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About Hat Factory Arts Centre
Hat Factory Arts Centre is a grassroots music venue in Luton town centre, Luton with a standing capacity of approximately 230. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.
Hat Factory Arts Centre books Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, Indie, Hip-hop acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Luton venue directory.
The Hat Factory Arts Centre sits at 65-67 Bute Street in the heart of Luton town centre, run by The Culture Trust Luton. Refurbished in 2019, it programmes live music, comedy, theatre, film, dance and workshops year-round. The main gig room, the Factory Floor, is a 230-capacity flat-floor music venue hosting an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, folk, world, indie, hip-hop, tribute and punk (2026 bills include The Smiths Ltd on 4 April and UK Subs on Friday 13 November), while the 105-seat studio theatre takes drama and smaller shows and the Basement Bar takes intimate gigs, comedy and club nights (the Basement Live and Subsonic Sessions series run here). There is also a 40-cover cafe. Building hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am to midnight, Saturday 9am to midnight, Sunday 9am to 7pm. Box office 01582 878100, boxoffice@culturetrust.com.
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65-67 Bute Street, Luton town centre, Luton, LU1 2EY
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Hat Factory Arts Centre books Jazz, Blues, Folk, World, Indie, Hip-hop. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Hat Factory Arts Centre has a standing capacity of approximately 230, classed as a medium venue. See all Luton venues for size comparisons.
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