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

Judge Dredd as drawn by Steve Dillion which will feature in the exhibition at Luton Comic Con
Festivals

The Luton connection behind Comic Con bringing home the final ever exhibition of legendary Judge Dredd artist

September 22, 2026 Ronny Trousers 0

Comic book fans are set to travel from across the globe to St George’s Square this weekend for the final ever exhibition celebrating the life and work of a legendary artist from Luton. Steve Dillon, […]

Awaken
Theatre

Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

September 18, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring […]

Ricky Wilson the frontman of Kaiser Chiefs during their headline set at Party in the Park
Music

150 years of the past – but the future’s ours: How Luton is finally finding its voice

September 17, 2026 James Cunliffe 1

Standing in Stockwood Park among thousands of people singing, dancing and waving their arms in the air as fireworks, lights and lasers lit up the sky, it didn’t feel particularly like a celebration of the […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton pop star Myles Smith breaks silence on Ed Sheeran controversy

September 16, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Luton pop star Myles Smith has spoken out about the controversy engulfing his friend and fellow singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, insisting that supporting Palestinian people does not mean he has to “betray someone” he knows to […]

Stacey Dooley to host Clickbait Clinic on the BBC
News

Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

September 9, 2026 Music and arts desk 0

Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see […]

Coldplay headlining Radio 1 Big Weekend at Stockwood Park in 2024
Music

Luton Council gives green light for annual three-day music festival at Stockwood Park

September 7, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

Luton Council has approved a licence for an annual three-day music festival at Stockwood Park with capacity for almost 15,000 people after the town’s success in hosting BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend there in 2024. […]

George Street, facing the Corn Exhange in 1906
Culture

Luton’s hidden history opened up for free as Heritage Open Days return

September 4, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton’s hidden history opened up for free as Heritage Open Days return

Some of Luton’s best-known landmarks – and some of its less familiar stories – will be opened up to the public for free this month as the town takes part in the national Heritage Open […]

24 Hours in Police Custody - The Ambush
News

24 Hours in Police Custody returns as detectives continue their quest for justice after Luton teen left for dead

August 29, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on 24 Hours in Police Custody returns as detectives continue their quest for justice after Luton teen left for dead

24 Hours In Police Custody returns to screens with a double bill that follows Bedfordshire Police’s four-year fight for justice after a teenager was left for dead in Luton. In a brand-new two-part special that […]

Olaf Falafel
Comedy

Luton comedian Olaf Falafel wins Dave Joke of the Fringe and makes history with top 10 hat-trick of gags

August 21, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton comedian Olaf Falafel wins Dave Joke of the Fringe and makes history with top 10 hat-trick of gags

A comedian from Luton has been crowned the winner of the Dave Joke of the Fringe 2026, while making history as the first comic with three entries in the coveted competition’s top 10. Olaf Falafel […]

Luton Henge
Film

Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

August 18, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

A new dance film exploring Luton through movement, migration and the town’s changing identity will premiere at Luton Henge as part of a special autumn equinox event. Like the River Lea, conceived and directed by […]

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    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

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    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
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    Film

    Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

    June 17, 2026 Comments Off on Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings
    Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]
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