Events in Bedford

Lipstick On Your Collar

Friday 19 October 2018

Step back in time to the golden era of pop music where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back to back hits from the 1950s and 60s!

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Faith - The George Michael Legacy

Saturday 20 October 2018

Don’t accept imitations, Faith – The George Michael Legacy features international George Michael tribute artist Wayne Dilks together with his incredible 7 piece band and backing singers.

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Big Beats Little Feet

Monday 22 October 2018

We are excited to be working with premium children’s events company Big Beats Little Feet, as they bring their brand to Bedford Corn Exchange for the very first time.

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Ernest Jones Le Vian Trunk Show

Monday 22 October 2018

Indulge yourself in an array of unique and luxury jewellery.

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John Marsh, composer, performer, diarist

Monday 22 October 2018

Illustrated talk on 18th century music making by Brian Robins, music historian. Arranged by the HA (Historical Association-Bedford).

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 22 October 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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Philharmonia Orchestra: Rimsky-Korsakov, Scheherazade

Tuesday 23 October 2018

Conductor Clemens Schuldt opens the season with a piece chosen by you, the audience, and Beethoven’s mighty Emperor Concerto. Then it’s time to set sail on Sinbad’s ship as we hear Scheherazade’s tales from the Arabian Nights, told in music by Rimsky-Korsakov.

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Special Effects Make-up Workshop at ArloArts

Tuesday 23 October 2018

1.30pm-3.30pm at St Cuthberts Arcade, 26 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG. Get ready for Halloween by learning techniques to create gory special effects.

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The Little Mix Experience

Wednesday 24 October 2018

Back by popular demand after a sell-out show in 2017, the Little Mix Experience return to Bedford Corn Exchange for a half term treat – perfect for all the family.

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Four Hubs Youth Orchestra Concert

Thursday 25 October 2018

A welcome return from the talented young musicians of the Bedfordshire Youth Concert and Symphony Orchestras.

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Special Effects Make-up Workshop at ArloArts

Thursday 25 October 2018

1.30pm-3.30pm at St Cuthberts Arcade, 26 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG. Get ready for Halloween by learning techniques to create gory special effects.

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Bedford StrEAT Feast

Friday 26 October 2018

StrEAT 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.

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Show Me Love Live

Friday 26 October 2018

Show Me Love has kicked off its UK Tour to bring you the ultimate once in a lifetime clubbing experience.

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Explore With Kevin the Platypus (23rd-26th Oct)

Friday 26 October 2018

at The Higgins Bedford.

Join in with local artists for our popular family friendly art and craft workshops. All workshops start at 11am, 12.30 and 2pm and last for an hour.

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Hip Hop Workshop at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 26 October 2018

VyMy Dance & Fitness will be running a hip hop dance and art workshop. Learn basic hip-hop skills and the history behind the style.

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Halloween event at the Harpur Centre

Saturday 27 October 2018

Get ready for a ghoul-tastic Halloween event in the Harpur Centre Saturday 27th October, 11am – 4pm.

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Spooky Saturday At The Secret Garden Bedford

Saturday 27 October 2018

Join us at The Secret Garden from 9.00am for complimentary spooky treats!

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Special Effects Make-up Workshop at ArloArts

Saturday 27 October 2018

2.00pm-4.00pm at St Cuthberts Arcade, 26 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG. Get ready for Halloween by learning techniques to create gory special effects.

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Story Drawry Room on the Broom Halloween Special

Saturday 27 October 2018

Venue: Art Centre & Gallery
3.00pm-4.00pm

£10 per child ages 6-10.

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Day of the Dead - Halloween Latin Brunch & Cocktails

Saturday 27 October 2018

Day of the Dead celebrations at Toast! Latin lovers, we are pushing the boundaries with a wonderful event where everything is Latin!

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Saturday Gallery Tours of The Young Turner Exhibition

Saturday 27 October 2018

Saturday Gallery Tours will take place throughout the year on 29th September, 27th October, 24th November and the 15th December, with volunteer and Tate tour guide Andrew Rodgers for a half an hour introductory gallery tour of The Young Turner exhibition.

