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Visit Bedford High Street to not only see the wonderful businesses and hospitality options that we have all year round but also to admire the display of the Bedford Festival of Motoring.
Festival of Motoring
Successfully debuting at the 2022 Bedford River Festival, the Bedford Festival of Motoring wowed the crowds with exceptional vehicles of all ages and types.
You can see these vehicles on:
- High Street
- St Paul’s Square
- Riverside Square
- Harpur Square
Remember if you want to see these vehicles in motion then the Festival of Motoring will depart the site at 5pm on both days.
Catering on Harpur Square
| Catering options on site | Vegan | Vegetarian | Gluten Free | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribbean, American & BBQ | Yes | Yes | ||
| Indian Street Food | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bedford Music Service Stage
The Bedford Music Service Stage, situated on Harpur Square, will be working with a number of its partner organisations including:
- Bedford Music Cooperative
- Bedfordshire Music Trust
- Luma Sounds
- Musical Seeds
- Philharmonia Orchestra
- Local schools
It will showcase a fantastic array of young local talent: singers, instrumentalists, beatboxers, rappers, DJs and aspiring rock stars.
Creating Musical Pathways - the Bedford Music Hub ensure that all children and young people across Bedford Borough have access to high-quality, inclusive and varied musical experiences and progression routes.
Saturday 18 July 2026: Bedford Music Service Stage
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 11am-12pm |
JFS - DJ Jake, DJ Finn & DJ Spenny Dylan Pink Sparks Friday Flyers Jazz Band |
| 12pm-1pm |
DJ Rae Music Centre Rock Band Hi-Jinx |
| 1pm-2pm |
DJ Jake & DJ Hawke Ursula Taylor C of E School Choir & Church Band Edith Dog |
| 2pm-3pm |
Creative Beats Keeley (Solo singer Vocal Beats Doppelgänger |
| 3pm-4pm |
DJ Hawke Eudamonia Georgia Choral Connections |
| 4pm-5pm |
DJ TJ Sophia Chemical Garden Celice & Sophie |
| 5pm-5:30pm | Plus One |
Sunday 19 July 2026: Bedford Music Service Stage
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 11am-12pm |
DJ Flo Philharmonia and Intermediate Wind |
| 12pm-1pm |
BIG C Bedford Road School Choir Aztec Abbie |
| 1pm-2pm |
DJ Rainford St John’s School Choir Andromeda Sunnie |
| 2pm-3pm |
DJ TJ Great Denham School Choir The Deities Grace |
| 3pm-4pm |
DJ Riccardo Bedfordshire Youth Opera Dear Neptune |
| 4pm-5pm |
Goldington Steel Pans Bedford All Star Juniors Bedford All Stars |
Download the River Festival main event programme (PDF) for more information about the performers.
