedford Esquires As part of our 35th Anniversary series of gigs we are very pleased to announce the return of JESUS JONES to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 29th March Blending rock, rave and …
Wolfsbane + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 29th March, Bedford Esquires. We are very pleased to welcome back WOLFSBANE to Bedford Esquires on Sat 29th March. “The 'Live Faster' re-record of the Live Fast, Die Fast album from 1989 is finally HERE. …
Fresh from our sold out Future Sessions in February, Plateau are coming right back at ya with a full headline show to celebrate the release of their new EP, Strange Ambitions of a Sick Soul. Hailing from Bedford, vocalist Oli …
We're super excited to announce a very intimate show with the living legend that is David 'Ram Jam' Rodigan on Friday 4th April, as part of our 35th anniversary year! For over 35 years David Rodigan has been the top …
The Bluetones + Guests 7:30m Saturday 5th April, Bedford Esquires The Bluetones are back on tour this spring calling into Bedford Esquires on Saturday 5th April. The Bluetones first came to prominence in 1995, when their debut release ‘Are You …
Emerging from Portsmouth’s vibrant music scene, Hallan has quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting bands in the UK’s post-punk landscape. Hallan has earned widespread acclaim from music press including Loud & Quiet, The Line of Best Fit, …
Relive the alternative sounds of the 1980s with The Polaroidz as we make their Esquires Sunday Session debut in Danny's Bar. Looking forward to lifting the roof off the place with some help from the Sunday Session stalwarts! Expect.....Tears for …
We're very excited to have the hotter than hot, MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW coming to town next April as part of our 35th anniversary celebrations. A precociously talented band from London, who recently celebrated their 100th gig. Since their debut at 16 years …
GBH + Sick On The Bus + The Tendons7:30pm, Friday 11th April, Bedford Esquires Punk was forever redefined by the second wave UK82 street punk movement and bands, of which GBH remains one of the most prominent and influential. Staying …
*BEDFORD* Busy couple months for Headcharge, we’ll be returning to Bedford Esquires on the 12th of April (£5 only - link here for tickets: https://www.seetickets.com/.../bedford-esquires/3360137...) and just before that we’ll be at The Lab Northampton with another bunch of great bands …
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CVC & guests 7:30pm Sat 12th April, Bedford Esquires CVC, or Church Village Collective in full, named their band after the sleepy Welsh town they come from and, if they have it their way, will soon bring international renown to …
Formed by former members of Los Marbles and Cutting Out, The Workshop Boys have fast become one of Bedford's most loved bar bands and make a welcome return to the Esquires Sunday Afternoon Session
PALE BLUE EYES + Guests 7:30pm Sunday 13th April, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce the return of PALE BLUE EYES to Bedford Esquires on Friday 13th April Born of a cross-pollination between Totnes and Sheffield, Pale Blue Eyes have been …
The Undercover Hippy - The Last Stand: UK Tour 2025 7:30pm Friday 18th April - Bedford Esquires Taking a Stand for a World Gone Sideways As the planet hurtles toward what feels like a never-ending season finale—chaos, climate crisis, and …
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The Spitfires + Happy Neighbours 7:30pm, Friday 18th April, Bedford Esquires The Spitfires are a British band known for their high-energy performances, sharp melodies, and dynamic sound. Originally formed in 2012, the group quickly gained a reputation for their distinctive …
ABSOLUTE BOWIE BAND 7:30pm, Saturday 19th April, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce Absolute Bowie Band make a welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Sat 19th April following their previous sell out show at the venue in 2023. Now in their …
The Pad Presents...SHANGHAI TREASON+ The Barrys + Black Rooster Revival7:30pm Saturday 19th April - Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be welcoming festival favourites, Shanghai Treason to Esquires for the very first time, with support from two of our finest, …
THIS WAY TO THE…. BIG SPECIAL On Easter Sunday (20th April 2025), Big Special would like to invite you to a rather spectacular performance alongside some of their favourite bands across the two stages of Bedford’s Esquires venue. If you …
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JUST RADIOHEAD 7:30pm Friday 25th April, Bedford Esquires Just Radiohead are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential, versatile, and talented bands. Showcasing tracks from the explosive post grunge …
Joe Bygraves is back with a FULL BAND HEADLINE SHOW at Bedford Esquires this April. Joe has opened for the likes of Paloma Faith, Ronan Keating & Jools Holland and been heavily featured on BBC Introducing. Following his recent appearances …
The band that brought you the hits EAT MY GOAL (1996) and... EAT MY GOAL (1998) are back! Collapsed Lung, brit-hop iconoclasts and pranksters (established 1992) return to Bradford (for the first time in 32 years!) with their freewheeling, genre-hopping, …
Something a little different for the live music community, as we welcome a brand new promoter into the venue and a show with Łydka Grubasa! Łydka Grubasa is a popular Polish rock band, known for their energetic performances and …
High energy performance of classic Dr. Feelgood, from the 1970s ‘Gypie’ Mayo period.