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The Battle of Bedford 2018

Sunday 28 October 2018

The Independent Bodybuilding & Fitness event of the Year. Promoting local gyms, businesses and athletes.

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 29 October 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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Friends Lecture: Ruth Broomhall - The Cambridge Seven

Tuesday 30 October 2018

In the mid-1880s, in one of the grand gestures of the 19th century missionary movement, seven young British men left their universities to devote their lives to spreading the word of God in China.

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Autumn Grand Ball

Wednesday 31 October 2018

Autumn Grand Ball with afternoon Tea and live music for Ballroom dancing with your hostess Annie Seaborn.

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ALL Write!

Thursday 1 November 2018

10.30am-12.30pm at The Higgins Bedford

FREE but booking essential.

Have fun with words and fire up your inner creativity!

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Bedford College November Open Day

Thursday 1 November 2018

Time: 5.00pm – 7.30pm, Venue: Bedford College, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AH

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The Real Thing

Friday 2 November 2018

Featuring million-selling hits including three No. 1 singles in the 70’s & 80’s: ‘You to me are Everything’ ‘Can’t get by without you’ and ‘Feel the Force’.

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DJ Target at Empire Bedford

Friday 2 November 2018

Target hosts his own radio show on the BBC station 1xtra, playing hip hop and other urban music as well as grime.

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Money For Nothing - Dire Straits Tribute

Saturday 3 November 2018

Money For Nothing is a tribute to the Dire Straits like no other before. Prepare to be captivated by the authentic sounds of one of the most successful rock bands of all time.

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Risk Takers and History Makers

Saturday 3 November 2018

An exhibition celebrating and sharing stories of four of Bedford’s extraordinary women. Tuesday 23 October – Saturday 3 November, 11.00am-4.00pm at the Panacea Museum and The Basement at Bunyan.

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The Bedford Vegan Fair

Saturday 3 November 2018

Saturday 3 November, 10.00am-4.30pm at The Harpur Suite, Bedford MK40 1LE. A family friendly event with food, information and much more!

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Sinatra, Sequins and Swing: The Capitol Years Live!

Sunday 4 November 2018

Attention Sinatra & Big Band Swing fans, you will not want to miss the UK’s only show endorsed by President of Sinatra Music Society & ultimate homage to Sinatra’s golden years of 1953-61.

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 5 November 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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Friends Lecture: Jovan Nicholson - Winifred Nicholson and the Liberation of Colour

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Winifred Nicholson (1893-1981) wanted, she said, ‘to paint pictures that can call down colours, so that a picture can be a lamp in one’s room, not merely a window’.

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The Wicker Man

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Four decades after its release in cinemas in 1973, the unique British cult classic The Wicker Man still holds an enduring fascination for audiences all over the world.

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Canada & Alaska Day at Select Travel Holidays

Wednesday 7 November 2018

Canada is a vast and wonderful country with a variety of ways to experience the spectacular scenery, incredible wildlife, fascinating cultures and vibrant cities.

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ALL Write!

Thursday 8 November 2018

10.30am-12.30pm at The Higgins Bedford

FREE but booking essential.

Have fun with words and fire up your inner creativity!

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Rich Hall's Hoedown

Thursday 8 November 2018

Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK. Hall’s precision dismantling of the tenuous relationship between two countries is as freewheeling and deadly accurate as ever.

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Bedfordshire Festival of Remembrance

Friday 9 November 2018

The Royal British Legion Bedfordshire welcomes you to a special performance to commemorate those who have lost their lives in conflicts past to say “Thank You”.

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Christmas Fayre at Bunyan Meeting

Saturday 10 November 2018

10.00am-2.00pm – Lunches, Teas, Coffees, Stalls, Homemade Cakes, Tombola, Raffle, Craft Stalls

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Commemorating the Centenary of the Armistice 1918 - 2018

Sunday 11 November 2018

10.45am service at Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU.

