Events

I love Daft Punk, you love Daft Punk. We're never gonna get to be able to book Daft Punk, so we're putting on the next best thing! We've tailored this night to be a full on party, with live DJ/Drummer …

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We are excited to announce the return of Foo Fighters GB, following their sold out show at Bedford Esquires in 2019 and February 2020. Five musicians at the top of their game, bringing to you the talent and stage presence …

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Hung Like Hanratty come to Bedford Esquires for their Annual Christmas party! Special guests will be the Brilliant Blue Carpet Band and local punks Scumbus Expect the usual mayhem and a night not to be missed!!

“High-octane, fierce, bursting with attitude and almost obnoxiously addictive" - Fortitude Magazine "If Kate Nash was actually any good, she'd probably sound like this" - Rock Sound "The world needs more ballsy female vocalists like this." - MOSH/Hit The Floor …

Millie Manders and the Shutup + Desensitised + Slackrr. ***SHOW POSTPONED*** Read More »

Toby Jepson made his name as the singer/songwriter in UK based rock act Little Angels. The band enjoyed 10 UK top 40 hits and their last studio album - 'JAM'- went straight in at number 1 on the first week …

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Missing Andy are a 5 piece Brit Pop Rock Guitar band from Essex. Come see what all the fuss is about!!! Missing Andy have gone from strength to strength after the release of their long awaited debut album 'Generation Silenced' …

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It's Christmaaaaaas... join blender and VB@H at Esquires to celebrate in style, featuring top local bands and deejays. Gaylips, Tragic and The Barrys will be providing the live vibes, with Roll Your Own Records keeping everybody company on the decks. …

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Depeche Mode Tribute Act - The Devout play the Main Stage at Bedford Esquires '' Approximately 10 years ago, a group of Depeche Mode fans started recreating their favourite songs to play to fans like themselves. As the years rolled …

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Join Pete and Paul,the fabulous Bonas Brothers for a very special Sunday afternoon session

Join Mat Roberts for this weeks Open Mic/Jam. Full band and solo performers welcome

Join Bruce Murray,Pete Bonas,Mark Ayles and Richard and Tim Winter on Christmas Eve

Join Fran Pegg and her band for a special Boxing Day Sunday afternoon session

THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE 23RD APRIL 2022 ESQUIRES, BEDFORD The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and reggae from the late …

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***Rescheduled Date - Original tickets are valid*** Post Punk Legends, Balaam and the Angel are heading back to Bedford Esquires to be part of the venue's 30th Anniversary celebrations... Balaam and the Angel, from Cannock , West Midlands. formed in …

Balaam and the Angel with Dawn After Dark***Show Postponed*** Read More »

Join the Workshop Boys in the bar for the biggest party in town. New Year's day is lead singer, Vinnie's Birthday.He missed celebrating his 70th this year so let's help him celebrate here...

There was magic in those four walls. We are putting the crew back together. Tell your family, tell your friends, tell anyone who used to come to Pad Saturday nights, we're back for one night only and we are going …

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The first Sunday session of the year goes to .. Generation 5pan.. Join Ben,Rob and the boys for a great selection of Rock and Blues covers

What has become as traditional as Christmas itself and a reliable too. It's The Ouse Valley Singles Club's first Gig of the year at Bedford Esquires. Playing as always on the Main Stage... A main date for any Music lovers …

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We always keep the nearest Sunday to David Bowie's birthday to pay tribute to his fantastic songbook. Join Mat Roberts and some of Bedford's finest musicians to pay tribute.

