Things to do in Bedford

Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop rock band formed in Glasgow during 1985. The line-up of the band consists of vocalists Ricky Ross and Lorraine McIntosh, keyboard…

Bedford Park, Bedford

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The Kooks

Brighton indie rockers with a pop sensibility.The Kooks came bopping out of Brighton at an almost serendipitous moment, catching the mid ’00s guitar band wave a…

Tofte Manor, Bedford

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Tom Grennan

Born in Bedford but based in London, singer-songwriter Tom Grennan first found fame as the guest vocalist on Chase & Status’s track “All Goes Wrong”.

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Sugababes

British girl group responsible for many of the most successful pop hits of the 00sThe Sugababes truly went on a unique journey as a group, with the entire origi…

Tofte Manor, Bedford

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Paul Weller

The Modfather and former Jam frontman performs material from his 40-plus year career.

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Just Radiohead

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

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Electric Six

An unholy musical melting pot, Detroit’s Electric 6 blitzed their way to worldwide success with 2003’s ‘Danger! High Voltage’.

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Everywhere At Once Festival

Taking place over the Glastonbury weekend, Everywhere at Once brings live music to your doorstep.

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John Otway

John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark.The…

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Hugh Cornwell

Best known as frontman of the Stranglers, one of the most long-lived and internationally popular bands from the original wave of British punk, Hugh Cornwell als…

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BCUC

The seven-piece band has been mesmerising audiences both locally and globally with its indigenous funk and high-energy performances that have fast made it one o…

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Kristin Hersh

Throwing Muses’ lynchpin, Kristin Hersh’s prolific career has seen her heralded queen of the alternative release.

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Toploader

Since forming in 1997 Toploader have over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits both home and abroad.

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Kevin Bloody Wilson

The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance; for most, it’s a full on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list, a chance to see…

Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout)

Martin McAloon is a founding member of Prefab Sprout.Martin will be performing a 2-hour show featuring a large selection of hit songs from the bands extensive a…

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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.

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Gary Stewart's Graceland

Let the singing, dancing and nostalgia take hold and pretend you’re basking under the hot summer Zimbabwe sun.Led by the legendary Leeds-based troubadour Gary S…

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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

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…

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Simon Brodkin

Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster a…

Bedford Corn Exchange, 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'.

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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…

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Mike Bubbins

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

EMF

British dance-rock quintet EMF formed in Cinderford, England in October 1989.All five original members were veterans of the local music scene before founding EM…

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Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me

Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan o…

The Quarry Theatre, Bedford

Death of Guitar Pop

Unstoppable Essex ska duo Death of Guitar Pop.

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Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around.

The Quarry Theatre, Bedford

Troy Hawke

Fresh from finding and proving decisive links between IKEA, the CIA and the Nazi’s, 1930’s throwback homeschooled investigator Troy Hawke battle a new enemy on…

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…

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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

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

Legends Of Motown

Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music…

The Rufus Centre, Bedford

Forever Springsteen UK

Forever Springsteen is a UK-based tribute band that aims to recreate the spirit, energy, and authentic sound of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.

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Antarctic Monkeys

Brit pop / indie night with one of the UKs best live tribute bands: the Antarctic Monkeys.

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Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.

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Plug In Maybe

Come and celebrate the universe of Muse as authentic tribute Plug In Maybe take you on a ride through the veins of history.

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Noasis

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

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge and directed by Caitrona McLaughlinNicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins anna Hardwicke (The Sixth Comman…

Vue Bedford, Bedford

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Frozen Jnr

'Do you wanna build a snowman?'Capricorn Performing Arts presents 'Frozen Jnr', bringing some Arendelle magic to Bedford 'In Summer', 'For the First Time in For…

University Of Bedfordshire Theatre, Bedford

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