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Yumi and the Weather _35mm_©StewartBaxter-75
Music

Psych-pop artist Yumi and the Weather brings acclaimed sound to Luton

October 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers 0

Fans of psychedelic pop, shoegaze and atmospheric indie rock have the chance to catch an artist with a growing national reputation when Yumi and the Weather plays The Castle in Luton this Saturday. The Brighton-based […]

Olivia Lynn at Party in the Park 2026
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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Castle
News

Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

July 25, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Business rates cut for pubs and live music venues welcomed by Luton’s MPs

Pubs, social clubs and live music venues across Luton are set to benefit from a 20 per cent cut in business rates from next April, with the town’s two Members of Parliament praising the new […]

Rory McDade from Luna Rosa who will headline the fourth annual Summer Assembly music festival at The Castle
Music

Is Luton entering a new era of live music? Why Summer Assembly matters

July 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Is Luton entering a new era of live music? Why Summer Assembly matters

When Vandalism Begins at Home launched Summer Assembly four years ago, the idea was simple: create a full day where music fans could discover new bands, support independent artists and experience the kind of atmosphere […]

Myles Smith performs a hometown show in St George's Square
Luton Town news

‘Let me open it’: Myles Smith’s dream of launching Luton Town’s new stadium

June 16, 2026 James Cunliffe Comments Off on ‘Let me open it’: Myles Smith’s dream of launching Luton Town’s new stadium

Luton pop star Myles Smith has revealed he is hoping to perform the first concert at Luton Town’s new Power Court stadium when it opens – and has already been lobbying a Hatter who is […]

Myles Smith greets the crowd in St George's Square
Music

‘This really is home’: Myles Smith thanks Luton as thousands join hometown takeover ahead of debut album release

June 16, 2026 James Cunliffe 4

Luton pop star Myles Smith thanked his hometown for supporting his journey from Leagrave schoolboy to global music sensation as thousands of fans turned out for a day-long takeover of the town ahead of the […]

Kaiser Chiefs
Music

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

June 5, 2026 Ronny Trousers 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 […]

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    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    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 [...]
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