St George’s Day Celebrations

Families are welcomed to enjoy a Victorian-themed market coming to Luton town centre as part of the St George’s Day celebrations marking the town’s 150^th year of borough status, thanks to headline sponsor Luton Rising, the council’s airport company.

Date: Saturday 25 April 2026

Time: 11am to 4pm

Location: Market Hill, George Street (just outside the centre)

There will be plenty of free Victorian-themed activities throughout the day for families of all ages to get involved with including:

• A 12ft tall mechanical dragon blowing bubbles and playing music
• Live medieval music
• Children’s carousel
• Street performers, including a glorious penny farthing attraction and a magician
• Funfair games
• Costume dress up
• Victorian Luton photo exhibition
• Crafting workshops including painting and straw splitting, a technique of the time used in the famous Lutonian hat industry

The market forms part of a wider programme of events held this year to celebrate Luton’s 150^th anniversary as a borough. Find out more about the wide range of events and activities highlighting the town’s history, heritage and community spirit.