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

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. […]

Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter in the new TV series adaptation
News

Luton landmark appears in new Harry Potter TV series trailer

September 4, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton landmark appears in new Harry Potter TV series trailer

A familiar Luton landmark has appeared in the latest trailer for HBO’s new Harry Potter television series after Wardown Park was used as a filming location for the highly anticipated adaptation. The park’s distinctive suspension […]

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 […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton star Myles Smith cancels Canada show to return home due to family health issue

July 31, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton star Myles Smith cancels Canada show to return home due to family health issue

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has cancelled one of the dates on his North American tour after revealing there has been a “major family health issue” at home. The 28-year-old, who recently returned to Luton for […]

Ish premiere
Film

Luton’s ‘people, places and potential’ on show as homegrown film Ish premieres in town

July 30, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s ‘people, places and potential’ on show as homegrown film Ish premieres in town

Luton Council has hailed the release of homegrown feature film Ish as a celebration of the town’s talent, creativity and communities following its hometown premiere. The coming-of-age drama, which was set, filmed and cast in […]

Luton-based comedian, author and illustrator Olaf Falafel reads 26 Minutes to Save Summer with year 4 pupils from Farley Junior Academy at Luton Airport.
Books

Luton Airport gives away free Olaf Falafel ‘funny’ book to help children rediscover reading this summer

July 28, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Families flying from Luton Airport this summer will be able to pick up a free graphic novel by Luton author and comedian Olaf Falafel as part of a campaign to encourage children to rediscover the […]

The George 2nd pub where the festival will take place
Music

“It’s about much more than music”: New free festival celebrates Luton’s reggae heritage and community spirit

July 27, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on “It’s about much more than music”: New free festival celebrates Luton’s reggae heritage and community spirit

A new free music festival celebrating reggae, ska and two tone music is set to make its debut in Luton this weekend, with organisers hoping it will become an annual fixture in the town’s cultural […]

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    News

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

    September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series
    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 [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

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

    June 23, 2026 1
    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 [...]
  • Stacey Dooley outside the Acorn Recovery unit in Stockport
    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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