Emerging Frequencies - local band showcase for IVW Friday 30th January 2026, Bedford Esquires, 7pm doors Independent Venue Week is all about celebrating the rooms where scenes are born, bands cut their teeth, and communities form. Emerging Frequencies captures that …
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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 …
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 …
A five piece Irish band hailing from Bedford,playing the Sunday afternoon session for the first time
The BLENDERFuture Sessions return to Esquires next February, showcasing the finest in new, local talent and featuring: Baby Step Lorea (formally WKTD) The Deities Something 2000.Tickets available now over at seetickets - the perfect Xmas pressie for your new music loving …
Marquee Square Heroes – A tribute to Fish-Era Marillion – 7:30pm, Friday 6th February, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce the celebrated Fish era Marillion tribute band, Marquee Square Heroes are coming to Bedford Esquires for the 1st time of Friday …
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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 …
Devil's Mojo are an energetic, eclectic , contemporary and rock / pop cover band.
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 …
Join us at your favourite venue Bedford Esquires for a Valentines Special Authentic Reggae, Ska, and Rocksteady. Tickets just £7 advance, on sale now from Seetickets:https://www.seetickets.com/.../bedford-esquires/3592934
Firmly rooted in British 60's and 70's rock and blues but with influences ranging from old to the more recentThr3e return for a Sunday Afternoon Session
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 …
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 …
The 900 - The Tony Hawk Pro Skater Cover Band 19:30, Saturday 21st February, Bedford Esquires Picture this… It’s August 1999, people are getting excited about Red and Blue Pills, Star Wars have embarked on the first of their many …
It's been 23 long years but Venomous Snake return to Esquires for a Sunday Afternoon of classic rock covers
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Always a pleasure to welcome back The Vinyl Frontier to Esquires A 4 piece New Wave/80's Covers Band from Herts/Bucks
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 …
Delighted to announce that C86 indiepop sensations The Cords will be appearing at Bedford Esquires on Friday the 6th March 2026. Tipped for big things in 2026, the teenage sisters released their absolutely ace self-titled debut LP earlier this year …
Formed in 2017,the band members span 3 generations.Performing music enjoyed by all. We welcome back Generation 5pan to the Sunday afternoon session at Bedford Esquires
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 …
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 …
Glam Rampage return to Esquires for the first time in 2026. Always packing the bar out with a stomping set of Glam Rock covers from Bowie,Slade,Sweet,T.Rex etc
THE LIFE OF RILEY ‘Annual St Patricks Day Gig’ 7.30pm, Tuesday 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 …
And they are back! Always a pleasure to welcome Full Circle to the Esquires Sunday afternoon session. Marc Patching Andy Childs & Johnny Carr will be playing a mix of their own material and their own take on some classic …
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, …
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 …
🪩 BEDFORD, YOUR FAVOURITE 80s NIGHT IS BACK! Remember pressing record on your tape deck during the Top 40? Blasting Madonna's "Like a Prayer" through your headphones? Belting out Bon Jovi in your first car? FOOTLOOSE 80s is your ticket …
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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.
One of pop music's brightest young stars, Mae Stephens visits us as part of an intimate tour in March 2026, courtesy of the good people at Music Venue Trust. Mae burst onto the scene with her viral track 'If We …
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: …
Sham 69 + Knock Off 7pm, Sat 4th April, Bedford Esquires Another big announcement. Last year SHAM 69 played at Esquires in Bedford the first time in 30 years. What a gig it was. The chance to see a band …
Good Health Good Wealth + Guests 7:30pm, Saturday 4th April, Bedford Esquires, Good Health Good Wealth are an alternative singer songwriter duo consisting of London vocalist, songwriter and producer Bruce Breakey and guitarist, producer and model Simon Kuzmickas.One local, one …
THE LOVELESS Ft Marc Almond 7.30pm, Thursday 9th April, Esquires, Bedford We are very pleased to announce The Loveless ft Marc Almond will be returning to our intimate surroundings in April 2026, as they warm up for a big show …
A curated all day event of new noise, COLLISION FESTIVAL returns for 2026! For those of you who like things a little heavier, Collision have been putting together exceptional line ups for some time now. After a break this year, …
JIM JONES ALL STARS are finally returning to Esquires on Sunday 12th April! The band had almost sold out the venue earlier this year and had to lose the show from their schedule due to illness. We can't wait to …
Dave McCabe (The Zutons) + James Jay Lewis 7:30pm, Thursday 16th April, Bedford Esquires Zutons frontman Dave McCabe announces UK solo tour for April 2026 with very special guest James Jay Lewis. Zutons frontman Dave McCabe will tour the UK in April 2026, …
Exciting indie-rockers, The Guest List are coming to town in 2026, following a fully sold out 2025 tour! Formed in early 2021, The Guest List quickly made a name for themselves in the Manchester music scene with mature lyricism, energetic …
Chelsea + guests Saturday 18th April 2026, £17.50 London’s punk veterans Chelsea are coming to Esquires for the first time next April as part of their 50th anniversary. Legendary punk band Chelsea was formed in 1976 by front man Gene …
The New Cut are a four-piece post-punk band formed of Henry (vocals / guitar), Flick Case (vocals / guitar), Rachel Parr (vocals / bass) and Morgan (drums). They met during their time at university, where they began writing and creating music together …
Smoove & Turrell ‘The Singles Tour’ 7:30pm, Friday 24th April, Bedford Esquires 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. …
Oxford's The Dreaming Spires return to Esquires on Friday 24th April 2026 after an absence of over 10 years in support of their new album 'Normal Towns', their first new music in over a decade. Led by brothers Robin and …
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 !. …
Ian McNabb (The Icicle Works) 7:30pm, Sat 25th April, Bedford Esquires We are pleased to welcome back Ian McNabb to Bedford Esquires on sat 25th April. Ian formed The Icicle Works in 1981 and became part of the Liverpool renaissance …
The brilliantly named SISTER RAY DAVIES will be appearing at Bedford Esquires on Sunday the 26th April as part of a UK tour which sees them supporting Chapterhouse at their recently announced (and now sold out) shows. Although based in …
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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 …
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 …
DJ Yoda - 90s Mixtape Live - AV Show 7:30pm, Saturday 2nd May, Bedford Esquires Step back into the 90s with DJ Yoda’s brand-new AV show, 90s Mixtape Live - an audiovisual celebration of the decade that shaped modern music, …
It's a chap-hop face off. Professor Elemental returns to the venue next May, with Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer and local hero, Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq. in tow. Tickets are £15 adv and on sale online only, available at See... Now!
THE DEKKERTONES 7:30pm, Sunday 3rd May, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce The Dekkertones are returning to Bedford Esquires on Sunday 3rd May The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska …
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 …
Gwenno + Guests - 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 …
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 …
*HOLD THE DATE* *PUNKY REGGAE PARTY RETURNS* Saturday 16th May, Bedford Esquires Following the inaugural PUNKY REGGAE PARTY in Autumn 2025 we have decided to make this event a regular fixture. While we work on a line up we are …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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