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A sea of union jack flag with the stage in at the background at Bedford Park Proms. Image: Cuffe & Taylor

Russell Watson and Lesley Garrett to headline Bedford Proms in the Park 2025

The much-loved Proms in the Park is set to return to Bedford Park on Sunday, 6 July 2025, as part of the Bedford Summer Sessions – and this year’s lineup promises an unforgettable evening of...
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Melanie C. Image: Cuffe & Taylor

Bedford Summer Sessions gets a little spicier with latest announcement

Pop icon Melanie C has been announced as a special guest DJ for Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park, part of TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions 2025. She will take to the...
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What’s on Bedford: 5 – 16 March 2025

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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What’s on Bedford: 26 February – 9 March 2025

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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What’s on Bedford: 19 February – 2 March 2025

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 Park Concerts' Proms has been a popular local family event for 25 years. Image: Bedford Park Concerts/Facebook

Breaking news: Proms in the Park to return as part of 2025 Bedford Summer Sessions

Organisers of the Bedford Summer Sessions concert series have confirmed that after overwhelming positive responses from Bedfordians, they are bringing Proms in the Park...
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What’s on Bedford: 22 January – 2 February 2025

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 2025 map of Bedford Park. Image: Cuffe & Taylor

Breaking news: Bedford Summer Sessions will be ‘under the stars’ as organisers ditch ‘big top’ plans

Organisers of the Bedford Summer Sessions have said that this year's concerts will be back "under the stars" after ditching plans to erect a 'giant big top' for their 2025 concert season...
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What’s on Bedford: 15 – 26 January 2025

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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The exterior of Esquires live music venue in Bedord. It has an inviting outdoor seating area and festoon lights.

Bedford Esquires celebrates 35 years 

2025 sees a milestone in Bedford’s live music history as it marks the 35th anniversary of the town’s iconic, award-winning live music venue, Esquires. Originally a 19th-century Methodist chapel (you can still see some...
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