The final weekend of the Summer Sessions in Bedford Park drew to a triumphant close on Sunday (13 July) as McFly played the last headline slot.
Thousands of music fans from all over the country flocked to Bedford to see music of all genres over two weekends.
Read: In pictures: The first weekend of Bedford Summer Sessions 2025
There was something for everyone on the final weekend, with Friday kicking off the Cafe Mambo dance party with local DJ FivePast5 followed CHLO. They got the party started with sets that showcased emerging talent and set the tone for the night ahead.
Ibiza favourites Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago followed, bringing sax-driven sunshine energy to the park and fusing live instrumentation with feel-good house classics.
Melanie C delivered a high-energy DJ set infused with pop power, dancefloor favourites and a few surprises. Her set brought an early surge of energy to Bedford Park, with the crowd responding to her infectious presence and feel-good vibe.
·She was followed by Jax Jones, who delivered hit after hit in a masterful DJ set filled with fan favourites to keep the energy sky-high.
Closing the night was Fedde Le Grand, who delivered a massive main-stage finale filled with pulsing house anthems, seamless transitions and signature festival drops. As darkness fell, he brought Bedford Summer Sessions to a euphoric close.
On Saturday night, indie faves Supergrass headlined, with support from Willie J Healey and The Coral.
The evening kicked off with Willie J Healey, whose laid-back charisma and 70s-soaked sound won over early crowds.
Next up, The Coral took the energy up a gear with their signature Merseyside psychedelia. Fans sang along to favourites like Dreaming of You and In the Morning, while deeper cuts showed off the band’s musicianship and enduring cult appeal.
Supergrass took to the stage to a roar of anticipation and wasted no time launching into their beloved back catalogue. From Alright to Pumping on Your Stereo, Moving and Sun Hits the Sky, it was a joyous, high-octane performance that blended nostalgia with a still-fierce energy.
Frontman Gaz Coombes had the crowd in the palm of his hand, rounding off the night with pure indie euphoria.
The Summer Sessions finale was headlined by the one and only McFly.
Opening the night was rising talent Devon, who set the tone with a slick set of genre-blurring indie-pop, winning over early fans with his energy, confidence and crowd connection.
Next up were Twin Atlantic, bringing their thunderous Glaswegian sound to the park with anthems like “Heart and Soul” and “Brothers and Sisters,” fuelling the atmosphere with roaring guitars and explosive vocals.
After much anticipation, McFly took the stage to deafening screams and didn’t let up – powering through a set packed with fan favourites including Obviously, Five Colours in Her Hair, Star Girl and All About You.
Their trademark mix of charisma, chemistry and musicianship made for an electric headline performance that had the entire park singing along. From start to finish, McFly proved exactly why they remain one of the UK’s most beloved live acts – and gave Bedford the finale it deserved.
The past week has seen Bedford Summer Sessions bring thousands together across seven spectacular shows, spanning everything from synth-pop to Ibiza anthems and indie icons.
Last night’s show was a fitting close to what has been an extraordinary run in Bedford Park. Roll on 2026!
