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
Psychic & Wellbeing Fair - September 2025
Experience Holistic Wellness at the Leighton Buzzard Psychic & Wellbeing Fair! Wellbeing…
Monster Mash Halloween Family Fun Day in Bierton Aylesbury
Monster Mash Spectacular Fun Day at Bierton Sports Centre Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and…
Cheeba Cheeba
DJ Erbalist presents... Cheeba Cheeba The coolest counterculture soundtrack. DJ Erbalist and…
Comedy Night
Want a night full of guaranteed laughter? Look no further! Castle Comedy will be bringing all the…
Comedy Night
Want a night full of guaranteed laughter? Look no further! Castle Comedy will be bringing all the…
Das GTI Show
A German car show at Santa Pod for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche and more. With German or VAG…
Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats
The 3rd British Hat Guild exhibition at Hat Works showcases the incredible hats of many leading UK…
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the…
Sambroso All Stars
Is there a more iconic Cuban album than Buena Vista Social Club's eponymous debut? Winning the…
Family Halloween Silent Disco
Join us for our Spooky Silent Disco event!! 5.30pm - 8.30pm A Halloween themed clubbing experience…
National Finals
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Slimming World Early Bird Session Launch 7am from September 7th
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Autumn Flower and Vegetable Show
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The FIA European Finals
Santa Pod's most prestigious Drag Racing event featuring over 250 of Europe's finest teams. Witness…
'Sustainability within the Creative Industries' Film & Panel Discussion
Hear leading UK milliners of The British Hat Guild discuss the processes behind the creation of…
Black Voices
Bedford Music Club presents a festival celebrating Black composers and musicians. Join us for a…
Elephants and Bears Take Part in Easter Egg Hunt at Woburn Safari Park
It isn't just the visitors enjoying the Easter celebrations at Woburn Safari Park this year, some…
Psychic & Wellbeing Christmas Fair - November 2025
Embrace the Festive Spirit at the Christmas Psychic & Wellbeing Fair! The holiday season is upon…

- 1Psychic & Wellbeing Fair - September 2025
- 2Monster Mash Halloween Family Fun Day in Bierton Aylesbury
- 3Cheeba Cheeba
- 4Comedy Night
- 5Comedy Night
- 6Das GTI Show
- 7Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats
- 8Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
- 9Sambroso All Stars
- 10Family Halloween Silent Disco
- 11National Finals
- 12Slimming World Early Bird Session Launch 7am from September 7th
- 13Autumn Flower and Vegetable Show
- 14The FIA European Finals
- 15'Sustainability within the Creative Industries' Film & Panel Discussion
- 16Black Voices
- 17Elephants and Bears Take Part in Easter Egg Hunt at Woburn Safari Park
- 18Psychic & Wellbeing Christmas Fair - November 2025