***Due to the ongoing issues with the Onicron Covid19 variant this show has been postponed. A new date will be announced shortly.*** One of the finest bands in the land and current indie darlings, Yard Act are returning to Esquires on Sunday …

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***THIS SHOW HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED. TICKET HOLDERS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR POINT OF PURCHASE TO OBTAIN A REFUND*** COVENANT- FIELDWORKS: Covenant limited CD "Fieldworks: Exkursion EP" to be a tour exclusive. Before the new Fieldworks tour kicks off with 8 …

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NOASIS + guests tbc – Live at Bedford Esquires, 8pm, Saturday 15th January Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 600 performances to date Noasis has …

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NOASIS + Rolling Thunder - Live at Bedford Esquires, 8pm, Saturday 15th January Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester's five piece super group Oasis. Since their formation in 2006 and with over 600 performances to date Noasis has …

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The National Lottery's #ReviveLive Tour Presenting Ferris & Sylvester + Support £10 / 7.30pm / 14+ Under 16s accompanied 19th January 2022 Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday the 3rd of December.  https://www.ticketweb.uk/.../revive-live-tour.../11564905 Buy a ticket to this …

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Desperate Journalist + support Ravagedheart promotions are very excited to bring Desperate Journalist to Esquires room 2. This is part of the bands 'Maximum Sorrow' tour promoting the new album. The band was formed in North London in 2012, by …

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**Please note this show has been rescheduled from Fri 9th July 2021, all tickets remain valid** This 6 piece Ska band cover the best in Madness, The Specials, Bad Manners and Trojan records classics. The band packed out the venue …

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BILK + The Know Thursday 27th January Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be bringing the brilliant BILK back to Esquires as part of their 2022 tour! This is a 14+ ages show, under 16s to be accompanied by …

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James Bay Friday 28th January Bedford Esquires We are are thrilled to announce a very special & incredibly intimate solo date, with BRIT award winner and multi-platinum selling artist, James Bay as part of his Independent Venue Week tour! The …

James Bay + Tamzene | IVW 2022 | Friday 28.01.22 | Bedford Esquires – Sold Out Read More »

PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW HAS BEEN POSTPONED. NEW DATE TO FOLLOW. The ROAR Club, Club Biscuit and The Pad Presents... The Parrots + Guests - Saturday 29th January 2022 As a prelude to IVW 2022, we are pleased to announce …

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The Quireboys + Guests Saturday 29th January Bedford Esquires We are very excited to announce the return (finally) of Bedford legends, The Quireboys on Saturday 29th January on Esquires main stage! Special guests to be confirmed -------------- Tickets are £18 …

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Postponed from Boxing Day.Fran Pegg and her Blues band play the Sunday afternoon session in the bar

UNFORTUNATELY THE GOON SAX TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR POINT OF PURCHASE FOR A REFUND. Whoop. Brilliant Australian indie rock trio The Goon Sax will be coming to Bedford Esquires on Tuesday the 1st of February 2022 as …

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We are delighted to confirm that Scottish Singer / Songwriter Hamish Hawk will be making his debut at Esquires on Wednesday the 2nd February 2020 as part of Independent Venue Week! With The Skinny naming Hamish Hawk's 2021 album 'Heavy …

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UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO A FAMILY BEREAVEMENT, THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED. REFUNDS AVAILABLE FROM POINT OF PURCHASE. The Pad, Club Biscuit and The ROAR Club presents... JOE & THE SHITBOYS + Guests Independent Venue Week 2022 show Thursday 3rd February …

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Revelations presents live in concert ANTI NOWHERE LEAGUE Support from: Bleach Boys Jonny & The Mental Breakdowns Part of a new series of punk related shows on the first friday of every month from 2022 onwards. BFF - BEDFORD FIRST …

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The Pad, Club Biscuit & The ROAR Club presents... POM POKO + Guests Independent Venue Week 2022 Friday 4th February Bedford Esquires You don't expect one of the most exciting art-punk-rock bands on the planet to hail from, errr Norway, …

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Opus Kink were formed in Brighton in the late 2010s through a desire to marry together the members’ collective musical inspirations – punk, jazz, garage rock, art rock, European folk, country, blues, Latin and African music among others – and …

