Events in Bedford From 20th April – 26th April 2026

You can find a range of events across Bedford this week that bring together families, music lovers, and creative minds. Weekly sensory play groups for babies under one take place at Rushden Library and Wellingborough Library. Drop-in craft sessions for children aged four to twelve are available at Wellingborough Library on weekdays. Nature-based learning happens at Irchester Country Park, where home-educated kids explore outdoor environments through identifying local flora and building simple shelters from natural materials.

For live music, check out tribute acts like The Absolute Bowie Band performing at Bedford Esquires. Local bands play acoustic sets with alt-rock energy at The Rookery Public House. Stables Theatre Ltd hosts conversations around drama productions such as Single White Female, alongside performances that examine connection through narrative and music.

Fitness options include the Bedford Family Roller Disco held every Wednesday evening at John Bunyan Sports & Fitness Centre. Weekly walks along trails from Mowsbury Park to Westcott are possible near the River Great Ouse. Themed evenings like Ibiza Revival take place at Lakehurst Park, offering lakeside beats and Balearic food. Food quizzes on Friday nights draw crowds in the Church Lane area.

These events show how Bedford’s community spaces, libraries, parks, and heritage buildings, are used for everyday creativity combined with moments of surprise. Check listings below to find specific times and locations this week.