The ShiresBedford · Thu, 19 Nov 2026

About this event

The Shires at Bedford Corn Exchange: show day guide

Show starts

19:30

The Shires on stage(est.)

19:30

Set length(est.)

1 hr, 15 mins

Expected finish(est.)

20:45

Getting there

Bedford St Johns railway station, 720 m (12 min walk)

Parking

All reserved, public and coach parks will be signposted by the AA on all approach routes.

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

Please note: There is a ticket limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event.

Please note

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.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Stanford Hall, Lutterworth on 28 August 2026

1. 1Lightning Strikes
2. 2My Universe
3. 3Friday Night
4. 4Bonfire Song
5. 5State Lines
6. 6I Just Wanna Love You
7. 7Getaway Car
8. 8All Over Again
9. 9Daddy's Little Girl
10. 10The Hard Way
11. 11Nashville Grey Skies
12. 12Watching You Watching Me
13. 13Guilty
14. 14Tonight
15. 15Islands in the Stream (Dolly Parton)
16. 16Wild Hearts
17. 17A Thousand Hallelujahs

Setlist data: setlist.fm · The Shires

Line-up

• The Shires13 upcoming dates

Parking

All reserved, public and coach parks will be signposted by the AA on all approach routes. If you have a reserved car park label, please display this clearly as you approach Sandwich.

Accessible seating

Viewing facilities are provided around the 18th green for those in wheelchairs and disabled toilets with ramps are located as near as possible to this area. Contact the R & A ticket office for further information and bookings on: 01334 460000.

Venue rules

Cameras can only be used on practice days. Mobile phones must not be used while on the course or in grandstands. There will be several public telephone units located within the tented village. Step ladders or similar are not permitted within the paygates and should not be brought to the course. No pets are allowed on the course and we respectfully suggest that you do not leave your pet in the car.

Children

Any juvenile (under 16 years of age on 11 July 2004) who is accompanied by a responsible adult will be admitted free of charge. Juvenile tickets (under 16 years) should be obtained prior to the Championship (up until 1 July) by applying in writing to: Ticket Office R & A Championships Ltd c/o The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Fife, KY16 9JD. The application should be accompanied by some form of identification. Please state which day(s) you wish to attend and the number of tickets required.

Box office

Mon-Fri : 09:00-17:00

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