Menu

Welcome to WhatsUpBeds.com. Your weekly guide to events, places and deals in and around Bedfordshire — curated so you never miss what matters.

Search

Total Results: 18

🎼 Come and Sing Karl Jenkins Requiem - Aspley Guise Village Hall


Time: 09:30 - 16:00

🎼 From Mozart to Verdi and Faure to Berlioz, an illustrious list of composers have all triumphed with their moving, exquisite and often gargantuan requiems. So what make this one different?

ℹ️ ABOUT
Jenkins has set the usual Latin movements of the requiem mass, but, in keeping with his usual trait of drawing from other cultures, he has also set five Japanese haiku ’death’ poems. Such poems are usually to do with nature, have a single idea, and consist of seventeen syllables divided 5-7-5 over three lines. These describe the Japanese view of nature’s water cycle (precipitation) being synonymous with life.

The Western and Eastern texts are combined in two of the haiku movements, Having Seen the Moon and Farewell, which incorporate the Benedictus and the Agnus Dei respectively.
In the full production, both are intoned by male voices in a monastic style as counterpoint to the Japanese text sung by females. The instrumentation of these haiku settings includes the ancient Japanese wind instrument, the shakuhachi. Elsewhere, as usual, Jenkins has used someethnic drums (e.g. Arabic darabuca, Japanese daiko, frame drums) and even hip-hop rhythm in the Dies Irae.

✨️ WHAT TO EXPECT
Led by our esteemed conductor, Ian Smith, join Danesborough Chorus members for a fun day singing the chorus parts of this ever-popular work. We will be accompanied by Tim Grant-Jones.

☕️ REFRESHMENTS
Tea, coffee and cake provided; bring your own packed lunch.

🎟 TICKET COST:
Tickets are £20 (students £5), including score hire. You can purchase tickets via the event link.

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email:
admin@danesborough.org.uk


🌸 International Women's Day & Mother's Day Experience - Art, Connection & Afternoon Tea Inspired Brunch, 2026 - Biddenham


Time: 14:00 - 17:00 Price: £75.00

🌸 Let's celebrate the incredible women in your life - mums, nans, aunties, friends

📍 LOCATION
St James Barn, Church End, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4AS

🌹 WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re bringing together art, connection, and mindful moments for a serene painting experience, afternoon tea–inspired brunch, uplifting music, and heart-led conversation
In honour of Mother’s Day & International Women’s Day — every woman deserves time to feel seen, appreciated, inspired and empowered.

 🎟 TICKET COST: £75pp
Limited spaces available. Reserve your spot and join us for a truly nourishing experience.

ℹ️ BOOKING INFORMATION/ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: bookings@paintanddine.co.uk
☎️ Telephone: 07985 198813

The Create & Nourish Team
Gin & Fila

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎼 Rheinberger Mass in E flat and Gjeilo Sunrise Mass - St Mary’s Parish Church, Woburn


Time: 19:30 - 21:30

✨️ Danesborough Chorus Spring Concert 2026
Josef Rheinberger:
Mass in E flat
Josef Rheinberger, a much under-rated composer, is today probably best known for his set of 20 organ sonatas. But he also wrote a large number of choral works of which his extraordinary Mass in E flat for unaccompanied double choir is generally considered to be his finest. Its antiphonal opening harks back to the works of Gabrieli and Monteverdi composed for spatially separated choirs, with the gloriously rich eight-part harmonies of later movements showing the influence of composers such as Bach and Mendelssohn. The overall result is a work which showcases Rheinberger’s own inventive powers of composition and has been described as “the most beautiful pure vocal mass of the nineteenth century.”

✨️ Gjeilo: Sunrise Mass
Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978) created this 30-minute work in four sections: The Spheres (Kyrie), Sunrise (Gloria), The City (Credo), and Identity & The Ground (Sanctus, Benedictus & Agnus Dei). Gjeilo himself said: “The reason I used English titles, seemingly unrelated to the (mostly) Latin texts, for the movements in this setting of the Mass has mainly to do with the initial idea behind Sunrise Mass. I wanted the musical development of the work to evolve from the most transparent and spacey, to something completely earthy and grounded; from nebulous and pristine to more emotional and dramatic, and eventually warm and solid – as a metaphor for human development from child to adult, or as a spiritual journey.

🎟 TICKET COST:
£20, £15, £10, students £5
https://wegottickets.com/event/685989

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS/ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01908 386796

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎤 Midge Ure - A Man of Two Worlds 2026 - Milton Keynes Theatre


Time: 19:30

🎤 Acclaimed musician, producer, and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure brings his visionary A Man Of Two Worlds Tour to Milton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes on Thu 04 Jun 2026.

🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT

This bold new live concept offers fans a rare and deeply personal concert experience. For the first time, Ure will seamlessly blend his iconic hits and fan favourites with the atmospheric instrumentals that have long featured on his solo albums — many of which have never been performed live.
The result is a rich, immersive show designed to take the audience on an emotional journey, both visually and sonically.

ℹ️ ABOUT
From his early days with Slik and The Rich Kids, to defining the sound of the '80s with Ultravox and co-creating the global charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas?, Midge Ure has always challenged musical expectations. With Ivor Novello, Grammy and BASCAP awards to his name, he continues to push boundaries with this ambitious new show. Don’t miss the chance to experience a truly unique evening of music that bridges decades of creativity — a live set not just performed, but curated, woven together into one unforgettable narrative.

▪️PLEASE NOTE:
This is a seated event.

🎟 TICKETS COST:
From £46.74 plus booking fee.
You can book tickets via the event link.
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing.

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎧 Hudfest 2026 - Flitwick Lodge


Time: 18:00 - 00:00

🎉 Get ready for the biggest summer event of 2026 – HUDFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL! This is the festival you won’t want to miss!

🔥 ABOUT
Our customers describe it as a “mini-Glastonbury in Flitwick” due to the beautiful venue, layout and vibe.

🗓 2026 DATE & TIME
▪️24th July 2026
▪️6pm - 12am

🎤 Headliners include:
✨ Viva La Vida (Coldplay Tribute)
✨ Swift & Styles (Taylor & Harry Tribute)
✨ Twice Over (Local Acoustic incredible singer/song writer duo)

And that’s just the beginning! Our incredible lineup features:
🎧 Brett Hudson
🎧 Sid Hudson
🎧 Andy Chesham (Vinyl Records)

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Advance: £25
▪️On the night: £30
(18+ with ID, ages 14+ must be accompanied)

FOOD & DRINK
🍸 Enjoy a fully licensed bar
🍔 Tasty food trucks (eSKAbarschillgrill & The Pizza Post)

📍 LOCATION
at Flitwick Lodge, MK45 5AN. Easy limited parking and just 5 minutes from Flitwick Train Station!

🎟 BOOK TICKETS
Secure your place here

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES/CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email: Contact@hudfest.com
📘 Facebook:
Click here
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/Hudfest_/ 


🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎉 Totally 90's Festival 2026 - Bedford


Time: 13:00 - 22:30

🎉 We bring you the best of the 90s music with amazing tribute artists. We have free retro gaming, game shows, rodeo, cosplay and much more.

🗓 Saturday 29th August 2026:
⭐️The Chemical Brothers
⭐️Happy Mondays
⭐️Craig David
⭐️Alanis Morissette
⭐️The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
⭐️Robbie Williams

🗓 Sunday 30th August 2026:
⭐️Eminem
⭐️Britney
⭐️Oasis
⭐️Christina Aguilera
⭐️The Foo Fighters
⭐️Jennah - Club Bangers

🤩 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT...
..plus kids entertainment, gladiator jousting, rodeo bull, great stalls, delicious food, licensed bar, mascot meet and greets (and dancing!) FREE graffiti art workshop....and re live your childhood in our (FREE) RETRO GAMING tent....all your favourite games consoles to play on all day completely free!

ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS PLEASE NOTE:
⭐️Limited parking at the venue, please book your car parking ticket  (£5.00 + £1.00 booking fee) alongside your main tickets

⭐️No alcohol/food to be brought in or off premises (bar and food on site)

⭐️ Sorry no dogs

⭐️ Last entry 7pm and no re-entry after this time

⭐️Line up subject to change

⭐️No refunds

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
SATURDAY General Admission 12yrs+:
£23.00 + £1.25 booking fee
▪️SUNDAY General Admission 12+:
£23.00 + £1.25 booking fee
▪️WEEKEND General Admission 12+:
£40.00 + £1.50 booking fee
▪️Under 12: Free
▪️Carer: 1 free with a paying adult (proof of disability required eg DLA)

👀 KEEP UPDATED: Facebook

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@sixstarevents.com
📧 Email: Sarah@sixstarevents.com
☎️ Phone: 07947188628 

🎉 Totally 90's Festival 2026 - Bedford


Time: 13:00 - 22:30

🎉 We bring you the best of the 90s music with amazing tribute artists. We have free retro gaming, game shows, rodeo, cosplay and much more.

