Orange Weekend - The Lutonian

A still from The Orange Weekend, about Luton hosting Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024, which won the Best Film Award at the Bute Street Festival 2025

Luton’s Orange moment immortalised as top prize at farewell film festival goes to Big Weekend doc

August 8, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off

A film inspired by Luton’s viral moment with Coldplay took the top prize at the final Bute Street Festival, as the town’s much-loved celebration of film, music, art and performance wrapped its last edition before […]

Nightlife

New nightlife venue set to revive former Pizza Express site in Luton town centre

October 2, 2025 0

A new entertainment venue is preparing to open in the town centre this December, reviving a well-known site with deep roots in the town’s history and promising to bring something new – and perhaps a [...]
History

‘So much to enjoy, learn from and be inspired by’ as Luton Celebrates Black History Month

September 30, 2025 0

Luton is marking Black History Month 2025 with a programme of events throughout October, celebrating the culture, legacy and achievements of the town’s Black African Caribbean (BAC) communities. Organised by local community groups and individuals, this [...]