We are excited to confirm that THE WANNADIES will be appearing at Esquires on Wednesday the 11th of November 2026, one of only a handful of dates for the band. Formed in 1988 in the Northern Swedish town of Skellefteå, …
Delighted to confirm that The Moonlandingz will be making their Bedford Esquires debut on Thursday the 12th November 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 …
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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Straight outta Norwich, The Cain Pit are the loudest, weirdest thing to crawl out of the English countryside since someone tried to put mustard in tea. Delivering an electric blend of bluegrass, punk, and rockabilly, they’re not to be missed. …
Despite his youth, Sunderland-based newcomer Tom A. Smith has already achieved more than most artists do in a lifetime. Tom played his first ever gig aged 8, supporting local psychedelic rockers Detroit Social Club at Newcastle’s legendary venue ‘The Cluny’. …
2 sets of Classic Rock and Metal covers from Venomous Snake at the Sunday afternoon session at Esquires
Hailing from Leeds but with Bedford connections, crash-landing between funk and punk, Flat Moon is a bizarre 6-piece collective that creates high-energy groove-centred music. The band are known for electrifying live shows that leave audiences in a state of genre-fluid …
Hang Massive are coming to town for the very first time next month, as part of their 'Beyond The Horizon' UK tour. Beyond the Horizon is Hang Massive’s new live experience — bringing together the depth of ceremony with the …
One of the most exciting new bands in the UK head to Esquires in November, when The Entitled Sons make their debut at the venue as part of an extensive tour. The Entitled Sons create their sound mixing contemporary electronic …
Delighted to be one of the handful of venues who will be hosting a very special co-headline show by The Early Years and Sennen later this year. Now reunited as labelmates on the always brilliant Sonic Cathedral records, both bands …
STRAY return to Bedford Esquires on 20th November.Last time we played there we recorded our live album 'One For The Road'... it was that good. We can't wait.Please join us... get your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.
A celebration of bass is being held on Friday 20th November, with a stacked line up, ft Zed Bias AKA Maddslinky, Matt Jam Lamont (Tuff Jam), Sean Harvey and Covie! ZED BIAS: Dave Jones, AKA Zed Bias, Maddslinky, Phuturistix.... a …
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corto.alto + Guests 7:30pm - Saturday 21st November, Bedford Esquires corto.alto – AKA multi-instrumentalist producer, composer and performer Liam Shortall – announces his EU and UK tour in Autumn 2026. Having closed 2025 with a win for ‘Breakthrough Artist’ at …
THE PRIDE - Deans Dean is leaving not just The Pride But The UK heading for a New and Amazing future in Singapore with his Family. Help Us wish him Bon Voyage and Good Luck for the future. with a …
Female fronted 4 piece classic rock band from Bedford
Feet are a five‑piece indie/alternative rock band from Coventry, England, known for their eccentric humour, genre‑spanning sound, and increasingly ambitious creative direction. Formed in 2016 while studying at Coventry University, they quickly carved out a niche with their off‑kilter Britpop …
When Rivers Meet are coming to Esquires for the very first time on Thursday 26th November! Following another huge chapter in their journey as one of the UK’s leading independent rock bands, When Rivers Meet return this winter with The …
Republica + Trampolene 7:30pm Friday 27th November, Bedford Esquires Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties and the band’s iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron, Tim Dorney (keyboard) and Johnny Male (guitar) rode the Britpop wave of female-fronted rock bands …
*NEW SHOW* Mad Dog Mcrea- Fri 27th Nov, Bedford Esquires Mad Dog Mcrea can only be described as a pop-up festival—bursting with energy, colour, and an infectious mix of folk, rock and Celtic influences. Hailing from Plymouth & Donegal in …
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 …
Scott Lavene - 7:30pm Saturday 28th November, Bedford Esquires Scott Lavene is a British singer-songwriter and storyteller whose work blends kitchen-sink realism with dark humour, poetic grit, and a distinctly English sense of place. Emerging from Essex, Lavene has carved …
'The glorious sounds of C86 brought into the now'. Swansea Sound are indie-pop royalty featuring Hue Williams (The Pooh Sticks), Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey (Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, The Catenary Wires), Bob Collins (The Dentists), Ian Button, (Death in Vegas, …
