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
Keech Santa Run Bedford
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Santa at Stockwood
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Watercolour Painting - 1 Day Workshop - Goldfinch & Teasels with Nicky Hunter
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Luton Point's Countdown to Christmas
Get ready to start the countdown to Christmas at Luton Point! From Saturday 22nd November right…
Chamberlane
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Upfront Comedy: December 25
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Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist (Tour Warm-Up)
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Wedding Show
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The Real Queens of Bollywood
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Comedy Night
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Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?
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Murder Mystery: Valentine's Special
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The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: February
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The Skids + Special Guests
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Soul Cine: Film in Perspective
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St Patrick's Festival After Party
Join us for the St Patrick's After Party - a culmination of the annual St Patrick's celebrations…
INSPIRATION: March 2026
INSPIRATION returns to the Hat Factory for another night of music for the soul. More info to follow
LGBTIQ+ Karaoke Night
Are you a Secret 'Sing Star' fanatic? Can you belt out bangers from Whitney and Cher? Then come on…

- 1Keech Santa Run Bedford
- 2Santa at Stockwood
- 3Watercolour Painting - 1 Day Workshop - Goldfinch & Teasels with Nicky Hunter
- 4Luton Point's Countdown to Christmas
- 5Chamberlane
- 6Upfront Comedy: December 25
- 7Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist (Tour Warm-Up)
- 8Wedding Show
- 9The Real Queens of Bollywood
- 10Comedy Night
- 11Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?
- 12Murder Mystery: Valentine's Special
- 13The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: February
- 14The Skids + Special Guests
- 15Soul Cine: Film in Perspective
- 16St Patrick's Festival After Party
- 17INSPIRATION: March 2026
- 18LGBTIQ+ Karaoke Night


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