🗓 Saturday 29th August 2026:
⭐️The Chemical Brothers
⭐️Happy Mondays
⭐️Craig David
⭐️Alanis Morissette
⭐️The Red Hot Chilli Peppers
⭐️Robbie Williams

🗓 Sunday 30th August 2026:
⭐️Eminem
⭐️Britney
⭐️Oasis
⭐️Christina Aguilera
⭐️The Foo Fighters
⭐️Jennah - Club Bangers

🤩 WHAT ELSE TO EXPECT...
..plus kids entertainment, gladiator jousting, rodeo bull, great stalls, delicious food, licensed bar, mascot meet and greets (and dancing!) FREE graffiti art workshop....and re live your childhood in our (FREE) RETRO GAMING tent....all your favourite games consoles to play on all day completely free!

ℹ️ TERMS & CONDITIONS PLEASE NOTE:
⭐️Limited parking at the venue, please book your car parking ticket  (£5.00 + £1.00 booking fee) alongside your main tickets

⭐️No alcohol/food to be brought in or off premises (bar and food on site)

⭐️ Sorry no dogs

⭐️ Last entry 7pm and no re-entry after this time

⭐️Line up subject to change

⭐️No refunds

🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️
SATURDAY General Admission 12yrs+:
£23.00 + £1.25 booking fee
▪️SUNDAY General Admission 12+:
£23.00 + £1.25 booking fee
▪️WEEKEND General Admission 12+:
£40.00 + £1.50 booking fee
▪️Under 12: Free
▪️Carer: 1 free with a paying adult (proof of disability required eg DLA)

👀 KEEP UPDATED: Facebook

ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
📧 Email: events@sixstarevents.com
📧 Email: Sarah@sixstarevents.com
☎️ Phone: 07947188628 

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎤 Kings of Lyon & UK Strokes - The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton


Time: 20:00 - 23:00

🎤 Kings of Lyon are widely known as the best; the most accurate and vibrant tribute to the Kings of Leon...

▪️AGE: 18+


🤩 ABOUT
Kings of Lyon exploded onto the scene at the beginning of 2009 and have been propelled to the top of the tribute ladder with panache and a youthful vibrancy that secured them an O2 Academy headline tour that lead straight into their first European tour. A string of festival dates followed throughout Europe, the Middle East and the UK with sell-out shows in the country's foremost music venues from Ireland to the Channel Islands along with high accolade in Q Magazine and a massive UK following.

Kings of Lyon play the perfect KOL show. They have an astounding live set incorporating all of the fans' favourites from 'Youth and young Manhood' to KOL's latest chart success, 'Walls'. The band have risen to become one of the most sought after tributes of recent years; stunningly faithful in every aspect from an inseparable appearance to their gut wrenching, soaring stadium sound.

Kings of Lyon are the most astounding, vibrant tribute to Kings of Leon, playing an inspired and often surprising collection of Kings of Leon tracks with an energy and quality which, has already gained them a massive, enviable reputation.

The UK Strokes
Hailing from the lively music scene of the United Kingdom, The UK Strokes are a revered tribute band dedicated to honoring the groundbreaking indie rock sensations, The Strokes.

With their roots deeply embedded in a shared love for The Strokes' music, this talented ensemble delivers dynamic performances that encapsulate the essence and vitality of the iconic band. Renowned for their authentic renditions and infectious energy onstage, The UK Strokes transport audiences on a nostalgic journey through The Strokes' greatest hits.

Captivating fans across the UK, their passion for recreating the unmistakable sound and spirit of The Strokes continues to make waves, ensuring that the legacy of this legendary band lives on through their exhilarating live shows.

🎟 TICKET COST:£17.50 (inc. booking fee)

ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
📧 Email:
boxoffice@culturetrust.com
☎️ Phone: 01582 878100

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115

🎤 Junior Open Mic - The Cellar Bar


Time: 17:00 - 19:00

🎸 We’ve had some great young musicians perform in our unique underground entertainment venue, so we figured why not offer a dedicated junior open mic session to under 18’s.

ℹ️ ABOUT
Whether you sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are a band already, you are welcome! It’s a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full pa, drum kit, amps, lighting.

Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene.  Mat will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.

▪️UNDER 18’S INFORMATION 
Under 18’s are welcome in the bar from 5.00pm until 9.00pm on Sundays.

ℹ️ CONTACT NUMBER FOR ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01234 815115