

# Events & Things To Do In Bedford on 9th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Bedford on 9th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Bedford on 9th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Bedford

- **Event Name**: *SOLD OUT* The Loveless ft. Marc Almond | Bedford
  - **Description**: THE LOVELESS Ft Marc Almond
7.30pm, Thursday 9th April, Esquires, Bedford

We are very pleased to announce The Loveless ft Marc Almond will be returning to our intimate surroundings in April 2026, as they warm up for a big show at Wembley Arena with The D
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 103
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/sold-out-the-loveless-ft-marc-almond-|-bedford/200029406403258
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Childrens Fun Fair Bedford
  - **Description**: Gumbles Children’s Fun Fair is coming to Goldington Green, Bedford for a few days of non-stop family fun! 🎠✨

Join us for exciting rides, bright colours, and plenty of smiles – perfect for younger children and families looking for an affordable, fun-fille
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 59
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/childrens-fun-fair-bedford/200029848165106
  - **Venue**: Goldington Green Park
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  - **Categories**: funfairs, kids
- **Event Name**: Exciting Science at the Corn Exchange, BEDFORD
  - **Description**: Warning…. Warning….. Extreme Fun Alert!

This, Exciting &amp; Educational show will amaze &amp; astound all ages from 4 years &amp; upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science”. (See what we did there!)

With Fun &amp; Fact filled experiments, wa
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/exciting-science-at-the-corn-exchange-bedford/200029482892230
  - **Venue**: Bedford Corn Exchange
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- **Event Name**: Queer diary (Bedford)
  - **Description**: Queer Diary is the night where queers share REAL teenage diaries;About this EventQueer Diary is the night where queers share REAL teenage diaries, plus long-lost love-letters, fabulous fan-fiction, terrible tumblr posts,
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/queer-diary-bedford/100001984471439496
  - **Venue**: Green Earth Café
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Everywhere We Meet - Slow Dating Singles night - OVER 30s (Guideline)
  - **Description**: Inclusive singles meet up. No apps, no pressure, just real people.About this EventJoin us for a friendly and relaxed Slow Dating evening at Albero Lounge in Bedford, held in the venue’s exclusive upstairs area.
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/everywhere-we-meet-slow-dating-singles-night-over-30s-guideline/100001984752310589
  - **Venue**: Albero Lounge
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  - **Price**: GBP 20
  - **Categories**: Meetups
- **Event Name**: Nurse Dessie
  - **Description**: Join us for Story Time with Nurse Dessie!
Bring the whole family to The Place Bedford for a magical, free storytelling show!

Follow our beloved mascot, Nurse Dessie, as she brings history to life, sharing the inspiring legacy of Mary Seacole and real-lif
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/nurse-dessie/200029729613459
  - **Venue**: Bradgate Road, MK40 3DE Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: storytelling
- **Event Name**: NCT North Beds Sling Library
  - **Description**: Volunteer-led sessions where parents can try, hire, and learn to use baby slings safely — with friendly support from NCT volunteers.About this EventSling libraries are there so you can try different baby carriers before y
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/nct-north-beds-sling-library/100001986083242442
  - **Venue**: St John's Church Hall
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: BDC Social Drinks Evening
  - **Description**: Who doesn’t love a chance to come together for a chat, catch up and drink of choice from The Place bar!  
Bedford Drama Company will be holding a social evening on Thursday 9th April 7.30pm to 10pm so save the date in your diary.
This will be an event to
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    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/bdc-social-drinks-evening/200029854642404
  - **Venue**: The Place Theatre
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  - **Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment

## Trending Events in Bedford

- **Event Name**: Bedford River Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Bedford River Festival is returning on 18 &amp; 19 July 2026!
*This is the only official Facebook page for the Bedford River Festival*
Bedford River Festival is a fantastic free event with so much on offer across the weekend for the whole family, with mul
  - **Venue**: The Embankment & Town Center - Bedford
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- **Event Name**: *SOLD OUT* The Loveless ft. Marc Almond | Bedford
  - **Description**: THE LOVELESS Ft Marc Almond
7.30pm, Thursday 9th April, Esquires, Bedford

