Live Music & Nightlife

The Edit Lounge

Our monthly critique and edit session.

18:45The Kingfisher, BedfordYour first evening is free

Mae Stephens

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.

08:00Bedford Esquires£7.50

• Tickets via official listing

THE WORLD FAMOUS ELVIS SHOW – CHRIS CONNOR

Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer CHRIS CONNOR. With his 12 piece live band ‘THE STEELS’, & backing vocals by ‘ The Sweet Harmonies’ . A magnificent theatre production, recreating 2 popular Elvis Presley concerts.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tickets via official listing

The Feelgood Band play the Sunday afternoon session at Bedford Esquires

17:00Bedford EsquiresFree

• Tickets via official listing

THE WANNADIES + Bowfinger

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.

19:30Bedford Esquires£25

• Tickets via official listing

Guest Session, Sarah Taylor

Behind the Lens for Better Care: medical photography with Sarah Taylor.

18:45The Kingfisher, BedfordYour first evening is free

Gary Stewart presents ‘Graceland – 40th Anniversary Show’

Gary Stewart presents a 40th Anniversary Celebration of Paul Simon’s Graceland.

19:30Bedford Esquires£5 – £19.50

• Tickets via official listing

The Cain Pit + Dois Padres

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.

19:30Bedford Esquires

• Tickets via official listing

Music meet

Notes: Music Gather, Bring and Share Tea.

14:00Cople Village HallCamping will be Free for Home Counties Members our day fees

Hang Massive

Hang Massive are coming to town for the very first time next month, as part of their ‘Beyond The Horizon’ UK tour. Beyond the Horizon is Hang Massive’s new live experience — bringing together the depth of ceremony with the energy of the dancefloor.

19:30Bedford Esquires£35

• Tickets via official listing

Viewfinder Education Night

Low Light Shooting, with James Feaver.

18:45The Kingfisher, BedfordYour first evening is free

Stray

Last time we played there we recorded our live album ‘One For The Road’… it was that good. Please join us… get your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.

19:30Bedford Esquires£18

• Tickets via official listing

corto.alto

alto – AKA multi-instrumentalist producer, composer and performer Liam Shortall – announces his EU and UK tour in Autumn 2026.

19:30Bedford Esquires£20

• Tickets via official listing

FEET + special guests CONGRATULATIONS

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.

19:30Bedford Esquires

• Tickets via official listing

Christmas Band

No tickets. No entry fee. Just great music, good times and big nights at Brewpoint!

Time TBCBrewpoint

Britain

We're bringing it home for our grand final! Expect much loved British classics, comforting favorites and a delicious celebration of everything we love about British food.

Time TBCThe Bedford Arms

Girl Pop Live

Get ready for a dazzling explosion of Music, Dance, and Excitement as Girl Pop Live takes to the stage! Come and join us for the ultimate pop concert and celebrate the biggest hits from the hottest artistes of the moment.

18:00Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tickets via official listing

Skids & Theatre of Hate

Two era defining artists SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour. The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan.

19:00Bedford Esquires£30

• Tickets via official listing

Bernard Butler.

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.

19:30Bedford Esquires£10 – £22.50

• Tickets via official listing

Pop Up Pub

19:00Stagsden Village Hall

• Tickets via official listing

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 to another level visually, aurally and musically.

19:30Bedford Esquires£16

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

Five Star Swing At Christmas

Swing into Christmas - with the unique Five Star Swing Band show – As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need”.

14:30Quarry Theatre

• Jazz & Blues
• Tickets via official listing

Step into Christmas - A Celebration of Christmas Music

Step into a festive celebration of the music that makes Christmas. From Slade and The Pogues to brass bands and Ukrainian carols, this theatre show explores the stories behind the songs we love.

19:30The Place Theatre

• Tickets via official listing

DJ Sean Harvey

No tickets. No entry fee. Just great music, good times and big nights at Brewpoint!

Time TBCBrewpoint

• Club Nights & DJs

The Snowman

A young boy can’t believe his eyes one winter’s night when a snowman comes to life and an unforgettable adventure begins… Enjoy a special screening of the timeless classic animated film, The Snowman, featuring a live performance of Howard Blake’s musical sc…

11:00Quarry Theatre

• Tickets via official listing

DJ NIGHT

Time TBCGordon Arms

• Club Nights & DJs

DJ Shemi

No tickets. No entry fee. Just great music, good times and big nights at Brewpoint!

Time TBCBrewpoint

• Club Nights & DJs

Ultimate RnB – Live 90s R&B Band

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 made.

19:30Bedford Esquires£16

• Tickets via official listing

The 2tones Ska Band

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.

19:30Bedford Esquires£13

• Tickets via official listing

Motörheadache

Motörheadache is a three-piece tribute to Lemmy’s musical career with Motörhead for 40 years from 1975 to 2015.

