Hat Factory Arts Centre

22/10/2026

Luton’s open mic night is back! 🎤

Join us at The Hat Factory for a night of local talent, live performances and new voices. Come along to perform or enjoy the show from the audience.

🎟️ Find out more, link in comments.
📅 Thursday 29 October, 8pm
📍 The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

22/10/2026

Punk legends UK Subs are heading to Luton this November. 🤘

Get ready for a loud night of classic punk energy at The Hat Factory in collaboration with Vinyl-revelations Record Shack.

🎟️ Tickets and details, link in comments.
📅 Friday 13 November, 7pm
📍 The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

21/10/2026

📚 Can you find our hidden books this half-term?

We’re hiding books around The Hat Factory, Stockwood Discovery Centre and Wardown House, Museum & Gallery, and we need your help to find them! 👀 Find one, take it to reception and exchange it for a book of your choice, plus a bookmark and sticker.

⏰ Wardown House: 25-29 October
⏰ Stockwood Discovery Centre: 25-30 October
⏰ The Hat Factory: 26-30 October

Happy hunting! 📖 There's a limited amount of books each day, so make sure to pop in early!

In association with the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading 2026.

21/10/2026

A classic story, a big-screen experience and a short film to discover. 🎬

Join SOUL:CINÉ at The Hat Factory for Carmen Jones, alongside a short film, for an evening celebrating Black cinema and culture.

🎟️ Book now, link in comments.
📅 Friday 30 October, 6.30pm
📍 The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

SOUL:CINÉ & Spotlight Luton Present CARMEN JONES + Short Film Director: Otto Preminger / 1954 / United States / 105mins Cast: Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, Pearl Bailey, Joe Adams, & Diahann Carroll. Carmen, a sultry, opinionated, and defiant young woman, seduces Joe a young soldier. Over ...

20/10/2026

Fancy a family film outing this half-term? 🎬👻 Join Family Film Club for Monster Family at The Hat Factory. A fun option for an autumn afternoon together.

🎟️ Book now, link in comments.
📅 Friday 30 October, 10.30am
📍 The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

20/10/2026

A powerful evening of music, culture and connection is coming to The Hat Factory this Friday. 🎶

The Soul of Afghanistan brings generations together through music and stories. Join us for a night to discover something different.

🎟️ Book your tickets, link in comments.
📅 Friday 23 October, 7.30pm
📍 The Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

18/10/2026

Looking for something magical to do this half term? ✨

Join Sonrisa Arts for Dance in the Dark, where bedtime becomes an adventure filled with live music, contemporary dance, playful shadows and friendly nocturnal creatures.

It's an imaginative, interactive experience for children aged 3+ and their families. Don't forget your favourite PJs!

📅 Tue 27 October | 11.30am & 2pm
📍 Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton
🎟️ £10 per person, including booking fee. Book now, link in comments.

18/10/2026

Livin' on a Prayer? Wrong Jovi bring the big Bon Jovi anthems to The Hat Factory on 27 November. 🎶

Multi-award-winning Wrong Jovi bring the sights, sounds and energy of a full Bon Jovi concert to The Hat Factory Arts Centre for one unforgettable night.

🎟️ Get your friends together and book now, link in comments.
📅 Fri 27 Nov | 7.30pm
📍 Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

17/10/2026

Vinyl Revelations proudly presents Punk legends UK Subs are coming to The Hat Factory Arts Centre on 13 November. 🎶

The classic original punk band don't play many shows anymore. In fact, they only play in venues they love. Get ready for a night of live music and raw punk energy at The Hat Factory.

🎟️ Tag your gig buddy and book your tickets now, link in comments.
📅 Fri 13 Nov | 7pm
📍 Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton