Luton Borough Council
VE and VJ Celebrations
Celebrate 80 years of VE and VJ Day with our special events.
Vauxhall WWII Churchill Tank exhibit
- When: Saturday 10 May (12 to 6pm) and Sunday 11 May (10am to 4pm)
- Where: St George’s Square, Luton
- Cost: Free
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see a Vauxhall Churchill Mark III tank up close - an important piece of Luton's military history.
Discover Vauxhall's significant contribution to WWII and learn about the tank itself with experts from The Tank Museum.
Also on the weekend:
- live music from a vintage singer at intervals between 1pm and 4pm each day
- children’s activities
VE Day outdoor cinema
- When: Sunday 11 May
- Where: Hat Gardens, Bute Street
- Time: 10am onwards
- Cost: Free
Head down to Hat Gardens - grab a deckchair and enjoy golden-age classics from the 1930s and 40s:
- 'Bambi' (1942) at 10am
- 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) at 12pm
- 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' (1938) at 2pm
Civic ceremony
- When: Thursday 8 May
- Where: Luton Town Hall steps
- Time: 9pm to 9.30pm
- Cost: Free
The ceremony will be hosted by The Mayor of Luton, Councillor Tahmina Saleem.
Featuring:
- a mix of music
- readings
- prayers
- culminating in the lighting of the beacon and singing of the hymn ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’
To find other VE and VJ themed events happening across Luton, visit the Step Forward Luton what’s on guide.
| Date | Thursday 8 May 2025 - Sunday 11 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | 09:00 - 09:00 |
| Cost | Free |
| Venue | Various locations |
| Contact |
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