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Luton culture is diverse. Here you’ll find articles about art, music, comedy, festivals, film and much more

Awaken
Theatre

Witchcraft drama Awaken to be staged for free at Luton Henge for International Women’s Day

February 19, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A new play by Luton theatre-maker Cheryl Prince will be performed inside the town’s stone circle next month as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. Awaken, created by Prince and her company 5D Theatre, will […]

JW Paris
Music

JW Paris return with riotous new single ahead of new EP

February 14, 2026 Ronny Trousers 0

JW Paris are back with another blast of high-octane indie rock, as they unleash their latest single, ‘Crazy’ – a statement of intent as they build towards a new EP this year. Fronted by Lutonians […]

Cheryl Prince's mum working as a dressmaker on the factory floor in Luton
Theatre

From factory floors to theatre doors: New show honours working-class stories of Luton

February 13, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

Luton’s working-class roots, its history of activism and its tradition of standing up for one another will take centre stage this week as a new theatre project comes to St Mary’s Church on Friday, 20 […]

Missing The Ferry sing through Luton town centre, with the town hall in the background
Music

Sneak peek inside Luton love song video that hails hometown heroes, pubs, pints and places

February 12, 2026 Ronny Trousers 0

Luton will take centre stage in Missing The Ferry’s latest release, and before the song and the full music video drops this weekend, we can reveal a sneak peek at some exclusive images from the […]

Myles Smith (left) and Niall Horan
Music

Myles Smith teams up with One Direction star Niall Horan on new single

February 10, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has collaborated with former One Direction pop star Niall Horan to release a new single, called ‘Drive Safe’. After sparking much anticipation on socials, the ‘Stargazing’ singer now officially lifts the […]

Jack Thorne giving speech in St Mary's Church, Luton, after being awarded with an Honorary Doctor of Arts by the University of Bedfordshire for his outstanding contribution to theatre and literature.
News

There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast

February 5, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

The multi BAFTA Award-winning television screenwriter and playwright behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ has spoken warmly about his years living in Luton, describing the town as a place with a spirit that “made sense” […]

Amy Belson, the new CEO of The Culture Trust Luton
Art

West End theatre leader to take helm at Culture Trust with aim for the ‘beating heart of Luton’

February 2, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on West End theatre leader to take helm at Culture Trust with aim for the ‘beating heart of Luton’

The Culture Trust Luton has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, who was named earlier this year by The Stage as one of the 100 most influential people in UK theatre. Amy Belson […]

Luton Carnival 2025
Culture

Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

February 1, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
Art

Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

A Luton MP has welcomed a major government announcement that £1.5billion will be invested in cultural organisations over the next five years, saying the funding will help open up access to arts and culture “for […]

The 2026 headliners line-up for Independent Venue Week at The Castle (clockwise from top left): Alien Chick, Big Trousers, Ugly Ozo, Flip Top Head, PENGSHUi
Music

Why Independent Venue Week of live music at The Castle matters for Luton’s future

January 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers 2

“It’s about putting Luton on the map, really making this venue a live music staple,” says Ben Barry. “I hate to use the phrase: use it or lose it — but that is where we […]

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  • Jack Thorne giving speech in St Mary's Church, Luton, after being awarded with an Honorary Doctor of Arts by the University of Bedfordshire for his outstanding contribution to theatre and literature.
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    There’s ‘a spirit to the place’ – BAFTA winning TV writer reveals his love for Luton in Romesh Ranganathan podcast

    February 5, 2026 0
    The multi BAFTA Award-winning television screenwriter and playwright behind the smash-hit Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ has spoken warmly about his years living in Luton, describing the town as a place with a spirit that “made sense” [...]
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    Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

    February 1, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash
    Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time [...]
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