Ticket Information
How to Book
In Person
Visit The Central Box Office, located in the foyer of The Harpur Suite, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LE.
Click here for Central Box Office opening times
Phone
Contact the Central Box Office on 01234 269519. Visa, Access, Delta, Solo and Maestro cards will be accepted. Your tickets can be posted to you for a charge of 40p; any tickets booked and paid for within 7 days of a performance will be held for collection.
A 24 hour answerphone facility is available outside office hours on the above number. If you would like to make a booking in this way, please leave the following details on the answerphone:
- Your name, address and telephone number.
- Full details of the tickets you require including any concessions.
- Your credit card number and expiry date, the last three digits of the security code on the signature strip and, if paying by switch, the issue number or valid from date.
Fax
Send details as above to 01234 325358
Online
Click here to book for selected shows on-line
Post
Send a cheque, postal order or your credit card details to the Central Box Office. Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to Bedford Borough Council. Please enclose an SAE for the return of tickets, if no SAE is enclosed or the performance is within 7 days of your request being received, tickets will be held for your collection.
Please note that if you purchase tickets using any of the methods above and require them to be posted a 50p postage charge will apply.
Concessions and Discounts
Concessionary discounts are available on tickets for most BCEX Presents shows.
The following groups are eligible for a concessionary rate:
- Leisure Card Holders
- Under 16s
- NUS card holders and full-time students
- Senior Citizens (over 60s)
- Disabled people
- Unwaged people
Proof of eligibility will be required at the time of booking.
Group Discounts
Group Discounts apply to most BCEX presents shows, every tenth ticket is free.
Please note: in the case of booking tickets in different price bands it will be the least expensive ticket which is free of charge.
£6 Standby Tickets
If you are eligible for a concessionary rate or have a Bedford Leisure Card, you can purchase your ticket for most BCEX presents shows for just £6 on the day of the performance.
Please note: this offer is subject to availability and does not apply to the Harpur Suite Comedy Club or Christmas Party Nights.
Friends of Bedford Corn Exchange
Holders of the Bedford Corn Exchange loyalty card benefit from a variety of discounts and special offers.Click here for further information on Friends of the Bedford Corn Exchange.
If you have any queries about concessionary or group discounts, please call the Central Box Office on 01234 269519.
Now selling gift vouchers
The Central Box Office now sells gift vouchers for activity days, so if you would enjoy a fun-packed activity session such as microlighting with the Bedford Microlight Centre, purchase a gift voucher today from the Central Box Office, Harpur Suite, Harpur Street, Bedford
Seating Plans
The diagrams below show the tiered and flat seating layouts that are available for performances at the venue. The layout is dependant on each show.
Flat seating plan
Tiered seating plan