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Festivals & Events
Valley Rd, Studham, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
LU6 2NQ Central Bedfordshire
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of LU6 2NQ:
Annual Festivals & Events
Bedford River Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Bedfordshire
A biennial festival held along the River Great Ouse, featuring boat races, live music, entertainment, and fireworks.
Luton International Carnival
Annually, during May
Location: Bedfordshire
One of the UK’s largest one-day carnivals, celebrating the cultural diversity of Luton with parades, music, and performances.
Chiltern Steam Rally
Annually, during September
Location: Bedfordshire
A celebration of vintage steam engines, tractors, and rural crafts, held in the scenic countryside near Bedford.
Shuttleworth Collection Airshows
Annually, during May-October
Location: Bedfordshire
A series of vintage air displays featuring historic aircraft, held at the Shuttleworth Collection in Old Warden.
Bedfordshire County Show
Annually, during September
Location: Bedfordshire
A traditional agricultural show celebrating rural life with livestock competitions, food stalls, and entertainment.
Bedford River Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Bedfordshire
A biennial festival held along the River Great Ouse, featuring boat races, live music, entertainment, and fireworks.
Luton International Carnival
Annually, during May
Location: Bedfordshire
One of the UK’s largest one-day carnivals, celebrating the cultural diversity of Luton with parades, music, and performances.
Chiltern Steam Rally
Annually, during September
Location: Bedfordshire
A celebration of vintage steam engines, tractors, and rural crafts, held in the scenic countryside near Bedford.
Shuttleworth Collection Airshows
Annually, during May-October
Location: Bedfordshire
A series of vintage air displays featuring historic aircraft, held at the Shuttleworth Collection in Old Warden.
Bedfordshire County Show
Annually, during September
Location: Bedfordshire
A traditional agricultural show celebrating rural life with livestock competitions, food stalls, and entertainment.
Other Events"
Summer Ball at Hazlemere Golf Club
August 2
Hazlemere Golf Club,, High Wycombe
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DJ and dancing, hot and cold buffet, bar and the chance to meet new people age 30 to 55.
Family Writing Workshop with Will Burns
August 7
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden
This is a rare opportunity for you and your kids to work with a poet to create something very special. Perfect for families who already like to dabble in creative hobbies together, but equally great for those who need a little encouragement to get the creative juices flowing.
Fawlty Towers Weekend 13/09/2025
September 13
Best Western Moore Place Hotel,, Milton Keynes
.
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
FROM GOLD TO RIO
September 13
The Eric Morecambe Centre,, Harpenden
Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show! From Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey back to the New Romantic era which ruled the charts for over a decade. For the very first time the music from two of the UK's most iconic bands will be celebrated in one power packed show! With over 20 top 10 hits, the show will feature 2 hours of non-stop, classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, Through the Barricades, Save A Prayer, Lifeline, Girls on Film, to name a few, guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more! Performed by a full 8 piece live band with over 30 years professional experience, this show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies, a powerhouse rhythm section and an infectious sense of fun.
DENS Hillbuster
September 21
Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Event Name – DENS Hillbuster 2025
Date – Sunday 21st September 2025
Location – Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Details – Take in areas of natural beauty over rolling Chiltern Hills and the stunning countryside. Ideal for club cyclists, teams and individuals, the ride includes chip timing, GPX files and well-signed routes on the day.
Hertfordshire Chorus presents Duruflé's Requiem
October 4
St Peter's Church, St Albans
Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem was commissioned in 1941 but not completed and performed until 1947. Despite being composed against the backdrop of a world war, his Requiem offers both optimism and hope.
Sounds of the 60s at The Radlett Centre 8th Oct
October 8
The Radlett Centre,, Radlett
.
Grab your tickets and experience THE Sixties show – with the spectacular sounds of The Zoots – that wows audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford!
The Zoots will make your whole family bop to the ’60s beats that everybody loves – with legendary numbers by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Four Seasons, Elvis and dozens more of your favourite artists.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
October 16
Watersmeet,, Rickmansworth
.
After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever!
Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you!
Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart.
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
December 22
Hitchin Town Hall, Hitchin
Step into the magic of Christmas as Mat Jones brings Charles Dickens’ beloved seasonal classic to life in a breathtaking one-man performance. With nothing but his voice and physicality to weave the story, Mat seamlessly transforms into every character—from the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to the haunting Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
May 9
The Grove Theatre,, Dunstable
.
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
Summer Ball at Hazlemere Golf Club
August 2
Hazlemere Golf Club,, High Wycombe
. DJ and dancing, hot and cold buffet, bar and the chance to meet new people age 30 to 55.
Family Writing Workshop with Will Burns
August 7
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden
This is a rare opportunity for you and your kids to work with a poet to create something very special. Perfect for families who already like to dabble in creative hobbies together, but equally great for those who need a little encouragement to get the creative juices flowing.
Fawlty Towers Weekend 13/09/2025
September 13
Best Western Moore Place Hotel,, Milton Keynes
. You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Basil, Sybil and Manuel who will check you into your rooms.
FROM GOLD TO RIO
September 13
The Eric Morecambe Centre,, Harpenden
Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show! From Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey back to the New Romantic era which ruled the charts for over a decade. For the very first time the music from two of the UK's most iconic bands will be celebrated in one power packed show! With over 20 top 10 hits, the show will feature 2 hours of non-stop, classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, Through the Barricades, Save A Prayer, Lifeline, Girls on Film, to name a few, guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more! Performed by a full 8 piece live band with over 30 years professional experience, this show features excellent vocals, tight harmonies, a powerhouse rhythm section and an infectious sense of fun.
DENS Hillbuster
September 21
Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead
Event Name – DENS Hillbuster 2025 Date – Sunday 21st September 2025 Location – Gadebridge Park, Hemel Hempstead Details – Take in areas of natural beauty over rolling Chiltern Hills and the stunning countryside. Ideal for club cyclists, teams and individuals, the ride includes chip timing, GPX files and well-signed routes on the day.
Hertfordshire Chorus presents Duruflé's Requiem
October 4
St Peter's Church, St Albans
Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem was commissioned in 1941 but not completed and performed until 1947. Despite being composed against the backdrop of a world war, his Requiem offers both optimism and hope.
Sounds of the 60s at The Radlett Centre 8th Oct
October 8
The Radlett Centre,, Radlett
. Grab your tickets and experience THE Sixties show – with the spectacular sounds of The Zoots – that wows audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford! The Zoots will make your whole family bop to the ’60s beats that everybody loves – with legendary numbers by The Beatles, The Stones, The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Four Seasons, Elvis and dozens more of your favourite artists.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
October 16
Watersmeet,, Rickmansworth
. After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever! Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you! Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart.
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
December 22
Hitchin Town Hall, Hitchin
Step into the magic of Christmas as Mat Jones brings Charles Dickens’ beloved seasonal classic to life in a breathtaking one-man performance. With nothing but his voice and physicality to weave the story, Mat seamlessly transforms into every character—from the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge to the haunting Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
May 9
The Grove Theatre,, Dunstable
. Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
