The organisers of the Bedford Park concerts have not only unveiled a new name for the events, but have also launched a new festival pass covering all four nights.
The concert series formerly known as Bedford Summer Sessions will return to Bedford Park from Thursday, 1 to Sunday, 4 July 2027 as Live at Bedford Park, and eager fans can secure all four nights for a limited time only.
The Early Bird Festival Pass costs £199 and is the same as the lowest-priced tickets available for the event, securing your place in the sun (fingers crossed) for all four of next year’s headline acts.
The passes will go on sale from Wednesday, 2 September, with O2 Priority Presale from 10am.
On Thursday, 3 September, Past Bookers, Cuffe & Taylor, Live Nation and Ticketmaster presales will go live at 10am and general release is at 10am on Friday, 4 September.
Promoter Mark Harrison said: “We’re already working on next year’s programme, and I can promise there are some exciting announcements on the horizon.
“Our Early Bird Festival Pass gives fans the perfect opportunity to secure all four nights before we’ve announced a single artist, and we can’t wait to reveal what’s coming to Bedford Park next year.”
Live music destination
The new name – Live at Bedford Park- highlights the venue’s growing identity as a destination for major outdoor live music.
Tens of thousands of music fans have flocked to Bedford each July, entertained by an impressive line-up of artists including Tom Jones, Sting, Paul Weller, Simply Red, George Ezra, Tom Grennan, Olly Murs, Avril Lavigne, McFly, Kaiser Chiefs, Basement Jaxx, Café Mambo, The Jacksons, UB40 and Faithless, and more.
The announcement follows another successful four-day concert series at Bedford Park this summer, which attracted thousands of music fans from across the UK to the heart of Bedford.
The 2026 series opened with Deacon Blue and Lightning Seeds, before UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, brought feel-good reggae anthems to the park on Friday.
Read: Review: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell brings a taste of Jamaica to Bedford Park
Bedford’s own Tom Grennan delivered an emotional hometown headline show on Saturday, complete with pyrotechnics and streamer cannons, before Paul Weller closed the series with a standout performance on Sunday.
Read: Review: Welcome to ‘Grenford’, Tom Grennan’s sold-out homecoming proves (again) Bedford isn’t sh*t
The events attract visitors from across the country, with some travelling from as far as Edinburgh to see Deacon Blue perform.
Live music for all
As well as a unique setting in the heart of Bedford Park, the venue not only allows fans to get remarkably close to the stage, but the organisers have worked hard to make accessibility a priority.
Alongside a dedicated Accessible Viewing Platform (AVP), accessible entrance and box office, lowered bar service points and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation at every concert, organisers introduced a dedicated sensory space for the first time.
Read: Live music for all as Bedford Summer Sessions introduces neurodivergent-friendly space
Designed as a quiet retreat for anyone feeling overwhelmed or simply needing a moment away from the crowds, the new addition has formed part of the event’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive live music experience for all.
Mark Harrison, promoter at Cuffe & Taylor, said: “We’ve had a fantastic four nights in Bedford Park this year, with glorious weather and fantastic evenings of music in the most stunning setting.
“We love what we do, and I’d like to personally thank the Bedford community for supporting us, embracing the concerts and making this year’s event such a success.
“I’m delighted to confirm that we will return from 1 – 4 July 2027 as Live at Bedford Park.
“The new name marks an exciting chapter for the series, while celebrating everything audiences have come to love about concerts in this incredible setting.”
Fans can be the first to hear about the 2027 line-up and future ticket information by registering at cuffeandtaylor.com/Register
