Bedford · Thu 19 Nov · Price not listed

The Shires at Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

Bedford Corn Exchange

Thursday 19 November 2026. Starts 19:30. Price not listed.

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Date	Thursday, 19 November 2026
Starts	19:30
Entry	Price not listed
Ages	Not listed
Listing	Being verified

01 — The gig

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The Shires plays Bedford Corn Exchange in Bedford on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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02 — The details

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Venue	Bedford Corn Exchange
Area	Bedford MK40 1SL
Genre	Country

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Bedford MK40 1SL

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The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

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The Shires at Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

Thursday, 19 November 2026 · starts 19:30 · Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

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The Shires — Quick Facts

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

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The gigThursday 19 Nov 2026 · 19:30Starts in 17d 11h 19m

Starts19:30start time

Line-up1actHeadline set

GenreCountrygenre

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The gig Thursday 19 Nov Starts 19:30 · Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford

The Shires are playing Bedford Corn Exchange in Bedford on Thursday, 19 November 2026. It starts at 19:30. Expect Country. This listing is part of the Bedford grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Bedford gigs there.

HeadlinerThe Shires

GenreCountry

PricePrice not listed

AgeNot listed

ListingFrom a public event listing

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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 Corn Exchange has 1 other upcoming gig listed.

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About this gig

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 6 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 6 will be cancelled.

The artist — The Shires

The Shires headlines this Bedford gig on Thursday, 19 November 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Country across the set.

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The venue — Bedford Corn Exchange

Bedford Corn Exchange 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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Getting there

The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Bedford Corn Exchange is in Bedford — use MK40 1SL for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 19:30.

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Planning your Bedford night

Smaller live music rooms in Bedford often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.

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Travelling? The map on this page shows where Bedford Corn Exchange is, and the Bedford live music hub has what else is on around the same time.

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Where is The Shires playing in Bedford?

The Shires is at Bedford Corn Exchange, Bedford MK40 1SL.

When does the gig start?

It is listed to start at 19:30 on Thursday, 19 November 2026.

How much does it cost?

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Are there other Bedford gigs and bookings?

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.

What's a grass-roots gig?

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What's the nearest station to Bedford Corn Exchange?

The nearest station is Bedford St Johns (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is MK40 1SL. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

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