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
Special Kinda Madness!
Special Kinda Madness return to The Hat Factory Arts Centre in Luton on Saturday 22nd November…
Tujhe Dekha : Come Fall in Love Again | Celebrating 30 Years Of DDLJ
Come Fall In Love Again as we celebrate the legendary 30 year journey of DDLJ with an evening that…
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…
Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
Join Luton based company Lugus Ceramics to design and build your very own Easter themed pottery to…
Open Mic Night: January
Calling all local talents! Don't miss Luton's open mic night at the Hat Factory. Showcase your…
NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
Originally formed in 1972, the NSRA (National Street Rod Association) is the club of choice for UK…
Comedy Bar: November 2025
Gather your friends, grab some drinks and join resident MC Jake Pickford for an evening of stand-up…
Utter! Lutonia Presents: Henry Normal
UTTER! Lutonia is thrilled to be welcoming Henry Normal as our December headliner in 2025. Henry…
Comedy Bar: December 2025
Gather your friends, grab some drinks and join resident MC Jake Pickford for an evening of stand-up…
Wedding Show
Set in 425 acres of historic parkland, Shuttleworth offers a wide range of wedding options all of…
Gyro World Record Attempt
We are delighted to host the 2026 Gyro Record Breaker event. Will the record be broken this year?…
Keech Santa Run Bedford
A feel-good festive 5k for all the family! Get that Christmas feeling by joining hundreds of…
Subsonic Sessions
Subsonic Sessions isn't just another night out—it's a sonic escape. Designed for the heads who've…
Music In The Museum: December
Classical music performance taking place in the stunning Drawing Room, surrounded by the museum's…
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…
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
Kick off your festivities with a two-course meal and live music at our Christmas Party. Company…
Pre-Show Party (Season Premiere Air Show)
Kick off the season in style at our Season Premiere Pre-show Party. Enjoy a live DJ and dancing,…
Queer Diaries Open Mic Night
Would YOU read your Teenage Diary to a live audience? Queer Diary is the night where queers share…

- 1Special Kinda Madness!
- 2Tujhe Dekha : Come Fall in Love Again | Celebrating 30 Years Of DDLJ
- 3The Culture Trust and Osagyefo present Storytelling for Early Years: January
- 4Easter Clay Play! With Lugus Ceramics
- 5Open Mic Night: January
- 6NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
- 7Comedy Bar: November 2025
- 8Utter! Lutonia Presents: Henry Normal
- 9Comedy Bar: December 2025
- 10Wedding Show
- 11Gyro World Record Attempt
- 12Keech Santa Run Bedford
- 13Subsonic Sessions
- 14Music In The Museum: December
- 15Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish But Can't Take It
- 16CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT
- 17Pre-Show Party (Season Premiere Air Show)
- 18Queer Diaries Open Mic Night


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