19:30Bedford Esquires£15

• Tickets via official listing

New Years Eve Masquerade Ball

Step into an evening of mystery, elegance and celebration as we welcome 2027 in true masquerade style.

16:00The Bedford Arms

• Tickets via official listing

The Ouse Valley Singles Club + Hedge Monkeys Skiffle Troupe

If you are not familiar with The Ouse Valley Singles Club or have yet to catch their live show then you are in for a treat. They are one of, if not the, most original outfits currently playing the live circuit.

19:30Bedford Esquires£14

• Tickets via official listing

The Edit Lounge

Our monthly critique and edit session.

18:45The Kingfisher, BedfordYour first evening is free

NOASIS ‘The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band’

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 country has ever produced. Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five-piece super group Oasis.

19:30Bedford Esquires£16

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

Guest Session, Mark Densum

The Art of Studio Lighting.

18:45The Kingfisher, BedfordYour first evening is free

Wrong Jovi

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 way to experience Bon Jovi!

19:30Bedford Esquires£15

• Tickets via official listing

An Evening of Pink Floyd

A ONE-OF-A-KIND TRIBUTE! A MUST-SEE FOR ALL PINK FLOYD FANS! What if you could experience the full authentic live sound of Pink Floyd, the legendary 4 piece band, performed by just one man?

19:30The Place Theatre

• Tickets via official listing

Viewfinder Education Night

Composition, with James Feaver.

18:45The Kingfisher, BedfordYour first evening is free

Altered Images

Altered Images re heading to Esquires on Saturday 23rd January as part of an intimate run of shows!

19:30Bedford Esquires£30

• Tickets via official listing

Bootleg Blondie

1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only tribute to have performed with two founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and songwriter, bass player and author Gary Valentine.

19:30Bedford Esquires£16.50

• Tickets via official listing

*SOLD OUT* Ceremony 6.5

5, which takes place on Saturday 30th January 2027, and will be headlined by the mighty OPUS KINK.

13:30Bedford Esquires£10 – £30

• Tickets via official listing

TOOL SHED (A Tribute to Tool)

Tool Shed are the UK’s tribute to one of rock’s most unique and influential bands. Since 2018 they have strived to hone every aspect of the Tool sound, from the primal energy of Opiate & Undertow to the mind-bending progressive passages of Fear Inoculum.

19:30Bedford Esquires£13

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

Guest Session, Emma Lane

The reality of the professional photographer.

18:45The Kingfisher, BedfordYour first evening is free

The Godfathers + Witchdoktors

Formed in London in 1985, the band quickly made an international name for themselves with their distinctive sound and songs such as Birth, School, Work, Death.

19:30Bedford Esquires£18

• Tickets via official listing

Anti-Nowhere League

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 one at Esquires is one of them. A real highlight of the annual gig calender.

19:00Bedford Esquires£25

• Tickets via official listing

David Eagle: Funny & Folk

The perfect show for fans of comedy, folk music and blind people. David Eagle is a member of three-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning band The Young’uns.

19:30Quarry Theatre

• Tickets via official listing

MICHAEL MATHERS – A TRIBUTE TO EMINEM

Michael Mathers is the world’s premier Eminem tribute act, delivering high-energy, authentic performances since 2021.

19:30Bedford Esquires£15

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

Eliza Carthy & The Restitution

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 one of the most original and engaging performers of her generation.

19:30Bedford Esquires£25

• Tickets via official listing

Martial Arts + Blunt Cactus

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.

19:30Bedford Esquires

• Tickets via official listing

Steve’n’Seagulls

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 before and can’t wait to hear again.

19:30Bedford Esquires£26

• Tickets via official listing

Katzeye – The Tribute Experience

Katzeye – The Tribute Experience is a spectacular, high-energy live production celebrating one of the world’s fastest rising global pop groups.

16:00Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

SYSTEM 7 + Guests

System 7’s Steve Hillage and Miquette Giraudy have had a strong influence on the birth of psychedelic dance music and it’s journey up to the present, forging a unique and bang up-to-date identity on the genre map, in a space where techno, ambient and trance…

19:30Bedford Esquires£22.50

• Tickets via official listing

MOMENTS OF PLEASURE – KATE BUSH TRIBUTE

Moments of Pleasure: The Ultimate Tribute to Kate Bush present This Woman’s Work a journey through the career of one of the UK’s greatest musical artist!

19:30Bedford Esquires£17

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

Guest Session, Hemant Jariwala

Images That Changed Us.

18:45The Kingfisher, BedfordYour first evening is free

Black Doldrums + Katie Gore and the Screamers

Ravagedheart presents Black Doldrums in support of the bands third studio album Repetition Compulsion. London-based gothic post-punk trio Black Doldrums have established themselves as one of the most distinctive voices in modern dark alternative music.

