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

Representatives from Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity, CHUMS Charity and Revoluton Arts
Art

Artwork honouring carers unveiled at Luton and Dunstable Hospital

October 6, 2025 Music and arts desk 0

A new artwork celebrating the unseen work of carers has gone on display at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital. The piece, called Circles of Care, is an excerpt of a textile wall hanging created […]

The former Pizza Express restaurant on Church Street that will become the new 'Masons' nightlife venue
Nightlife

New nightlife venue set to revive former Pizza Express site in Luton town centre

October 2, 2025 Newsdesk 0

A new entertainment venue is preparing to open in the town centre this December, reviving a well-known site with deep roots in the town’s history and promising to bring something new – and perhaps a […]

L-R: Victims Kyle Prosper, Juliana Falcon and Giselle Prosper
News

Documentary on triple murder to air — top cop hopes it sparks debate like hit show Adolescence

September 29, 2025 Newsdesk 0

A Channel 4 documentary will examine the murders of Juliana Falcon, Giselle Prosper and Kyle Prosper and a foiled Luton school shooting plan, described by Bedfordshire Police as “one of the most shocking incidents in […]

Stacey Dooley
TV and Radio

Stacey Dooley to front new BBC series on social media health fads

September 8, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stacey Dooley to front new BBC series on social media health fads

Luton documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front a new BBC series investigating the rise of online health crazes and the risks behind them. With one in three Britons now turning to social media […]

Myles Smith
Music

Ed Sheeran helps push Myles Smith’s new single as Luton star set to sing at NFL’s Dublin debut

September 6, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Ed Sheeran helps push Myles Smith’s new single as Luton star set to sing at NFL’s Dublin debut

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has got some help in promoting his forthcoming single from one of the planet’s biggest pop stars as his dream year keeps getting better with an invite to play the halftime […]

The Hat District where some of the Heritage Open Day events are held
Festivals

From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

September 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

Heritage Open Days return to Luton from Saturday 8 to Sunday 17 September, offering a free programme of walks, talks and exhibitions that celebrate the town’s rich history. Thanks to support from the National Lottery […]

Maria Cecilia Sarte with the Embers of Care artwork
Art

Luton Hospital staff feature in national artwork series to honour migrant NHS workers

August 28, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Hospital staff feature in national artwork series to honour migrant NHS workers

New artwork has been unveiled at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital reflecting on the unique journeys and experiences of three members of staff. The painting was created by Yayen John as part of the […]

ScreamingMechanicalBrain singer Nik Scott
Music

Luton rockers return with brooding new single that ‘comes from darkness’ but holds ‘element of hope’

August 18, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luton rockers return with brooding new single that ‘comes from darkness’ but holds ‘element of hope’

Luton rock band ScreamingMechanicalBrain have released their latest single, Repair of Small Objects, a dark, atmospheric eight-minute epic cinematic opus of a new single ahead of a big hometown show at The Castle. The new […]

A still from The Orange Weekend, about Luton hosting Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024, which won the Best Film Award at the Bute Street Festival 2025
Festivals

Luton’s Orange moment immortalised as top prize at farewell film festival goes to Big Weekend doc

August 8, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s Orange moment immortalised as top prize at farewell film festival goes to Big Weekend doc

A film inspired by Luton’s viral moment with Coldplay took the top prize at the final Bute Street Festival, as the town’s much-loved celebration of film, music, art and performance wrapped its last edition before […]

Outdoor cinema at the Hat Gardens.
Film

Free outdoor cinema returns to Luton town centre for August Bank Holiday

August 7, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Free outdoor cinema returns to Luton town centre for August Bank Holiday

Luton Council has announced the return of the free summer outdoor cinema to the town centre this August Bank Holiday weekend. For the third time this year, Hat Gardens, Bute Street will be home to […]

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    ‘So much to enjoy, learn from and be inspired by’ as Luton Celebrates Black History Month

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    Luton is marking Black History Month 2025 with a programme of events throughout October, celebrating the culture, legacy and achievements of the town’s Black African Caribbean (BAC) communities. Organised by local community groups and individuals, this [...]
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