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Revelations proudly presents: The ever wonderful KNOCK OFF - surely the best band on the UK scene? GUITAR GANGSTERS One of our favourite bands. Been on the scene forever. Always a stunning live band. With a new LP due to …

Knock Off, Guitar Gangster, Load and Under the Cosh. Read More »

We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of just two intimate events here at Esquires and …

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Ben Poole returns to Esquires playing an acoustic show with Guy Skeets from Holland ’Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, Ben Poole is at the forefront of the European Blues/Rock/Soul movement, a name that has grown from strength to strength since he …

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We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of just two intimate events here at Esquires and …

DON BROCO album release show | Evening show | Fri 18.02.22 | Sold Out Read More »

We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of 6 intimate events here at Esquires and takes …

DON BROCO album release show | Matinee show | Sat 19.02.22 | Sold Out Read More »

Tickets www.seetickets.com/event/coda/bedford-esquires/1488734 CODA - a Tribute to Led Zeppelin are Europe's most exciting and authentic tribute to Led Zeppelin, featuring incredible replica costumes and instruments, with a live sound and look unmatched by any other. They have got a brand …

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We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of 6 intimate events here at Esquires and takes …

DON BROCO album release show | Evening show | Sat 19.02.22 | Sold Out Read More »

We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of 6 intimate events here at Esquires and takes …

DON BROCO album release show | Matinee show | Sun 20.02.22 | Last Tickets Read More »

We are very excited to announce that the boys are coming home once more, this time as part of a very special run of album release shows! This show is one of 6 intimate events here at Esquires and takes …

DON BROCO album release show | Evening show | Sun 20.02.22 | Last Tickets Read More »

Club Classics All Night Long, Say What?!!!! It's a real privilege and an honour to welcome DJ Spoony to Club Momacoca. We’re looking forward to playing back to back all night, for a special one-off Club Classics selection at our …

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THE DOORS ALIVE - 8pm Friday 4th March - Bedford Esquires To call The Doors Alive merely a tribute act would be a huge disservice to what is the closest thing possible to experiencing a Doors concert without the aid …

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**PLEASE NOTE - THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THURSDAY 7th OCTOBER 2021. ALL TICKETS REMAIN VALID** The Pad Presents The Hawkmen Saturday 5th March 2022 Doors at 7.30pm Bedford Esquires We are excited to welcome The Hawkmen to Esquires …

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CE BAND ALERT WARNING - DO NOT MISS. Please don't come crying to us when this band are bigger than a dinosaur on ben johnson steroids and you missed them in Esquires coz you stayed in to watch some simon …

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CLOCKWORK SKY A 5-piece Deathcore outfit with a no holds barred sound, if you like it loud and heavy these are one to watch to give your neck a workout SKARLET ENVY A 5 piece female fronted melodic metal band …

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RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS + The Virginmarys + The Howling Tides 7.30pm Thursday 10th March 2022, Bedford Esquires **This show has been rescheduled from Friday 30th April 2021, all tickets remain valid** Tickets £18 advance only online from …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com ** Please note this is a rescheduled date, tickets for previous show dates are still valid** Melt Yourself Down + Guests - Friday 11th March 2022 - Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce that …

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The Woodentops - Saturday 12th March - Bedford Esquires Taking punk's D.I.Y. ideals and applying them to stripped-down acoustic pop, the Woodentops achieved a great deal of critical success in the short time they were together. Formed in the early …

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Jim Jones All Stars Live at Bedford Esquires, 8pm, Saturday 12th March 2022 No stranger to Bedford Esquires Rock 'n' roll hellion Jim Jones has introduced his new project. The cult hero remains at the visceral edge of rock 'n' roll …

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Cheap Thrill$ return for this weeks Sunday Afternoon Session..Female fronted rock and blues covers band

