Henshaws BedFest

Join us for Henshaws BedFest 2026, a vibrant celebration of music, food, and family-friendly activities, whilst being perfectly positioned to witness the world-famous Knaresborough Bed Race. Experience a day filled with live performances, delicious cuisine, and engaging entertainment.

This year’s festival features a fantastic selection of local breweries, an exciting live music line-up, delicious street food and fun activities for all age with a buzzing festival atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to celebrate the bank holiday weekend!

Tickets

Book in advance to save money and guarantee your spot! Early booking ensures you get the best deal and a smooth entry on the day. Don’t miss out secure your tickets today as BedFest is a sell out every year!

Adult (Advance): £12.00

Adult (On the Door): £14.00

Child (3-17 years): £6.00

Under 3’s: Free

Drinks Available

Enjoy craft beers and refreshing beverages from local breweries Harrogate Brewing Co. and Turning Point Brew Co., providing a perfect drink to accompany your day of music and festivities.

Parade and Bed Race

Experience the excitement of the annual parade and cheer on participants in the thrilling Bed Race, which speeds towards the river crossing. Our venue provides an excellent vantage point to enjoy these events. Please note due to road closures access to the Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre is limited and we do not have parking available on the day of the Bed Race. We recommend travelling via bus or train.

Street Food Vendors

Great drinks deserve great food, and we’ve got plenty of mouth-watering options to keep you going throughout the day.

• Henshaws BBQ – a sizzling BBQ menu featuring festival favorites!
• Urban Cuisine – Freshly prepared and packed with delicious flavours, specialising in loaded flatbreads and smash burger tacos
• Sparkle & Magic – A Brymor ice cream bar with flavors ranging from classic Madagascan vanilla to rum & raisin for the grown-ups

With so many delicious choices, you’ll never go hungry!

Family-Friendly Fun & Furry Friends Welcome at BedFest 2026!

Henshaws BedFest isn’t just for the grown-ups – we’ve got plenty of fun for kids too!

• Hook-a-Duck: A classic fairground game suitable for all ages.
• Face Painting & Glitter Artist: Let your creativity shine with our face painting and glitter art stations.

Daytime sessions are family-friendly, making this the perfect event for all ages. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome! So, bring your furry friend along and enjoy a fun-filled day out together.

Live Music Line-Up

Get ready for an amazing weekend of live music at Henshaws BedFest ’26! We’ve got an incredible mix of local talent, upbeat bands, and energetic DJs performing for your entertainment.

• Captain and the Bear 
• Crafted in Rock
• DJ Rory Hoy
• Drop Leg Steppers
• Hellfire Jack
• Hot Sauce
• Pepperhead 
• Pips
• Rory King
• Rufus Beckett
• The Song Collectives

…& many more amazing acts! From acoustic sessions to high-energy performances, there’s something for every music lover!

Thank You to Our Title Sponsor: Specsavers Harrogate

Henshaws BedFest 2026 wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of Specsavers, our official title sponsor.

Andy Bryer, retail director at Specsavers Harrogate, says: ‘

We’re thrilled to be sponsoring BedFest again, now our third time around. It’s a genuinely fantastic event that the whole community looks forward to.

The work Henshaws does is life-changing, and we are thrilled to be a small part of that. Their dedicated staff and volunteers are truly inspiring, and they do so much for residents in and around Harrogate, so it’s wonderful that all the proceeds go back into the community – if you’ve yet to attend, it’s a must!

Please note due to the parade and race route, there is extremely limited access into Knaresborough and there is no Car Parking available at Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre on the day of the BedFest.