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Festivals & Events
LU6 9XX
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of LU6 9XX:
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"
Pirton Summer Fair
July 12
Pirton Sports and Social Club, Hitchin
.
The much anticipated Pirton Summer Fair is back on July 12th 2025.
Open Garden, Chesham Bois House, 85 Bois Lane.
July 13
Chesham Bois House, Chesham Bois
.
An interesting garden with formal and less formal areas.
Champneys Launches Landmark Wellness Festival to C
July 19
Champneys Tring, Tring
Marking 100 years since the opening of its first health retreat in 1925, the Champneys Wellness Fest promises two days of immersive wellbeing experiences, designed to rejuvenate, inspire and bring the community together – all while supporting the Hertfordshire Mind Network charity.
From fitness and mindfulness sessions to expert-led talks, food stalls, mini treatments and countryside walks, the festival is a tribute to Champneys’ heritage of holistic wellness.
Magical Matilda Summer at the Roald Dahl Museum
July 24
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden
We’ll be celebrating our 20th birthday throughout the summer holidays with a whole host of Matilda-themed workshops, walks and activities.
There will be free activities running each day, including:
- Matilda storytelling from our expert storytellers
- Crunchem Hall playground games including Matilda V Trunchbull Connect 4
- Matilda’s Missenden Trail to pick up and explore the village
- Matilda gallery trail and drop-in craft activities
- Hands-on water play in the courtyard
As well as these, there are a number of exclusive workshops including:
Goodies and Baddies Clay Creations
Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July.
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.
Allo Allo Weekend 13/09/2025
September 13
Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East M1, JCT.14 by IHG, Newport Pagnell
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith, who will check you into your rooms. An option of Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea will be offered at 4pm, served with the help of the Allo Allo team.
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.
CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged
September 27
Milton Keynes Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes
Mike Hall and Adam Howells from CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band will perform a rare acoustic concert at The Stables Theatre, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes on Saturday 27 September 2025. They will be on stage at 8pm and will perform 2 x 60 minute sets.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
September 29
The Stables., Milton Keynes
.
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.
The Milton Keynes 1.5k, 5k and 10k MoRun 2025
November 23
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes
.
ENTRIES FOR 2025 ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
December 3
David's Bookshop Cafe, Letchworth
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.
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.
Pirton Summer Fair
July 12
Pirton Sports and Social Club, Hitchin
. The much anticipated Pirton Summer Fair is back on July 12th 2025.
Open Garden, Chesham Bois House, 85 Bois Lane.
July 13
Chesham Bois House, Chesham Bois
. An interesting garden with formal and less formal areas.
Champneys Launches Landmark Wellness Festival to C
July 19
Champneys Tring, Tring
Marking 100 years since the opening of its first health retreat in 1925, the Champneys Wellness Fest promises two days of immersive wellbeing experiences, designed to rejuvenate, inspire and bring the community together – all while supporting the Hertfordshire Mind Network charity. From fitness and mindfulness sessions to expert-led talks, food stalls, mini treatments and countryside walks, the festival is a tribute to Champneys’ heritage of holistic wellness.
Magical Matilda Summer at the Roald Dahl Museum
July 24
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, Great Missenden
We’ll be celebrating our 20th birthday throughout the summer holidays with a whole host of Matilda-themed workshops, walks and activities. There will be free activities running each day, including: - Matilda storytelling from our expert storytellers - Crunchem Hall playground games including Matilda V Trunchbull Connect 4 - Matilda’s Missenden Trail to pick up and explore the village - Matilda gallery trail and drop-in craft activities - Hands-on water play in the courtyard As well as these, there are a number of exclusive workshops including: Goodies and Baddies Clay Creations Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July.
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.
Allo Allo Weekend 13/09/2025
September 13
Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East M1, JCT.14 by IHG, Newport Pagnell
You will arrive Saturday lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith, who will check you into your rooms. An option of Afternoon Tea or Cream Tea will be offered at 4pm, served with the help of the Allo Allo team.
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.
CLASSIC CLAPTON unplugged
September 27
Milton Keynes Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes
Mike Hall and Adam Howells from CLASSIC CLAPTON the World's No1 Eric Clapton Tribute Band will perform a rare acoustic concert at The Stables Theatre, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes on Saturday 27 September 2025. They will be on stage at 8pm and will perform 2 x 60 minute sets.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
September 29
The Stables., Milton Keynes
. 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.
The Milton Keynes 1.5k, 5k and 10k MoRun 2025
November 23
Campbell Park, Milton Keynes
. ENTRIES FOR 2025 ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance
December 3
David's Bookshop Cafe, Letchworth
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.
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.
