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Festivals & Seasonal

45 upcoming festivals & seasonal events — including christmas in Bedford, Cardington, Carlton, Castle, Eastcotts, Podington and Sharnbrook, from 16 venues and organisers' own listings, checked daily.

45 upcoming events

Upcoming Festivals & Seasonal events by date

Thu 5 Nov

Fri 6 Nov

Sun 8 Nov

Sun

8

Nov

The March Violets + Kate Gore & the Screamers

The original 1984 album, reissued for the first time since the 1980’s – in violet vinyl. Comes with a “US Zillion $ Bill”; a 24-inch x 12-inch poster with lyrics on the rear – as did limited quantities of the original.

19:30Bedford Esquires

  • Bedford

Wed 11 Nov

Wed

11

Nov

Christmas Cheese Tasting

Sold out

Over 30 cheeses will be displayed in our cafe area ready for you to taste.

Time TBCBedford Cheese Company£10pp includes a hot mulled wine or soft drink on arrival

  • Cardington
  • Entry £10pp includes a hot mulled wine or soft drink on arrival

Sun 15 Nov

Thu 26 Nov

Fri 27 Nov

Fri

27

Nov

Christmas Band

No tickets. No entry fee. Just great music, good times and big nights at Brewpoint!

Time TBCBrewpoint

  • Bedford

Fri

27

Nov

ABBA – Merry Christmas

Get ready to say “Mamma Mia!” this festive season as ABBA-MERRY Christmas brings you the ultimate festive party!

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

  • Bedford

Sat 28 Nov

Sat

28

Nov

Christmas Crafts

Make collaged magnets with Anne-Marie

Time TBCPanacea Museum

  • Bedford

Sat

28

Nov

Christmas Craft Festival

Lots of artisans selling unique crafts

10:00Bedford MS Therapy CentreEntry £1 for adults - children free

  • Bedford
  • Entry Entry £1 for adults - children free

Sat

28

Nov

From Solstice to Santa!

In this journey through winter celebrations, Helen Ohlsson will explore winter solstice celebrations of the bronze age at Stonehenge, the Roman Saturnalia, Medieval twelve days of Christmas

11:15The Higgins BedfordTickets 7.75 per person, concessions £6.20

  • Bedford
  • Entry Tickets 7.75 per person, concessions £6.20

Sun 29 Nov

Mon 30 Nov

Mon

30

Nov

Christmas Stained Glass Decoration / Tree Hanging Workshop

Learn the art of copper foil stained glass, also known as Tiffany glass, and create a beautiful festive decoration to take home and enjoy. Get into the Christmas spirit as you design and make your own stained glass tree decoration.

09:30The Rothsay Education Centre

  • Bedford

Wed 2 Dec

Wed

2

Dec

A Christmas Carol (or a very BRAVE attempt)

Brought to you by over 40 students, this "goes wrong" production of A Christmas Carol follows Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns some hard truths. Join BRAVE seniors this December for their special take on Dickens’ Christmas Classic.

19:00The Place Theatre

  • Bedford
  • Until Fri 4 Dec

Thu 3 Dec

Thu

3

Dec

STEP INTO CHRISTMAS

Back for 2026, bigger and better, your Christmas starts here! Get ready to Step Into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run, we’re back–bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

  • Bedford

Sat 5 Dec

Sat

5

Dec

Rosie Reindeer and the Christmas Wish

Imajica Theatre are returning this December to bring to life their original storybook on stage. Rosie Reindeer and the Christmas Wish is a heart-warming musical adventure filled with friendship and fun.

11:00The Place Theatre

  • Bedford

Sun 6 Dec

Sun

6

Dec

Five Star Swing At Christmas

Swing into Christmas - with the unique Five Star Swing Band show – As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need”.

14:30Quarry Theatre

  • Bedford

Sun

6

Dec

The Muppets Christmas Carol - SINGALONG

Back by popular demand (we are still sorry for not showing this in 2025) we are proud to confirm The Muppets Christmas Carol Film screening will take place on Sunday 6th December! Join us as we watch the best adaptation of A Christmas Carol ever made.

