Kaiser Chiefs to headline one-day festival to celebrate Luton's 150th birthday
One of the country’s biggest rock bands is coming to Stockwood Park to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Luton becoming a borough.
Kaiser Chiefs will headline Luton Rising presents Party in the Park on September 12, with the event promising to be one of the biggest celebrations in the town's recent history.
The one-day festival will shine a light the communities, culture and creativity that has influenced Luton for the last century and a half.
Cllr Basit Mahmood said: "Luton Rising presents Party in the Park is a celebration of everything that makes our town special – our people, our diversity, our creativity and our sense of community.
"We're delighted to welcome Kaiser Chiefs as part of this landmark occasion - there's no band better for our Party in the Park. We look forward to bringing residents and visitors together for what will be a truly memorable event."
Tickets go on sale on Monday, June 8 at 10am – click here to get yours. More acts will also be announced soon.
Vice-chair of Luton Rising Cllr Javeria Hussain: “We are delighted to be the headline sponsor for such a momentous event in Luton’s anniversary year. Our backing for community events is one of the ways we thank everyone for supporting our airport and we can’t wait to see everyone from across Luton come together to celebrate the town’s history and look forward to the future.”