9 November 2026

Festivals

The countdown is on to this year’s Original Culture Festival

There are just three weeks until the Original Culture Festival returns for its fourth edition, bringing music, unity and culture to Priory Country Park. On Saturday, 16, and Sunday, 17 August...

Getting the party started at St Cuthbert’s Street Festival

Once again, St Cuthbert's Street will be closed to traffic for one Sunday this summer to celebrate the wonderful and unique businesses that make up this hot-spot of Bedford indies...

MillFest back in Bromham and bigger than ever

Millfest returns to Bromham this year, bringing its unique festival vibe back to the riverside at Bromham Mill on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 September. Symphonica will be headlining on Saturday...

Bedford Park concerts: All you need to know about road closures and parking

Bedford Park's annual turn in the spotlight is once again upon us, as it plays host to the Bedford Summer Sessions, kicking off tonight with Scottish legends, Simple Minds...

Bedford kite and motoring festival programme now live

Visitors and locals can now plan their trip to Visitors and locals can now plan their trip to the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival with the release of the event programme, ensuring they don’t miss....

Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival returns for ‘spectacular weekend’ of family fun this June

Bedford’s skies will once again be filled with colour and creativity as the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival returns on Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 June 2025, offering two days of free...

Join in the craic at Bedford’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations

A free festival celebrating all things Irish will take place in Bedford town centre this Sunday (16 March) to coincide with St Patrick's Day festivities. Organised by the Queen's Park Community Organisation (QPCO), it's a response to many...

Boris Brejcha and Argy confirmed as final Tofte Manor 2025 headliners

Two visionaries in electronic music are the final artists to be confirmed to headline next summer's Tofte Manor Open Air Summer Series, joining Sacha & Digweed and Madness as part of this year's festival. Boris Brejcha and Argy will be taking to...

Madness at the Manor confirmed for Sharnbrook’s 2025 summer series

Legendary two-tone funsters, Madness, have confirmed that they will be performing in Bedfordshire next summer when they headline Tofte Manor's boutique summer series in July. Madness at the Manor will be the band's only show...

Pitchside pints at McMullen Park as Real Bedford hosts Brewpoint beer festival

Football and beer fans are in for a treat this weekend when Real Bedford faces Kidlington at home on Saturday (2 November), as they've invited Brewpoint to bring a few of their brews along...

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