Activities

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and get ready for a whirlwind of excitement at the Hat District Stage during the Luton International Carnival 2024! From 12 noon to 3pm there is a wealth of activities for the entire family.

Look out for flamingo Taleshakers storytelling with a special flamingo puppet. Shows at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm, as well as flamingo arts and crafts 12-3pm.

There will also be an opportunity to hear Step Forward Luton’s flamingo story for the first time, see the new character in puppet form, and help name them in our launch competition. All under the Step Forward Luton.

So, mark your calendars and grab your hats, and your map because the Luton International Carnival 2024 is where the fun never stops!

“Riki Cycle” is an environmentally conscious, live-action musical performance with puppetry, songs and interactive recycling

An environmental live-action musical performance with puppetry, songs and interactive recycling.

Riki Cycle is in training, and with help from his puppet friends Ali, Woodz, and Tic, he learns what, where, and why we should recycle. This is the perfect way to introduce children to recycling in an exciting, rewarding, and entertaining way.

Theme - An Initiative to raise awareness & participation in waste prevention & recycling activities.

The show is approx 45 minutes including a meet and greet & interactive audience participation.

Previously it was featured at the Children’s Peace Party at Wardown Park, Bedfordshire and at the Greenwich Family Festival, OffBeat in Oxford, Fossil Solutions - MK, Gloworm Nottingham & The Big Feastival.

For the Indoor Theatre EPK

For the Outdoor EPK

“Here is our advice”

  • Come ready for fun

  • Wear sensible shoes

  • Be prepared to laugh and enjoy the spirit of Luton International Carnival 2024

Programme for the Day

Hat District Stage

12 - 12:30pm Skills Lab

12: 30 - 1:10pm  Riki Cycle

1:15 - 1:30pm  Cardinal Newman

1:30 - 2:10pm  Riki Cycle

2:10- 3:10pm  Soca Fever

3:10 - 4:10pm Jeremiah Asiamah (BBC Radio 1)

4:10 - 6pm Skill Lab Sounds and special guests ft Terrance Edwards - Mr Bigz (as known on Married at First Sight) plus more.

Hat Gardens (Step Forward Luton)

12 - 12:30pm NGYT

(Next Generation Youth Theatre)

1 - 1:30pm NGYT

(Next Generation Youth Theatre)

2 - 2:30pm NGYT

(Next Generation Youth Theatre)

12 - 3:00pm Flamingo Arts and Crafts

(Presented by Step Forward Luton)

Hat Factory

11:30 - 12:10pm Riki Cycle

12 - 2:30pm Outer Space Arts and Crafts

St. George’s Square Programme

12 - 2:30pm Community Programme (Of young up & coming performing artist)

2:30 - 4:30pm The Parade

4:30 - 5pm Rampage

5 - 6pm Community Programme (Of young up & coming performing artist)