Hat Factory Arts Centre

27/08/2026

September is looking funny. Are you ready to laugh?

😂 Desi Central, Rich Hall and The Comedy Bar are all coming to The Hat Factory this September. Grab your friends, a drink, and enjoy evenings of non-stop laughter.

🎟️ Choose your next night out: https://loom.ly/8T1IAck
📍 Hat Factory Arts Centre

26/08/2026

Join us for an evening of live Bollywood classics celebrating the music and legacy of legendary sisters Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle. 🎶

Performed live by Abira Shah and a live band, expect an evening full of nostalgia, emotion and unforgettable melodies.

🎟️ Selling fast: https://loom.ly/bzj3aDI
📅 5 September, 7pm

26/08/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT 🎸 Spear of Destiny bring their post-punk sound to The Hat Factory for one night only.

Haven’t booked your tickets yet? This is your last chance to save with advance ticket prices. Book now and don’t miss out.

🎟️ Book your tickets: https://loom.ly/GlstVYg
📅 27 Aug, 7pm (doors)

25/08/2026

THIS THURSDAY! 🔥 Spear of Destiny return to The Hat Factory for one night of post-punk classics and big riffs.

Expect a set drawing from the re-recorded and reimagined tracks of Outland and The Price You Pay as the Janus Tour arrives in Luton.

🎟️ Book now: https://loom.ly/GlstVYg
📅 27 Aug, 7pm (doors)

24/08/2026

Coffee, lunch, cake or somewhere to catch up? The Hat Factory Café is right in the heart of Luton and ready to welcome you. ☕

Stop by on your way to work and grab a drink on the go, or sit in and relax surrounded by colour and a relaxing atmosphere.

⏰ Open 8.30am-4.30pm every day, with later opening hours from Friday to Sunday.

20/08/2026

🎶 40 years on, and they're still going strong.

This , we're celebrating Spear of Destiny ahead of their return to Luton. Expect an evening of post-punk classics, iconic tracks and live music at its best.

Kirk Brandon, Adrian Portas, Craig Adams, Phil Martini and Steven Allen-Jones draw from recorded and reimagined tracks of Outland and The Price You Pay as the Janus Tour arrives in Luton.

🎟️ Book now: https://loom.ly/GlstVYg
📅 27 Aug, 7pm (doors)

Vinyl Revelations proudly presents:SPEAR OF DESTINYLive in concert back at the The Hat Factory in the heart of LutonSPEAR of DESTINY Biography 2026 est 1983Hard to believe we know but it is true, Kirk Brandon has now been leading SPEAR OF DESTINY for over 40 years. SPEAR OF DESTINY were formed in 19...

20/08/2026

"Family-friendly comedy, drawing & general nonsense." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GetYourCoatsOn

Winner of Best Kids' Show, Olaf Falafel is bringing brilliantly silly family comedy to Luton this October Half-Term.

Perfect for families with children who love being gloriously silly. Suitable for 3-13.

🎟️ Selling fast. Book here: https://loom.ly/sXrbEhQ
🗓️ 25 Oct, 11.30am & 2pm
📍 Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

OLAF FALAFEL’S STUPIDEST SUPER STUPID SHOW Winner of the Best Kids’ Show at the 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival After a sell out run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-friendly comedy. The c...

18/08/2026

😂 Luton, get ready for a night of big laughs and brilliant South Asian stand-up!

Desi Central returns to the Hat Factory Arts Centre on 25 September - and there’s just under six weeks to go.

🔥 Expect sharp wit, relatable stories and non-stop comedy from Diesel, Bamph, Preet Singh, Shazia Mirza, Kae Kurd and Eshaan Akbar. ⭐

🎟️ Book your tickets today: https://loom.ly/DsOz7aU
📅 25 September at 7pm
📍 Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

18/08/2026

🐠 Make magical memories together this October Half-Term.

Flotsam is a beautiful family theatre adventure inspired by David Wiesner's award-winning picture book.

Perfect for children aged 2-5, it's a beautiful introduction to music, movement and boundless imagination!

📅 Thursday 29 Oct
🕦 11am, 1pm & 3pm
🎟️ £10. Book in advance: https://loom.ly/dMGPnus

17/08/2026

💻 Need a change of scenery while you work in Luton town centre?

Settle in at The Hat Factory Café & Bar and catch up on emails, tackle your to-do list or enjoy a productive break from home.

⏰ Open 8.30am-4.30pm every day, with later opening hours from Friday to Sunday.

With free WiFi, air conditioning, complimentary water and great coffee, it’s a welcoming place to get things done. When you need a break, treat yourself to a delicious filled muffin or take a look around our free exhibitions.