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 …
“Share the present and bolster the light…” GIFT is a psychedelic rock band from Brooklyn, NY, whose sonic vibrations nod to echo-heavy ‘90s psychedelic icons like Brian Jonestown Massacre and Spiritualized. Formed right before the global pandemic in 2020. The …
BIG 10 ‘The Ultimate Ska / 2 Tone tribute band’ 7:30pm Sat 26th September, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce Cambridge Ska legends BIG 10 are back at Bedford Esquires on Sat 26th September following their packed out show at the …
Formed by former members of Los Marbles and Cutting Out,The Workshop Boys have become one of Bedford's most loved bar bands.They return to Bedford Esquires for the Sunday afternoon session
Following the sold out Throwing Muses show last year, we are delighted to confirm that Kristin Hersh will be returning to Esquires on Sunday the 27th September 2026 for a very special (and fully seated) solo show. Billed as ‘an …
BLAZE BAYLEY - IRON MAIDEN ANNIVERSARY Performing songs from The X Factor, Virtual XI & Best of The Beast NO SUPPORT - BLAZE BAYLEY ON STAGE AT 8PM 7:30pm, Friday 2nd October, Bedford Esquires BLAZE BAYLEY - Metal Hall of …
Gaz Brookfield + Weetzie7:30pm 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 …
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 …
80's rock covers from Spirit,who will be making their Esquires debut
Moody pop for the introverted heart. Vigilantes' are a soundtrack approved of by the indie giants. Vigilantes are continuing the British tradition of taking American sounds and stuffing it with classic British tone. They do it so well that they …
Red Rum Club + Cherryholt 7:30pm, Wednesday 7th October, Bedford Esquires Very pleased to announce RED RUM CLUB will return to Bedford Esquires on Weds 7th October for a very special warm up show for their UK tour which kicks …
BOLD AS LOVE – ‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience Tribute’ 7:30pm, Friday 9th October, Bedford Esquires BOLD AS LOVE are a dynamic 3 piece dedicated to celebrating the legendary music and spirit of Jimi Hendrix. Formed in 2024, they faithfully pay …
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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 …
The Men They Couldn't Hang + guests 7:30pm, Sat 10th October, Bedford Esquires Founded in 1984, TMTCH evolved from the Shepherd’s Bush squatting and busking scene to make their debut supporting Poguemahone at the Electric Ballroom in Camden in the …
80's New Wave/Synth Pop/Post Punk from the Polaroidz making a welcome return to Esquires
TOPLOADER + Rosellas - 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 …
Beattie + Guests - 7;30pm Friday 16th October, Bedford Esquires Blender and The Pad Presents have teamed up to bring the incredible Beattie back to the venue. Beattie is an emerging London-based singer, songwriter and producer, making a name for …
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 …
You had a favourite Spice Girl. You picked a side in August '95, Blur or Oasis, and you still stand by it. You knew every word to Don't Look Back in Anger before you even understood what it meant. BOOMBASTIC: …
MARTIN McALOON ANNOUNCES STEVE McQUEEN – SLIGHT RETURN UK TOUR Following the overwhelming response to last year’s celebrated Two Wheels Good tour, Martin McAloon is hitting the road again this autumn — this time bringing Prefab Sprout’s landmark album Steve …
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 …
Damian Lewis + Lillibet Esquires, Bedford, Saturday 24th October Damian Lewis released his acclaimed debut album Mission Creep in 2023, earning praise for its soulful vocals, rich instrumentation, and emotional honesty. Hailed by critics as “beautifully written and performed” (Line …
Please note this show has been re-arranged from Sunday the 17th May 2026. Original tickets are still valid. We are delighted to welcome Mozart Estate to Esquires on Sunday the 25th October 2026. Mozart Estate is the current project of …
John Verity is one of the most consistent performers on the blues rock circuit today, having honed his craft over more than 60 years on the circuit at every level. Born in West Yorkshire he played in many bands in …
THE TOTAL STONE ROSES return to our main stage for their annual, sell out celebration of all things Brown, Squire, Mani and Reni. If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums …
Ferocious Dog – UK Farewell Tour 2026 - Finale 7:30pm, Saturday 31st October, Bedford Esquires Ferocious Dog are a six-piece band who deal in a vibrant vein of Celtic-folk infused punk rock, comfortably slotting in between Billy Bragg and The …
Mae Stephens, the 20-year-old pop singer from Kettering, has gone from working supermarket shifts to topping charts after a TikTok snippet of her song “If We Ever Broke Up” exploded into a viral hit. A songwriter since age 12, Stephens …
NIRVANA TRIBUTE + Guests 7:30pm, Friday 6th November, Bedford Esquires Following their sell out show in 2025 Nirvana Tribute make a welcome return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 6th November. Nirvana Tribute is the world renowned number one international touring …
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 …
Saturday 7th November Returning to Esquires after their rousing mosh-starting afternoon set at the Big Special all-dayer in 2026, this gutter-punk four-piece bring the noise. And the hooks. The Battery Farm formed out of the ashes of The Madding Crowd, The Corry …
Playing The Natural History in full plus other classics and new material The original 1984 album, reissued for the first time since the 1980's – in violet vinyl. Comes with a “US Zillion $ Bill”; a 24-inch x 12-inch poster …
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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Friday the 13th November Vona Vella have never been a band to rush things. Since their 2022 debut ‘Go Outside Forever’, the group has grown quietly and confidently into a fully-formed five-piece. Drawing influence from The Coral to The Beautiful …
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’. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
**NEW SHOW** 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 …
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 …
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, …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 ******* …
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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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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