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Peppa Pig set for Luton Xmas lights switch-on

October 12, 2023 Newsdesk Comments Off

The council’s annual Christmas lights switch-on, Lighting up Luton, will be returning this year on Saturday 25 November, with popular kids TV characters Peppa Pig and George doing the honours. There will be outdoor entertainment […]

Luton celebrates Black History Month honouring the achievements of black women

September 29, 2023 Music and arts desk 1

Community groups and individuals across Luton are coming together this October to celebrate Black History Month. There are events for everyone, from music, film and theatre to steel pan and African drumming workshops, a children’s […]

Festivals

Luton Henge Festival unveils packed line-up celebrating Marsh Farm’s activist spirit

July 16, 2026 0

Luton Henge Festival will return to Marsh Farm next month with an expanded two-day programme celebrating creativity, activism and community. The free festival, presented by Marsh Farm Outreach and Revoluton Arts, takes place on Saturday [...]
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 [...]