SKIDS / THEATRE OF HATE – Co Headline Tour 7pm Weds 2nd December, Esquires, Bedford Two era defining artists SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour. SKIDS The Skids formed in 1977 …
Following his sold out show at the venue almost 5 years ago, we are delighted to confirm that Bernard Butler will be returning to Esquires for a very special solo show on Thursday the 3rd December 2026. A Grammy and …
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 …
The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute Following on from the sell out show at Esquiresin 2025 we are pleased to welcome back THE DEVOUT! The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience …
SPACE + Poor Things - 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 …
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 …
Aircooled will be making their Esquires debut on Saturday 12th December 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 space odysseys and …
MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN7:30pm, Friday 18th December, Bedford Esquires The annual MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN festive shindig is back at Esquires on Friday 18th December. Anyone that has seen the 'Mad Mods' live will tell you that they are no …
Due to demand, we're back with our popular daytime party to Bedford this festive season, with our Christmas special at Bedford Esquires. No more yawning through midnight office do's. From 2 PM sharp we're firing sing-out-loud choruses, neon fairy lights …
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 …
The 2tones Ska Band 7.30pm Monday 28th December, Bedford Esquires. On Mon 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 away …
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 …
The Ouse Valley Singles Club + Hedge Monkeys Skiffle Troupe 7.30pm Sat 2nd January, Bedford Esquires The Ouse Valley Singles Club are back for their annual ‘First Annual Gig Of The Year’ at Bedford Esquires on Saturday 2nd January, If …
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NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests 7.30pm, Saturday 9th January, Bedford Esquires Following four SOLD OUT shows in 2026 Noasis return to BEDFORD ESQUIRES for one giant party and a celebration of one of the greatest bands this …
Wrong Jovi7.30pm, Friday 15th 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 ultimate …
THE LIQUID ENGINEERS - GARY NUMAN TRIBUTE7:30pm, Sat 16th January, Bedford Esquires Gary Numan has been cited as a major influence on acts such as Nine Inch Nails to Prince, his music has been covered by acts from Beck,Blur, Basement …
Altered Images re heading to Esquires on Saturday 23rd January as part of an intimate run of shows! Altered Images—one of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK post-punk and new wave scenesl The band became one of …
7:30pm, Friday 29th January, Bedford Esquires Established in 2001 Bootleg Blondie is the world's official No.1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only tribute to have performed with two founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and songwriter, …
CEREMONY 6.5 - 1:30pm Sat 30th January, Bedford Esquires Time to confirm the full line-up for Ceremony 6.5, which takes place on Saturday 30th January 2027, and will be headlined by the mighty OPUS KINK. This post punk, gothic jazz …
TOOL SHED (Tribute to Tool) - 7:30pm Saturday 6th February Bedford Esquires Celebrating 30 years of Ænima and 20 years of 10,000 days Tool Shed are the UK’s tribute to one of rock’s most unique and influential bands. Since 2018 …
The Godfathers + Witchdoktors 7:30pm, Friday 12th February, Bedford Esquires ‘Punk and New Wave pioneers The Godfathers are coming in 2027 with a brand-new album!’ Formed in London in 1985, the band quickly made an international name for themselves with …
Vinyl Revelations proudly presents: ANTI-NOWHERE LEAGUE Live in concert at ESQUIRES MUSIC VENUE in BEDFORD The League are one of the UK's greatest bands. Always amazing live! The band are now playing only a handful of their favourite shows. The …
MICHAEL MATHERS – A TRIBUTE TO EMINEM 7:30pm Fri 19th Feb. Bedford Esquires Michael Mathers is the world's premier Eminem tribute act, delivering high-energy, authentic performances since 2021. With over 140,000 followers worldwide, more than 45 million views online, and …
Eliza Carthy & The Restitution 7:30pm, Saturday 20th February, Bedford Esquires Describing herself simply as a “modern English musician”, Eliza Carthy is one of the most recognisable faces of the English folk revival, and over her illustrious 35-year career, remains …
