Sponsored by Heidelberg Materials.

Bedford Town Bridge is known for being an ideal location to view the river activities, but the bridge will also host traditional bands performing in our ‘Bands on the Bridge’ area. 

Pull up a chair and relax to some rousing classical tunes performed by some of the best bands in Bedfordshire.

Saturday 18 July

Time Activity
11am to 12:30pm Luton Concert Band
1:30pm to 3pm Mainline Big Band
4pm to 5:30pm Ukulele Bedford
6:30pm to 8pm Bedford Town Band

 

Sunday 19 July

Time Activity
11am to 12:30pm Bedford Town Concert Brass
1:30pm to 3pm Sax's Cool
4pm to 5:30pm The Also-Rans
River Festival 2026 sponsors