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• Ben Fogle at Bedford Corn ExchangeMonday 18 November

• Knitting Group At The Higgins BedfordTuesday 19 November

• Wednesday Art Workshops at The Basement @ BunyanWednesday 20 November

• Russian National Ballet: Swan Lake at Bedford Corn ExchangeWednesday 20 November

• Speed Dating in Bedford at Auction RoomThursday 21 November

• Christmas Wreath Workshop at Made In Bedford at Number 13Thursday 21 November

• FREE Poetry Competition at St Peter's ChurchFriday 22 November

• Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins BedfordFriday 22 November

• Integrated Care Competency Framework Focus Group At The Higgins BedfordFriday 22 November

• Deaf Space at The Higgins BedfordFriday 22 November

• Acoustopaea at The Flower Pot BedfordFriday 22 November

• Jonathan Pie: The Fake News Tour at Bedford Corn ExchangeFriday 22 November

• Only Fools The (cushty) Dining ExperienceFriday 22 November

• Bedford Christmas FairSaturday 23 November

• Yer Blues Bones at The Flower Pot BedfordSaturday 23 November

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Ben Fogle at Bedford Corn Exchange

Monday 18 November 2019

Thrilling tales from a modern day explorer. From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben will take the audience on an inspiring adventure.

Knitting Group At The Higgins Bedford

Tuesday 19 November 2019

Get creative and join like-minded crafters to knit and crochet hats, socks, gloves and blankets.

Wednesday Art Workshops at The Basement @ Bunyan

Wednesday 20 November 2019

Get creative every Wednesday!

Russian National Ballet: Swan Lake at Bedford Corn Exchange

Wednesday 20 November 2019

After the sell-out performance of Nutcracker, Russian National Ballet returns to the UK with the most famous Ballet of all time.

Speed Dating in Bedford at Auction Room

Thursday 21 November 2019

Original Dating are proud to bring you Speed Dating in Bedford and we’ve found the best bar in town.

Christmas Wreath Workshop at Made In Bedford at Number 13

Thursday 21 November 2019

Make your own Christmas wreath.

FREE Poetry Competition at St Peter's Church

Friday 22 November 2019

Free entry poetry competition ‘What Makes Christmas Special To Me’.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 22 November 2019

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Integrated Care Competency Framework Focus Group At The Higgins Bedford

Friday 22 November 2019

ELFT are working together with BLMK partners to further develop and create a set of integrated care competencies for use across the system and we need your help!

Deaf Space at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 22 November 2019

Deaf Space Community drop in service.

Acoustopaea at The Flower Pot Bedford

Friday 22 November 2019

Live music at The Flower Pot!

Jonathan Pie: The Fake News Tour at Bedford Corn Exchange

Friday 22 November 2019

If no news is good news then good news is fake news. Jonathan Pie returns to the road once more to berate the people in power – and the journalists apparently holding them to account.

Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience

Friday 22 November 2019

Only Fools The (cushty) Dining Experience opened in the UK in September last year and it’s already winning fans. Now it’s coming to Bedford Corn Exchange in November 2019!

Bedford Christmas Fair

Saturday 23 November 2019

Bedford Christmas fair with fun, shopping, and delight for the whole family.

Yer Blues Bones at The Flower Pot Bedford

Saturday 23 November 2019

Live music at The Flower Pot!

British Red Cross Bedfordshire Christmas Fair at Bedford School

Saturday 23 November 2019

There’s something for everyone with gift shopping, food and music.

The Legend of Barry White at Bedford Corn Exchange

Saturday 23 November 2019

Direct from the U.S.A the world’s only full touring show in celebration of the legendary Mr Barry White with worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million he is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

Bedford Christmas Fair

Sunday 24 November 2019

Bedford Christmas fair with fun, shopping, and delight for the whole family.

Bedford EAT Feast Xmas Lights at Riverside Bedford

Sunday 24 November 2019

EAT Feast will have an array of international flavours from established food trucks and caterers.

