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Bedford River Festival is set to return in 2026

The ever-popular Bedford River Festival takes place in July every other year, and is set to return in 2026.

Festival Visitors

(Expected)

250,000

 

Sponsorship and Traders

(Opportunities available)

265+

 

Participants

(Expected)

1,450

 



What's on at the River Festival?

The Bedford River Festival always has a multitude of events and attractions. Stay tuned for event announcements.

How much does it cost?

The River Festival is completely FREE for visitors to attend

When is the River Festival?

The Bedford River Festival is held biennially and the next one is set to return in 2026

Bedford River Festival 2022 Memories

 

 

How do I get to the River Festival?

The Bedford River Festival is held biennially in Bedford across a site that truly takes over the town for the weekend, including Russell Park, The Embankment and St Mary’s Gardens, to name just a few hotspots. Below is a map to help you plan your journey to the River Festival.

We would like visitors to consider how they travel to the event and where possible use public transport or use other sustainable modes of transport.

Click the zone links on the festival map below to access information on the events at each location. 

Click the 'Parking' (P symbol) links on the map to access information and costs for each car park. 

Please note that Borough Hall car park and Duckmill car park will NOT be available for public use on 20th and 21st July. St Mary's Gardens car park will be available for blue badge parking only.