Bedford Clanger

The Bedford Clanger, is your what’s on and entertainment & leisure guide, for Bedford, Bedfordshire when and where you want it.

The Bedford Clanger is the sister publication of the Bedford Independent – or more like the fun aunt or uncle. Still delivering the facts but with a strong focus on the fun stuff.

It was launched in 2011 to give a platform to the music, art, culture, food, drink and independent businesses that make Bedford so unique.

Over the years, it has championed the work of local creatives on its covers including Marisa StracciaTalia GilesKatie AllenTabitha MaryCat LaneMique MoriuchiSara SayerDavid LitchfieldTodd RobinsonChristian Webb and Terri Gipson and worked with designers including Kristina BullenAdam Boreham and Emma Lemon to bring the pages to life.

The Bedford Clanger is now also online and can be found on the Bedford Independent website.

What’s on Bedford: 9 – 20 September 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

GoodTimes celebrates bringing dance music to Bedford for 30 years

GoodTimes is celebrating 30 years of bringing dance music to the discerning music lovers of Bedford with a special anniversary event at Esquires this month. What began as a passion...

Book lovers assemble: new ‘Write By the River’ literary festival arrives in Bedford

A new literary festival - Write By the River -  is set to transform Bedford into a hub of storytelling, big ideas, and creative inspiration from Friday, 18 to Sunday, 20 September...

Review: Cardinals bring festival season to an end in a masterclass of new Irish rock

September has come around again, marking the end of festival season. There will be no more dancing in a field with a cider in hand, but that’s OK as it’s time to return to the cosy indoors...

What’s on Bedford: 2 – 13 September 2026

Your weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from The Bedford Clanger. Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford...

Review: 25th anniversary of Twinwood Festival delivers the ultimate vintage weekend

It’s the August bank holiday weekend, the time for lovers of all things vintage to take an adventure back in time via Twinwood Festival, a place where you can easily forget what year you are in...

“We’re doing it for the joy”: My Girl The River prepares to launch fourth album ‘Manifest Good Things’

For Bedford-based Americana band My Girl The River, releasing music in 2026 isn't about chasing viral TikTok metrics or stressing over streaming figures. It is about authenticity, resilience...

West End star Zoe Birkett talks MillFest, her 25-year career, and making a life in Bedfordshire

When West End star and Pop Idol trailblazer Zoe Birkett steps onto the stage at Bromham's MillFest next month, she won't be commuting back to London when the curtain falls...

Trainers at the ready, Bedford Running Festival is back

The ATW Bedford Running Festival is back in Russell Park on Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 September and is open to everyone from serious runners to families and spectators looking for a fun weekend out...

Bedford Park concerts are back for 2027 – with an early bird four-day festival pass

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...

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