17:00The Place Theatre

  • Bedford

Mon 7 Dec

Tue 8 Dec

Tue

8

Dec

Step into Christmas - A Celebration of Christmas Music

Step into a festive celebration of the music that makes Christmas. From Slade and The Pogues to brass bands and Ukrainian carols, this theatre show explores the stories behind the songs we love.

19:30The Place Theatre

  • Bedford

Tue

8

Dec

Philharmonia Brass at Christmas

Is it beginning to look a lot like Christmas? After this evening, there’ll be no doubt. Like mulled wine and mince pies, there’s something irresistibly warming about the sound of a brass music at Christmas.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

  • Bedford

Thu 10 Dec

Thu

10

Dec

Comedy Crackers

Off The Kerb has sled-loads of good cheer to share this Christmas 2026.

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

  • Bedford

Sat 12 Dec

Sat

12

Dec

Christmas Party

Notes: Bring and Share Tea.

14:30Sharnbrook Village Hall

  • Sharnbrook

Sat

12

Dec

Disco for Grown Ups

Get in the CHRISTMAS spirit with a fabulous festive boogie at the incredible Discos for Grown ups Christmas party! EVER! Get dressed up and let’s celebrate the festive season with a fabulous glittery boogie!

19:30Bedford Corn Exchange

  • Bedford

Sun 13 Dec

Mon 14 Dec

Mon

14

Dec

Every Christmas Movie Ever

Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company for a heartfelt and hilarious festive parody. An Atlantic-spanning fairy tale of New York and London full of romance, magic, music, puppetry and all the big questions...

19:30The Place Theatre

  • Bedford
  • Until Mon 21 Dec

Thu 17 Dec

Thu

17

Dec

Castle Comedy Christmas Special 2026

Castle Comedy’s traditional Christmas cracker of a show! PAUL TONKINSON - is a sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former (double award-winning) Time Out Comedian of the Year. He has appeared on Michael Mcintyre's Comedy Roadshow.

20:00Quarry Theatre

  • Bedford

Sat 19 Dec

Sat

19

Dec

Comedy Club 4 Kids Christmas Cracker

Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups, sketch acts and cabaret stars from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits!

14:00Quarry Theatre

  • Bedford

Sat

19

Dec

The 2pm Club – Christmas Edition Daytime Disco

Due to demand, we’re back with our popular daytime party to Bedford this festive season, with our Christmas special at Bedford Esquires. No more yawning through midnight office do’s.

14:00Bedford Esquires£14

  • Bedford
  • Entry £14

Sun 20 Dec

Sun

20

Dec

Scrooge (1951) Live To Film - A Magical Christmas Treat

Looking for the perfect festive outing this holiday season? Step into the Christmas spirit with the classic 1951 film Scrooge, starring the legendary Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge, in a magical new way.

14:30Quarry Theatre

  • Bedford

Fri 25 Dec

Fri

25

Dec

Christmas Day at Marcio's — First Sitting 12:30pm

A specially curated menu showcasing the richness of Italy's festive heritage, with every dish bearing the signature of Chef Márcio.

12:30Marcio's Italian Restaurant£105 per adult / £70 per child, three courses. £20 deposit p

  • Castle
  • Entry £105 per adult / £70 per child, three courses. £20 deposit p

Fri

25

Dec

Christmas Day at Marcio's — Second Sitting 5:30pm

A specially curated menu showcasing the richness of Italy's festive heritage, with every dish bearing the signature of Chef Márcio.

17:30Marcio's Italian Restaurant£105 per adult / £70 per child, three courses. £20 deposit p

  • Castle
  • Entry £105 per adult / £70 per child, three courses. £20 deposit p

Sun 10 Jan

Sat 13 Feb

Sat

13

Feb

The Bubble Show®

Step into a world of wonder with the internationally acclaimed bubble show that has delighted thousands of families across festivals and theatres worldwide.

14:00Quarry Theatre

  • Bedford