The concert series formerly known as Bedford Summer Sessions will return to Bedford Park from 1st – 4th July 2027 as Live at Bedford Park, with fans able to secure all four nights before a single artist is announced.
Operated by Cuffe & Taylor, the festival enters an exciting new chapter under its new name, celebrating Bedford Park’s growing reputation as one of the region’s best-known outdoor concert settings.
To mark the return, the Early Bird Festival Pass will give music lovers the opportunity to guarantee their place across all four nights of Live at Bedford Park 2027 before the line-up is revealed. Available for a limited time, the pass will be offered at the lowest price tickets will be available for the event.
The Early Bird Festival Passes will go on sale as follows:
- O2 Priority Presale: Wednesday 2nd September, 10am
- Past Bookers, Cuffe & Taylor, Live Nation and Ticketmaster Presales: Thursday 3rd September, 10am
- General Sale: Friday 4th September, 10am
Artist announcements will follow in due course.
The new Live at Bedford Park name reflects the venue’s growing identity as a destination for major outdoor live music. Over the years, Bedford Park has welcomed an impressive line-up of artists including Tom Jones, Sting, Paul Weller, Simply Red, George Ezra, Tom Grennan, Olly Murs, Avril Lavigne, McFly, Kaiser Chiefs, Basement Jaxx, Café Mambo, The Jacksons, UB40 and Faithless, alongside many other major artists.
The announcement follows another successful four-day concert series at Bedford Park this summer, which attracted thousands of music fans from across the UK.
The 2026 series opened with Deacon Blue and Lightning Seeds, before UB40 featuring Ali Campbell brought feel-good reggae anthems to the park on Friday. Bedford’s own Tom Grennan delivered an emotional hometown headline show on Saturday, complete with pyrotechnics and streamer cannons, before Paul Weller closed the series with a standout performance on Sunday.
The event attracted visitors from across the country, with some travelling from as far as Edinburgh to see Deacon Blue perform. Many concertgoers praised Bedford Park’s unique setting, welcoming atmosphere, well-planned site layout and friendly event staff, with the venue continuing to earn a reputation as one of the UK’s most intimate outdoor concert locations, allowing fans to get remarkably close to the stage.
Accessibility remained a key priority throughout the concert series. Alongside a dedicated Accessible Viewing Platform (AVP), accessible entrance and box office, lowered bar service points and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation at every concert, organisers introduced a dedicated sensory space for the first time. Designed as a quiet retreat for anyone feeling overwhelmed or simply needing a moment away from the crowds, the new addition was warmly welcomed by concertgoers and formed part of the event’s ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive live music experience for all.
Mark Harrison, Promoter at Cuffe & Taylor, said:
“We’ve had a fantastic four nights in Bedford Park this year, with glorious weather and fantastic evenings of music in the most stunning setting. We love what we do, and I’d like to personally thank the Bedford community for supporting us, embracing the concerts and making this year’s event such a success.
I’m delighted to confirm that we will return from 1–4 July 2027 as Live at Bedford Park. The new name marks an exciting chapter for the series, while celebrating everything audiences have come to love about concerts in this incredible setting.
We’re already working on next year’s programme, and I can promise there are some exciting announcements on the horizon. Our Early Bird Festival Pass gives fans the perfect opportunity to secure all four nights before we’ve announced a single artist, and we can’t wait to reveal what’s coming to Bedford Park next year.”
Fans can be the first to hear about the 2027 line-up and future ticket information by registering at www.cuffeandtaylor.com/Register
