Luton Borough Council

12/09/2022 - Changes to events in Luton

A number of events planned as part of national Heritage Open Days Week have been postponed or cancelled as a mark of respect during this national period of mourning.

All events organised by the council have been cancelled or postponed. However, some of the events are organised by independent organisations who will make a decision on their own events. We therefore recommend you check their social media or contact them direct.

Please see information below regarding the events we are aware of:

The council-run Heritage Open Days:

Members Heritage Open Day – Wednesday 14 September – postponed until further notice
High Sheriff and Lord Lieutenant Heritage Visit to Luton – Wednesday 14 September – postponed until further notice
Luton Town Hall Open House – Saturday 17 September – cancelled

Heritage Open Day events run by independent organisations that have been postponed or cancelled:

Luton Irish Forum Bandstand – Saturday 17 September – cancelled
Luton Brass Band at the Bandstand – Sunday 18 September – cancelled
Eastfest – Sunday 18 September – moved to Sunday 25 September

Please check with the event organisers for the status of the following events:

Walter Wright Hat Factory Tour
Marsh House
Museum of Stories
Luton Street Names Walking Tour
Kenilworth Road Tour
Art in the Town Centre
Walking Tour LTFC
Mary Seacole
Pride in Luton Heritage
Bute Mills Open House
St Mary’s Parish Church
Heritage Lates
A Closer Look at Lace
Up on the Roof

Visit the Heritage Open Days website for more information.

Other community events:

Turkfest – Sunday 18 September – cancelled

Please check this page for further updates as and when we receive them.