Polish Heritage Day will return to Bedford on Sunday, 4th May 2025, taking place at the Harpur Suite and Square from 11am till 5pm. The event is free to attend and open to everyone.

This year’s programme has been put together by PBIC in collaboration with Stacja Dom Polski, John Paul II Polish School in Bedford, The Polish Language and Culture Association, the Polish Parish, and a number of community volunteers.

Visitors can expect a range of activities throughout the day, including:

• Live performances from both Polish and local artists
• Traditional Polish food and local Polish businesses
• Creative Polish folk themed workshops for all ages

The event will also mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a screening of “MYID – Poland in Bedford”, a short documentary highlighting local and national Polish history. This will be shown inside the Harpur Suite alongside an exhibition titled “MYnalazki”, which focuses on Polish inventions and discoveries.

An afterparty at Stacja Dom Polski will follow the main event and is open to all.

We’re proud to be working with so many local partners to create a day that’s welcoming and meaningful for all who want to find out more about Polish culture and history.

Follow the Bedford Polish Heritage Day event page on Facebook for updates on performances, vendors, and the full day’s schedule.