Bedford Summer Sessions 2024 provides two weekends of glorious live music

Bedfordshire is rolling out the red carpet across two weekends this June and July, as TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions will feature six incredible acts taking to the stage this summer. Operated by Live Nation via Cuffe & Taylor, TK Maxx presents Bedford Summer Sessions will pick up where Bedford Park Concerts left off, curating another slew of quality live entertainment. 

First up in the Summer Sessions is Avril Lavigne, who embraces the beautiful Bedfordshire scenery on Saturday 29th June. The pop punk songstress will bring her rebellious spirit to the heart of Bedford to kick off the summer in style.

Tickets for Avril Lavigne | Saturday 29th June 2024 

 

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Chart smasher Jess Glynne follows up Lavigne the next day on Sunday 30th June with special guest Cian Ducrot. As one of the biggest names in UK pop, Glynne continues the Summer Sessions’ strong track record of attracting the biggest and best talent, while adding to her already stacked 2024 calendar. 

Tickets for Jess Glynne | Sunday 30th June 2024 

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Leaping forward to the following week sees pop legend Tom Jones on Thursday 4th July, satisfying any retro cravings alongside acclaimed soul acts Beverly Knight and Stone Foundation. 

Tickets for Tom Jones | Thursday 4th July 2024 

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Bedford then becomes the Balearics on Friday 5th, as Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics touches down. The iconic Radio 1 DJ will be joined by Groove Armada, Arielle Free and Five Past Five as they play some of the best tunes to be found on the San Antonio strip.

Tickets for Pete Tong present Ibiza Classics | Friday 5th July 2024 

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The weekend well and truly kicks off on Saturday 6th, as cult Madchester favourites James are accompanied by an orchestral rendition of their classic catalogue. Johnny Marr, The Magic Numbers, Inspiral Carpets and Tom A. Smith complete what will be a nostalgic 90s night.

Tickets for James (Orchestral) | Saturday 6th July 2024 

 

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The Sessions will close in style on Sunday 7th as soul behemoths Nile Rodgers & Chic transforms Bedford Park into a funk fiesta. National treasure Sophie Ellis-Bextor will also make an appearance as a special guest. 

Tickets for Nile Rodgers & Chic | Sunday 7th July 2024 

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With these two weekends, the Bedford Summer Sessions continue to prop up Bedford as one of the most exciting cities for live music in the country. Grab your tickets now! 

 

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