Light Switch on & Firework Display at The Embankment

Sunday 24 November 2019

Annual Christmas light switch on and firework display.

Jim Davidson at Bedford Corn Exchange

Tuesday 26 November 2019

The people’s favourite and one of Britain’s greatest ever comedians, JIM DAVIDSON OBE telling it ‘like it is’.

Lunchtime Lecture with Prof. Christiana Payne At The Higgins Bedford

Wednesday 27 November 2019

Join co–curator Christiana Payne, Professor of History of Art at Oxford Brookes University, for a lunchtime lecture.

Les McKeown's Bay City Rollers at Bedford Corn Exchange

Wednesday 27 November 2019

Bay City Rollers icon Les McKeown is at it again! What’s that you say?? Les is back on tour, bringing his fantastic show to venues across the UK!!

Luther Vandross Celebration at Bedford Corn Exchange

Thursday 28 November 2019

Luther Vandross the legend lives on.

Christmas Shopping Evening at Rogan's Books

Thursday 28 November 2019

Make Christmas shopping easy.

Social History Collection Tour At The Higgins Bedford

Thursday 28 November 2019

Explore the Somewhere in England and Great Bedfordians galleries with Lydia Saul,

Find out About Uzbekistan, the Jewel of the Silk Road at Select Travel Holidays

Thursday 28 November 2019

Learn all about the Glories of Uzbekistan escorted tour departing in Autumn 2020.

Little Shop of Horrors at The Quarry Theatre

Thursday 28 November 2019

Bedford School Presents a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors.

Toys in the Attic at The Flower Pot Bedford

Friday 29 November 2019

Live music at The Flower Pot!

Show Me Love at Bedford Corn Exchange

Friday 29 November 2019

Show Me Love has kicked off its UK Tour to bring you the ultimate once in a lifetime clubbing experience.

Little Shop of Horrors at The Quarry Theatre

Friday 29 November 2019

Bedford School Presents a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors.

LIFE OF RILEY Playing Live at The Kings Arm

Saturday 30 November 2019

Catch some live music!

Beaujolais Nouveau Breakfast at The Blue Glass

Saturday 30 November 2019

Our Beaujolais Nouveau Breakfast is a one off yearly event.

Gala Dinner at The Harpur Suite

Saturday 30 November 2019

Dinner & dance for the Bedford Gala Dinner.

Official Opening Weekend at The Eagle Gallery

Saturday 30 November 2019

Official Opening Weekend at our new premises.

Blue Road at The Flower Pot Bedford

Saturday 30 November 2019

Live music at The Flower Pot!

Into The Groove at Bedford Corn Exchange

Saturday 30 November 2019

Join us to celebrate the incredible 35-year career of the best-selling female artist of all time.

Little Shop of Horrors at The Quarry Theatre

Saturday 30 November 2019

Bedford School Presents a deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop Of Horrors.

Made in Bedford's Christmas Artisan Fair 2019 at Made in Bedford at Number 13

Sunday 1 December 2019

The twice yearly Made in Bedford Artisan Fairs are Bedfordshire’s largest arts, crafts and produce fairs.

Santa Run Bedford 2019 at Bedford Embankment

Sunday 1 December 2019

Join hundreds of other Santas at Bedford Embankment for the most festive, fun 5km walk, jog or run, all raising vital funds for Keech Hospice Care, Bedfordshire’s children’s hospice, this Christmas.

Advent carols by candlelight at St Paul’s Church

Sunday 1 December 2019

Enjoy carols by candlelight.

Official Opening Weekend at The Eagle Gallery

Sunday 1 December 2019

Official Opening Weekend at our new premises.

Bedford Soup Fest at Harpur Square

Tuesday 3 December 2019

Bedford Soup Fest.

Christmas Tree Festival (4th - 8th December) at St Paul's Church

Wednesday 4 December 2019

Get in the festive spirit at St Paul’s Church.

Christmas Fair at The Blue Glass

Wednesday 4 December 2019

The Blue Glass Christmas fair.