Guy Griffin, a seasoned guitarist and songwriter known for his long tenure with The Quireboys since 1989, and now singer with Black Eyed Sons who’ve just released the critically acclaimed album *Cowboys in Pinstriped Suits*,(which entered the official UK album …
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Emerging from the Isle of Wight in 2019, Coach Party are a dynamic British indie rock quartet comprising lead vocalist and bassist Jess Eastwood, guitarists Joe Perry and Steph Norris, and drummer Guy Page. Their sound seamlessly blends grunge-infused riffs …
OZRIC TENTACLES + Guests 7:30pm Friday 2nd May, Bedford Esquires Ozric Tentacles are regarded as one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to …
ALL FOR JOLLY - ALBUM TOUR! Cornish Celtic folk punk rockers, ALL FOR JOLLY, are hitting the UK to tour their new album! This band are braced to skyrocket so grab those tickets nice and early! Formed in 2019, Cornish …
Tickets now available for the Pearl Handled Revolver - TALES YOU LOSE album launch show at Bedford Esquires on 3rd May. This will be a very special night and the first showcase of the album live in its entirety, along …
It's that time again.. we always put by the first bank holiday Sunday in May to celebrate the life of Bedford's Mr Music 'Sid Worth' Sid's old band 'The A Band' will be hosting and featuring some special guestsRock on …
T'Pau + Guests 7:30pm, Sunday 4th May, Bedford Esquires T'Pau burst onto the music scene in 1987 with the hit Heart & Soul reaching No. 4 in both the UK & US charts. Taken from the debut album Bridge of …
The Virginmarys + Guests7:30pm, Friday 09 May, Esquires Bedford The Virginmarys are heading to Esquires on Friday 9th May as part of their 'The House Beyond The Fires' UK tour! The two-piece blend elements of punk, grunge, and alternative rock …
IST IST are a post-punk band based in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The group consists of Adam Houghton (vocals, guitar), Mat Peters (guitar, synthesiser keyboards), Andy Keating (bass) and Joel Kay (drums). The band have already forged something of a formidable …
ACID TEMPLE MOTHERS + Guests 7:30pm, Monday 12th May, Bedford Esquires Things are going to get a little crazy in here... Japan's psych-rock powerhouse, Acid Mothers Temple are joining us next May, as part of a short UK run of …
Crash Test Dummies + Guests 7;30pm Thursday 15th May, Bedford Esquires We're really pleased to have secured a show with Crash Test Dummies in May 2025! With one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music history, alternative rock band …
STRAIGHTEN OUT – Tribute to The Stranglers 7.30pm Sat 17th May – Bedford Esquires We are pleased to announce the the return of STRAIGHTEN OUT the ultimate tribute to The Stranglers on Sat 17th May 2025. Straighten Out are the …
Skinny Lister + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 17th May, Bedford Esquires Since 2009, Skinny Lister have been at the forefront of first-rate folk/punk in the UK. Making waves with their repressible energy of their debut album ‘Forge and Flagon’ in 2012, …
Lene Lovich return to Bedford Esquires.
