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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, […]

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 […]

Luton Henge Festival in 2025
Festivals

Luton Henge Festival unveils packed line-up celebrating Marsh Farm’s activist spirit

July 16, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival unveils packed line-up celebrating Marsh Farm’s activist spirit

Luton Henge Festival will return to Marsh Farm next month with an expanded two-day programme celebrating creativity, activism and community. The free festival, presented by Marsh Farm Outreach and Revoluton Arts, takes place on Saturday […]

University of Bedfordshire’s annual Creative Industries Degree Show
Art

Free university art and design exhibition open to public in Luton

May 20, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Free university art and design exhibition open to public in Luton

Lutonians are being invited to explore everything from short films and photography to fashion and immersive design as the University of Bedfordshire’s annual Creative Industries Degree Show opens to the public this week. The exhibition, […]

Missing The Ferry's singer Chris Anderson sinks a pint of Guinness
Festivals

Luton hometown favourites lead debut New Town festival as music line-up revealed

May 18, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

A new free event promising to bring “everyone together through music, culture and community spirit” this summer will be anchored by homegrown acts with deep ties to the Luton, as organisers prepare for the inaugural […]

North African Lion cubs investigate Halloween pumpkins in his enclosure at Whipsnade Zoo.
News

Animals enjoy hair-raising Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

October 30, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Animals enjoy hair-raising Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

Rhinos, black lemurs, and a pride of ten lions were trick-or-treated to Halloween fun this week at Whipsnade Zoo, as ‘Boo at the Zoo’ takes over for October half-term.  Kicking off the spook-tacular fun at […]

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 […]

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 […]

A Q&A with writer and director Daniel Ellerby at Bute Street Festival
Festivals

Film and art festival prepares for last showing as organisers announce hiatus

July 25, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Film and art festival prepares for last showing as organisers announce hiatus

A well-loved celebration of film, art and performance, will hold its final festival next week before a planned two-year hiatus. Now in its seventh year, Bute Street Festival has carved out a space for joy, […]

Outdoor cinema at the Hat Gardens.
Things to do

Outdoor cinema, live sport and family fun set to light up Luton town centre this summer

July 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Outdoor cinema, live sport and family fun set to light up Luton town centre this summer

Luton town centre will come alive this summer with a packed programme of free events, outdoor entertainment and exclusive offers running from now until the end of August. Between 30 June and 31 August, Hat […]

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    Film

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