The Style Councillors return to Bedford Esquires

A Pete McKee Celebration is coming to Esquires Music Venue in Bedford Saturday 15th November Artist Pete McKee invites you to attend a special event hosted at one of the UK’s best-loved independent music venues. For the first time, Pete …

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Featuring BOB PETERS on keys and MARKOS on drums. Rock, rhythm and blues covers band. Expect...Tom Petty, Janis Joplin, Led Zep, Santana, Fleetwood Mac, Rollin Stones etc etc..

Benefits + Dan Le Sac 5pm - Sunday 16th November (matinee show) 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 …

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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart + Cassie Ramone 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 …

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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 …

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Bedford singer songwriter Andrew Richardson's writing covers a distinctive range of personal memories to social and political observations that acutely capture modern life. His three studio albums: ‘This Is Me’, ‘Keep the Fight Going’ and the 2025 album release ‘State …

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THE EXPLOITED + Sick On The Bus + The Tendons  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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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High energy performance of classic Dr. Feelgood, from the 1970s ‘Gypie’ Mayo period. The Feelgood Band! With a seal of approval from Wilko Johnson, Sparko and Figure! “Man, it’s great. It’s just what it would’ve been like to see Dr …

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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 …

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A charity event to raise money for a wonderful young dad who was recently diagnosed with a Brain Tumour.Raising money to get ground breaking treatment in Germany. With music from: Poison Justice& The Pride Entry is a charity donation.

CEREMONY Alumni : She's In Parties + Cucamaras + djank + Herbie May (The Lounge Society) 6:30pm, Saturday 29th November, Bedford Esquires Ceremony extra event KLAXON - handful of early bird tickets available - move fast. We thought it would …

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GAZ BROOKFIELD + Heartwork  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, …

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The King Bees are a Bedford based blues/funk/RnB/soul bandMarc Patching (Vocals/Gtr)Steve Pagano (Bass)Stewart Noakes (Keys)Tony Morton (Drums)Making a welcome return to Esquires for the Sunday Afternoon Session

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 …

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The Ogretones - 7:30pm, Thurs 4th December 9-piece Shrek tribute band, playing all your favourites from the Shrek films! One for Shrek fans, Live Sound Promotions are bringing The Ogretones to Esquires in December, and dressing up as Shrek characters …

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Join us for our monthly music quiz. Music from the 50's to the present Teams of up to 6 people £2 per person to enterCash prize for the winning team

Formed in the orbit of a South London pub, the spirit of Mên An Tol’s music can be traced back to frontman Bill Jefferson’s own musical education in his native Cornwall where he’d play folk sessions in and around the …

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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 …

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*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 …

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It's lovely when an artist likes the venue as much as you like them! Just fresh out the door from his headline, full band show, guitar maestro, Toby Lee returns to Esquires on December 12th with his partner in crime, …

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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 …

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The 113 + guests Bedford Esquires - Saturday 13th December The 113’s sound is visceral, spitting emotionally charged melodies that hit hard yet move bodies. Though firmly rooted in punk traditions, the band draws inspiration from hip‑hop’s lyrical approach, blending …

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The x-certs are a Herts-based covers band playing new-wave, power-pop and classic rock from the 60s, 70s and 80s. They play the music they love and it shows.

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. . …

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Get ready for a night of pure energy as we bring the heat back to Esquire Bedford with some of the finest names in the scene 👇 🎧 Lineup Nicky Blackmarket AD HYPNO Dr Lunch HB22 Lost On Mars Briggz …

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A Fresh (ish) four-piece playing a selection of reggae and ska classics plus a few converted songs.Welcome back,Who Stung Sting to the Sunday afternoon session at Esquires

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without The A Band's legendary Christmas Eve Show

The 2tones Ska Band 7.30pm Sat 27th December, Bedford Esquires On Sat 27th December we welcome the return of Northampton’s legendary Ska outfit The 2 Tones to Bedford Esquires. The 8 piece band formed in 2007 have been blowing away …

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POP OFF A brand new club night celebrating your favourite pop queens Bedford - we’re spinning nothing but the icons: Chappell Roan / Addison Rae / Caroline Polachek / Lana Del Rey / Charli XCX / CMAT / Billie Eilish …

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A welcome return to Esquires for Glam Rampage for the last Sunday afternoon session of the yearIt's Pete Burridge's Birthday Bash

ULTIMATE RNB – Live 90’s RnB Band 7:30pm, Sunday 28th December, Bedford Esquires After an incredible, sold out shows at the venue we are very pleased welcoming Ultimate RnB back to Esquires for a very special Christmas party, with the …

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Pearl Handled Revolver return to their home venue of Esquires in Bedford for their annual festive extravaganza. Their December Esquires shows are a highlight of the bands year and enjoyed by fans of PHR from near and far. As with …

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The Ouse Valley Singles Club 'Annual First Gig Of The Year' 7.30pm Saturday 3rd January, Bedford Esquires Keeping up traditions of years gone by The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to the main stage at Bedford Esquires to play what …

