Bedford · Fri 6 Nov · Price not listed

Mae Stephens at Bedford Esquires, Bedford

Bedford Esquires

Friday 6 November 2026. Starts 08:00. Price not listed.

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Date	Friday, 6 November 2026
Starts	08:00
Ends	19:30
Entry	Price not listed
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Mae Stephens plays Bedford Esquires in Bedford on Friday, 6 November 2026.

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Mae Stephens at Bedford Esquires, Bedford

Friday, 6 November 2026 · starts 08:00 · Bedford Esquires, Bedford

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Mae Stephens — Quick Facts

Mae Stephens, the 20-year-old pop singer from Kettering, has gone from working supermarket shifts to topping charts after a TikTok snippet of her song “If We Ever Broke Up” exploded into a viral hit. A songwrite

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The gigFriday 6 Nov 2026 · 08:00Starts in 3d 23h 47m

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The gig Friday 6 Nov Starts 08:00 · Bedford Esquires, Bedford

Mae Stephens are playing Bedford Esquires in Bedford on Friday, 6 November 2026. It starts at 08:00 and is listed to finish around 19:30. This listing is part of the Bedford grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Bedford gigs there.

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Bedford in numbers

Bedford has 20 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 2 venues — 5 of them this week. Friday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 18:54. Bedford Esquires is number 1 among Bedford's busiest rooms, with 12 gigs listed in the next 30 days.

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About this gig

Mae Stephens, the 20-year-old pop singer from Kettering, has gone from working supermarket shifts to topping charts after a TikTok snippet of her song “If We Ever Broke Up” exploded into a viral hit. A songwriter since age 12, Stephens …\n <a class="more-link" href="https://www.bedfordesquires.co.uk/events/mae-stephens/"> Mae Stephens Read More »</a>\n

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Mae Stephens headlines this Bedford gig on Friday, 6 November 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.

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Bedford Esquires is in the Bedford gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.

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The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Bedford Esquires is in Bedford. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 08:00.

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Anvil at Esquires, Mae Stephens at Esquires, The Battery Farm + Broken Castles + T.R.A.T.S at Bedford Esquires and THE CUREHEADS + Siouxsie & The Budgiees at Bedford Esquires.

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Where is Mae Stephens playing in Bedford?

Mae Stephens is at Bedford Esquires, Bedford.

When does the gig start?

It is listed to start at 08:00 on Friday, 6 November 2026, finishing around 19:30.

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What's the nearest station to Bedford Esquires?

The nearest station is Bedford (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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Mae Stephens at Bedford Esquires. Mae Stephens plays Bedford Esquires on Friday 6 November from 08:00. Also playing Bedford: Anvil at Esquires, Mae Stephens at Esquires and The Battery Farm + Broken Castles + T.R.A.T.S at Bedford Esquires. All upcoming shows are in the Bedford gig directory. Thinking past one night? The UK music festivals we have date-checked are on one festival timeline, clashes flagged.

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08 — At Bedford Esquires

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Anvil	Thu 5 Nov
Mae Stephens	Fri 6 Nov
The Battery Farm + Broken Castles + T.R.A.T.S	Sat 7 Nov
THE CUREHEADS + Siouxsie & The Budgiees	Sat 7 Nov
THE WANNADIES + guests	Wed 11 Nov
Gary Stewart presents ‘Graceland – 40th Anniversary Show’	Fri 13 Nov
Give Me Garage Presents Underground Alliance	Fri 20 Nov
Corto.Alto	Sat 21 Nov

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AnvilEsquires	Thu 5 Nov
Mae StephensEsquires	Fri 6 Nov
The Battery Farm + Broken Castles + T.R.A.T.SBedford Esquires	Sat 7 Nov
THE CUREHEADS + Siouxsie & The BudgieesBedford Esquires	Sat 7 Nov
THE WANNADIES + guestsBedford Esquires	Wed 11 Nov
Gary Stewart presents ‘Graceland – 40th Anniversary Show’Bedford Esquires	Fri 13 Nov

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Mae Stephens at Bedford Esquires, Bedford

At a glance

01 — The gig

About the gig

02 — The details

Everything you need to know

03 — Find Bedford Esquires

Getting there

04 — Planning

Your night out

Mae Stephens at Bedford Esquires, Bedford

Mae Stephens — Quick Facts

About this gig

The artist — Mae Stephens

The venue — Bedford Esquires

Find Bedford Esquires

Other gigs in Bedford

Planning your Bedford night

05 — The Bedford week

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The Bedford week

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06 — Small print 8 answers Common questions Common Questions

What’s On at Bedford Esquires

07 — Keep up with Bedford

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