Featured Events in Bedford in June 2025 (August Updated)

Celebrity Charity Football match at Bedford Town FC raising funds for Chums Charity on Sunday 15th June 2025 3pm Standard Tickets £12 plus booking fee VIP Ticket £40 plus booking fee • VIP meet celebrity players 1pm before doors open to public • meet minimum 10 celebrity player (no individual celebrity promised) • no vip seats/Lounge for this match but meet the celebrity players Celebrity players confirmed so far are Dan Osborne - TV Calum Best - TV Jake Wood - Soap Legend Cal the dragon - Internet Star Man like haks - Mad Scotsman/Comedian Nathan Campbell - MAFS star Orson Nurse - MAFS star Ryan Livesey - MAFS Star Ricky Groves - Soap legend Arthur Poremba - MAFS Star Adam nightingale - MAFS Star Georges Berthonneau - MAFS star Bleu Landau - Actor/Soap star Sean Stone - Love island 2024 Matt Lapinskas - Soap star/Dancing on ice Chet Sket - Ex on the Beach Max Pitman - Sky sports Ballers League Flintz - BGT Finalists Munveer - Love island 2024 Reuben Collins - Love islsnd 2024 Joe Jackson - Actor (The business) Singing dentist - Internet Star Keiran Hayler - TV More to be announced • Celebrity players subject to Work Commitments Tickets £12 plus booking fee (all one price for all ages - Under 2s free) 3pm Kick off doors open 1.30pm VIPs arrive 1pm • No refunds Information Source: Sellebrity soccer | eventbrite

The second in a series of three seminars working at the intersection of Education Studies, English, and Philosophy of Education. This seminar will address political issues in relation to English studies, from the political of language and literature to curriculum design. The event will begin with presentations from Dr. Lesley Nelson-Addy (Education Consultant), Dr. Ian Cushing (Manchester Metropolitan University), and Dr. Rachel Roberts (University of Reading). The series is funded by the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain, in conjunction with BA/Leverhulme, and it is hosted by the Institute for Research in Education at the University of Bedfordshire. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Information Source: University of Bedfordshire | eventbrite

🏀 CityNAPS Summer Hoops Festival 2025Basketball. Community. Culture. 📅 Saturday, June 28, 2025 📍 Location: Major R. Owens Health & Wellness Community Center – Brooklyn, NY 🕛 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Doors at 12. Vendor & Team Check-in at 10 What to Expect: The biggest community basketball tournament and vendor marketplace of the summer is HERE. Whether you're on the court or just vibing with the crowd, this is a can't-miss day of competition, culture, and commerce. 🎟️ General Admission TicketsACCESS TO EVENT AND 1 FREE RAFFLE ENTRY Early Bird: $10At Door: $15Children Under 10: Free🎟️ VIP TicketsACCESS TO EVENT, EVENT T-SHIRT, 1 FREE RAFFLE ENTRY, AND A DRINK VOUCHER Early Bird: $15At Door: $20Secure your spot now! 🏆 Event Highlights3v3 Basketball Tournament: Teams competing for cash prize and trophiesLarge Marketplace: Food and Drink VendorsFamily-Friendly Environment: Live DJ, Merchandise, Halftime Games, RefreshmentsRaffles, Giveaways, & Prizes: Labubu's, Pokémon ETB's, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, and more!Media: Content creators & photo ops all day📝 Team RegistrationInterested in having your team participate? Limited spots are available. Register your team here: 👉 Team Registration – Click Here What your team gets: Opportunity to participate in one of 3 divisions: Competitive, Casual, or FriendshipGuaranteed 3+ gamesChance to win cash prizes and trophiesIf team spots are filled, we’ll place you on our waitlist and notify you if a slot becomes available. 🎤 Vendor & Sponsor Opportunities:Are you a local business, brand, or food vendor? Showcase your products and connect with 1000+ attendees! 👉 Vendor Registration – Click Here 👉 To Sponsor, emailpacman.naphi@gmail.com 🔗 For more details, visit @citynaphis Let’s make history on and off the court. See you June 28! Information Source: CityNaphis | eventbrite

Mini Movers is a group allowing your mobile toddler to explore body awareness and physical development in our new room at Peter Pan. There is lots of new equipment for your child to try, allowing them to find out what their body can do. Younger siblings welcome. To enable us to continue to provide services we do require parents to register with Bedford Borough Children Centres. This enables us to demonstrate to the local authority the number of families we are reaching. If you have yet to register please use this link to prior to the course - Children Centre Registration Information Source: Bedford Borough Family Hubs and Children's Centres | eventbrite

Join us Friday, June 6th, 6:30-8:00 PM for art viewing, spoken word performance, and live music with discussion. Remember When, a literary and visual exploration of memory and healing, comes to the August Wilson House. This project was created by August Wilson Archive Community Artist Scholar Erika Johnson. It was inspired by Erika’s research within the archive where she viewed materials and drew inspiration from August Wilson's play Fences. Remember When is a part of Erika Denae J’s upcoming music and literary project In the Mood For. Information Source: The August Wilson Archive | eventbrite

