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
Summer Fete Open Weekend
Back by popular demand – join us for an unforgettable weekend with our Summer Fete, where we'll…
Soul Cine: Film In Perspective
SOUL:CINÉ bi-monthly cinema club, is for film lovers to forge friendships, old & new, whilst…
Easter Bunny Flies In
Let the kids loose on a range of activities from face painting to garden games, children's rides…
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish But Can't Take It
Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2025 with a show that promises to stick it to 'The Man', as…
String Quarter: Spring Sessions
Join us for a spring evening of classical music performed by Element Strings in the elegant…
Richard Blackwood: Unfiltered
No gimmicks. No filter. Just Richard Blackwood at his realist. In this brand-new hour, Richard…
Casino Royale Night at Shuttleworth
Step into a world of glamour and intrigue for an unforgettable Bond-themed Casino Night at the…
The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: January
Join Martin Hanson from Osagyefo for a morning of storytelling and singing in the Drawing room at…
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the…
Soul Cine: Film in Perspective
SOUL:CINÉ bi-monthly cinema club, is for film lovers to forge friendships, old & new, whilst…
Music In The Museum: December
Classical music performance taking place in the stunning Drawing Room, surrounded by the museum's…
Stephen K Amos: Now We're Talking
How good's a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let's get talking about what gives me the ick…
St Patrick's Festival After Party
Join us for the St Patrick's After Party - a culmination of the annual St Patrick's celebrations…
Basement Live/s: December
Join us for live music gigs in the Hat Factory. Presented by Luton Live/s.
The Great Big Bug Show
Which beetle has a blaster on its bottom? Which minibeast is barely the size of a full stop? Which…
Tom Lucy: Golden Boy
Award winning comedian Tom Lucy is embarking on his biggest solo tour with his brand new…
Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?
ʞɔǝɥ ←flippin' heck! Witness a pun Goliath in person, as Darren Walsh brings his 8ft frame and…
Murder Mystery: Valentine's Special
Love is in the air, but death is close behind... RAW Theatre Productions return by popular demand…

- 1Summer Fete Open Weekend
- 2Soul Cine: Film In Perspective
- 3Easter Bunny Flies In
- 4Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish But Can't Take It
- 5String Quarter: Spring Sessions
- 6Richard Blackwood: Unfiltered
- 7Casino Royale Night at Shuttleworth
- 8The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: January
- 9Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
- 10Soul Cine: Film in Perspective
- 11Music In The Museum: December
- 12Stephen K Amos: Now We're Talking
- 13St Patrick's Festival After Party
- 14Basement Live/s: December
- 15The Great Big Bug Show
- 16Tom Lucy: Golden Boy
- 17Darren Walsh: Do You Like Puns?
- 18Murder Mystery: Valentine's Special


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