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Things to do in Bedford, August 2026

Browse 6 upcoming events and things to do in Bedford during August 2026. Venues include Hitchin Priory, Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl, Bedford Esquires. Highlights include RUDIM3NTAL - Hitchin Live at the Priory, Supercars - The Bowl, The Smyths and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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RUDIM3NTAL - Hitchin Live at the Priory

RUDIM3NTAL - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Bedford · Hitchin PrioryFri, Aug 28Music

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🎟️ From £42

Supercars - The Bowl

Supercars - The Bowl

Bedford · Caffeine & Machine: The BowlFri, Aug 28Events

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The Libertines - Hitchin Live at the Priory

The Libertines - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Bedford · Hitchin PriorySat, Aug 29Music

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🎟️ From £51

Ministry of Sound Classical - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Ministry of Sound Classical - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Bedford · Hitchin PriorySun, Aug 30Music

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🎟️ From £42

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Smyths

Bedford · Bedford EsquiresFri, Aug 28Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £6

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

True Order

Bedford · Bedford EsquiresSat, Aug 29Culture & Art

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🎟️ From £16

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Late-summer highlights

August tends to continue the peak outdoor season with festivals and city breaks, though some venues slow down as locals take their own summer holidays.

  • Catch the last of the season's open-air festivals and food markets
  • Look for late-summer concerts and outdoor film screenings
  • Some smaller venues run a lighter schedule mid-month — worth checking listings ahead