19:30Bedford Esquires£15

• Tickets via official listing

PHILHARMONIA CONCERT The Lark Ascending and Beethoven’s Sixth

Escape the busyness of modern life for an evening and find solace in music imbued with themes of nature.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tickets via official listing

THE HOOTEN HALLERS

Live & direct from Columbia, Missouri The Hooten Hallers head out on the road in 2027 to celebrate their 20th Anniversary & make a very welcome return to Esquires for their first show back at the venue in over 8 years.

19:30Bedford Esquires£15

• Jazz & Blues
• Tickets via official listing

Tyber & Pete from The Dualers

Those lads from THE DUALERS , Tyber & Pete return for what is fast becoming their annual sell out party at Esquires! Tickets from SEE.

19:30Bedford Esquires£24.50

• Tickets via official listing

CK Gospel Choir

CK Gospel choir are touring around the UK from March 2027 in support their 20th Anniversary celebrations. This tour will consist of traditional gospel songs as well as Soul, Jazz and Pop songs.

19:30The Place Theatre

• Classical & Choral
• Tickets via official listing

Ibibio Sound Machine

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 tha…

19:30Bedford Esquires

• Tickets via official listing

*SOLD OUT* DINOSAUR PILE-UP

British grunge-rock-metal powerhouses Dinosaur Pile-Up have announced their highly anticipated March 2027 UK headline tour.

19:30Bedford Esquires£20

• Tickets via official listing

KPOP LIVE THEATRE SHOW

This Isn’t Just Music. It’s an Experience. Step into the dazzling world of K-POP — where every comeback hits harder, every choreo is next level, and every stage is pure daebak. This isn’t your average concert.

14:00Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tickets via official listing

PHILHARMONIA CONCERT Rodrigo’s Guitar Concerto with Sean Shibe

Described as “the most interesting voice on the guitar for a generation” (Gramophone), Sean Shibe might just be the most in-demand guitarist on the current classical music scene. Tonight, he joins the Philharmonia for Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tickets via official listing

The Slow Readers Club + Guests

We are delighted to confirm that after an absence of eight years, THE SLOW READERS CLUB will be returning to Bedford on Thursday the 22nd April 2027.

19:30Bedford Esquires£10 – £25

• Tickets via official listing

SPEAKING IN TONGUES – A TRIBUTE TO TALKING HEADS

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 tasty licks, driving rhythms and funky grooves!

19:30Bedford Esquires£17.50

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

UK Subs – The final hurrah!

UK SUBS – live in concert at one of their favourite venues … BEDFORD ESQUIRES. K.

19:00Bedford Esquires£30

• Tickets via official listing

The Dekkertones

Pleased to announce The Dekkertones are returning to Bedford Esquires on Sunday 2nd May.

19:30Bedford Esquires£15

• Tickets via official listing

Radio GA GA

Have your finest hour, or two! As we bring you Radio Ga Ga. Get ready for an unforgettable night as Radio Ga Ga brings the ultimate live celebration of one of the greatest rock bands ever to take the stage – Queen.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tickets via official listing

MR BLUE SKY – An Electrifying, Out-of-This-World Tribute to ELO

Get ready for an electrifying, out-of-this-world tribute to the legendary sound of ELO – brought to life on stage with a sensational live band, complete with strings, stunning vocals, and a state-of-the-art light and video show.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

MORETALLICA (Metallica Tribute)

After numerous sell-out shows at the venue we are pleased to announce the return of Moretallica on Saturday 29th May 2027.

19:30Bedford Esquires£15

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

The Blues Rock Roadshow

Experience the electrifying sounds of the 60s and 70s with acclaimed guitarist Remi Harris and his powerhouse band.

19:30The Place Theatre

• Jazz & Blues
• Tickets via official listing

JUST RADIOHEAD – Performing OK Computer in full + Best of Radiohead

Following a sold out show in 2026 JUST RADIOHEAD return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 11th June.

19:30Bedford Esquires£18

• Tickets via official listing

Fast Love – The Tribute To George Michael

Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael Celebration! Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tribute Acts
• Tickets via official listing

SHONEN KNIFE

Shonen Knife – from Osaka, Japan – formed in 1981 by sisters Naoko & Atsuko long before terms like ‘riot girrrl’ and ‘girl rock’ entered the lexicon, the all-female trio were happily snapping guitar strings to the sound of imported Ramones covers.

19:30Bedford Esquires£17.50

• Tickets via official listing

The Smyths celebrate ‘Strangeways, Here We Come’ and more…

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 band of all time.

19:30Bedford Esquires£5 – £20

• Tickets via official listing

Money for nothing

Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

• Tickets via official listing