Bedford River Festival
The Bedford River Festival returns on 18-19 July 2026.
Music in the Meadows concerts
Bedford’s much-loved Music in the Meadows bandstand concerts take place in the summer.
Sundays from 3pm-5pm at the Mill Meadows Bandstand on the Embankment, Bedford.
Come along, bring the family and a picnic and enjoy two hours of traditional bandstand music.
The Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival
After the huge success for the 2025 festival, the Bedford Kite and Motoring Festival will return in 2027.
Park events calendar
See list of events taking place on Bedford Borough Council parkland.
All listed events are regulated to ensure the highest safety requirements are met. Every event is subject to cancellation or postponement, dates are valid at the time of publication. Please check on the event webpages listed for up to date information.
Contact the Events Team
Email: events@bedford.gov.uk