THE LIFE OF RILEY – ST PATRICK'S DAY PARTY 7.30pm, Thursday 17th March, Bedford Esquires Part of the fabric of Bedford live music scene for over 25 years The Life of Riley make a welcome return to the main stage …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq + support Friday 18th March 2022 - Esquires, Bedford **Please note this show has been rescheduled from Sat 28th May 2021 and Thursday 30th December 2021 all tickets remain valid** With banjolele …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Paul Draper + Steve Hewitt's Love Amongst Ruin Friday 18th March 2022 Bedford Esquires On 28th January Kscope will release acclaimed songwriter and former Mansun frontman Paul Draper’s Cult Leader Tactics, his first album since 2017’s …

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Underpass Promotions Presents.... Antarctic Monkeys Official International Tribute to Arctic Monkeys + Supports SATURDAY 19th MARCH 2022 £12 Adv 14+ Bedford Esquires 60A Bromham Road, MK40 2QG Bedford

We are pleased to report "Split Whiskers are Back In Town" for another Sunday Afternoon Session at Bedford Esquires

Enola Gay Friday 25th March 2022 Bedford Esquires (Room 2) Doors at 8pm Tickets £10 + booking fee We are excited to welcome Belfast based Irish noise rock/post-punk 4-piece Enola Gay to Esquires in March 2022. Formed in late 2019, …

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The Skinner Brothers + Guests 8pm Saturday 26th March 2022 Tickets £10 advance    

We are pleased to announce the return of Lexie Green and her band to Bedford Esquires for a Sunday Afternoon Session 'LIVE' Over the past few years Lexie has built up a strong reputation for her live performances being recognised and …

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Everything Everything's intimate fundraising show at Bedford Esquires will take place on 28th March 2022. If you're one of the lucky prize draw winners selected (entries now closed), you'll receive an email directly from us with further details! Music fans …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Bambara - 01.04.22 - Bedford Esquires ** Please note this show has been rescheduled from 14/8/20 and 4/3/21 and 19/06/21 - all tickets remain valid** Absolute treats incoming, with one of the most exciting bands on …

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We’re so excited to play our FIRST hometown headline show at Bedford Esquires on our spring “Pop Punk Still Sucks” tour with the boys in Project Revise , Until You Disappear and support from the amazing Diversion  Grab your tickets …

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Girls In Synthesis have quickly forged a fearsome reputation as one of the most exciting and volatile live acts in London. In equal parts frantic, considered, ear-splitting and melodic, the group take their cues from the early DIY punk and …

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Crosstown make their Esquires debut.. No strangers to the venue,we're looking forward to welcoming Carl,Mark and Nigel to the Sunday afternoon Session

False Heads are an east London-based three-piece rock/punk band consisting of Luke Griffiths (Vocals/Guitar), Jake Elliott (Bass) and Barney Nash (Drums/Vocals). Emerging out of 2020 with a Joe Cross mix of ‘Twenty Nothing’ taken from their debut album the band …

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Mad Mods & Englishmen Room 2, Bedford Esquires, 8pm, Sat 9th April Anyone that has seen the 'Mad Mods' live will tell you that they are no traditional covers band. Their energetic performances have built them a massive following and …

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The Lovely Eggs + guests 8pm, Saturday 9th April, Bedford Esquires Missing in action at Bedford Esquires for nearly 4 years we are very pleased to announce the return of The Lovely Eggs to the venue on Saturday 9th April as part …

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Legendary Bedford Guitarist "Dave King" returns to Bedford Esquires for a Sunday Afternoon Session with Tony Morton on Drums,John Morey on Bass and Neil Cook on Vocals

EMF – GO GO SAPIENS Live at Bedford Esquires - Sunday 10th April EMF, the band responsible for the chart topping smash hit “Unbelievable,” are back with their first album of all-new material since 1995. GO GO SAPIENS is the …

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THE BUG CLUB + Guests Wednesday 13th April Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to have secured a date with one of our favourite new bands, The Bug Club! Cynical promoters that we are, we listen to A LOT of …

