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Bedford Summer Sessions

Streamers fired int0 the crowd as the finale at Tom Grennan at Bedford Summer Sessions. Image Donna Samuels Event Photography:Cuffe & Taylor

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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Young people around a table playing a game at a youth club.

Opinion: Youth-friendly spaces are essential for the future of Bedford

Bedford borough has a strong community, but young people between 16 and 18 can’t help but feel they are missing out.   Despite large events such as the River Festival and the...
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Bedford Ian writes…

Water torture, Motion sickness, Clean sweep, Caught shorts, and Office outing. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all…
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Paul Weller on stage at Bedford Summer Sessions in Bedford Park 2026

Review: Paul Weller delivers a career-spanning masterclass as Bedford Summer Sessions draw to a close

The TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions drew to a triumphant, sun-drenched close last night (Sunday, 5 July), with the welcome return of a true British musical icon: Paul Weller...
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Fish-eye lens photo of Tom Grennan at Bedford Summer Sessions. Image Donna Samuels Event Photography:Cuffe & Taylor

Review: Welcome to ‘Grenford’, Tom Grennan’s sold-out homecoming proves (again) Bedford isn’t sh*t

Bedford Park was packed from the Kiosk to the lake last night (Saturday) for an intimate homecoming gig that felt more like the ultimate family reunion than a monumental, completely...
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UB40's Ali Campbell on stage at Bedford Summer Sessions at Bedford Park

Review: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell brings a taste of Jamaica to Bedford Park

Some people’s choice of a summery drink might be a fruity cocktail, maybe an ice-cold beer, but if your drink of choice is a red, red wine and you like to party in the sunshine, then...
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Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue on stage as the sun sets at Bedford Summer Sessions 2026. Image Cuffe & Taylor

Review: England v Scotland as Lightning Seeds and Deacon Blue kick off Bedford Summer Sessions in style

Bedford Park was transformed into a glorious musical battlefield last night as the opening night of the Bedford Summer Sessions delivered an epic, cross-border clash of titans...
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A sign welcoming people to the SensoryCalm space from EventWell, which is located in the medical area of the Bedford Summer Sessions arena. Image: Bedford Independent.

Live music for all as Bedford Summer Sessions introduces neurodivergent-friendly space

Bedford Summer Sessions has launched a new sensory room to support music fans with hidden disabilities. The new neurodivergent-friendly space run by specialist organisation... 
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What’s on Bedford: 1 – 12 July 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...
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Bedford Summer Sessions map 2026 feature Image Cuffe & Taylor

Your ultimate guide to Bedford Summer Sessions this weekend

Everything you need to know about the massive weekend of live music coming to Bedford Park's historic Grade II-listed grounds. Over the years, these concert series...
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