St Paul's Church, Bedford

12/06/2026

Internationally-acclaimed musicians Esther Zaglia, Clélia Le Bret and Sofia Medina perform at St Paul's on Tuesday, 16 June as the Aida Piano Trio. The recital features works by Haydn, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn.

07/06/2026

Laurence Caldecote joins us from All Saints, Northampton on 13 June. Performance includes works by Hendrik Andriessen, Georg Böhm, Herbert Howells, and Schumann. FREE concert with retiring collection of a suggested £5.

05/06/2026

We welcome pianist Simon Wu to St Paul's on Tuesday The recital will include works by J.S Bach and features Prokofiev's Sonata No. 2. Free concert with retiring collection of a suggested £5.

29/05/2026

Music at St Paul's welcomes violinist Elizaveta Saul and pianist Ayane Nakajimamet to Bedford on Tuesday, 2 June. The duo, united by a shared passion for expressive storytelling and chamber collaboration, will perform Franck’s Violin Sonata in A major, which is one of his best-loved works, admired for its lyricism and warmth.
This is a free recital with retiring collection (suggested minimum donation of £5).

27/05/2026

Are things to HOT this half term?
Have a fun afternoon with Tigger, Piglet and Pooh in the cool of St Paul's Church as we explore the Hundred Acre Wood with a Family Concert. Tickets from:
https://philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/family-concert-tales-of-winnie-the-pooh/

22/05/2026

Half Term Family Fun at St Paul’s!
Looking for something magical to do this Half Term? Bring the whole family along for a musical adventure.
St Paul’s Church is teaming up with the Philharmonia Orchestra to bring the Hundred Acre Wood to life, in concert:
The Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh
Friday 29 May 2026, 2pm and 3.30pm
St Paul’s Church Bedford
Tickets: £5 (children), £10 (adults)
Book via the Philharmonia website

22/05/2026

St Paul’s has a proud choral tradition and is keen to welcome new singers to strengthen our four‑part choir.
The choir leads music at the 10.15am Sunday Eucharist, sings monthly Choral Evensong, and rehearses Friday evenings (6–7pm).
No formal qualifications required — just a love of singing and a willingness to commit regularly.
Interested? Come and talk to our Director of Music, Adam Wright or email [email protected]

20/05/2026

On Tuesday 26 May, we welcome the Elbrus Trio; a vibrant, imaginative ensemble renowned for its sensitive approach to music. The programme at St Paul’s has a Gallic theme with works by Mel Bonis and Ravel. The recital will also feature the Piano Trio by Emmanuel Rhene-Baton, the French conductor and composer, who is inspired by impressionist composers, such as Debussy, and the Celtic music of his native Brittany.

15/05/2026

11/05/2026

Thursday is Ascension Day. Join us for our Festival Eucharist at 7:30 pm

We celebrate Christ's ascension to heaven when he is no longer among his disciples in the flesh, before which he commissioned his disciples to continue his work, and promised the gift of the Holy Spirit.