

# Events & Things To Do In Bedford on 23rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Bedford on 23rd May 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 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Bedford

- **Event Name**: FOO FIGHTERS GB | BEDFORD ESQUIRES
  - **Description**: FOO FIGHTERS GB + Guests – 7:30pm Saturday 23rd May, Bedford Esquires

Following numerous sold out shows at Bedford Esquires we are excited to announce the return of FOO FIGHTERS GB on Saturday 23rd May for their annual gig.  Five musicians at the top of
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/foo-fighters-gb-|-bedford-esquires/200028534828239
  - **Venue**: Bedford Esquires
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: Garage Nation Bedford Summer Day Fest
  - **Description**: Garage Nation returns to Bedford for a Summer Day Fest!ArtistsDJ Luck &amp; MC NeatMusic Genres :  UK Garage, R&amp;B
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/garage-nation-bedford-summer-day-fest/300042080695
  - **Venue**: Brewpoint Bedford
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  - **Categories**: Festivals
- **Event Name**: Alpaca a Picnic
  - **Description**: Alpaca a Picnic – A Unique Farm Experience – May 23rd 10.30-12.00
Step into the world of our friendly alpacas with the brand NEW Alpaca a Picnic experience!

Begin your adventure by meeting our charming herd of alpacas, learning about their personalities,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/alpaca-a-picnic/200029729614209
  - **Venue**: Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, MK45 3DT Wilstead, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, meetups
- **Event Name**: BASHMENT AND BUTTERCREAM BEDFORD
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe with killer beats and sweet treats at BASHMENT AND BUTTERCREAM — It's gonna be lit this bank holiday weekend!About this EventBashment &amp; Buttercream
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/bashment-and-buttercream-bedford/100001984999391615
  - **Venue**: Six's Club
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  - **Price**: GBP 44
  - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, bank-holiday, holiday
- **Event Name**: WENDO FESTIVAL UK MUNICOS
  - **Description**: WENDO FESTIVAL is a vibrant celebration that brings communities together to embrace cultural diversity, art, music, and tradition. TypicallyAbout this EventWENDO FESTIVAL is a vibrant celebration that brings communities t
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/wendo-festival-uk-municos/100001975957320537
  - **Venue**: Bedford Blues Rugby &amp; Venue Hire
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  - **Price**: GBP 28 to 49
  - **Categories**: Festivals, Art, Entertainment, Exhibitions, Music, Workshops, performances
- **Event Name**: Pride and Prejudice - But Funny
  - **Description**: The delightful Lamphouse Theatre are back with their hilarious take on Pride and Prejudice.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/pride-and-prejudice-but-funny/200029729613502
  - **Venue**: Bradgate Road, MK40 3DE Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: ACOUSTOPAEA at The THREE CUPS
  - **Description**: We are really looking forward to playing again at this lovely traditional town pub.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 22
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:30 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 11:15 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/acoustopaea-at-the-three-cups/200029680962929
  - **Venue**: 45 Newnham St, Bedford MK40 3JR
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- **Event Name**: Sound Waves - A quilting and patchwork project on 2 Saturdays over 2 Months
  - **Description**: Join Janet Goddard and make this fabulous quilt.  Choose a rainbow of colours or make your sound waves in tones of your favourite colour to match your home.

Fabric strips in graded colours move up and down like sound waves across the quilt.  This is an e
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/sound-waves-a-quilting-and-patchwork-project-on-2-saturdays-over-2-months/200029729618139
  - **Venue**: Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley, MK43 7RB Bedford, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: workshops

## 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:** FOO FIGHTERS GB | BEDFORD ESQUIRES (Sat May 23 2026 at 07:30 pm at Bedford Esquires), Garage Nation Bedford Summer Day Fest (Sat May 23 2026 at 02:30 pm at Brewpoint Bedford), Alpaca a Picnic (Sat May 23 2026 at 10:30 am at Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, MK45 3DT Wilstead, United Kingdom), BASHMENT AND BUTTERCREAM BEDFORD (Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm at Six's Club), WENDO FESTIVAL UK MUNICOS (Sat May 23 2026 at 12:00 pm at Bedford Blues Rugby &amp; Venue Hire).
- **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, Brewpoint Bedford, Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, MK45 3DT Wilstead, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Bedford range from GBP 28 to GBP 49. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bedford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bedford include Masterplan Promotions, Herring Green Activity Farm, Black Pearl Events.
- **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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