We are very pleased to announce The Loveless ft Marc Almond will be returning to our intimate surroundings in April 2026, as they warm up for a big show at Wembley Arena with The D
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7a81e43a2ffbe3e7af77be8a01dc060c695c4f7b205f8548e15b8318bcb753cd-rimg-w1200-h527-dc131312-gmir?v=1775017222
- **Event Name**: UB40 at Bedford Park
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at UB40 at Bedford Park, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Bedford Park in vibrant Bedford, EN, this event promi
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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- **Event Name**: THE DEKKERTONES 'Skank Holiday Sunday' 3rd May, Bedford Esquires
  - **Description**: THE DEKKERTONES 7:30pm, Sunday 3rd May, Bedford Esquires 

Pleased to announce The Dekkertones are returning to Bedford Esquires on Sunday 3rd May

The DekkerTones are a 9 piece ska / reggae / rocksteady / 2tone covers band playing authentic ska and regga
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: Sham 69 - 50th anniversary show at Bedford Esquires on Saturday 4th April 2026
  - **Description**: Vinyl Revelations proudly presents:

SHAM 69 
Live in concert celebrating their 50th anniversary!

We had to wait 35 years for SHAM 69 to return to ESQUIRES and they finally arrived for Christmas 2025. What a night it was!!

The band loved it so much that
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: John Summit Bedford Tickets
  - **Description**: John Summit at Tofte Manor✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at John Summit Bedford Tickets, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Tofte Manor in the heart of Bedford
  - **Venue**: Tofte Manor
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- **Event Name**: UB40 feat. Ali Campbell Bedford Tickets
  - **Description**: UB40 at Bedford Park🌟 Journey into wonder at UB40 feat. Ali Campbell Bedford Tickets, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bedford Park in dynamic Bedford
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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- **Event Name**: BUZZCOCKS - Fri 7th Aug - Bedford Esquires
  - **Description**: BUZZCOCKS + Guests

7:30pm, Friday 7th August, Bedford Esquires

We are pleased to announce BUZZCOCKS are return to Bedford Esquires on Friday 7th August

Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto formed Buzzcocks in Bolton in February 1976. The band, completed by t
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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- **Event Name**: Paul Weller Bedford Tickets
  - **Description**: Paul Weller at Bedford Park🌟 Journey into wonder at Paul Weller Bedford Tickets, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Bedford Park in dynamic Bedford,
  - **Venue**: Bedford Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Bedford?
  - **A:** *SOLD OUT* The Loveless ft. Marc Almond | Bedford (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bedford Esquires), Childrens Fun Fair Bedford (Thu Apr 09 2026 at Goldington Green Park), Exciting Science at the Corn Exchange, BEDFORD (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at Bedford Corn Exchange), Queer diary (Bedford) (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at Green Earth Café), Everywhere We Meet - Slow Dating Singles night - OVER 30s (Guideline) (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at Albero Lounge).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Queer diary (Bedford) (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at Green Earth Café), NCT North Beds Sling Library (Thu Apr 09 2026 at St John's Church Hall).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Bedford in April 2026?
  - **A:** *SOLD OUT* The Loveless ft. Marc Almond | Bedford (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bedford Esquires), Childrens Fun Fair Bedford (Thu Apr 09 2026 at Goldington Green Park), Exciting Science at the Corn Exchange, BEDFORD (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 02:00 pm at Bedford Corn Exchange), Queer diary (Bedford) (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at Green Earth Café), Everywhere We Meet - Slow Dating Singles night - OVER 30s (Guideline) (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 07:00 pm at Albero Lounge).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Bedford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bedford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bedford include Bedford Esquires, Goldington Green Park, Bedford Corn Exchange.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Bedford range from GBP 20 to GBP 20. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bedford include Bedford Esquires, Gumbles amusements, Exciting Science.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Bedford.

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