Bedford Park
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 6 July 2025 for Proms in the Park. It will operate on the other festival days.
TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions
Bedford park is a stunning grade two listed Victorian park, situated within walking distance of the centre of the county town of Bedford and has been a premier destination for live music fans for many years, hosting the renowned Bedford Park Concerts. These events have featured a host of celebrated artists, including George Ezra, Sting, Tom Grennan, Billy Ocean, and UB40, drawing hundreds of thousands of attendees.
In 2024, the park introduced TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions, marking a new era for live music at the venue. This inaugural series saw headlining performances from Avril Lavigne, Jess Glynne, Tom Jones, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, James, and Nile Rodgers & CHIC.
Bedford Park continues to serve as a cultural and recreational landmark. Its blend of natural beauty and top-tier entertainment makes it a prime location for memorable experiences, whether you’re attending a concert or simply enjoying a day out in the park. The event was a tremendous success, attracting large crowds and solidifying Bedford Park's status as a key location for premier live music events.
Travel Map
A travel map will be released nearer to the event.
Car Parking
You can park at one of the many councils run car parks nearby. Full details of these can be found here.
Pick up and drop of point
Please use De Parys Avenue which is opposite the main entrance to the park. This is for all pick up/ drop offs, including taxis, parents, access.
Bedford Railway Station is approximately a three-minute taxi drive and a 25-minute walk away from the venue.
Bedford Bus Station is approximately a four-minute taxi drive and a 21 minute walk away from the venue. You can find out more here.
The local companies are listed below with contact details.
Fast line Taxis – 01234 811811
24-7 Cars – 01234 262222
Key Cars – 01234 343434
Bedford Summer Sessions Accessibility Information
How can I book accessible tickets for TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions?
We want TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Session to be an event accessible for all.
To ensure we have the correct level of facilities we ask customers to purchase the correct type of accessible ticket on Ticketmaster.
The following options are available:
· Wheelchair
· Ambulant
· Deaf/Hard of hearing
· Essential Companion
To purchase an accessible ticket please click here
To contact us about purchasing access tickets, or to ask further questions about the process, please email [email protected] visit help.ticketmaster.co.uk
If you have further questions on the accessible facilities, please contact the event organisers here
Essential Companion Tickets
There is an option to select a companion ticket when you are purchasing an accessible ticket. Once you have selected a companion ticket, there will be an approval process. For the approval process, you will be contacted to provide supporting documentation for validation of your request.
If you require a companion ticket in the general admission or VIP area. Please contact Ticketmaster’s access team here to request - [email protected]
Accessible Documentation
To ensure fans are receiving the correct accommodations and that Free Essential Companion tickets are going to eligible fans, you'll have three weeks to submit proof of eligibility after requesting accessible tickets. Your order may be cancelled if no supporting document is provided.
Below is a list of documents we may accept when considering allocating a complimentary ticket:
Further information is available here
To contact us about purchasing disability access tickets, or to ask further questions about the process, please email [email protected].
If you have further questions on the accessible facilities, please contact the event organisers here
If your request for a companion ticket is not approved, the access team can advise on the procedure.
What if I need a companion ticket in the general admission or VIP area?
If you require a companion ticket in the general admission or VIP area. Please purchase one general admission/VIP ticket and contact Ticketmaster’s access team here to request - [email protected].
They will issue you a companion ticket if you have the correct accessible documentation. You can find out more on accessible documentation here.
Please note – if there is a hospitality package of the VIP ticket, there may be a charge for your companion.
What is a wheelchair ticket?
The ‘wheelchair’ ticket is for customers who are attending in a wheelchair or mobility scooter. This ticket allows entry onto the accessible viewing platform which is a raised platform with view of the stage.
The accessible viewing platform has a limited capacity and is strictly for accessible customers plus their companions.
The viewing platform have ramped access, wheelchair accessible toilets and charging points and a member of staff is located on each platform to offer any help that may be needed.
What is an ambulant ticket?
An ambulant ticket is for customers who have an access requirement that require them to have access to a chair and/or quieter area from the crowd to make their experience more comfortable.
Ambulant ticket holders can access the accessible viewing area where chairs are provided.
Customers who have purchased an ambulant ticket are also entitled to a companion ticket. They will be contacted to provide accessible documentation for a companion ticket.
What is a Deaf/Hard of Hearing ticket?