2 minutes silence at 11.00am.

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Beacon Of Light (9th-11th November)

Sunday 11 November 2018

A weekend of events in Bedford, marking the centenary of the end of the First World War, will culminate in the lighting of a ‘Beacon of Light’, as part of the ‘Battle’s Over’ National Tribute on 11th November.

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 12 November 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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The Mersey Beatles

Wednesday 14 November 2018

Fresh from shows in the USA, Australia, and Europe, the world’s favourite Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band – The Mersey Beatles – are embarking on an historic UK Tour.

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ALL Write!

Thursday 15 November 2018

10.30am-12.30pm at The Higgins Bedford

FREE but booking essential.

Have fun with words and fire up your inner creativity!

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Confetti & Chaos - The Immersive Wedding Reception Dining Experience

Thursday 15 November 2018

A 5-star comedy with fun and mayhem bursting from the seams of a wedding dress, this mad immersive comedy from the makers of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is coming your way, appearing in Bedford in November.

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The Young Turner Curator’s Talk

Thursday 15 November 2018

On the 15th November, 2.30pm join the curator of The Young Turner, Helen Cobby, at The Higgins Bedford to explore Turner’s extensive connections and artistic output relating to Oxford and its nearby areas.

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From The Jam - All Mod Cons 40th Anniversary and Greatest Hits Show

Friday 16 November 2018

Back for their another show at Bedford Corn Exchange following a sell-out show in 2017, this time round the band will be performing hits from the All Mod Cons album, including one of their most commercially successful singles, ‘Down In The Tube Station At Midnight’.

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Bedford Choral Society - Haydn's Creation

Saturday 17 November 2018

Possibly the best loved of Haydn’s choral works ‘The Creation’ is a setting of the story from Genesis.

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Jim Davidson

Sunday 18 November 2018

The people’s favourite comedian takes to ‘The Road Again’ with a brand-new show which promises to be the antidote to this ‘PC’ world we now live in. Guaranteed to be outrageous and as truthful as ever.

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 19 November 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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Philharmonia Orchestra: Youth & Beauty

Tuesday 20 November 2018

The harp takes centre stage in English composer William Alwyn’s magical concerto, Lyra Angelica (Angels’ Songs), performed by award-winning harpist Oliver Wass.

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Russian National Ballet - Nutcracker

Wednesday 21 November 2018

After the sold-out performances of Nutcracker last year, Russian National Ballet is back to the UK to delight you with beautiful production of Nutcracker Ballet.

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ALL Write!

Thursday 22 November 2018

10.30am-12.30pm at The Higgins Bedford

FREE but booking essential.

Have fun with words and fire up your inner creativity!

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Sweet Caroline - A Tribute to Neil Diamond

Thursday 22 November 2018

The good times never seemed so good… introducing Sweet Caroline, the ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond featuring Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes’.

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Love Bedford’s Christmas begins

Thursday 22 November 2018

Santa Claus and his reindeer help Christmas get under way at Bedford in the afternoon. Come on down to town.

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Totally Tina

Friday 23 November 2018

Tina Turner is a phenomenon having won 8 Grammies and sold over 200 million albums (not to mention more concert tickets than any other artist in a career lasting four decades).

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Saturday Stress Busting

Saturday 24 November 2018

1.00pm-4.00pm at The Higgins Bedford. Join us for a variety of sociable and relaxing activities to help improve your feelings of wellbeing.

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Masterpieces Galore

Saturday 24 November 2018

Bedfordshire Symphony Orchestra presents Masterpieces Galore.

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Bedford Christmas Fair 2018

Saturday 24 November 2018

10.00am to 4.00pm at The Great Hall, Bedford School.

