We are delighted to announce that Three Quarter Skies, the new project from Slowdive drummer Simon Scott, we will playing a very special live event at Esquires to mark the release of their new album. The album, 'Fade In', was …
Three Quarter Skies + Lemondaze + James Chapman (Maps) DJ set. Read More »
LEBROCK + WOLF CLUB | Thursday 12th September | Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing retro, synthwave-rockers, LEBROCK to Bedford for the very first time in September, when they visit the venue as part of their UK tour. …
***NEW SHOW*** Dynamic Post-Punk Synth alchemists AK/DK will be making their debut at Bedford Esquires on Friday the 13th September 2024 in support of their brilliant new album 'Strange Loops'. Influenced by their love of analogue synthesisers and acts like …
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW 7:30pm Saturday 14th September 2024, Bedford Esquires. Very pleased to welcome back to Bedford Esquires CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIEW on Sat 14th September 2024 following a packed out show in 2023. "The UK #1 Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute …
Peter Bruntnell has a remarkable knack for turning out big, dreamy, melodic, memorable songs" - MOJO His songs are warm and beautifully radiant" Uncut "One of the finest songwriters in Britain" The Independent "One of England's best kept musical secrets" Rolling …
Peter Bruntnell Band with Support from Small Town Jones Read More »
MELT BANANA + Burning Ships 7:30pm Thursday 19th September, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce that MELT-BANANA the two-piece Tokyo based band are coming to Bedford Esquires on Thursday 19th September. To date, the band has released seven studio albums, two …
THE TOTAL STONE ROSES + Bowfinger 7:30pm, Friday 20th September, Esquires, Bedford. The UK’s BEST Stone Roses Tribute return to the Esquires stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses Debut Album! If you love I Am …
Gemma Rogers is a London based singer-songwriter. Having released her debut LP ‘No Place Like Home’ to critical acclaim in 2022. (In Steve Lamacq’s Top Ten LP’s of the year), her Single ‘My Idea Of Fun’ won the BBC 6 …
Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, The Wedding Present and The Mekons, CUD were the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands – fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright groovy. CUD are indie …
BEDFORD - We're back at Esquires with a night of 90s pop gems, anthems and floor fillers! Performing to thousands of partygoers across the country over the past 10 years and also guested with the infamous Guilty Pleasures clubnight at …
FLOYD UK – 7:30pm, Sunday 22nd September, Bedford Esquires **Please note that this show has been moved from Friday 14th June 2024, all tickets remain valid for the new date** Floyd UK have brought together some of the best musicians …
Richard Jobson: In Conversation - Another Dead Soul 7:45pm, Sunday 22nd September, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be welcoming Richard 'Jobbo' Jobson to Esquires on Sunday 22nd September as he joins us for conversation, stories, a Q&A and …
Richard Jobson: In Conversation – Another Dead Soul Read More »
Legendary psyche rock shoegaze noise merchants The Telescopes will be playing Esquires, for quite possibly the 1st time, on the 25th September 2024. One for fans of band like The Stooges, The Velvet Underground, Spaceman 3 and Loop. Since forming …
The Pad Presents... THE ORB + Violeta Vicci 7:30pm, Friday 27th September, Bedford Esquires Very pleased to announce we are bringing THE ORB back to Bedford Esquires for an intimate show on Friday 27th September.. Thirty-five years since Alex Paterson …
The Future Sessions brings four of the regions best new and emerging young bands to Esquires on Friday, September 27. We have pulled together a lively lineup of youngsters, who have all been showcasing their original music across the regions …
The Future Sessions – Daybreak, WKTD, The Greensands & Matty Ram Read More »
Innsmouth Literary festival is coming to Esquires on Saturday 28th September! Headline act, Byronic Sex & Exile, is a one-man gothic rock project from Leeds that combines literary and musical traditions with a dash of the theatrical. https://gothcity.co.uk CJ Hooper presents his Urban Horror Fairy …
CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin Live at Bedford Esquires, 7:30pm Sat 28th September 2024 Following their previous 2 sell out shows at Bedford Esquires in February ‘Coda’ A Tribute To Led Zeppelin are back by popular demand. CODA …
A Place to Bury Strangers + Stella Rose 7:30pm, Monday 30th September, Bedford Esquires Fans all over the globe know: Oliver Ackermann always brings surprises. The singer and guitarist of New York City’s A Place To Bury Strangers has been …
TOM VEK + Guests 7:30pm, Thursday 3rd October, Bedford Esquires We are extremely excited to announce that we have secured a date with the incredible Tom Vek in October! Anyone who came to our weekly ‘Loaded’ club night at The …
SNAYX + Guests7:30pm Friday 4th October, Bedford Esquires SNAYX were formed from a mosh pit. Sure, the Brighton & Sheffield based trio have been in other bands before, dabbling in everything from indie rock to ska, but those groups never …
SWIFTIES! The London residency may have just finished, but the party continues, with the return of Swiftogeddon! A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all …
Castles in Space presents our annual festival of electronic music and ideas. 2024 Line up: A'Bear, Field Lines Cartographer, Graham Dunning & DJ Food, James Adrian Brown, James Holden, Jo Johnson, Loula Yorke, The Mistys, Nik Colk Void, Paul Cousins, Polypores, The Soundcarriers, Stone Anthem, System 7 , Twilight Sequence, Warrington-Runcorn New …
STARCAT ft Slim Jim Phantom, Phil Polecat and Neal X. 7pm, Sunday 6th October, Bedford Esquires Prepare yourself for an evening of high-octane rock 'n' roll from 3 of the best as we welcome STARCAT the brand new band ft …
STARCAT ft Slim Jim Phantom, Phil Polecat and Neal X + The Zipheads Read More »
DEKKER + Guests7:30pm, Wednesday 9th October, Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be working with one of our favourite artists, Dekker on a run of shows as part of his UK tour, stopping off at Esquires, Bedford on Wednesday 9th …
BOROUGH COUNCIL + Guests 7:30pm, Weds 9th October The a three-piece band from Hastings released their third single, ‘Strobe Lights' on June 21st 2024 via Standing O/ Bath House Records. While on tour, they will be selling exclusive CD’s containing …
FRIDAY 11th OCTOBER - 20:00-00:00GET READY - 60s/70s MOTOWN SOUL & DISCO NIGHT RETURNS TO BEDFORD! Featuring the BIGGEST hits of 60s/70s Motown Soul and Disco! The biggest floorfillers of the era including The Jacksons, Al Wilson, Stevie Wonder, The …
Connie Constance headlines Excursions Music Conference with support from Home Counties, The Itch, Balter and Low Girl and more tba. Excursions brings music industry professionals including nationally renowned artist managers, A&Rs, radio pluggers and festival bookers to Bedford Esquires for …
Steve Ignorant Band + Headsticks CRASS songs 1977-1984 and Ignorant Classics with his band: Matinee show – 4pm – 7pm Sunday 13th October, 2024. After the huge success of performing CRASS songs at The Last Supper Tour in 2010-11 and …
Steve Ignorant Band – CRASS songs 1977-1984 – Matinee Show Read More »
The Howlers + Guests7:30pm, 18th October 2024Esquires, Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing The Howlers to Bedford Esquires as part of their debut album tour in October. Anyone who caught the London 3-piece support Black Honey last year will …
HAYSEED DIXIE + GUESTS7:30pm Friday 18th October, Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be bringing 'maximum rockgrass' back to Bedford for the first time in over half a decade, when Hayseed Dixie return to Esquires main stage! Hayseed Dixie began …
The Sukis + Balter - 7:30pm, Sat 19th October, Bedford Esquires Liverpool based indie band The Sukis headline the iconic Bedford Esquires on Saturday 19th October. One of the most exciting new bands in the country are joined by Northampton …
NIRVANA TRIBUTE 7:30pm Saturday 19th October, Bedford Esquires On Saturday 19th October we are very excited to announce that Nirvana Tribute will be hitting Esquires in Bedford for the first time ever. Nirvana Tribute is the world renowned number one …
