LGBTQ+ Social Afternoons LGBTQ+ Social Afternoons A drop-in for like-minded people, LGBTQ+ Social Afternoons are held at the Green Earth Cafe on St Paul’s Square. Find details of the Green Earth Cafe here. Perfect For community groups LGBTQ Similar Events All Events 27 Jun EAT Feast EAT Feast will have an array of international flavours from established food trucks and caterers in the local area coming together to celebrate good food and great company. View Event 29 Jun Celebrate Armed Forces Day 2025 with parade and festivities in Bedford town centre Bedford Borough Council has announced a special celebration for Armed Forces Day on Sunday 29th June 2025. Residents and visitors are warmly invited to Bedford town centre for a memorable day honouring serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and military charities. View Event 03 Jul Simple Minds with Alison Moyet & KT Tunstall – Bedford Summer Sessions Simple Minds head to Bedford Park on Thursday 3 July 2025 as part of TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions, joined by the legendary Alison Moyet and festival favourite KT Tunstall. View Event 05 Jul Rag’n’Bone Man – Bedford Summer Sessions With one of the most distinctive voices in UK music, Rag’n’Bone Man brings raw soul, bluesy beats, and massive hits like Human and Giant to Bedford Park. Expect a powerful, emotional set from an artist who knows how to light up a summer evening. View Event 06 Jul Proms in the Park with Russell Watson & Lesley Garrett – Bedford Summer Sessions This year’s Proms will feature the incredible talents of Russell Watson, the UK’s most prolific classical recording artist, known for his record-breaking albums, ‘The Voice’ and ‘Encore’. With over one million sales in the UK alone, he’s the first and only classical vocalist to achieve such impressive numbers, earning platinum status worldwide. Throughout his remarkable career, Watson has performed for notable figures globally, including Her Majesty The Queen and former US Presidents. His appearances at major sporting events have established him as a national treasure. View Event 10 Jul The Human League with Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey & Blancmange – Bedford Summer Sessions The Human League, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, and Blancmange come to Bedford Park for a night of iconic synth-pop and ’80s nostalgia as part of TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions. View Event 11 Jul Café Mambo in the Park – Bedford Summer Sessions Café Mambo Ibiza in the Park returns to Bedford with a huge open-air party featuring Fedde Le Grand, Jax Jones, Melanie C (DJ set), Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, CHLO, and FIVEPAST5. Expect Balearic beats, big anthems, and pure Ibiza energy under the stars. View Event 12 Jul Supergrass with the Coral & Willie J Healey – Bedford Summer Sessions Supergrass head to Bedford Park for a huge night of anthemic indie, joined by The Coral and Willie J Healey. Part of TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions, this is live music at its finest in a stunning outdoor setting. View Event 13 Jul McFly – Bedford Summer Sessions McFly bring their feel-good pop-rock to Bedford Park as part of TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions, with support from Twin Atlantic and Devon. A summer night packed with hits, energy, and festival vibes. View Event 13 Jul Bedford Flea, Affordable Art & Local Produce Market Welcome to the famous Bedford Flea, your one-stop shop for all things flea, art and produce. Bedford Flea are the purveyors of quality, with the emphasis on locally made, grown and sourced products from some of our most skilled small businesses and hobbyists. View Event 25 Jul EAT Feast – July Great Food | Music | Alcohol | Child Friendly | Vegan & Veggie FREE ENTRY EAT Feast will have an… View Event 02 Aug Kempston Family Day The Bedford Borough Council Events team is excited to announce a new Kempston Family Day, a free community event taking… View Event 03 Aug Music in The Meadows 2025: A celebration of local music at the bandstand Bedford Borough Council is proud to present Music in The Meadows 2025, a vibrant series of free live music concerts held every Sunday in August at the picturesque Mill Meadows Bandstand. This year’s line-up features outstanding brass and jazz ensembles from Bedford Borough and the surrounding area, offering something for every music lover. View Event 10 Aug Music in The Meadows 2025: A celebration of local music at the bandstand Bedford Borough Council is proud to present Music in The Meadows 2025, a vibrant series of free live music concerts held every Sunday in August at the picturesque Mill Meadows Bandstand. This year’s line-up features outstanding brass and jazz ensembles from Bedford Borough and the surrounding area, offering something for every music lover. View Event 17 Aug Music in The Meadows 2025: A celebration of local music at the bandstand Bedford Borough Council is proud to present Music in The Meadows 2025, a vibrant series of free live music concerts held every Sunday in August at the picturesque Mill Meadows Bandstand. This year’s line-up features outstanding brass and jazz ensembles from Bedford Borough and the surrounding area, offering something for every music lover. View Event 24 Aug Music in The Meadows 2025: A celebration of local music at the bandstand Bedford Borough Council is proud to present Music in The Meadows 2025, a vibrant series of free live music concerts held every Sunday in August at the picturesque Mill Meadows Bandstand. This year’s line-up features outstanding brass and jazz ensembles from Bedford Borough and the surrounding area, offering something for every music lover. View Event 29 Aug EAT Feast – August Great Food | Music | Alcohol | Child Friendly | Vegan & Veggie FREE ENTRY EAT Feast will have an… View Event 31 Aug Music in The Meadows 2025: A celebration of local music at the bandstand Bedford Borough Council is proud to present Music in The Meadows 2025, a vibrant series of free live music concerts held every Sunday in August at the picturesque Mill Meadows Bandstand. This year’s line-up features outstanding brass and jazz ensembles from Bedford Borough and the surrounding area, offering something for every music lover. View Event 14 Sep Bedford Flea, Affordable Art & Local Produce Market Welcome to the famous Bedford Flea, your one-stop shop for all things flea, art and produce. Bedford Flea are the purveyors of quality, with the emphasis on locally made, grown and sourced products from some of our most skilled small businesses and hobbyists. View Event 26 Sep EAT Feast EAT Feast will have an array of international flavours from established food trucks and caterers in the local area coming together to celebrate good food and great company. View Event 12 Oct Bedford Flea, Affordable Art & Local Produce Market Welcome to the famous Bedford Flea, your one-stop shop for all things flea, art and produce. 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