BOOMBASTIC 90s BEDFORDSATURDAY 24TH MAY 2025 20:30-00:30 Remember when Saturday nights meant something? When every song was an anthem and you knew ALL the words? When Oasis battled Blur, the Spice Girls ruled the world, and you knew exactly which …
BIG 10‘The Ultimate Ska / 2 Tone tribute band’7:30pm ‘Skank Holiday Sunday’ 25th May- Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce Cambridge Ska legends BIG 10 are back at Bedford Esquires for a special ‘Skank Holiday Sunday’ on the 25th May following …
Lena Simon and Glenn Van Dyke wanted to do something completely different. They didn’t want to sound like their main bands, LA LUZ and BOYTOY, so they moved away from the surfy-psychedelic garage rock. To achieve this, they founded Kairos …
For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path and doing things your own way. Holly and David operate on their terms, …
TRUE ORDER – THE SOUND OF NEW ORDER 7:30pm, Saturday 31st May, Bedford Esquires TRUE ORDER are Europe's only tribute to the iconic Manchester band New Order and are considered by many to be the next best thing to watching …
We couldn't celebrate our 35th anniversary, without considering a return of the one and only LTJ Bukem. His set for us 2023 was almost hypnotic, with the crowd moving in unison, as one, appreciating a D&B pioneer in his element. …
Sandi Thom & Ben Poole 7:30pm Friday 6th June, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce a special double header featuring SANDI THOM alongside the International Blues/Rock/Soul guitarist, singer & songwriter BEN POOLE. SANDI THOM: With a voice that …
CEREMONY 5 1pm, Saturday 7th June, Bedford Esquires Our new music alldayer, Ceremony will be taking place for the 5th edition time on Saturday 7th June 2025! We've already got most of the artists confirmed, including the headliner, which will …
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY Thursday 12th June 2025 Esquires Bedford Now in their 3rd decade, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide. Following their s*ld …
THE FILLERS – The Official Killers Tribute Band 7.30pm, Friday 13th June – Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce by popular demand the return of THE FILLERS to Bedford Esquires following their SELL OUT show in 2023. The Fillers are the …
Indie-dance noiseniks, W. H. Lung make a very welcome debut at the venue in June, courtesy of Eight Limb Entertainment. We first saw this band at SXSW Texas in 2022, when they blew the roof off of the BME stage …
SHONEN KNIFE + Guests, 7pm Sunday 15th June, Bedford Esquires “When I finally got to see them live, I was transformed into a hysterical nine-year-old girl at a Beatles concert.” - Kurt Cobain Shonen Knife - from Osaka, Japan - …
SWIFTOGEDDON returns in June! We're now running at the earlier time of 9pm - 1am, so you can get your Taylor fix in without staying out too late.Swiftogeddon is the legendary, national club night dedicated to worshipping at the altar …
Gun 'Hombres Acoustic Tour' - 7pm Sunday 22nd June GUN bring their 'Hombres Acoustic Tour featuring a set of their greatest hits to Bedford Esquires on Sun 22nd June. MTV EMA award winners – Gun, were formed in Scotland by …
King King + Guests 7:30pm Friday 27th June, Bedford Esquires As part of the 35th Anniversary shows at Bedford Esquires we are very pleased to announce a very special show from 'Rock & Blues' Legends King King. "What I love …
Press Club is a four-piece punk rock band from Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, known for their high-octane punk energy and electrifying live performances. Fronted by the powerhouse vocals of Natalie Foster, the band has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following worldwide. …
SUPERGRASS + The Coral + Willie J Healy TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions 5pm, Saturday 12th July – The Big Top Canopy, Bedford Park Live Nation & Cuffe & Taylor in association with The Pad Presents have announced that Britpop …
Green 182 – 7:30pm, Sat 12th July, Bedford Esquires Green 182 are back ! Following on from x2 sold out shows opening up for Foo Fighters UK & Link N Park Green 182 return to play their debut headline show …
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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Tom Robinson Band + Guests 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 known …
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 …
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’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, …
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, …
***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 …
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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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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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, …
*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 …
