Ray Gelato

The Bear Club Mill Yard; 24a Guildford Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Experience world-class jazz at the renowned Bear Club. Ray Gelato, The Godfather of Swing and multi-talented singer, saxophonist, songwriter, and bandleader, returns as part of what promises to be a big weekend at The Bear Club.

£18

Dark Party

Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

“Cough-Cough” Dark Party makes a return to Luton for one night only.

£28.50 + 10% booking fee

The Painter’s Arms Big Weekend

The Painter's Arms 79 High Town Road, Luton

Head to The Painter's Arms for live DJs and bands playing all the biggest music from artists playing at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend in Luton. (Coldplay, Chase & Status, RAYE and many more). 

Free entry

The Big Weekend Foam Party

Off The Wall 6-8 Park Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Get ready to make a splash at Off The Wall's Epic BIG WEEKEND Foam Party.

Free entry

Break Free (Pop Throwbacks)

The Castle 1 Castle Street, Luton

The Castle will have DJs playing all the biggest pop throwbacks you secretly love to sing a long to, plus plenty of drink deals to keep you satisfied.

Free Entry

Essences

Kabanas Bar 2-5 Westside Centre, Dunstable Road, Luton

Party until 5am with Essences touch of white edition, which music from Villagesound, DJ Stixx, Street Roc, DJ kefty, Jag 1 sound, Bugzy Lee, Flava Sound plus a special guest.

£10 in advance

Luton Junior Parkrun

Wardown Park New Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k parkrun for 4-14 year olds. Walk, jog, run – it’s up to you!

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend Luton

Stockwood Park London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Radio 1’s Big Weekend is back for 2024, bringing a massive weekend of incredible live music from a stellar line-up of UK and International artists to Stockwood Park, Luton on Friday 24th, Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May!

£29.50 (+£4.50 booking fee per ticket).

Big Weekend Live Viewing: Sunday

Hat Factory Arts Centre The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Fancy watching all of the action from Stockwood Park but away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds? Then join us at The Hat Factory Arts Centre for our Neurodivergent watch along sessions!

Free

Big Weekend Watch Along: Sunday

The Castle 1 Castle Street, Luton

Join us at The Castle as we stream all the action across our screens for 3 days of the world's biggest artists taking over Luton. We'll have a BBQ going and pints ready to be poured, don't miss out!

Free

Jazz Jam

The Bear Club Mill Yard; 24a Guildford Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Experience world-class jazz at the renowned Bear Club. Led by saxophonist Rob Mach, Jazz Jam welcomes musicians, vocalists, dancers, and music lovers who like to spend an afternoon listening to or creating great music, supported by DJ Mr Jazzy Vibes.

£9 (pay on the door)

Free Photobooth

Stockwood Park London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Join us inside the festival at Stockwood Park from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th May for a free, unforgettable photobooth experience celebrating Luton's Big Weekend.

Free