What’s On in Bedfordshire
Experience the delights of Bedfordshire - there is always something new to discover! Whether you’re in Bedford, Woburn, Sandy, Dunstable, Biggleswade or one of our other towns or villages you’ll find a whole host of things to see and do, from top attractions, fun activities and great events.
Be amazed by the historic country mansions and beautiful countryside or seek the thrills of one of the many family fun days at the county’s amazing attractions, found open throughout the year.
You’ll find everything from the traditional to the new and exciting and being such a diverse cultural region, you’ll get to experience a whole range of interesting and diverse events and activities with links all around the county. Having so much history and heritage, you might expect there to be plenty of unusual, traditional events and you’re not wrong! While you would be right in thinking that there are a range of annual events, like firework displays, Christmas themed activities, Pride and more, there are also a number of events that are totally unique to Bedfordshire, like Bedford’s annual River Festival and the hotly anticipated Luton Carnival, the largest one-day carnival in the UK, the next largest carnival event is the famous Nottinghill Carnival in London. Every year you’ll find the nation’s National Trust properties take part in the annual Cadbury Easter Egg hunt, plus other fun events at some of the top attractions in the region.
There are also a range of family friendly activities that aren’t to be missed, as well as events that are free to attend for anyone who is on a budget. Be sure to keep an eye on our events pages during school holidays to see what extra events and activities are being hosted to keep the little ones entertained.
So, whether you are looking to enjoy a food or real ale festival, or a musical event, play a round of golf or luxuriate in a spa, the choice of quality activities, attractions and hotels in Bedfordshire is truly yours to explore. The people of Bedfordshire are a friendly bunch and love visitors to come and join them at both the large national events and the smaller ones, like village fetes, farmers’ markets and town celebrations. Just save your favourite events and then browse some of the great places to stay in the county!
With fantastic road and rail connections, Bedfordshire is easily accessible from all over the county and is well under an hours travel from London, so you can be sure of a fun day out in the countryside.
What's On Highlights
Fix Yourself Up: Drag Makeup Workshop
Are you drag curious, a practiced hand looking for new ideas or just starting out on your drag…
Fixing
When Matt was little, their dad bought a classic car. A 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mark II. Dad had ideas…
Comedy Bar: November 2025
Gather your friends, grab some drinks and join resident MC Jake Pickford for an evening of stand-up…
Hannah East: Express Yourself (WIP)
Join Hannah East for a Work in Progress performance of her brand-new show, Express Yourself. Hannah…
Comedy Night
Want a night full of guaranteed laughter? Look no further! Castle Comedy will be bringing all the…
NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
Originally formed in 1972, the NSRA (National Street Rod Association) is the club of choice for UK…
Ladies of Laughter
The Ladies Of Laughter are back, flexing their female funny muscles especially for you! This hit…
Mike Wozniak: Preview – "The Bench"
A preview of a new stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be…
Urooj Ashfaq: How to be a Baddie
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Urooj Ashfaq is back, but this time she's different. No…
150th Anniversary of Shuttleworth
150 years ago, in 1876, the first foundation stone of Shuttleworth House (as we know it today) was…
The Skids + Special Guests
THE SKIDS "Memories fade but some linger for a reason. The Skids was the definitive part of my…
Family Silent Disco
Get Ready for the ULTIMATE FAMILY SILENT DISCO at HAT FACTORY in Luton! Dance together while…
ABBA Tribute Night
Whether you're a Dancing Queen or a Super Trouper, we've got all the ABBA hits you know and love…
Soul Cine: Film In Perspective
SOUL:CINÉ bi-monthly cinema club, is for film lovers to forge friendships, old & new, whilst…
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: November
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years 10am – 10. 45am Join Martin…
Comedy Night
Want a night full of guaranteed laughter? Look no further! Castle Comedy will be bringing all the…
Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
Join Luton based company Lugus Ceramics to design and build your very own Easter themed pottery to…
Rapunzel
Golden-haired Rapunzel takes charge of her own destiny in this bold and witty tale. Not a prince in…

- 1Fix Yourself Up: Drag Makeup Workshop
- 2Fixing
- 3Comedy Bar: November 2025
- 4Hannah East: Express Yourself (WIP)
- 5Comedy Night
- 6NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
- 7Ladies of Laughter
- 8Mike Wozniak: Preview – "The Bench"
- 9Urooj Ashfaq: How to be a Baddie
- 10150th Anniversary of Shuttleworth
- 11The Skids + Special Guests
- 12Family Silent Disco
- 13ABBA Tribute Night
- 14Soul Cine: Film In Perspective
- 15The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: November
- 16Comedy Night
- 17Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
- 18Rapunzel


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