We're super excited to have space-ravers, HENGE land back at Esquires next March as part of an extensive tour of our solar system. Last seen in town battling the council noise pollution overlords on The River Festival main stage, now …
JESUS JONES + Guests7:30pm, Saturday 29th March, Bedford Esquires As part of our 35th Anniversary series of gigs we are very pleased to announce the return of JESUS JONES to Bedford Esquires on Saturday 29th March Blending rock, rave and …
Wolfsbane + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 29th March, Bedford Esquires. We are very pleased to welcome back WOLFSBANE to Bedford Esquires on Sat 29th March. “The 'Live Faster' re-record of the Live Fast, Die Fast album from 1989 is finally HERE. …
We're super excited to announce a very intimate show with the living legend that is David 'Ram Jam' Rodigan on Friday 4th April, as part of our 35th anniversary year! For over 35 years David Rodigan has been the top …
The Bluetones + Guests 7:30m Saturday 5th April, Bedford Esquires The Bluetones are back on tour this spring calling into Bedford Esquires on Saturday 5th April. The Bluetones first came to prominence in 1995, when their debut release ‘Are You …
We're very excited to have the hotter than hot, MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW coming to town next April as part of our 35th anniversary celebrations. A precociously talented band from London, who recently celebrated their 100th gig. Since their debut at 16 years …
GBH + Sick On The Bus + The Tendons7:30pm, Friday 11th April, Bedford Esquires Punk was forever redefined by the second wave UK82 street punk movement and bands, of which GBH remains one of the most prominent and influential. Staying …
CVC & guests 7:30pm Sat 12th April, Bedford Esquires CVC, or Church Village Collective in full, named their band after the sleepy Welsh town they come from and, if they have it their way, will soon bring international renown to …
PALE BLUE EYES + Guests 7:30pm Sunday 13th April, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce the return of PALE BLUE EYES to Bedford Esquires on Friday 13th April Born of a cross-pollination between Totnes and Sheffield, Pale Blue Eyes have been …
The Undercover Hippy - The Last Stand: UK Tour 2025 7:30pm Friday 18th April - Bedford Esquires Taking a Stand for a World Gone Sideways As the planet hurtles toward what feels like a never-ending season finale—chaos, climate crisis, and …
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The Spitfires + Happy Neighbours 7:30pm, Friday 18th April, Bedford Esquires The Spitfires are a British band known for their high-energy performances, sharp melodies, and dynamic sound. Originally formed in 2012, the group quickly gained a reputation for their distinctive …
The Pad Presents...SHANGHAI TREASON+ The Barrys + Black Rooster Revival7:30pm Saturday 19th April - Esquires Bedford We're very pleased to be welcoming festival favourites, Shanghai Treason to Esquires for the very first time, with support from two of our finest, …
We're very excited to have Fabio and Grooverider joining us at the end of April, hot off the back of selling out The Royal Albert Hall with their 'History of Drum & Bass' show. Fabio and Grooverider, the Godfathers of …
The Virginmarys + Guests7:30pm, Friday 09 May, Esquires Bedford The Virginmarys are heading to Esquires on Friday 9th May as part of their 'The House Beyond The Fires' UK tour! The two-piece blend elements of punk, grunge, and alternative rock …
IST IST are a post-punk band based in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The group consists of Adam Houghton (vocals, guitar), Mat Peters (guitar, synthesiser keyboards), Andy Keating (bass) and Joel Kay (drums). The band have already forged something of a formidable …
ACID TEMPLE MOTHERS + Guests 7:30pm, Monday 12th May, Bedford Esquires Things are going to get a little crazy in here... Japan's psych-rock powerhouse, Acid Mothers Temple are joining us next May, as part of a short UK run of …
Crash Test Dummies + Guests 7;30pm Thursday 15th May, Bedford Esquires We're really pleased to have secured a show with Crash Test Dummies in May 2025! With one of the most recognizable voices in Canadian music history, alternative rock band …
Phil Hartnoll (Orbital) - 8pm - 12am , Friday 16th May, Bedford Esquires One half of the mighty Orbital, true rave royalty, Phil Hartnoll is coming to Bedford. He helped soundtrack an entire generation with tracks like ‘Chime’, ‘Halycon’ and Belfast, …
