BEDFORD · GRASS-ROOTS GIG

Camper Van Live Lounge @ The Compasses at The Compasses, 44 High Street, Bedford

Friday, 18 September 2026 · doors 5pm · The Compasses, 44 High Street, Bedford

Camper Van Live Lounge @ The Compasses — Quick Facts

Campervan Live Lounge at The Compasses! Acoustic folk, blues & roots with Tom Dibb & friends. Music Friday 5pm & all day Saturday. Campervans welcome!

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DateFriday, 18 September 2026
Doors5pm
EntryTBA
AgesAll ages

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The Compasses, 44 High Street
Bedford
Bedford

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Camper Van Live Lounge @ The Compasses are playing The Compasses, 44 High Street in Bedford on Friday, 18 September 2026. Doors open at 5pm, with the night wrapping by 11pm. 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!

Venue: The Compasses, 44 High Street, Bedford

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About 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.

About The Compasses, 44 High Street

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.

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Camper Van Live Lounge @ The Compasses is at The Compasses, 44 High Street, Bedford.
Doors 5pm, set ends around 11pm on Friday, 18 September 2026.
Entry price isn't listed. Most grass-roots gigs are pay-on-the-door — bring £5–£15 cash to be safe, or check the venue's socials for advance tickets.
For more upcoming gigs see the Bedford gig directory. For weekly slots, the Bedford open mic directory. For the wider scene, the Bedford live music hub. Artists looking for paid bookings, see how to get gigs in Bedford.
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