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About this gig
What's On
Camper Van Live Lounge @ The Compasses are playing The Compasses, 44 High Street in Bedford on Friday, 18 September 2026. Doors open at 17:00, with the night wrapping by 23:00. Expect Blues / Folk / Acoustic. This listing is part of the Bedford grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Bedford gigs there.
Campervan Live Lounge at The Compasses! Acoustic folk, blues & roots with Tom Dibb & friends. Music Friday 5pm & all day Saturday. Campervans welcome!
The Artist — Camper Van Live Lounge @ The Compasses
Camper Van Live Lounge @ The Compasses headlines this Bedford gig on Friday, 18 September 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Blues / Folk / Acoustic across the set.
The Compasses, 44 High Street is one of Bedford's grass-roots venues on GigXchange — the kind of small-capacity room where you can stand close to the band and the bill changes every week. Capacity, age policy and door fee vary per night, so always cross-check with the gig details panel or the venue's own page closer to the date.
Grass-roots gigs in Bedford are intimate by design: most rooms cap below 200, the band is on stage close to the floor, and the support acts often deserve as much attention as the headliner. Arrive within thirty minutes of doors to catch the openers and pick a sightline you're happy with.
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