Embankment
Bedford’s Victorian Embankment Promenade is often described as ‘the jewel in Bedford’s crown’. It becomes a hive of activity during the River Festival when it becomes home to the Festival Market and a multitude of trade stalls, making it the perfect place to peruse a wide variety of both local and regional goods and maybe to pick up a unique souvenir or gift. You can also keep an eye on the various river activities taking place as you stroll along the riverside.
The Embankment is also perfect for viewing the river activities which take place throughout the duration of the Festival, including the various boat parades and thrilling water demonstrations.
New for this year will be the Bedford Music Hub Stage. Working with a number of their partner organisations (including Bedford Music Cooperative, Bedford Town Band, Luma Sounds, Musical Seeds, Philharmonia Orchestra), they will showcase a fantastic array of young local talent: singers, instrumentalists, beatboxers, rappers, DJ’s and aspiring rockstars.
“Creating Musical Pathways the Bedford Music Hub ensure that all children and young people across Bedford Borough have access to high-quality, inclusive and varied musical experiences and progression routes. For more information please visit the website https://bedfordmusichub.org.uk/ ”
Schedule of Events
Schedule of Events
The 2024 River Festival will include countless river activities, eight live music and performance areas, the Sports Island, Family Island, Green Earth Village, the wonderful offerings of the Festival Market, Bedford Festival of Motoring, plus so much more!
Make sure you keep the 20th & 21st July 2024 free in your diaries so that you don’t miss out on any of the action.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for on this web site, please contact the Events Team at events@bedford.gov.uk to discuss how you can get involved.
Gallagher Developments is a strategic land promoter with experience dating back over 50 years and, as a master developer, has delivered thousands of homes, employment land, schools, and community facilities across Bedfordshire. Gallagher Developments continue to work to deliver sustainable communities across Bedford Borough in order to provide much needed homes and wider communities.
Sir Tony Gallagher, Chairman of Gallagher Developments said, “We are delighted to again sponsor and support the Bedford River Festival which we know brings joy to thousands of people. We hope everyone has a great time”.
