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Formed in the orbit of a South London pub, the spirit of Mên An Tol’s music can be traced back to frontman Bill Jefferson’s own musical education in his native Cornwall where he’d play folk sessions in and around the …

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A message from Spike "For everyone who's asked why there are no shows down south on this tour, I'm pleased to announce 'The Quireboys Office Christmas Party' on December 6th at Bedford Esquires. So now we can get together and …

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SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS!7:30pm, Sat 6th December, Bedford Esquires Special Kinda Madness are back at Bedford Esquires on Sat 6th December for their annual gig with their classic take on Madness and The Specials. Here's the lowdown; SPECIAL KINDA MADNESS perform …

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A fantastic blend of Jazz,Funk and Soul.. The Dirty Rhodes Band return to Esquires for a Sunday Afternoon Session

*NEW SHOW* It's a biggie ! For the first time in a couple of decades Sham-69 ft Jimmy Pursey, Dave Parsons & Dave Tregunna are back at Esquires courtesy of Vinyl Revelations. This is the smallest venue the band have …

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It's lovely when an artist likes the venue as much as you like them! Just fresh out the door from his headline, full band show, guitar maestro, Toby Lee returns to Esquires on December 12th with his partner in crime, …

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The Devout (Depeche Mode Tribute) 7:30pm Sat 13th December, Bedford Esquires Selling out venues up and down the UK we are very pleased to announce The Devout (Depeche Mode Tribute) return to BEDFORD ESQUIRES on Sat 13th December The Devout …

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The 113 + guests Bedford Esquires - Saturday 13th December The 113’s sound is visceral, spitting emotionally charged melodies that hit hard yet move bodies. Though firmly rooted in punk traditions, the band draws inspiration from hip‑hop’s lyrical approach, blending …

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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.

MAD MODS & ENGLISHMEN 7:30pm, Friday 19th December Following a packed out show earlier in 2025 it's time to 'save the date' as we welcome Mad Mods back for a special Christmas show at Esquires on Friday 19th December. . …

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Get ready for a night of pure energy as we bring the heat back to Esquire Bedford with some of the finest names in the scene 👇 🎧 Lineup Nicky Blackmarket AD HYPNO Dr Lunch HB22 Lost On Mars Briggz …

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A Fresh (ish) four-piece playing a selection of reggae and ska classics plus a few converted songs.Welcome back,Who Stung Sting to the Sunday afternoon session at Esquires

Christmas just wouldn't be the same without The A Band's legendary Christmas Eve Show

The 2tones Ska Band 7.30pm Sat 27th December, Bedford Esquires On Sat 27th 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 …

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POP OFF A brand new club night celebrating your favourite pop queens Bedford - we’re spinning nothing but the icons: Chappell Roan / Addison Rae / Caroline Polachek / Lana Del Rey / Charli XCX / CMAT / Billie Eilish …

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A welcome return to Esquires for Glam Rampage for the last Sunday afternoon session of the yearIt's Pete Burridge's Birthday Bash

ULTIMATE RNB – Live 90’s RnB Band 7:30pm, Sunday 28th December, Bedford Esquires After an incredible, sold out shows at the venue we are very pleased welcoming Ultimate RnB back to Esquires for a very special Christmas party, with the …

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Pearl Handled Revolver return to their home venue of Esquires in Bedford for their annual festive extravaganza. Their December Esquires shows are a highlight of the bands year and enjoyed by fans of PHR from near and far. As with …

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NEW YEARS EVE PARTY! PARTY BANDS AND PARTY DJS! This NYE at Esquires, we're pleased to announce an indie love-in on the main stage, as we take you back to our own Disco 2000, with a double tribute special of …

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The Ouse Valley Singles Club 'Annual First Gig Of The Year' 7.30pm Saturday 3rd January, Bedford Esquires Keeping up traditions of years gone by The Ouse Valley Singles Club return to the main stage at Bedford Esquires to play what …

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Join us on the 79th anniversary of David Bowie’s birth to celebrate his life in music… The very best of Bedford’s local musicians play tribute to the Starman. This is the ONLY way to start the New Year! What is …

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NEW SHOW! The brilliant, Tom Davis returns to Esquires in early January for a special, very intimate 'Work In Progress' show as he warms up for his huge UK tour.Tickets are going to go very quickly, so set those alarms …

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King King + Fran Pegg & Pete Bonas  7:30pm, Thursday 8th January, Bedford Esquires *Due to circumstances beyond our control this show has been moved to Thursday 8th January , ticket holders will be contacted by Seetickets, if you are …

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*EXTRA DATE ADDED* NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests7.30pm, Friday 9th January, 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 …

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NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’ + Guests7.30pm, Saturday 10th January, 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 country …

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DRESSED TO KILL – The KISS tribute band 7:30pm Sat 10th January, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce after many requests we secured the return of legendary KISS tribute band DRESSED TO KILL for Bedford Esquires on Sat 10th January. DRESSED …

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THE MOLOTOVS + The Contenders 7:30pm, Thursday 15th January, Bedford Esquires After a sell out show in Room 2 at Esquires in March we are pleased to announce the return of THE MOLOTOVS to Bedford Esquires on Thurs 15th Jan …

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Wrong Jovi 7.30pm, Friday 16th 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 …

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TTSSFU + guests: Ugly Ozo + Kate Gore & the Screamers Esquires, Bedford - Saturday 17th January TTSSFU — aka Manchester’s Tasmin Nicole Stephens — conjures enormous atmospheric worlds using just GarageBand in their bedroom. The DIY shoegazer deftly combines …

