Live at Esquires in Bedford: Anvil
Thursday, 5 November 2026 at Esquires, Bedford
About this event
The Anvil concert is scheduled for Thursday, 5 November 2026 at Esquires, Bedford.
Following the ‘Hard Rock Hell’ festival cancellation, we have convinced Canadian heavy-metal veterans ANVIL to point the tour bus in the direction of Bedford Esquires for their first ever visit to the venue on Thurs 5th November. The Canadian heavy-metal band ANVIL delivered a highly influential 1982 album that would inspire the likes of Anthrax and Metallica and then dropped off the map to begin what would become decades of toiling in obscurity. The critically acclaimed 2009 documentary ‘The Story of Anvil’ opened the band up to a brand new audience worldwide when director and former roadie Sacha Gervasi followed guitarist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner as they stumble through a harrowing European tour and reflect on failure, friendship, resilience and the will to follow even the most impossible of dreams. For the AW26 'Pounding the Past' Tour the band will be performing their classic first 3 albums METAL ON METAL | HARD ‘N’ HEAVY | FORGED IN FIRE, plus very special guests KILLER.
About Anvil
Heavy metal · Metal · Thrash metal
Anvil is a Canadian heavy metal band formed in Toronto in 1978. The band currently consists of founding members guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow and drummer Robb Reiner, along with bassist Chris Robertson who joined in 2014. As of 2024, the band has released twenty studio albums; they have been cited as having influenced many notable heavy metal groups including Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica.
Event details
- Date
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Time
- 19:30 – 23:30 local time
- Venue
- Esquires
- Address
- 60a Bromham Road, MK40 2QG, Bedford, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Metal · Heavy metal
Venue & getting there
60a Bromham Road, MK40 2QG, Bedford
How to get to Esquires
- Bedford Bus StationBus station250 m
3 min walk - Bedford Depot NetworkRail.Train620 m
8 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 460 m away.
Hotels near Esquires
- Ymca Bedfordshire100 mCheck prices
- The Railway Hotel510 mCheck prices
- Victoria Guest House550 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Esquires
- Date
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
- Starts
- 19:30
- Getting there
- Bedford Bus Station (bus station), 250 m – about 3 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 460 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Ymca Bedfordshire (100 m)
Every upcoming Anvil date
- AnvilThe Underworld, London
- Anvil - Pounding the Past TourSlay, Glasgow
- AnvilFestiviteten Bar & Scene, Hamar
- Anvil Pounding the Past TourHavet, Langhuset, Trondheim
- AnvilTullisali, Oulu
Good to know
When is the Anvil concert?
The Anvil concert takes place on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 19:30 local time.
Where is the Anvil concert held?
Venue: Esquires, 60a Bromham Road, MK40 2QG, Bedford, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for the Anvil concert?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for the Anvil concert?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Esquires by public transport?
The closest stop is Bedford Bus Station (bus station), 250 m from Esquires – roughly 3 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Esquires?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 460 m away.
Where else is Anvil performing?
Anvil also has 5 more dates coming up, for example London (7 Nov 2026), Glasgow (12 Nov 2026) and Hamar (27 Nov 2026).
