The Hat Factory Arts Centre

The Comedy Bar: October
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, 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.

Being Black in Luton
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomBack by popular demand celebrating Black History, and continuing to drive open and meaningful conversations relevant to the Black community in Luton, we have partnered with local community activists and businesses to bring you an evening discussion about what it means to be Black in Luton.

LGBTQ+ Drag DJ Club Night
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomAn all inclusive LGBTQ+ space for the community and their allies to dance the night away! Brought to you in collaboration with PRIDE in Luton.

William Thompson: The Hand You’re Dealt
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomWilliam Thompson (BBC New Comedy Awards Finalist 2021, as seen and heard on Dave & Channel 4, BBC Scotland) is a rising star from Belfast.

Luton Beatz Lab: October
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomAVXLuton presents the first ever Beat Club!

Live from the Hat Factory X Fresh Talent Showcase
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomWe’ve hooked up with leading promoters, producers, and artist collectives to bring you some of the hottest music talent from across the UK. Expect big tunes, new tracks, fresh freestyle, and DJs at the top of their game.

A Carnival Masterclass with Carl Gabriel
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomTrinidadian Carnival artist Carl Gabriel has achieved international renown for his large-scale sculptures, lovingly handcrafted through the art of traditional wire bending.

Bute Street Festival: Quiz Night
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomBack by popular demand, quiz night returns this time hosted by Bute Street Festival. Join Bute Street in an evening of light hearted quiz fun. So what are you waiting for? Organise your team of up to 6 people now.

Bute Street Film Night: SHABU
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomCome and enjoy an immersive film experience, with a night of specially curated short & art house films by our friends at Bute Street Festival. Experience cinema differently whilst socialising amongst cinema goers in a chic converted Hat Factory.

Hat District Lates: Black History Month
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomPartnered with UKCCA, to kick off Black History Month we are bringing you an explosion of Black Culture for Hat District Lates.

Cockney Rejects
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomVinyl Revelations in conjunction with Culture Trust Luton proudly presents:COCKNEY REJECTS - live in concert at Luton's Hat Factory on their last ever tour.

Macbeth
The Hat Factory Arts Centre 65-67 Bute Street, Luton, United KingdomAward winning theatre company, New International Encounter (NIE), brings the premiere of Shakespeare In a Suitcase, Macbeth.