Bedford Tourism Office

What's On

Major Events

Throughout 2009 Bedford's calendar of events combines traditional and innovative festivals.

Philharmonia Orchestra Concert Programme September-June
Exhibition:Treasures from the Cecil Higgin Collection 21st March-17th May
Bedford-Jersey Arts Festival 2nd May-28th June
Bedford Regatta 9th May
Bedford:Bamberg Spring Festival 13th -16th May
Bedford International Games 30th May
Bedford Internationl Kite Festival 30th-31st May
Bedford by the Sea 22nd-25th July
Music in the Meadows- Sundays throughout July & August
Twinwood Festival-incorporating the Glenn Miller Festival of Swing Jazz & Jive 29th, 30th & 31st August
Festival of Fire & Light Date in November TBC
Bedford Italian Festival 13th September
32nd Beer & Cider Festival 4th-11th October
Victorian Christmas Fair 11th-13th December
As well as regular events such as:
Monthly Faremers Market & Antiques Fair
Monthly Comedy Club
Fortnightly Tea Dance

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