Edinburgh Festival - The Lutonian

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 0

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 […]

Film

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

August 18, 2026 0

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 [...]
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 [...]
Music

Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]