Things to do in Bedford

Ferocious Dog featuring the Celtic Folk Orchestra

Ferocious Dog takes the traditional instruments; fiddles, whistles, mandolins and mixes them up with a bit of, raw, buzz saw rock'n'roll attitude.

Esquires, Bedford

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Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

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Mo Gilligan

Highly-energetic stand-up from the actor, comic and social media star who is known for sharing short-form comedic content across a range of social media platfor…

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

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The Total Stone Roses

The UK’s best Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage after a brief 16 month, covid-induced hiatus.

Esquires, Bedford

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The Shires

UK country superstars The Shires first entered the history books in 2015, when their debut album, Brave, became the first ever British country album to enter th…

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

Republica

Republica are back and have been very active recently. They released their highly acclaimed new EP ‘Christiana Obey’ and promoted it with a sold out UK tour and…

Esquires, Bedford

Space

Indie-rock outfit from Liverpool who hit the charts in the mid-90s with the quirky 'Female of the Species' and 'The Ballad of Tom Jones'.

Esquires, Bedford

Altered Images

Much-loved Altered Images, fronted by singer Clare Grogan, had four UK Top 20 hits between 1981 and 1983, including the singles “Happy Birthday” and “I Could Be…

Esquires, Bedford

Jeff Innocent: Leaning in

Following on from his smash hit debut tour and comedy special ‘Smart Casual’, Jeff Innocent returns with an all new hour of standup.

The Quarry Theatre, Bedford

Steve 'n' Seagulls

A Finland-based roots music collective with a penchant for turning heavy metal classics into front porch jamborees, Steve 'n' Seagulls formed in 2012 and began…

Esquires, Bedford

Matt Bragg

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years.

The Quarry Theatre, Bedford

Mike Bubbins: Ideas Man

Mike Bubbins, star of hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and of BBC television comedies Mammoth, Tourist Trap and The Unexplainers, unleashes Throwbac…

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates.People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

Ibibio Sound Machine

West African funky seventies grooves, highlife guitar licks, deep electronica synth beats clash and meld for this supercharged 8-piece band, setting dancefloors…

Esquires, Bedford

Dinosaur Pile-Up

Following the release of their acclaimed 5th full-length album, I've Felt Better, in August 2025Dinosaur Pile-Up have had one hell of a year.

Esquires, Bedford

Shonen Knife

Shonen Knife are a ground-breaking all-female Japanese, pop-punk rock trio formed in Osaka in 1981, when Naoko Yamana first heard late ‘70’s punk-pop, particula…

Esquires, Bedford

Pete Firman

With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.Join him for an evening of…

The Quarry Theatre, Bedford

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Troy Hawke

Following last year’s sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’Angry security guards, barke…

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

Tom A. Smith

Endorsed by Sir Elton John himself, Tom A Smith is one of the North-East’s most exciting singer-songwriters.

Esquires, Bedford

The Entitled Sons

The Entitled Sons are a family band of 4 brothers and their Dad, from Somerset, UK.

Esquires, Bedford

Corto.alto

Scottish composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Liam Shortall, aka corto.alto has had an incredible couple of years: his debut album Bad With Names was sh…

Esquires, Bedford

The Skids & Theatre Of Hate

The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan.

Esquires, Bedford

Anvil

Of course there are bands that have garnered higher chart positions, sold more albums and filled bigger venues than Anvil.

Esquires, Bedford

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The Cureheads & Siouxsie and the Budgees

The Cureheads & Siouxsie and the Budgees tour together for their joint 'Story of Goth' tour. Premier tributes to the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Esquires, Bedford

Special Kinda Madness

Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the…

Esquires, Bedford

The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute

The Devout is a new Depeche Mode Tribute Act born from the infamous Speak and Spell - Europe’s leading DM Tribute that played Glastonbury and festivals across t…

Esquires, Bedford

Ultimate RnB

One for all you 90s RnB lovers, 7 piece band, Ultimate RnB touch down! This is no club night, this is a full live band, lovingly recreating some of the best son…

Esquires, Bedford

Noasis

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

Esquires, Bedford

Wrong Jovi

The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World, as described by tribute band expert (Channel 4's The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins.Wrong…

Esquires, Bedford

London Calling: A Tribute to The Clash

London Calling, The World's Premiere Tribute To The Clash, Will Be Playing The 'A' & 'B' Sides Of Singles Released By The Clash Between 1977-1983.The Clash Form…

Esquires, Bedford

Bootleg Blondie

The official tribute to Debbie Harry and BlondieEndorsed by the real “Blondie” and having had the honour of being mentioned on the band’s latest studio album “P…

Esquires, Bedford

Tool Shed

The UK's premier Tool tribute band.

Esquires, Bedford

Ultimate Coldplay

Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate and well rounded tribute to Coldplay.

Esquires, Bedford

Moretallica

Moretallica are the most exciting Metallica tribute in the UK, delivering the most authentic musical performance and the most energetic show.Moretallica was for…

Esquires, Bedford

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Just Radiohead

Respectfully performing the best tunes from Britain's most influential alternative rock band...

Esquires, Bedford

The Smyths

Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This C…

Esquires, Bedford

Michael Jackson Workshop

Sing and dance to Michael Jackson's greatest hits this October Half Term!Suitable for ages 4-14yrs (split into groups by ability).

Brickhill Community Centre, Bedford

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October Half Term - Monday & Tuesday Pass

Sing and dance with us to Michael Jackson & K-Pop or Zombies!

Brickhill Community Centre, Bedford

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K-Pop Demon Hunters Workshop

Sing and dance to K-Pop Demon Hunters greatest hits this October Half Term!Suitable for ages 4-9yrs.

Brickhill Community Centre, Bedford

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Zombies Workshop

Sing and dance to Zombies greatest hits this October Half Term!Suitable for ages 8-14yrs.

Brickhill Community Centre, Bedford

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Our House - the Madness Musical

Based in 1980s Camden Town, Our House tells the story of London lad Joe Casey, who, on the night of his sixteenth birthday, takes Sarah, the girl of his dreams,…

University Of Bedfordshire Theatre, Bedford

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Matilda Jr

Get ready to be amazed as the young stars of our community light up the stage in Matilda Jr!

Sharnbrook Mill Theatre, Bedford

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Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

From the shimmering wonder of Alice in Wonderland to the festive magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, from the haunting lyricism of Edward Scissorhands to t…

St Paul's Square, Bedford

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Elusive Audio : Halloween Unleashed

Returning once again to Ride Leisure, on the Wyboston lakes estate. Set against the stunning back drop of our lakeside venue with Elusive Audios in house acoust…

Wyboston Lakes, Bedford

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The Crucible

A climate of mass hysteria and ruthless judgement sweeps through Salem, Massachusetts when rumours grow that a group of girls are practising witchcraft.

The Place, Bedford

Madness

Nutty ska-revivalists and 80s pop titans led by the inimitable Suggs.Madness may have been at the forefront of the late ’70s ska revival, but the band quickly m…

Bedford Park, Bedford

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The Wannadies

It’s their first tour in 19 years! Swedish alternative-rock band, The Wannadies, are taking us back to the 90s!Formed in 1988 in Skellefteå, northern Sweden, Th…

Esquires, Bedford

Hang Massive

Welcome to The Sound of Light and ColourThe Sound of Light and Colour is the new, more upbeat wave of HANG MASSIVE, a live show and upcoming album that bring to…

Esquires, Bedford