Skinny Lister + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 17th May, Bedford Esquires Since 2009, Skinny Lister have been at the forefront of first-rate folk/punk in the UK. Making waves with their repressible energy of their debut album ‘Forge and Flagon’ in 2012, …
For The Lovely Eggs being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path and doing things your own way. Holly and David operate on their terms, …
We couldn't celebrate our 35th anniversary, without considering a return of the one and only LTJ Bukem. His set for us 2023 was almost hypnotic, with the crowd moving in unison, as one, appreciating a D&B pioneer in his element. …
Sandi Thom & Ben Poole 7:30pm Friday 6th June, Bedford Esquires We are very pleased to announce a special double header featuring SANDI THOM alongside the International Blues/Rock/Soul guitarist, singer & songwriter BEN POOLE. SANDI THOM: With a voice that …
Gruff Rhys - 7:30pm, Tuesday 10th June, Bedford Esquires Gruff Rhys, the enigmatic Welsh musician, is best known as the frontman and main songwriter of Super Furry Animals, one of the most inventive British bands of the 1990s and 2000s. …
THE FILLERS – The Official Killers Tribute Band 7.30pm, Friday 13th June – Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce by popular demand the return of THE FILLERS to Bedford Esquires following their SELL OUT show in 2023. The Fillers are the …
SHONEN KNIFE + Guests, 7pm Sunday 15th June, Bedford Esquires “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 - from Osaka, Japan - …
Gun 'Hombres Acoustic Tour' - 7pm Sunday 22nd June GUN bring their 'Hombres Acoustic Tour featuring a set of their greatest hits to Bedford Esquires on Sun 22nd June. MTV EMA award winners – Gun, were formed in Scotland by …
Press Club is a four-piece punk rock band from Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, known for their high-octane punk energy and electrifying live performances. Fronted by the powerhouse vocals of Natalie Foster, the band has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following worldwide. …
SUPERGRASS + The Coral + Willie J Healy TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions 5pm, Saturday 12th July – The Big Top Canopy, Bedford Park Live Nation & Cuffe & Taylor in association with The Pad Presents have announced that Britpop …
Tom Robinson Band + Guests 7.30pm Friday 1st August, Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce we are bringing the legendary Tom Robinson Band back to Bedford Esquires on Friday 1st August Born in Cambridge in 1950, Tom Robinson first became known …
We can scarcely believe it ourselves but Mercury Rev will be playing Esquires on Thursday the 14th August 2025 as part of our 35th anniversary celebrations! One of the most influential and pioneering American bands of the past 30 years, …
A bit about Eric? He needs little introduction — he wrote and recorded the classic Whole Wide World and had a hit with it back in 1977. Since then it's been a hit for countless other artists including The Monkees, …
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk and disco and modern post-punk and electro. Ibibio Sound Machine were founded …
Legends of the UK live scene, there’s not many festivals or indeed towns that these boys haven’t played in the 34 years they’ve been together. In that time, they have released five albums, sold over 2 million records,been streamed over …
Hue and Cry - Electro Acoustic show 7:30pm, Fri 24th October 2024 – Bedford Esquires Pleased to announce 80’s legends HUE & CRY come to Bedford Esquires Friday 24th October for a special Electro / Acoustic show. Alongside Wet Wet …
The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart + Guests 7:30pm Weds 19th November, Bedford Esquires Roughly five years after breaking up, New York's indie shoegazey/dream-popppers the Pains of being Pure at Heart have announced a reunion tour celebrating the 15th …
THE EXPLOITED + Guests 45 YEARS OF CHAOS 7.30pm Friday 21st November, Bedford Esquires The Exploited ARE punk rock !! The first wave of British punk was a bust. Sid was dead and the Pistols signed Ronnie Biggs as their …
Wolfgang Flür (Ex Kraftwerk) + Pete Duggel 7:30pm, Friday 28th November, Bedford Esquires Member of the classic Kraftwerk line up 1973-1987 and author of “I Was A Robot”. A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flür was …
GAZ BROOKFIELD + Guests 7:30pm, Sat 29th November, Bedford Esquires NEW ALBUM! MASSIVE SOLO TOUR! SHORT FULL BAND TOUR!!! Gaz Brookfield is back on the road to promote 'Waiting For Wisdom' his tenth studio album out on Friday, August 1st, …
