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Stories Inscribed: Live calligraphy in the Hat District by Abu Yahya
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomLocal artist Abu Yahya to create a new series of large-scale calligraphy works in the Hat District, as part of Heritage Open Days 2025
Hidden in Plain Sight – Photography Exhibition and Community Open Call for Heritage Open Days 2025
Hat District Bute Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomA community photo exhibition celebrating Luton's architectural character through its overlooked details – tiled doorsteps, carved plaques, decorative brickwork, fading signs and more.
Karaoke Nights at Off The Wall
Embrace your inner rockstar every Thursday 10pm - 2am at Off The Wall with our Karaoke Nights.
An Evening with Airline’s Jane Boulton
An intimate evening filled with honest conversations, hilarious anecdotes, and plenty of surprises.
The Fabulous Hatter
The Hat Factory 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomA brand new space for the LGBTQIA+ community and Allies to enjoy a drink and catch up.
Comedy Bar
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomGather your friends, grab some drinks and join resident MC Jake Pickford for an evening of stand-up comedy from the nation's up and coming talent.
Off The Wall Friday Night
Off The Wall 6-8 Park Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomStart your weekend off right every Friday night at Off The Wall.
Materials Market
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomThis Materials Market is an opportunity to browse and buy sustainably-produced materials for millinery or other design.
Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats
Hat Works Hat Works, 47 Guildford Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomThe 3rd British Hat Guild exhibition at Hat Works showcases the incredible hats of many leading UK milliners. It spotlights the creative ways milliners are working towards a greener footprint: from the traditional use of natural materials, to upcycling and the use of waste and innovative new generation materials.
‘Sustainability within the Creative Industries’ Film & Panel Discussion
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomHear leading UK milliners of The British Hat Guild discuss the processes behind the creation of their hats on display in ‘Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats’
Heritage Open Day: Town Hall tours
Luton Town Hall George Street Luton, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomHeritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture, and we're celebrating by offering FREE tours of Luton Town Hall for the public.
Panel Discussion for ‘Making Headway: Celebrating Sustainability in Hats’
Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United KingdomIntroduced by a short film, an expert panel brings in-depth knowledge of the field of sustainability and explores questions of sustainability within the creative industries.