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Christmas Fair

Saturday 24 November 2018

Christmas Fair in aid of charities in the UK and abroad 10-4
St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Square, Bedford MK40 1SQ

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Saturday Gallery Tours of The Young Turner Exhibition

Saturday 24 November 2018

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 26 November 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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SoupFest18

Tuesday 27 November 2018

A festival of soup, showcasing Bedford’s talented chefs & raising money for our homeless at the same time.

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Friends Lecture: Emma Mason - The Work of Robert Tavener (1920-2004)

Tuesday 27 November 2018

Robert Tavener’s own list of his favoured subject matter tells us much about the artist – ‘English Countryside and English Architecture.

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Cake & Cocktails 001 at Bears & Tales

Wednesday 28 November 2018

Time: 6.00pm-11.30pm

Venue: Bears & Tales, 31 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG

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Bedford Learning Centre (Free IT Training) October Open Day

Wednesday 28 November 2018

Time: 9.00am – 9.00pm, Venue: Bedford Learning Centre, 88 High Street, Bedford MK40 1RG

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ALL Write!

Thursday 29 November 2018

10.30am-12.30pm at The Higgins Bedford

FREE but booking essential.

Have fun with words and fire up your inner creativity!

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The Wizard of Oz

Thursday 29 November 2018

After a tornado whisks away a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, to the magical land of OZ, she starts her quest to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to send her home.

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Christmas Dinner at 25 Restaurant (Bedford College)

Thursday 29 November 2018

Served Thursday 29 November, Thursday 6 December and Thursday 13 December

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Ahir Shah

Friday 30 November 2018

Ahir Shah returns with a new stand-up show about life and what comes after, death and what comes before, and Bohemian Rhapsody.

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The Wizard of Oz

Friday 30 November 2018

After a tornado whisks away a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, to the magical land of OZ, she starts her quest to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to send her home.

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The Wizard of Oz

Saturday 1 December 2018

After a tornado whisks away a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, to the magical land of OZ, she starts her quest to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to send her home.

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The Wizard of Oz (evening)

Saturday 1 December 2018

After a tornado whisks away a young Kansas farm girl, Dorothy, to the magical land of OZ, she starts her quest to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who has the power to send her home.

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Christmas Baubles! at ArloArts

Saturday 1 December 2018

10.00am-1.00pm at St Cuthberts Arcade, 26 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG. The workshop will teach you how to create a Christmas bauble using origami kusudama or “star” flowers.

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Made in Bedford's Artisan Fair Christmas 2018

Sunday 2 December 2018

The twice yearly Artisan Fair is Bedford’s largest local arts, crafts and produce fair. The Christmas Fair will take place at the Corn Exchange, Bedford on Sunday 2nd December from 10.00am-4.00pm. Admission is free.

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 3 December 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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Christmas Tree Festival 5-9 December

Wednesday 5 December 2018

St Paul’s Church, St Paul’s Square, Bedford MK40 1SQ
In aid of the church and Bedford Hospitals Charity.

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Flower Arranging Demonstration - It's Christmas Time Again

Wednesday 5 December 2018

7.30pm at Bunyan Meeting Church, Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU

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Christmas Baubles! at ArloArts

Thursday 6 December 2018

1.00pm-4.00pm at St Cuthberts Arcade, 26 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG. The workshop will teach you how to create a Christmas bauble using origami kusudama or “star” flowers.

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Faulty Towers Comedy Dinner

Thursday 6 December 2018

Fancy something a little different this Christmas?

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Christmas Dinner at 25 Restaurant (Bedford College)

Thursday 6 December 2018

Served Thursday 29 November, Thursday 6 December and Thursday 13 December

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Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

Friday 7 December 2018

Legend, the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, and a supremely talented cast.

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Philharmonia Chamber Players' Concert

Friday 7 December 2018

Works by Brahms (String Sextet), Piazzola, Gershwin, Porter
In the magnificent setting of the Christmas Tree Festival

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Tom Allen

Sunday 9 December 2018

Tom Allen’s unique style of sharp, acerbic wit and camp, riotous storytelling has seen him sell out shows all over the country. Due to phenomenal demand the tour has now been extended into the autumn of 2018.