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UNKNOWN PILOTS Hertfordshire's Unknown Pilots consists of Miles, Matt, Dan and Jack. In November 2019, four separate unique musical journeys converged at a local pub in Hitchin, The Vic. With synthesizers plucked from a lucid dream, bass lines pulsating through …

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The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard + Guests Friday 15th April 2022 Bedford Esquires We're very pleased to be hosting the most exciting new band to break out of Wales in recent years, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard! The band have …

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Don't miss this double headline show from two of the finest Americana singing, songwriting troubadours out there. Annie Keating (Brooklyn, NY, USA) Talent spotted by BBC Radio's Bob Harris, Keating appeared on the Bob Harris show, then at leading international …

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Formed from members of the legendary Los Marbles and Cuttin' Out,The Workshop Boys have become one of Bedford's most popular bar bands.Join them for a special Easter Sunday Session

FEELSHAME Return to their hometown alongside Death metal giants WINTER HOTEL with support from LAST EXISTENCE, ALIGNMENTS and MASK Tickets are £8 adv and £10 On the door via Seetickets

Pioneering shoegaze legends RIDE will be appearing at Bedford Esquires on Wednesday the 20th of April 2022 for a very special show where they will be performing their classic album ‘Nowhere’ in full. The Oxford 4 piece, who reformed in …

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The Roar Club and Club Biscuit are delighted to welcome the newly reformed Boo Radleys to Bedford Esquires on Thursday the 21st of April 2022. Hugely influential sonic adventurers, the Boos released a succession of albums in the nineties on …

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Emerging Cambridgeshire Band CROSSROADER launch their new EP in style with special guests to be announced! Tickets · £3 via Eventbrite

Missing Andy are a 5 piece Brit Pop Rock Guitar band from Essex. Come see what all the fuss is about!!! Missing Andy have gone from strength to strength after the release of their long awaited debut album 'Generation Silenced' …

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THE DEKKERTONES – ST GEORGES DAY PARTY ! Moved from Monday 27th December to Saturday 23rd April Doors at 8pm ESQUIRES, BEDFORD The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska …

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The Fabulous Bonas Brothers, Pete and Paul, return to Bedford Esquires for their first Sunday afternoon session of 2022

THE NATVRAL + guests – 7.30pm, Bedford Esquires, Sunday 24th April   As the frontman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Kip Berman wrote songs about the thrills and ills of young adult life with the care and …

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Unfortunately this show has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Refunds are available from your point of purchase. The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Jaya The Cat + Guests - Monday 19th October - Bedford Esquires ** This show has been …

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Liz Lawrence + Guests 7.30pm, Bedford Esquires, Monday 25th April Acclaimed singer songwriter Liz Lawrence returns to Bedford Esquires on Monday 25th April as part of her UK tour Tickets on sale from Seetickets and physical tickets available from Slide …

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Did someone say BANGERS? Bedford Esquires proudly presents a night of epic alt-rock sponsored by Caution Vintage (https://cautionvintage.com) with music from: Space Pistol https://facebook.com/spacepistol https://linktr.ee/SpacePistol BRUISES https://facebook.com/BruisesOfficial https://youtu.be/tCp6XZO2ZiY Make You Cry https://facebook.com/makeyoucryband https://linktr.ee/makeyoucry Main stage // £5 on the door …

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MORETALLICA - 7.30pm, Sat 30th April, Bedford Esquires Moretallica are coming to Bedford Esquires for the first time, on April 30th 2022! Moretallica are the most exciting Metallica tribute in the UK, delivering the most authentic musical performance and the …

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DUE TO THE THE CORONAVIRUS THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 2022 - ORIGINAL TICKETS REMAIN VALID! August 2021 will see Gene Loves Jezebel embark on their 40th Anniversary UK Tour! Even bigger than last years, when the band …