Wednesday Art Workshops at The Basement @ Bunyan

Wednesday 4 December 2019

Get creative every Wednesday!

The Drifters 2019 at Bedford Corn Exchange

Wednesday 4 December 2019

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades.

Christmas Tree Festival (4th - 8th December) at St Paul's Church

Thursday 5 December 2019

Get in the festive spirit at St Paul’s Church.

Christmas Tree Festival (4th - 8th December) at St Paul's Church

Friday 6 December 2019

Get in the festive spirit at St Paul’s Church.

Christmas Tree Festival (4th - 8th December) at St Paul's Church

Friday 6 December 2019

Get in the festive spirit at St Paul’s Church.

Philharmonia Cello Quartet at St Paul's church

Friday 6 December 2019

Christmas Tree Festival Concert at St Paul’s Church.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 6 December 2019

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Christmas Bazaar at Bedford Guild House

Friday 6 December 2019

Head down to the Christmas Bazaar!

Back To The 90s at Bedford Corn Exchange

Friday 6 December 2019

Dance Legends: Live! Ft Sonique, Rozalla, Dario G, Urban Cookie Collective & Capella

Rock Choir Live (During Christmas Tree Festival) at St Pauls Church

Saturday 7 December 2019

Catch Rock Choir, live at St Pauls Church!

Christmas Tree Festival (4th - 8th December) at St Paul's Church

Saturday 7 December 2019

Get in the festive spirit at St Paul’s Church.

INFORMERS Playing Live at The Kings Arm

Saturday 7 December 2019

Catch some live music!

Christingle for children & families at St Paul’s Church

Saturday 7 December 2019

Christingle for children & families.

Christmas Tree Festival (4th - 8th December) at St Paul's Church

Sunday 8 December 2019

Get in the festive spirit at St Paul’s Church.

Illustrated talk by Professor Bob Shoemaker at St Paul's Church

Monday 9 December 2019

​Illustrated talk by Professor Bob Shoemaker of Sheffield University, showing how he uses digital techniques to trace convict lives.

One night in Dublin at Bedford Corn Exchange

Tuesday 10 December 2019

Come along and spend ‘One night in Dublin’ an evening of great Irish music.

Andy Parsons: Healing the Nation at Bedford Corn Exchange

Wednesday 11 December 2019

Catch Andy Parsons at Bedford Corn Exchange.

Sergio singing LIVE At The Higgins Pantry

Thursday 12 December 2019

Sergio is back with us… Do not miss out !!

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 13 December 2019

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Beford Choral Society - Christmas Carols at Bedford Corn Exchange

Saturday 14 December 2019

This Biennial event is always an excellent way to kick – start your Christmas celebrations.

WHITE LIGHT Playing Live at The Kings Arm

Saturday 14 December 2019

Catch some live music!

Vegan Christmas Market at John Bunyan Museum

Saturday 14 December 2019

Great opportunity to eat, shop and meet at our regular monthly vegan market in the heart of Bedford Town Centre – one of it’s kind!

Hansel and Gretel – the Pantomime at The Quarry Theatre

Saturday 14 December 2019

A fun-filled, sugar-fuelled, family-friendly pantomime adventure.

Hansel and Gretel – the Pantomime at The Quarry Theatre

Sunday 15 December 2019

A fun-filled, sugar-fuelled, family-friendly pantomime adventure.

Breakfast with Santa at Beales

Sunday 15 December 2019

Catch Santa for breakfast at Beales!

Neil Sands Christmas Memories 2019 at Bedford Corn Exchange

Monday 16 December 2019

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back with their biggest ever production of their hit show.

Santa's Christmas Countdown at Bedford Corn Exchange

Tuesday 17 December 2019

Catch Santa’s Christmas Countdown at Bedford Corn Exchange.

Carols by candlelight at Bedford School Chapel

Wednesday 18 December 2019

Festival choral favorites & carols for all to sing.

