WhereBedford Park, Park Avenue, MK41 7SS |
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WhenYou can find out more on show dates here General Admission, The Terrace Garden VIP and Accessible gates will open at 5pm. Show times are always subject to change. Entertainment is due to finish at around 11:00 pm. We would suggest arriving early to soak up the atmosphere. |
Proms in the parkProms in the park takes place on Sunday 6th July 2025. This is a full picnic style concert, which means you can bring in all your own food & drink, chairs and tables. Gates open from 4:30 pm. Children tickets are available for Proms in the Park but must be purchased with a full priced adult ticket. |
Where can I park?There is no car parking available on site. |
TimingsGeneral Admission, The Terraced Garden and Accessible gates will open at 5:00 pm. Apart from Proms in the Park (Sunday 6th July) where gates open at 4:30 pm. Entertainment is due to finish at around 10:30 pm. We would suggest arriving early to soak up the atmosphere. |
What is the VIP Terrace?The VIP Terrace is our premium option. The ticket includes access to the main concert arena and the below:
Check out our maps to see the location of the VIP Terrace & The Retreat. |
What is The Retreat?The Retreat is our new upgrade only area which includes:
Check out our maps to see the location of The Retreat. Please note, The Retreat will not operate on Sunday, July 6th, 2025 for Proms in the Park. It will operate on the other festival days. |
Is the event outdoors?Yes, please ensure you dress for the weather and don’t forget your sun cream! |
Can I bring a chair?One foldable chair is permitted per person in general admission within the designated areas towards the rear of the arena. Chairs are not permitted within the VIP Terrace Garden however there will be picnic benches outside & club style furniture on the VIP decked viewing platform. Please note - Chairs are permitted in the whole festival area for the proms in the park evening as usual. |
If it rains will the concert go ahead?Absolutely! Concerts are only ever cancelled due to the weather if the conditions become dangerous. However, you cannot bring an umbrella, so please dress appropriately. The show will continue to go ahead if it rains and there will be no refunds offered should you choose to leave due to weather. The show will only be cancelled or stopped if the weather becomes dangerous. |
What is your policy for Children?Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don’t require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival for all shows apart from Proms in the Park, where child tickets are available at a reduced rate but must be purchased along with a full priced adult tickets. Prams are not permitted into Bedford Summer Sessions. |
Can I buy official merchandise?Yes, if available, official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival. |
Can I bring Food & Drink?Although you are unable to bring food & drink into the venue, we're certain you won't go hungry with a wide array of food and drink stalls inside the venue offering some of the most delicious cuisines. We have everyone's favourites on our roster and our concession stalls will be offering refreshments throughout the night. 1 x sealed water bottle is permitted per person max 500ml 1 x empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water re-fill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor’s note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Please note - for the proms in the park evening, food and drink are permitted as part of the picnic style concert as usual. |
Can I bring a dog?Dogs are not permitted apart from assistant Dogs. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let us know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact us here |
Do I need to bring Cash?No, all food concessions and bars are cashless. Please bring alternative payment options. |
Big Top UpdateAs we continue to push forward with our planning for TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions 2025 to make it our biggest & best year yet, it has been decided that the shows will take place under the stars as in previous years, without a big top tent in place. We have seen an incredible demand to this year’s line up & also have taken fan feedback into account at every stage of planning. The arena will be laid out similarly to previous years with key features being an allocated space for customers’ own chairs & the new raised VIP structure. |
Can I camp at the festival?No, Tk Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions is a non-camping festival. |
Can I apply to be a trader?You can apply to be a Trader by filling in this form with the relevant information This will be passed onto the relevant department who will be in touch if necessary. |
Can I apply to be an artist?We typically work with agents, managers, and record labels when considering bookings for our events. Unfortunately, we’re unable to respond to unsolicited emails or booking inquiries. |
How can I apply to be a Supplier?You can apply to be a Supplier by filling in this form with the relevant information This will be passed onto the relevant department who will be in touch if necessary. |
How can I apply for Charity tickets at my upcoming event?You can apply for charity tickets by filling out this form. One of the team will review and be in touch if necessary. If you do not hear from us, unfortunately we were unable to carry out your request on this occasion. Please note that we require a 5-6 month lead in time for our consideration and approvals process. |