Intense Post punk emerging from Manchester's underground Martial Arts formed gradually, through playing on bills with other bands, agreeing to pints with strangers met the night before, and an overarching love for new British post-punk. Hailing from across the UK, …
**NEW SHOW** Our good friends at The Gig Cartel are bringing Steve'n'Seagulls back to town for the first time in many years! Steve ‘n’ Seagulls combine bluegrass, folk and rock / metal music, the kind of band you’ve never heard …
SYSTEM 7 + Guests 7;30pm, Friday 5th March, Bedford Esquires System 7’s Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy have had a strong influence on the birth of psychedelic dance music and it’s journey up to the present, forging a unique and …
MOMENTS OF PLEASURE - KATE BUSH TRIBUTE 7:30pm, Sat 6th March, Bedford Esquires Moments of Pleasure: The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush present This Woman's Work a journey through the career of one of the UK's greatest musical artist! Featuring …
Ravagedheart presents Black Doldrums in support of the bands third studio album Repetition Compulsion. London-based gothic post-punk trio Black Doldrums have established themselves as one of the most distinctive voices in modern dark alternative music. Blending driving rhythms, cascading guitar …
THE HOOTEN HALLERS - Fri 19th March, Bedford Esquires Live & direct from Columbia, Missouri The Hooten Hallers head out on the road in 2027 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary & make a very welcome return to Esquires for their …
Those lads from THE DUALERS , Tyber & Pete return for what is fast becoming their annual sell out party at Esquires! Tickets from SEE.
Ibibio Sound Machine are one of the most compelling and forward-thinking bands emerging from the UK scene - a genre-defying afro-futurist collective blending West African rhythms, electronic textures, disco, post-punk and global club energy into a sound that’s as powerful …
DINOSAUR PILE-UP + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 3rd April, Bedford Esquires DINOSAUR PILE-UP ANNOUNCE MARCH 2027 UK HEADLINE TOUR FOLLOWING A SOLD-OUT YEAR OF INTERNATIONAL RUNS AND MASSIVE FESTIVAL SLOTS, THE BRITISH GRUNGE-ROCK TRIO RETURN FOR THEIR BIGGEST UK HEADLINE DATES …
We are delighted to confirm that after an absence of eight years, THE SLOW READERS CLUB will be returning to Bedford on Thursday the 22nd April 2027. Following a landmark 2026 which saw the band sharing stages with Doves and …
SPEAKING IN TONGUES - A TRIBUTE TO TALKING HEADS 7:30pm Sat 24th April, Bedford Esquires The brainchild of two rabid eternal Talking Heads superfans, Speaking in Tongues have enlisted Bristol’s finest funk players to refresh the Heads classics with their …
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Vinyl Revelations presents: For the last time EVER in BEDFORDSHIRE UK SUBS - live in concert at one of their favourite venues ... BEDFORD ESQUIRES. UK SUBS...2027 - The FINAL FAREWELL... ******SPECIAL GUESTS are KNOCK OFF and DESPERATE MEASURES ******* …
THE DEKKERTONESSkank Holiday Sunday - Sunday 2nd May, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce The Dekkertones are returning to Bedford Esquires on Sunday 2nd May. The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing …
Following previous sold out appearances at the venue, we are delighted to announce that Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan will be returning to Bedford Esquires on Friday the 21st May 2027. The brainchild of Gordon Chapman-Fox, over six albums and …
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MORETALLICA (Metallica Tribute) 7:30pm, Sat 29th May, Bedford Esquires After numerous sell-out shows at the venue we are pleased to announce the return of Moretallica on Saturday 29th May 2027. Moretallica is the UK's premier Metallica tribute band, delivering the …
JUST RADIOHEAD Performing OK Computer in full + Best of Radiohead 7;30pm, Friday 11th June, Bedford Esquires Following a sold out show in 2026 JUST RADIOHEAD return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 11th June. Just Radiohead are the UK’s leading …
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SHONEN KNIFE + Guests 7:30pm, Sun 20th June, Bedford Esquires Shonen Knife UK tour 2027 “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 …
Following their numerous sold out appearances at Bedford Esquires, The Smyths will return 'back to the old house' on Friday the 27th August 2027. More than a mere tribute band, The Smyths are a joyous celebration of arguably the greatest …
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