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 10 December 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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Christmas Baubles! at ArloArts

Wednesday 12 December 2018

10.00am-1.00pm at St Cuthberts Arcade, 26 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG. The workshop will teach you how to create a Christmas bauble using origami kusudama or “star” flowers.

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Christmas Lunch at 25 Restaurant (Bedford College)

Thursday 13 December 2018

Served every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Wednesday 28 November – Thursday 13 December

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Christmas Dinner at 25 Restaurant (Bedford College)

Thursday 13 December 2018

Served Thursday 29 November, Thursday 6 December and Thursday 13 December

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Bedford Corn Exchange Mixed Christmas Party

Friday 14 December 2018

Mixed Christmas party with live band and DJ with a 70s 80s and 90s theme. Tickets include reception drink on arrival, three course meal and an unlimited photo booth for four hours with a free print.

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Lera Lynn in Concert

Friday 14 December 2018

Throughout her career — a nearly decade-long run filled with three album releases, a career-shifting appearance and soundtrack for HBO’s True Detective, hundreds of shows on both sides of the Atlantic, and a sound encompassing everything from Americana to stark indie rock.

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Jazz At The Movies: A Swinging Christmas

Friday 14 December 2018

Sold out annually at Ronnie Scott’s in 2012-2017, this festive jazz entertainment is the perfect way to swing into the holidays.

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Christmas Baubles! at ArloArts

Saturday 15 December 2018

1.00pm-4.00pm at St Cuthberts Arcade, 26 St Cuthberts Street, Bedford MK40 3JG. The workshop will teach you how to create a Christmas bauble using origami kusudama or “star” flowers.

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Vegan Christmas Festival (hosted by Virtuoso Foods)

Saturday 15 December 2018

At: John Bunyan Museum, Bunyan Meeting, Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU. It will soon be Christmas… and to celebrate, we have put on a day of wonderfulness.

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Saturday Gallery Tours of The Young Turner Exhibition

Saturday 15 December 2018

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Santa In Love

Sunday 16 December 2018

1.30pm at The Quarry Theatre at St. Luke’s
He’s back! Have you ever wanted to know a secret? A Christmas secret!

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The Young Turner: Ambitions in Architecture and the Art of Perspective

Sunday 16 December 2018

The Young Turner: Ambitions in Architecture and the Art of Perspective, a touring exhibition from the Ashmolean Museum, opens at The Higgins Bedford on 22nd September 2018.

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Neil Sands Chistmas Memories

Monday 17 December 2018

Start Christmas in style this year as Neil Sands and his fabulous West End cast invite you to take a festive trip back down Memory Lane.

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Reading and Craft Club at Gallones Ice Cream Parlour

Monday 17 December 2018

1030.am – 12 noon, £3 per child, includes unlimited squash or milk for the little ones and a hot drink for adults.

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Love Machine Christmas Show

Wednesday 19 December 2018

Share the love this Christmas as acclaimed lead vocalists take you through the magical decades of popular music.

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Santa's Christmas Party (lunchtime)

Thursday 20 December 2018

The show where every child receives a present from Santa!

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Santa's Christmas Party (afternoon)

Thursday 20 December 2018

The show where every child receives a present from Santa!

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The Christmas Special at Faces Bedford

Friday 21 December 2018

Vintage Soul and Reggae Matters at Faces Bedford, 66 High Street, Bedford MK40 1NT

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The Tendons - Live at The Bear

Friday 21 December 2018

The Tendons, an iconic Bedford band are coming down on the 21st December to cause a riot in the pub!

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Home Alone

Saturday 22 December 2018

A collaboration between Bedford Film Festival and Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, we’re delighted to present Home Alone.

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Pantomime - Aladdin

Saturday 22 December 2018

Aladdin is brought to you by the award-winning Bedford Pantomime Company, who once again wave their magic wand to bring you traditional, family panto at its best. With a live band, fabulous lighting, glamorous costumes and gorgeous sets.

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