DUZZY AVOCADO + Zenana + Prawnstar Martini 7:30pm, Friday 25th October, Bedford Esquires DUZZY AVOCADO have finished their new EP and we are having a launch party to celebrate! Come and join us, Zenana and Prawnstar Martini will also be …
Formed in 1998 in the tiny rural village of Wymeswold in northern Leicestershire, lead singer and guitarist David Tattersall, bassist Franic Rozycki, and drummer Jonny “Huddersfield” Helm were heavily influenced by both the music played by John Peel and their …
DREADZONE + DJ Greg Dread 7:30pm Sat 26th October, Bedford Esquires After numerous sell out shows at Bedford Esquires we are pleased to announce Dreadzone return as part of their autumn tour to promote their new album NINE. Nine is …
Millie Manders & The Shut Up + Ramona’s Tea Party 4pm (matinee show) Sunday 27th October , Bedford Esquires Millie Manders and The Shutup create cross-genre punk that is hard to ignore. With lyricism that pokes fun, draws you in …
Millie Manders & The Shut Up + Ramona’s Tea Party Read More »
WRONG JOVI – Live at Bedford Esquires7.30pm, Friday 1st November Wrong Jovi are the The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World. Described by tribute band expert (Channel 4’s The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins. Wrong Jovi …
THE DREAM MACHINE + FRENCH MOTHERS + WKTDFriday 01 NovemberEsquires Bedford We're very pleased to be welcoming The Dream Machine back to the venue in November, as part of their UK tour. The band come to us following recent support …
Gaz Brookfield + Guests 7:30pm, Saturday 2nd November, Bedford Esquires Hot off the back of the success of his UK Folk Chart number one album, Morning Walking Club, Gaz Brookfield returns to Esquires. Marking 15 years since he quit his …
THE SKIDS + Spear Of Destiny 7pm, Weds 6th November, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce THE SKIDS and Spear Of Destiny will be warming up for their UK tour at Bedford Esquires on Weds 6th November. Both …
HOLY YOUTH MOVEMENT + Guests 7:30pm Thursday 7th November, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce following their storming set earlier in the the year at the CEREMONY FESTIVAL at Esquires the return of HOLY YOUTH MOVMENT for their debut UK Tour, …
We are delighted to be bringing the God of Hellfire to Esquires for his debut performance at the venue! Arthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” line-up which spawned it. However, in 1970, he …
The story of Smoove & Turrell began in the post millennium North East of England with a group of working class lads and a shared passion for soul. Smoove had met keyboardist Mike Porter through the local music scene in …
THE BUG CLUB + British Birds7:30pm, Sat 9th NovemberEsquires, Bedford We are really excited to be bringing one of our favourite bands, The Bug Club, back to Esquires in November. Formed in 2016 in the little-known rock n' roll hotbed …
A gig 9 years in the making - that's how long we've been asking, cajoling and...begging them to come south to Bedford. Preston's Evil Blizzard are truly an enigma. Four bass players, a singing drummer. An array of rubber masks …
Benjamin Francis Leftwich + GuestsSunday 10th November 2024Esquires, Bedford We're really pleased to have finally snagged a date with the wonderful, Benjamin Francis Leftwich as part of his UK tour in November. Artistic transformation is often associated with a blast …
WE LOVE ‘EM, YOU LOVE ‘EM. New York's brilliant Daddy Long Legs will be returning to Esquires on Wednesday the 13th November 2024 Just one of the best live acts out there, this is not to be missed… “…like Chicago …
Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart 7:30pm, Friday 15th November, Bedford Esquires Combining global music, reggae, fusion and punk influences, Jah Wobble has entranced the world with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades and has become …
ULTIMATE COLDPLAY – 7.30pm Sat 16th November, Bedford Esquires Following a SOLD OUT show at Esquires in 2022 and 2023 we are pleased to welcome back Ultimate Coldplay back to the venue this November. Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay …
Desperate Journalist return to Esquires after a sell out show back in January 2022. The band formed in 2013 in North London. Their self released 'Cristina' EP and energetic early live shows soon caught the attention of 'most indie man …