Faulty Towers Christmas Dining Experience at Bedford Corn Exchange

Thursday 19 December 2019

Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a 3-course meal along with plenty of laughs and audience participation in this 5-star immersive show.

Hansel and Gretel – the Pantomime at The Quarry Theatre

Saturday 21 December 2019

A fun-filled, sugar-fuelled, family-friendly pantomime adventure.

Straight Vibes at Faces Bar & Lounge Bedford

Saturday 21 December 2019

Catch an evening of great music at Faces!

Santa Claus is coming to town at Bedford Corn Exchange

Saturday 21 December 2019

Santa Claus is coming to Bedford town!

SUBURBIA Playing Live at The Kings Arm

Saturday 21 December 2019

Catch some live music!

Nine lessons & carols by candlelight at St Paul's Church

Saturday 21 December 2019

Nine lessons & carols by candlelight.

Rapunzel - A Tangled Pantomime (21st Dec 2019 to 1st January 2020) at Bedford Corn Exchange

Saturday 21 December 2019

Now in it’s 14th Year, the award winning Bedford Pantomime Company return with their festive frolics and traditional panto fun as they present : Rapunzel – A Tangled Pantomime!

Hansel and Gretel – the Pantomime at The Quarry Theatre

Sunday 22 December 2019

A fun-filled, sugar-fuelled, family-friendly pantomime adventure.

Breakfast with Santa at Beales

Sunday 22 December 2019

Catch Santa for breakfast at Beales!

Christmas Eve: Crib service for families at St Paul's Church

Tuesday 24 December 2019

Christmas eve at St Paul’s Church.

Midnight Mass by Candlelight at St Paul's Church

Tuesday 24 December 2019

Mightnight Mass at St Paul’s Church.

Christmas Day at St Paul's Church

Wednesday 25 December 2019

Christmas day at St Paul’s Church.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 27 December 2019

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Rapunzel - A Tangled Pantomime (21st Dec 2019 to 1st January 2020) at Bedford Corn Exchange

Saturday 28 December 2019

Now in it’s 14th Year, the award winning Bedford Pantomime Company return with their festive frolics and traditional panto fun as they present : Rapunzel – A Tangled Pantomime!

Rapunzel - A Tangled Pantomime (21st Dec 2019 to 1st January 2020) at Bedford Corn Exchange

Wednesday 1 January 2020

Now in it’s 14th Year, the award winning Bedford Pantomime Company return with their festive frolics and traditional panto fun as they present : Rapunzel – A Tangled Pantomime!

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 3 January 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 10 January 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 31 January 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 7 February 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 14 February 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 21 February 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 28 February 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 6 March 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Friday 13 March 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Boyz Life at Bedford Corn Exchange

Thursday 19 March 2020

Two of the world’s biggest bands BOYZONE and WESTLIFE come together.

Dreams and Nightmares (12/10/19 - 22/03/20) at The Higgins Bedford

Sunday 22 March 2020

Explore dreams and nightmares in art with an exhibition of incredible artworks.

Bedford Vegan Market at John Bunyan Museum

Saturday 25 April 2020

Great opportunity to eat, shop and meet at our regular monthly vegan market in the heart of Bedford Town Centre – one of it’s kind!

Kite Festival 2020

Sunday 14 June 2020

The Kite Festival sees kites of all sizes and colours, with flyers from around the world coming to Russell Park to show off their skills.

Bedford River Festival

Saturday 18 July 2020

The ever-popular Bedford River Festival takes place in July every other year, and will be back bigger and better for 2020.

Bedford River Festival

Sunday 19 July 2020

The ever-popular Bedford River Festival takes place in July every other year, and will be back bigger and better for 2020.

NICE 2020 at Bedford Corn Exchange

Saturday 12 September 2020

The year is 2020 and NICE is back for more sketching, signing and shenanigans.

Bedford Vegan Market at John Bunyan Museum

Saturday 26 September 2020

Great opportunity to eat, shop and meet at our regular monthly vegan market in the heart of Bedford Town Centre – one of it’s kind!