Poet's Palace 3rd Birthday Bash! 🎉A Night of Powerful Poetry, Incredible Performances, and Unforgettable Energy! WOW, it’s been THREE YEARS of magic, community, and spoken word wonder — and now we’re celebrating our 3RD BIRTHDAY in style at The Bedford, one of the most inspiring venues in London. Expect incredible poetic performances alongside music from the Palace Band, open mic excitement, and birthday cake to top it all off! 🎂 Join us for a vibrant night of spoken word, live music, and positive energy as we celebrate how far we've come and the community we've built. You won't want to miss this! 🖤 OPEN MIC Ready to take the stage? 4 open mic Sign ups IN ADVANCE. 4 wild cards, sign ups ON THE DOOR to perform one piece with the Palace Band improvising live music. 🖤 HEADLINERS: MISS YANKEY is a British-Ghanaian writer, spoken word artist, and afrofuturist storyteller, who blends raw emotional truth with rhythmic precision. With an artistic career that spans across TV, film, theatre, music, and more, Miss Yankey’s work explores themes of identity, ancestral memory, healing, and resistance. From performing at the Royal Albert Hall to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Miss Yankey is a force in both the spoken word and broader creative scene. A six-time slam champion, she’s also the founder of Poetry Prescribed, an initiative using poetry to promote mental health and community empowerment. Miss Yankey’s debut EP, Shadow Work in the Waters, blends spoken word with trap soul, diving deep into complex emotional landscapes. SAKINAH FREDERICA is a Senegalese-Jamaican poet known for her authentic vulnerability and heartfelt messages. Despite being relatively new to the scene, Sakinah has quickly made a name for herself, taking second place in the Genesis Poetry Slam 2025 and winning the One Night Slam Round-Slam. As the creator and host of Dare to Speak, Sakinah is committed to empowering and amplifying diverse voices in the poetry community. Her art channels her innermost thoughts and feelings, and her performances leave a lasting impact. Actress, poet, writer and singer - SABA SHIRAZ has a background in theatre and also most recently appeared in the film Unicorns on Netflix. She's now returning to spoken word with a unique blend of comedy and hard truths. 🖤 IMPORTANT DETAILS: Open mic sign-up in advance (message us to secure your spot)Birthday cake included 🍰This is a safespoken event. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment, and we ensure that all participants feel respected and supported.📸 PHOTOGRAPHED & FILMED EVENT This event will be photographed and filmed — get ready to shine on camera! If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with you and share a night full of magic, music, and words. ✨ At Poet’s Palace, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment, and we ensure that all participants feel respected and supported. Let’s make this 3rd birthday a night to remember! 🌟 Information Source: Poet's Palace | eventbrite

Our annual Pride Fair is back at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center Crown Heights in the old armory! And this year we are competing with the Mermaid Day Parade again! We aim to showcase work by LGBTQIA+ creators, in honor of Pride month and in memory of our friend and fellow creator John Jennison. You will be provided with one table space (either shared on a larger table or solo on an individual table) measuring 2x3 ft and 1 chair. Tablecloths are not provided but not required! This event is indoors. Feel free to e-mail us with suggestions for panels, as we will have space for that as well! After party will be at Whopsie Daisy at 225 Rogers Ae The date of the event is on Saturday June 21st, but the tickets for the table aare due on the 13th so we can get the money to cover our costs! Thank you for joining us and making this possible! Information Source: Anyone Comics | eventbrite

The ATW Stewartby Lake Triathlon and Aquabike event will take place in Bedford at Stewartby Lake on June 15, 2025. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their endurance and skills in swimming, cycling, and running in this picturesque location. The event offers a challenging yet rewarding experience for athletes of all levels. Joining this triathlon and aquabike competition can provide a great opportunity to test your physical limits and enjoy the thrill of multi-sport competitions. Whether you are a seasoned triathlete or a beginner looking to challenge yourself, this event promises a memorable and fulfilling experience.

We are proud to invite you to join us at The Bedford, Balham for another night of creative expression and inspiration. Our events are a celebration of words, emotions, and the power of poetry. Come and share your own work or simply listen and immerse yourself in the beauty of spoken word. Let your thoughts flow freely and connect with like-minded individuals in the round in the beautiful The Bedford. Whether you are a seasoned poet or just starting out, everyone is welcome to participate. Let's come together and create something magical through the art of poetry. Doors at 6.30pm for performer registration and also to come and join us to sample some of the delicious food served up by the Bedford, including vegan and vegetarian options. Poetry to start at 7.30pm. 2 minutes walk from Balham Tube/Overground. See you there! Information Source: Creative Souls | eventbrite

Voicing The Real: Teaching in Role Voicing The Real builds on the work of the NATD’s Being In Role conference, exploring how educators can use Teacher in Role to guide young people in fictional worlds that help them make sense of the chaotic world around them. At a time of rising exclusions, relentless exposure to social media and the misinformation it propagates amid increasing incidents of racism, homophobia, sexism and violence in schools, educators face the challenge of addressing difficult topics while navigating the demand for political neutrality. This one day event positions education as a political act, drawing on Dorothy Heathcote’s Teacher in Role to create spaces where polarising voices can be brought into the classroom—not to be endorsed, but to be interrogated safely. By bringing that which we do not understand into classrooms to explain itself, we empower students to critically engage with challenging perspectives within the safety of role. Through practical sessions, participants will explore how to facilitate meaningful, structured encounters with difficult subject matter, equipping young people with the tools to question, analyse, and ultimately, better understand the world around them. Information Source: The National Association for the Teaching of Drama | eventbrite

A fitness class for new mums which is carefully structured to allow you to wear your baby in a sling throughout. Sessions combine fitness, toning, stretching, strength and movement. You can begin the class once you have had the all clear at your post-partum 6-8 week midwife check or 10-12 week after a caesarean. You will need to bring your own sling for baby. Information Source: Bedford Borough Family Hubs and Children's Centres | eventbrite