Maruja + Guests Esquires, Bedford Friday 22nd November 2024 Maruja is an evocative force that transports listeners to a world of diversity and gritty realism. Improvisation provides the backbone of Maruja’s compositions, compelling instrumentation and culturally relevant lyrics speak in …
Come out from the cold and into the undergrowth... This winter, singer-songwriter Billy Nomates will be touring a one off show called UNDERGROWTH in intimate venues across the UK! This isn't a new album or an old show. It will …
Jukebox 1264 presents…Tapestry: An Evening in Laurel Canyon. This event sends us back to California in the 1960s and 1970s as the hippies took over the Sunset Strip. With the house prices too costly in the centre of town, a …
BALAAM & THE ANGEL + Guests ‘Forces of Evil Tour’’ – 7:30pm Fri 29th Nov, Bedford Esquires. In October Balaam And The Angel will release their first newly recorded studio material for 30 years. “Forces Of Evil” is a four …
SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS!7:30pm, Sat 30th November, Bedford Esquires Special Kinda Madness are back at Bedford Esquires on Sat 30th November for their annual gig with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform …
Mr Scruff - 8pm - 1am - Saturday 7th December - Esquires - Bedford Now, this one has been a long standing target for the best part of 20 years. We can finally, happily say that we are bringing Mr. …
The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Act 7pm Fri 13th December, Bedford Esquires The Devout return to Bedford on their "More Than A Party" UK Tour 2024! Tickets exclusive to Seetickets
7pm Saturday 14th December - Esquires Bedford The Stoned Raiders (Cypress Hill)Beast Decoys (The Beastie Boys)The Machine Rages On (Rage Against The Machine) We are very excited to be bringing a triple header of the finest tributes to Bedford Esquires, …
The Machine Rages On – Beast Decoys – The Stoned Raiders – Rhyme & Reason Tour Read More »
MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN7:30pm, Friday 20th December Following a packed out show earlier in 2024 it's time to 'save the date' as we welcome Mad Mods back for a special Christmas show at Esquires on Friday 20th December..Anyone that has …
FOO FIGHTERS GB + GREEN 182 7pm Saturday 21st December, Bedford Esquires Following numerous sold out shows at Bedford Esquires we are excited to announce the return of FOO FIGHTERS GB on Saturday 21st December for their annual gig. Five …
MOTÖRHEADACHE + Guests 7.30pm Weds 27th 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 …
Ultimate RnB + Guests 19:30, Friday 27th December Esquires, Bedford After an incredible, sold out show in March, we are very pleased welcoming Ultimate RnB back to Esquires for a very special Christmas party, with the highest quality tribute to …
The 2tones Ska Band 7.30pm Sat 28th December, Bedford Esquires On sat Sat 28th 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 …
*Please note this show has moved from Friday 12th July to Sat 11th January - all tickets remain valid for the new date or a refund is available from the point of purchase* The Liquid Engineers – Gary Numan Tribute 7:30pm Saturday …
The Liquid Engineers – The Complete Gary Numan Tribute Read More »
BOOTLEG BLONDIE'The world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band'7.30pm, Bedford Esquires, Sat 18th January CBGB's returns to Bedford Esquires with the return of 'Bootleg Blondie' on the 18th January. Expect to hear some of the greatest hits across …
WHOLE LOTTA DC! (The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute) 7.30pm Saturday 8th February, Bedford Esquires On Saturday 8th February 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 …
MOMENTS OF PLEASURE: KATE BUSH TRIBUTE 7:30pm, Friday 21st February 2025, Esquires, Bedford. Since arriving on the tribute scene back in 2019, Moments Of Pleasure have rapidly emerged as one of the most acclaimed tribute bands in the UK. This …
SHE DREW THE GUN + Guests 7:30pm Wednesday 26th February, Esquires Bedford We are very pleased to be bringing She Drew The Gun back to Esquires for the first time since their sold out show in 2019! Now heading towards …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 - …