Deaf/Hard of Hearing ticket holders can access the general admission area, with the BSL interpreter positioned on the side of the stage. Further details will be included in the access pack.
If you need alternative accessible facilities, such as platform access or accessible toilets, please get in touch with us, and we’ll be happy to look into this and discuss further. [Please note – the platform may be at capacity].
Additionally, Deaf/Hard of Hearing customers are entitled to a complimentary companion ticket. You will be contacted to provide the necessary accessible documentation to confirm eligibility -You can find out more on this here
You can find out further information on the BSL interpreters tab below.
BSL
We are pleased to offer a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter for all TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025 concerts.
If you require a BSL interpreter, please purchase a Deaf/Hard of Hearing ticket via Ticketmaster.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing ticket holders can access the general admission area, with the BSL interpreter positioned on the side of the stage. Further details will be included in the access pack.
If you need alternative accessible facilities, such as platform access or accessible toilets, please get in touch with us, and we’ll be happy to look into this and discuss further. [Please note – the platform may be at capacity].
Additionally, Deaf/Hard of Hearing customers are entitled to a complimentary companion ticket. You will be contacted to provide the necessary accessible documentation to confirm eligibility - You can find out more on this here
The BSL Interpreting Team for TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions are listed below:
[Please note - Subject to change].
If you have any questions, please contact us here
Accessible Facilities
TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions has various accessible facilities in place. We have raised platform, hearing loops, BSL, lowered bars, large prints, Accessible toilets and Accessible changing facilities. You can find out more on our accessible facilitieshere
I don’t need a wheelchair or ambulant ticket; I just need to access the accessible facilities – what do I do?
If you do not need a wheelchair or ambulant ticket but have accessible requirements that would benefit from the use of the accessible facilities, such as the toilets and entrance – please contact our access team here who can explain further.
Accessible Car Park
Accessible parking is available at The Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford - MK41 7PZ.
This is a short walk to the festival site. It is approximately 200m to the entry gate and 200m to the accessible area.
You can book tickets in due course. You will be required to show a blue badge on arrival.
You can book accessible parking tickets here
The pickup and drop off point is at De Parys Avenue which is opposite the main entrance to the park.
This is for all pick up/ drop offs, including taxis, parents, access.
It is approximately 500m from the drop-off point to the entrance.
Strobe lighting and special effects
Smoke machines, strobe lights, fireworks and other effects may be in use at this event. Anyone affected by these should bear this in mind. Please contact us here for further information.
Assistant Dogs
Assistant Dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let us know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticket master after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact us here.
Temporary Impairments
Please note that TK Maxx Presents Bedford Summer Sessions accessible facilities cannot cater for people with temporary impairments such as broken bones, healing injuries and those who are pregnant.
Additional Requirements
If you have any additional access requirements, please contact us here to request.
Contact Information
For access ticketing queries please visit help.ticketmaster.co.uk or contact Ticketmaster access team here - [email protected].
For other access enquires please visit the events help centre here or contact the event organisers here.
General Admission, The Terraced Garden and Accessible gates will open at 5pm.
Apart from Proms in the Park (Sunday 6 July) where gates open at 4pm.
Entertainment is due to finish at around 11pm. We would suggest arriving early to soak up the atmosphere.
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 ticket.
Prams are not permitted into Bedford Summer Sessions.
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.
Although you are unable to bring food and 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.
Yes, all food concessions and bars are cashless. Please bring alternative payment options.
Once you leave the venue you will not be allowed back in.
The Terrace Garden VIP is our premium option which includes access to the main concert arena & the below:
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.
Proms in the park takes place on Sunday 6 July 2025.
This is a full picnic style concert, which means you can bring in all your own food & drink, chairs and tables.
Gates will open at 4:30pm and entertainment is due to finish at around 10:30pm.
Children tickets are available for Proms in the Park but must be purchased with a full priced adult ticket.
Then please can we amend the below for the FAQS – we have amended wording to fit the proms.
For further information please visit the events help centre here or contact the event organisers here.
Pete Tong on Friday was epic... just such a brilliant sound and atmosphere and then Nile Rogers on Sunday rounded off the weekend nicely! Really well organised concerts, thank you Bedford Summer Sessions.... already looking forward to the 2025 gigs...
The Bedford sessions shows had a fantastic first weekend line up - everything on the day was so well organised albeit I did need to run to get a barrier position!