Bedford Esquires

EXCLUSIVE: CC Smugglers announce shock split

The CC Smugglers, one of Bedford’s best-loved bands, have announced that they will be performing their final show together at Esquires this December.

The outrageous and fabulous Extravaganza Bedford is back and you could win tickets

Extravaganza Bedford are back for their sixth show, the 'Twisted Cabaret', at Bedford Esquires on Friday the 18 October from 8pm. A darkly gothic evening of glamour, horror and decadence...

Your Bedford weekend starts here: 27 – 29 September 2019

It's another bumper cultural weekend in Bedford, with political performance poetry, the last guided walk of the season, live music, Greek mythology, a magic...

Your Bedford weekend starts here: 13 – 15 September 2019

The weekend’s nearly here, so here’s our exclusive roundup of the best of what's on in and around Bedford. Join a guided walk at Foster Hill Road Cemetery...

Sharnbrook Academy students organise fundraising gig at Esquires

A team of Sharnbrook Academy teenagers will round off their National Citizen Service (NCS) programme this year with a charity gig at Esquires.

Your Bedford weekend starts here: 26 – 28 July 2019

As well as the star-studded Bedford Park Concerts this weekend, there's loads of other ways to enjoy Bedford in the glorious summer sunshine. Happy weekend!

Bedford Esquires ‘among the best in the UK’ following refurbishment

Following a £22,000 investment, this Saturday (8 June) sees the launch of the refurbished ‘Room 2’ at Bedford Esquires and the completion of the Grade II listed venue’s...

Your Bedford weekend starts here: 17 -19 May 2019

We're got the cream of Bedford's cultural offering for you this weekend. Live music, DJs, vintage pop ups, guided walks, theatre and more. Enjoy!

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Tempest announced to perform at Bedford Esquires

Mercury and BRIT nominated Kate Tempest is confirmed to perform at Esquires this month in a special All Points East Festival warm up show.

Your Bedford bank holiday weekend starts here: 3 – 6 May 2019

Take your pick of the best of Bedford this bank holiday weekend. Live music, Elstow's May Day Festival, Northern Soul, poetry and more...

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