The South
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 …
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 …
Submachine make a welcome return to the Sunday afternoon session with 2 sets of Classic Rock covers
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.
We are very excited to be hosting the incredible Courtney Barnett at the venue, as part of a very small run of intimate UK shows to celebrate the upcoming, new album ‘Creature Of Habit’. Tickets are just £15 advance and …
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
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 …
Formed by former members of Los Marbles and Cutting Out, The Workshop Boys have fast become one of Bedford's most loved bar bands. Returning to Esquires for an Easter Sunday Session.
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 …
MECHANICAL ANIMAL - a celebration of Industrial Goth and Nu-Metal ft. Korn Again, NIN UK, Deaftones and Spouky Kids Friday 10th April 2026 - Esquires, Bedford A whole evening of heavy sounds come to Esquires' main stage in April, as …
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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, …
Playing all your favourite Dr. Feelgood tunes and some you didn’t know you knew. Covering all the lineups from Wilko to Steve Walwyn.
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 …
The Pad Presents... BCUC + Guests Wednesday 15th April 2026 - Bedford Esquires It's going to be a special one - BCUC are making their debut at the Bedford Esquires! BCUC, or Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness hail from South Africa, …
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 …
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Few voices in British soul music carry the history, heart, and sheer emotional weight of P.P. Arnold. This April, the legendary “First Lady of Immediate Records” brings that unmistakable voice to Bedford Esquires for a full band experience — a …
Relive the sounds of the alternative music scene from '79-'89... 80's New Wave / Synth Pop / Post Punk...The Polaroidz return to Esquires for a Sunday Afternoon Session
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 …
***NEW SHOW*** Aircooled will be making their Esquires debut on Thursday the 7th May 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 …
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 …
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 - 5pm, Sat 16th May, Bedford Esquires Following the inaugural PUNKY REGGAE PARTY in Autumn 2025 we have decided to make this event a regular fixture. The first announce from the second edition is looking like …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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, …
NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, 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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 + Guests - 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 top …
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 …
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 …