

# Events & Things To Do In Bedford on 12th April 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Bedford on 12th 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 12th April 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Bedford

- **Event Name**: Jim Jones All Stars, Jim Jones in Bedford
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Jim Jones Live at Bedford Esquires on Sunday, April 12, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Jim Jones is taking over Bedford Esquires on Sunday, April 12, 2026, and with hits like
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/jim-jones-all-stars-jim-jones-in-bedford/3300029411647550
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, art, entertainment, countdown
- **Event Name**: Bach Favourites with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
  - **Description**: The extraordinary creative legacy of the Bach family takes centre stage. Hear two iconic concertos by Johann Sebastian and discover a sparkling suite by his cousin Bernhard.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Matthew Truscott violin / director

J B Ba
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/bach-favourites-with-the-orchestra-of-the-age-of-enlightenment/200029605324048
  - **Venue**: All Saints Church, Queen's Park, Bedford
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts
- **Event Name**: Feisty Phoenix
  - **Description**: Entries are open for our Feisty Phoenix event on Sunday 12th April at Mowsbury Park Bedford. 

Our all inclusive 7 hour timed events are suitable for all abilities of runner.

Run from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or Ultra Marathon.

Our fully st
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/feisty-phoenix/200029761550337
  - **Venue**: Mowsbury Park Bedford
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  - **Categories**: marathons, sports
- **Event Name**: The Spring Blossom Enchanted Market
  - **Description**: “A magical gathering to celebrate renewal, creativity, and the bloom of spring.”
A family friendly day out with alternative &amp; magical traders. Craft tables for the children. FREE entry. Delicious food &amp; drink plus more!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 99
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/the-spring-blossom-enchanted-market/200029212741349
  - **Venue**: Harpur Suite
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Felting & Feather Workshop
  - **Description**: Felting &amp; Feather Workshop – April 12th 9.30-12.30
Join us for a truly unique workshop where you’ll learn a new craft and take home your very own hanging needle-felted owl.

Starting at 9.30am, your morning begins with an unforgettable hands-on owl ex
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/felting-and-feather-workshop/200029570516628
  - **Venue**: Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, MK45 3DT Wilstead, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Luton Town F.C. - Vertu Trophy Trip
  - **Description**: Travel to Wembley with The Compasses crew. Coach departure from the pub, plus a bacon sandwich and pint before we set off.
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/luton-town-fc-vertu-trophy-trip/300042171269
  - **Venue**: The Compasses, 44 High Street
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- **Event Name**: Paint Your Own Journal With A Difference - Confidence Talk & Connect
  - **Description**: Get ready to unleash your creativity and paint your own unique journal with a fun twist in person!About this EventA unique experience to unleash your creativity &amp; boost your confidence - it's not your average journal
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/paint-your-own-journal-with-a-difference-confidence-talk-and-connect/100001983365147547
  - **Venue**: The Arc
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  - **Price**: GBP 35
  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Seasons Breakfast Meet
  - **Description**: FREE FREE ALL HAPPENING AGAIN 😎 SUNDAY 12th APRIL 2026 👍 .. 10.30am Kick Start at our Seasons Garden Centre Breakfast Meet 😋 To Support Our Local Business 🙏 A Great informal Get together to Socialise with Old Friends &amp; make New Ones ❤AT Seasons Garden
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/seasons-breakfast-meet/200029875233323
  - **Venue**: Seasons Garden Centre Wilstead
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- **Event Name**: Soulful x Plodsquad
  - **Description**: Join the Soulful x PLSQ fun, inclusive &amp; non-competitive community on 12th April for a 5km run or a 2km walk - open to all abilities!About this EventJoin Soulful x Plodsquad for our first joint community-focused event
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/soulful-x-plodsquad/100001985611373068
  - **Venue**: Cibo Italian Subs
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  - **Price**: Free
- **Event Name**: The Feelgood Band play the Sunday Afternoon Session at Bedford Esquires
  - **Description**: Playing all your favourite Dr. Feelgood tunes and some you didn’t know you knew. Covering all the lineups from Wilko to Steve Walwyn.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 35
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Apr 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/the-feelgood-band-play-the-sunday-afternoon-session-at-bedford-esquires/200029761549633
  - **Venue**: 60A Bromham Road, MK40 2QG Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: GTI Spring Festival - Mk2 Golf display
  - **Description**: 10-15 places for Club display.  Held at Santa Pod.

If you are interested - you can book tickets via https://santapodtickets.com/p/gtispring and put your name below.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/gti-spring-festival-mk2-golf-display/200029491907422
  - **Venue**: Santa Pod Raceway
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  - **Categories**: sports, festivals, spring-break

## 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
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- **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:** Jim Jones All Stars, Jim Jones in Bedford (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bedford Esquires), Bach Favourites with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 05:30 pm at All Saints Church, Queen's Park, Bedford), Feisty Phoenix (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 am at Mowsbury Park Bedford), The Spring Blossom Enchanted Market (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Harpur Suite), Felting & Feather Workshop (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:30 am at Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, MK45 3DT Wilstead, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Soulful x Plodsquad (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:30 am at Cibo Italian Subs).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Bedford in April 2026?
  - **A:** Jim Jones All Stars, Jim Jones in Bedford (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bedford Esquires), Bach Favourites with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 05:30 pm at All Saints Church, Queen's Park, Bedford), Feisty Phoenix (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 07:30 am at Mowsbury Park Bedford), The Spring Blossom Enchanted Market (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Harpur Suite), Felting & Feather Workshop (Sun Apr 12 2026 at 09:30 am at Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, MK45 3DT Wilstead, United Kingdom).
- **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, All Saints Church, Queen's Park, Bedford, Mowsbury Park Bedford.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Bedford range from GBP 35 to GBP 35. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bedford include Beat Curator, Bedford Music Club, phoenix running bedfordshire.
- **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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