Town Centre · Medium

Luton Hat Factory

Q: What genres does Luton Hat Factory book?

Luton Hat Factory books Rock, Pop, Folk, Jazz, World. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Luton Hat Factory?

Luton Hat Factory has a standing capacity of approximately 230, classed as a medium venue. See all Luton venues for size comparisons.

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Venue at a glance Luton Hat Factory · Luton

~230

Capacity

standingmedium

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Rock

Books

originals+4 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Luton Hat Factory — Quick Facts

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Capacity~230 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageNo

OriginalsYes

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Where

Luton Hat Factory 65-67 Bute Street
Town Centre
Luton LU1 2EY

Genres

Rock Pop Folk Jazz World

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About Luton Hat Factory

Luton Hat Factory is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Luton with a standing capacity of approximately 230. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Luton Hat Factory books Rock, Pop, Folk, Jazz, World acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Luton venue directory.

The Hat Factory Arts Centre is Luton's leading arts and entertainment venue, at 65-67 Bute Street (LU1 2EY) in the town centre and run by The Culture Trust Luton. Opened in 2003, it programmes live music, club nights, theatre, dance, film, workshops and gallery exhibitions. Gigs happen on the 230-capacity 'Factory Floor', a flexible space suitable for a range of music, with a Basement Bar hosting smaller gigs, comedy and club nights and a Studio Theatre for performance. The import slug's town is correct (Luton) — this is a council-trust-run arts centre, not a London room.

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65-67 Bute Street, Town Centre, Luton, LU1 2EY

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What equipment does Luton Hat Factory provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Luton venue directory.

What genres does Luton Hat Factory book?

Luton Hat Factory books Rock, Pop, Folk, Jazz, World. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

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What is the capacity of Luton Hat Factory?

Luton Hat Factory has a standing capacity of approximately 230, classed as a medium venue. See all Luton venues for size comparisons.

Does Luton Hat Factory have open mic nights?

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Where is Luton Hat Factory?

65-67 Bute Street, Town Centre, Luton, LU1 2EY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Luton venues nearby.

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