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LU7 1ZF
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of LU7 1ZF:
Annual Festivals & Events
Bedford River Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Bedfordshire
A biennial festival held along the River Great Ouse, featuring boat races, live music, entertainment, and fireworks.
Luton International Carnival
Annually, during May
Location: Bedfordshire
One of the UK’s largest one-day carnivals, celebrating the cultural diversity of Luton with parades, music, and performances.
Chiltern Steam Rally
Annually, during September
Location: Bedfordshire
A celebration of vintage steam engines, tractors, and rural crafts, held in the scenic countryside near Bedford.
Shuttleworth Collection Airshows
Annually, during May-October
Location: Bedfordshire
A series of vintage air displays featuring historic aircraft, held at the Shuttleworth Collection in Old Warden.
Bedfordshire County Show
Annually, during September
Location: Bedfordshire
A traditional agricultural show celebrating rural life with livestock competitions, food stalls, and entertainment.
Bedford River Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Bedfordshire
A biennial festival held along the River Great Ouse, featuring boat races, live music, entertainment, and fireworks.
Luton International Carnival
Annually, during May
Location: Bedfordshire
One of the UK’s largest one-day carnivals, celebrating the cultural diversity of Luton with parades, music, and performances.
Chiltern Steam Rally
Annually, during September
Location: Bedfordshire
A celebration of vintage steam engines, tractors, and rural crafts, held in the scenic countryside near Bedford.
Shuttleworth Collection Airshows
Annually, during May-October
Location: Bedfordshire
A series of vintage air displays featuring historic aircraft, held at the Shuttleworth Collection in Old Warden.
Bedfordshire County Show
Annually, during September
Location: Bedfordshire
A traditional agricultural show celebrating rural life with livestock competitions, food stalls, and entertainment.
Other Events"
Funhouse Comedy Club - New Comedy Night
February 5
The Residence Bar and Kitchen, Milton Keynes
.
Funhouse Comedy Club, which already runs successful nights at numerous venues across the country, is excited to announce the launch of a brand new comedy night at The Residence Bar and Kitchen, Milton Keynes on Thursday February 5th.
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
February 20
Vyne Theatre , Berkhamsted
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
The Milton Keynes 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
February 22
Campbell Park., Milton Keynes
. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k or half marathon running event with us.
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners
March 14
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show features classics like Whiskey in the Jar and The Irish Rover – guaranteed to get toes tapping.
This ultimate feel-good production celebrates the mastery of Ireland’s favourite sons, in association with O’Donoghue’s pub.
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
March 20
Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Leighton Buzzard
Making their first ever appearance in Leighton Buzzard !!
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
DENS Quiz Night
March 20
The Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead
Get your team together and test your knowledge with a night of challenging trivia questions whilst supporting your local homeless charity. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.
The George Harrison Project, MILTON KEYNES
March 21
The Stables,, Milton Keynes
.
A true musical icon who helped shape the sound of modern music will be celebrated by The George Harrison Project, the ultimate live tribute to the life and music of George Harrison.
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
April 3
Ayesbury Theatre , Aylesbury
Beginning with their 1962 formation in a back room at the iconic O'Donoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50-year career, a talented cast of singers and musicians bring the story of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke, and Jim McCann to life with joy and revelry, and of course, a whole lot of 'craic;
Seven Drunken Nights is one of the ultimate, feel-good ways to experience The Dubliners. It has played venues worldwide and enjoyed a spell in the West End too.
Later Life Letter
April 9
The Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker?
Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
May 9
The Grove Theatre,, Dunstable
.
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
Wendover Arts Festival
May 23
St Marys Church, Wendover
Art lovers will want to experience the Wendover Arts Festival 2026 taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 23rd May to Monday 25th May.
The festival will be showcasing a diverse range of artistic talent, featuring works from over 80 artists across multiple styles and forms, including paintings, textiles, sculptures, pottery, ceramics, jewellery, glassware and cards.
The George Harrison Project
May 30
The Eric Morecambe Centre,, Harpenden
.
A true musical icon who helped shape the sound of modern music will be celebrated by The George Harrison Project, the ultimate live tribute to the life and music of George Harrison.
London Luton Bead Fair Sat 27th June 2026
June 27
Stockwood Hotel, Luton
.
Free entry and refreshments!
10-minutes walk from City Centre.
Funhouse Comedy Club - New Comedy Night
February 5
The Residence Bar and Kitchen, Milton Keynes
. Funhouse Comedy Club, which already runs successful nights at numerous venues across the country, is excited to announce the launch of a brand new comedy night at The Residence Bar and Kitchen, Milton Keynes on Thursday February 5th.
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
February 20
Vyne Theatre , Berkhamsted
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
The Milton Keynes 5k, 10k and Half Marathon
February 22
Campbell Park., Milton Keynes
. A chance to lace up those shoes, get motivated, focus on training during winter and run this awesome 5k, 10k or half marathon running event with us.
Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners
March 14
Grove Theatre, Dunstable
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show features classics like Whiskey in the Jar and The Irish Rover – guaranteed to get toes tapping. This ultimate feel-good production celebrates the mastery of Ireland’s favourite sons, in association with O’Donoghue’s pub.
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
March 20
Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, Leighton Buzzard
Making their first ever appearance in Leighton Buzzard !! Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
DENS Quiz Night
March 20
The Hemel Hempstead School, Hemel Hempstead
Get your team together and test your knowledge with a night of challenging trivia questions whilst supporting your local homeless charity. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.
The George Harrison Project, MILTON KEYNES
March 21
The Stables,, Milton Keynes
. A true musical icon who helped shape the sound of modern music will be celebrated by The George Harrison Project, the ultimate live tribute to the life and music of George Harrison.
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners
April 3
Ayesbury Theatre , Aylesbury
Beginning with their 1962 formation in a back room at the iconic O'Donoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50-year career, a talented cast of singers and musicians bring the story of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke, and Jim McCann to life with joy and revelry, and of course, a whole lot of 'craic; Seven Drunken Nights is one of the ultimate, feel-good ways to experience The Dubliners. It has played venues worldwide and enjoyed a spell in the West End too.
Later Life Letter
April 9
The Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes
Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done. What’s it like to stumble across your birth mother on Facebook? How do you honour the parents who have raised you while satisfying a curiosity about where you came from? Is it telling that you married a social worker? Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Phantoms of the Popera - Dunstable
May 9
The Grove Theatre,, Dunstable
. Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
Wendover Arts Festival
May 23
St Marys Church, Wendover
Art lovers will want to experience the Wendover Arts Festival 2026 taking place over the Bank Holiday weekend of Saturday 23rd May to Monday 25th May. The festival will be showcasing a diverse range of artistic talent, featuring works from over 80 artists across multiple styles and forms, including paintings, textiles, sculptures, pottery, ceramics, jewellery, glassware and cards.
The George Harrison Project
May 30
The Eric Morecambe Centre,, Harpenden
. A true musical icon who helped shape the sound of modern music will be celebrated by The George Harrison Project, the ultimate live tribute to the life and music of George Harrison.
London Luton Bead Fair Sat 27th June 2026
June 27
Stockwood Hotel, Luton
. Free entry and refreshments! 10-minutes walk from City Centre.