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We are really pleased to welcome 9 piece Ska band 'The Pride' play the May Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon session in the bar.. No work the next day .. so time for some skanking.. Expecting a good turnout to this 

Rescheduled date. Seetickets may have refunded your original tickets so please check! Emerging Isle of Wight four-piece Coach Party are the latest addition to the Chess Club family, Coach Party have joined the ranks of a label famed for breaking …

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* DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES WE'VE HAD TO POSTPONE THIS SHOW*** - but we're working on a new date with the band and will confirm shortly the rescheduled date. Please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid …

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The Bedford Rock And Blues Band that refuse to grow up return for a Sunday Session at Esquires

Personal Trainer is a rock collective around singer/songwriter Willem Smit. Live, they have an ever-shifting line-up with members from bands like Canshaker Pi, Pip Blom, Bull, Steve French, The Klittens, Home Counties and many more. Personal Trainer balances between a …

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SINKA Heavy-hitting alt-rock power trio from Watford. ALI IN THE JUNGLE Combining sharp wit with raw piano, jazz, and indie, Ali In The Jungle love swapping genres and jumpers in front of live audiences. THE HATS Great Coke taste, zero …

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The Dirt Road Band Are: Steve Walwyn 32 years in Dr Feelgood Horace Panter 42 years in The Specials Ted Duggan from Badfinger, The Beat and The Selecter We look forward to welcoming them to Esquires Ticketlink below https://www.wegottickets.com/event/534597

NGF and special guests Spring Party . Welcome in the spring summer with us we are so excited to see you all . Special guests the tics !!!! Let’s have it !!! Music & audio

Rescheduled from way back in 2020 ! Balaam and the Angel finally make their return to Bedford Esquires. The 80's post punk legends will be playing a set full of all their classic tunes and bringing their full live experience.... …

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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  

The Pad Presents www.thepadpresents.com Alfie Templeman + Guests Friday 27th May Bedford Esquires We are very please to be welcoming B-Towns great new hope, Alfie Templeman to our main stage as part of his album release celebrations! Alfie has been …

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Since forming in 2012 The Allergies have made a name for themselves with their take on sample-led beats and breaks. Over the course of two funk-fuelled albums on Jalapeno Records the dynamic duo of DJ Moneyshot & Rackabeat have stacked …

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The HomeGrown are no strangers to Bedford and this will be their first gig since before lockdown pt 1! Electric Circus are an up and coming 3 piece based in the North East of England. This will be their Bedford …

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Bedford’s leading drag & cabaret night is back! Bigger and better as we move to the Main Stage at Bedford Esquires on Friday 20th May 2022 We present : ATTITUDE – live music + cabaret Headline live set from DELILAH …

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On Saturday the 21st of May 2022, the brilliant PIP BLOM will be headlining the second edition of ‘Ceremony’, a multi-room, gender balanced music festival at Bedford Esquires that aims to highlight diverse and exciting new music. The joyful Dutch …

CEREMONY#2 ft PIP BLOM / BIG JOANIE / BABA ALI / OPUS KINK / KEG / LOW HUMMER / PANIC SHACK / HALLAN and more… Read More »

The Party Rock band from Bedford bowe out at the Esquires Sunday Session ''It’s been a great ride for the past 8 years. A ton of great gigs, lots of parties, a shedload of inflatable guitars…. And now it’s time …

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Once a year we put by a Sunday afternoon session to celebrate the music of the Beatles. Many local musicians pay tribute to the Fab Four,hosted by Mat Roberts.If you would like to take part e mail Mat matrobertsmusic@aol.com

When Feet last visited Bedford Esquires there was furious dancing, ill advised facial hair and a sprained ankle or two. With a sound influenced by The Talking Heads, Britpop and The Happy Mondays, we are contractually banned from describing the …

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Alfie Templeman + Guests Friday 27th May Bedford Esquires We are very please to be welcoming B-Towns great new hope, Alfie Templeman to our main stage as part of his album release celebrations! Alfie has been EVERYWHERE over the last …

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FoodDrunk is returning to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 28th May for our sixth edition! Bedford’s first street food festival took place here in 2017 and returns bigger and better for 2022, with more bands, DJs and headliners than you can …

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DO NOTHING + Bloody Bath + Guests 8pm, Saturday 28th May, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to be bringing a band we have been chasing for a long, long time to Bedford on Saturday 28th May, when DO NOTHING …

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BACK TO THE DANCEFLOOR: NICKY BLACKMARKET Dvice One B2B LNO Kyx B2B Gravity Optimum TMF| MC’s – Gold & Slinna Saturday 28th May 2022 Bedford Esquires Last July, the team behind putting on over 15 years of D&B sessions at …

Nicky Blackmarket | Dvice One B2B LNO | KYX B2B Gravity | Optimum | TMF – Back to the Dancefloor Read More »

Herts based Covers band playing new wave/Power pop/mod and punk classics from the 60's 70's and 80's Songs they love.. And it shows.. It's the Soundtrack to Sally Newhouse's bippety boppity birthday bash

The Royston Club + Guests 7.30pm, Thursday 2nd June, Bedford Esquires The Royston Club are the Wrexham band tipped by Gigwise as “the new band from Wales most likely to do a Catfish”. The band signed to Run On Records …

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ENJOY YOURSELF – AFTER THE PARK - AFTER SHOW PARTY 10.30pm Friday 3rd June, Esquires Nite Klub, Bromham Road, Bedford When a band of a generation comes to town we need to celebrate in style. On Friday 3rd of June …

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"LOADED: AFTER THE PARK" Tom Grennan Aftershow Party - Saturday 4th June, Bedford Esquires 10.30pm - LATE We're super proud to be involved with Tom's return to Bedford and on the biggest stage possible, Bedford Park, courtesy of the good …

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These boys always put on a good show.. Combining their own material and putting their own stamp on some great covers,Marc,Andy and Johnny.. Full Circle return for another Sunday afternoon session at Esquires

The Pad Presents STIFF LITTLE FINGERS + Guests Sunday 5th June As part of a UK tour Stiff Little Fingers are playing Bedford Esquires this summer stopping off on Sunday 5th June. Tickets are expected to move very quick for …

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Back in Oct 2021, The Courettes breezed into town and won our hearts with their Spector-esque rock and rumble. We've never seen a queue at the merch table quite like it - everyone was desperate to speak to Flavia and …

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The Pad Presents in association with X-Ray Touring… WAYWARD SONS + Electric Black 7.30pm, Wednesday 8th June, Bedford Esquires Reset the counters! Toby Jepson is back with WAYWARD SONS and returns to Bedford Esquires on following a packed out show …

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FDE Events Presents   Verb T touches down at Bedford Esquires, with support from Strange U + Deema Music Genres: Electro Hip Hop, Grime, Hip Hop, Old Skool, Rap

BARRY IS BACK. Probably the single greatest event we have ever booked is returning for round two, following the sold out show last year! From the fields of the festivals to the stage at Esquires, Barry from Eastenders (Shaun Williamson) …

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MORDERSTEIN 'The Ultimate RAMMSTEIN Tribute' 7.30pm, Sat 11th June, Bedford Esquires. Yorkshire based rockers MÖRDERSTEIN are the ultimate tribute to German Industrial Metal Gods Rammstein and ht Bedford Esquires this summer. The six-piece band led by Brüno Stahl are a …

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Averaging over 100 gigs a year Dawson & The Dissenters are a superb live band.The shows are full of energy and passion. We're pleased to welcome them back to Esquires. Live Reviews “Dawson Smith and his band The Dissenters always …

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'Stop me if you think you've heard this one before...' Following their previous sell out appearances at Esquires, The Smyths will return to Bedford Esquires in June 2022. More than a mere tribute band, The Smyths are a joyous celebration …

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