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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Castle
Music

Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

June 3, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

Some of Luton’s most exciting emerging musicians will take over the town centre later this month as Market Hill Live returns with its biggest line-up yet. The free outdoor music event will showcase seven local […]

More Luton stories

  • Anthem For Dissatisfaction. Photo by Bernie McAllister AFD5
    Theatre

    From Oasis to The Jam: Working-class anthems soundtrack tale of rebellion as award-winning show comes to Luton

    November 2, 2026 0
    A coming-of-age theatre production combining rock, punk, pop, politics and poverty is heading to Luton Library Theatre this month. Anthem for Dissatisfaction will be performed on Tuesday, 17 November, at 7.30pm, following award-winning runs at [...]
  • A scene from the Freckles video shot at Stockwood Park
    Music

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

    October 14, 2026 Comments Off on Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town
    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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