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Join us on the 79th anniversary of David Bowie’s birth to celebrate his life in music… The very best of Bedford’s local musicians play tribute to the Starman. This is the ONLY way to start the New Year! What is …

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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 …

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*EXTRA DATE ADDED* NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests7.30pm, Friday 9th January, 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 …

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NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests7.30pm, Saturday 10th January, 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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THE MOLOTOVS + Guests 7:30pm, Thursday 15th January, Bedford Esquires After a sell out show in Room 2 at Esquires in March we are pleased to announce the return of THE MOLOTOVS to Bedford Esquires on Thurs 15th Jan this …

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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 …

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TTSSFU + guests Esquires, Bedford - Saturday 17th January TTSSFU — aka Manchester’s Tasmin Nicole Stephens — conjures enormous atmospheric worlds using just GarageBand in their bedroom. The DIY shoegazer deftly combines the eeriness of The Cure with the fast …

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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 …

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To celebrate their favourite venue during Independent Venue Week, Tough Time Presents the critically acclaimed KNIFE BRIDE, who following appearances at Download, 2000 Trees and top venues across the UK and Europe have emerged as one of the UKs top …

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The Roar Club, Club Biscuit and The Pad Presents are delighted to announce the line up for Ceremony 5.5, the ‘mini’ version of our new music all-dayer, which will take place during Independent Venue Week on Saturday the 31st January …

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The Roar Club and Club Biscuit are delighted to announce that The Boo Radleys will be returning to Esquires on Saturday the 7th February 2026. Sonic adventurers who influenced the likes of Radiohead and Interpol, in the nineties The Boo …

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GUNS 2 ROSES + Guests(THE ULTIMATE GUNS & ROSES TRIBUTE BAND)7.30pm, Friday 13th February, Bedford Esquires If you’re a GN’R fan then this is the night for you!! One of the only tribute bands to have actually played live on …

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Vinyl Revelations proudly presents: ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE + Guests 7pm, Friday 20th February, Bedford Esquires Anti-Nowhere League are back for their annual show at Bedford Esquires. You'll have noticed that the band are doing less shows. So this is a bit …

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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 …

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Club Biscuit Promotions and The ROAR Club are delighted to be bringing Whitelands back to Esquires on the 25th February 2026. The London based dream-poppers, who were last seen at the venue supporting English Teacher at Ceremony 3.5, will be …

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The Pad Presentswww.thepadpresents.com THE HOWLERS + CARPARKThursday 16th February 2026Esquires, Bedford London desert-rockers The Howlers have never strayed from their open and honest approach to musicianship, quickly identifying themselves as one of the UK’s must-see acts. The Howlers debut album …

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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 …

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Congratulations + guests 7.30pm, Saturday 28th February, Esquires Welcome return for thew band who got the party started at Ceremony 4.5 Congratulations are a hall of mirrors party troop. they are devils and tarts in equal measure. they lock their …

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eXTC - 7:30pm, Fri 6th March, Bedford Esquires XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge). Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the …

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U2UK – The Ultimate Tribute to U27:30pm, Friday 13th March, Bedford Esquires We are pleased to announce U2UK make their debut appearance at Bedford Esquires on Friday 13th March. Celebrating over 20 years of performances, U2UK are renowned for recreating …

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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 …

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REELIN’ IN THE DAN – STEELY DAN TRIBUTE 7:30pm Friday 27th March, Bedford Esquires They’ve fast made a name for themselves, selling out venues across the UK. Reelin’ in the Dan deliver the sights and sounds of Steely Dan as you’ve never experienced before, …

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Vinyl Revelations proudly presents: UK SUBS + Guests 7pm Saturday 28th March, Bedford Esquires The mighty UK SUBS are back at one of their favourite venues, Esquires. Expect to hear this classic band playing a set from their near on …

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Tyber & Pete from The Dualers The Dualers Tyber & Pete return to the venue on Friday 3rd April 2026 as part of their 'Simmer Down' UK tour! This one always sells out, so advance tickets highly advised. PLEASE NOTE: …

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ABSOLUTE BOWIE BAND7:30pm, Saturday 25th April, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce Absolute Bowie Band make a welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Sat 25th April following their previous sell out shows at the venue in 2023, 24 and 25 !. …

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Sanctum Sanctorium : The Darkside of The 80s 7:30pm, Friday 1st May, Bedford Esquires. Formed through a mutual love of 80’s goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Sanctorium are a live 6-piece band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists …

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Bedford's own Danni Nicholls returns to Esquire's with a brand new album of songs in tow. Performing with her full band, made up of some of the town's finest musicians - come and let them rock your mind, body and …

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The Rezillos + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 8th May, Bedford Esquires The Rezillos are a punk/new wave band formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1976. Their independent debut single, 'I Can't Stand My Baby' shot them to underground fame initially via airings …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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