Live Music

What’s on Bedford: 5 – 16 August 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: Rosie Jones hosts trailblazing talent showcase in Bedford

TV favourite Rosie Jones brought her foundation’s trailblazing Party, Not Pity showcase to Bedford’s Quarry Theatre as part of a dynamic two-day Inclusive Performing Arts...

What’s on Bedford: 29 July – 9 August 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...

What’s on Bedford: 22 July – 2 August 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...

Gallery: Bedford River Festival 2026

What a fantastic weekend celebrating everything brilliant about Bedford at this year's Bedford River Festival. From local charities to local bands, we were entertained and inspired across...

What’s on Bedford: 15 – 26 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...

Review: Sound the Coxon klaxon and ring the legend bell, The WAEVE are in town

Sound the Coxon klaxon; ring the legend bell, as tonight Brit pop royalty, Graham Coxon from Blur, is in town. Graham is in Bedford performing with The WAEVE, alongside his bandmate...

What’s on Bedford: 8 – 19 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...

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...

Bedfringe Clanger – the best of this year’s festival

Roll up, roll up, the 19th Bedford Festival Fringe (Bedfringe to its friends) is back, with over 100 fabulous events at The Quarry Theatre and Place Theatre for your entertainment and enjoyment...

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