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A big welcome back to the Workshop Boys for their first Sunday Afternoon session 0f 2026

BOOTLEG BLONDIE 'The world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band' 7.30pm, Bedford Esquires, Sat 24th January CBGB's comes to Bedford Esquires with the return of 'Bootleg Blondie' on the 24th January. Expect to hear some of the greatest …

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Fresh from a very successful support with King King on the main stage,The Fran Pegg Band make a welcome return to Esquires for a Sunday Afternoon Session in the bar

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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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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One of the best new bands in the area THE GREENSANDS are putting on their own show here in February, in celebration of their new single, Patience. Joining them on the night will be the equally buzzy Mindsigh and Cheap …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Reggae rebels, Easydread have (finally!) recorded their new album "Sound of the Uprising" and will be celebrating its release here on Friday 27th February, with special guests Baldhead, The Tics and Snipit & The Hotrocks! Join the party for just …

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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 …

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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 …

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Always a pleasure to welcome back The Vinyl Frontier to Esquires A 4 piece New Wave/80's Covers Band from Herts/Bucks

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

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 …

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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 …

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An International Women’s Day special lands at Esquires on Saturday March 7th courtesy of Blender. Self-styled alt rockers ‘A Void’ will be bringing their DIY punk aesthetic fuelled by Boursin Cheese and pickle juice. Yes, they hail from Paris, France, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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  Fire Fall returns to Bedford Esquires on Friday 20th March 2026 launching there brand new Album 'Oblivion'!! Fire Fall is a 4 piece Melodic Metal band from Bedford/Cambridge, the music has running themes of Autumn, Nature, mythology, Love & …

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Peter Bruntwell (full band show) 7:30pm Sat 21st March, Bedford Esquires In an uncertain number of years time, it will be acceptably cool to say that you first got into non-Grammy-winning artist Peter Bruntnell through his classic 2024 album Houdini …

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GoodTimes Returns – 30 Years of Dance Music This isn’t a themed night. This is the real thing. GoodTimes was part of Bedford’s dance music history — packed every Saturday, bringing people together through music. On Saturday March 21st, it …

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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, …

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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 …

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🪩 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 …

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We're very pleased to announce a midsummer celebration of bass is being held on Saturday 20th June with a stacked line up, ft Zed Bias AKA Maddslinky, Matt Jam Lamont (Tuff Jam), Sean Harvey and Covie! ZED BIAS:Dave Jones, AKA …

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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: …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Join us for a powerful afternoon of music, community and connection at Bedford Esquires on Sunday 19th April for a special gig from The Unknowns and Bedford Voices Together. The gig will be the culmination of a unique Bedford-wide music …

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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

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. …

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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 Town', their first new music in over a decade. Led by brothers Robin and …

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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 !. …

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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 …

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Fishing for Robots are an 80's electronic covers band specialising in the music of New Order, Numan, Depeche Mode etc

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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Three of the hottest new bands in the area have joined forces to put on a chunky line up of a gig, with The Deities, Mindsigh and Blush all heading to Esquires on Thursday 30th April. Tickets available right now …

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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 …

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On Friday 1st of May 2026, Reggae Matters Presents - One Drop Join us for a night of Reggae & Old School Dancehall at Bedford Esquires! Featuring Sovereign Roadshow, Toy Boy Esq, K-Two-6, and a live performance by legendary MC …

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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 …

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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, …

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It's that time of year when we keep a Sunday session to pay tribute to Bedford's Mr Music 'Sid Worth'Sid's old band 'The A Band' will be hosting and introducing some special guests Rock On Sid

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 …

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Esquires Monthly Music Quiz 8.30pm – 10.30pm Join us for our monthly music quiz taking place on the 1st Thursday of each month. Hosted by Pete Burridge the quiz features music from the 1950’s to the present day. Teams of up …

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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 …

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Gwenno - 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 indie-pop group …

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A female-fronted, 4 piece classic rock, rhythm & blues band from Bedford, UK,playing Esquires for the first time in 2026

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 -  6:30pm, Sat 16th May, Bedford Esquires  Following the inaugural PUNKY REGGAE PARTY in Autumn 2025 we have decided to make this event a regular fixture. Due to circumstances beyond our control our headliner ‘Dakka Skanks’ …

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2 sets of Jazz,Soul and Motown covers from the mighty Dirty Rhodes Band

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 …

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Dead Dads Club + Tough Cookie 7:30pm, Weds 20th May, Bedford Esquires When Chilli Jesson was 14 years old, he lost his father to drug addiction. A grieving teenage boy, he did what most grieving teenage boys would do in …

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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, …

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LEFTFIELD call into Bedford Esquires this Friday 22nd May for one of their legendary DJ sets, this one is long sold out but for those that were late to the party fear not ! we have put together a little after show event …

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It's the start of the summer - the annual FoodDrunk alldayer returns to our outdoor and indoor spaces on bank holiday weekend, Saturday 23rd May! One of the highlights of our calendar, this free entry, all ages all day party …

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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 …

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The welcome return of Bedford's Black and Gold to the Sunday afternoon session.Celebrating Esquires 36th anniversary 

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.

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 …

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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 …

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World-renowned,Critically-acclaimed,electrically-powered,rascally rock and roll.We welcome back The Soho Dukes for another Sunday afternoon session in the bar

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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Your best night out, right in the middle of the afternoon. 4 hours of 80s, 90s & 00s anthems. Home by 7. Still buzzing on Wednesday! BEDFORD - IT'S TIME TO LET YOUR HAIR DOWN!SAT 13TH JUN - BEDFORD ESQUIRES …

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