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Young skateboarder Kiersten Gaughan officially opens the Wigmore Skate Park, flanked by Mayor of Luton Amy Nicholls (left), Councillor Javeria Hussain (far left) and Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins (right)

Cheers as young skateboarder opens revamped Wigmore park in front of hundreds

May 6, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off

Hundreds of residents gathered in Wigmore over the weekend to celebrate the transformation of Wigmore Valley Park, as new facilities were officially opened with a day of music, skating and family activities. The free community […]

Music

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

June 5, 2026 0

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 [...]
Music

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

June 3, 2026 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 [...]
Festivals

Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

April 20, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge Festival to return ‘louder, bolder and more powerful than ever’

A community-built landmark in Marsh Farm will once again take centre stage this summer as Luton Henge Festival returns for a second year. The free event, taking place across Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, [...]