Houghton Regis Art Town creates opportunities for people living in the town to experience and enjoy the arts.
Children and young people can take part in free sessions run by our trained practitioners weekly during term time.
Previous sessions have included circus skills, drama, singing, visual arts, costume making and dance.
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Arts Explorers (For ages 5-11) Please note: Arts Explorers is currently full |
Tuesday: 4:45pm – 6:15pm | Limetree Academy (previously known as Hawthorn Park Primary School) |
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Arts Champions (For ages 11+) |
Tuesday: 6:30pm – 8pm |
Limetree Academy (previously known as Hawthorn Park Primary School) |
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art town tots fantastic fridays (For ages 1-4) |
Monthly |
Various locations. For latest session info, click here |
Term dates 2026
Arts Explorers and Champions:
Tuesday 9th June – Tuesday 7th July
If you live in Houghton Regis and are interested in becoming an Arts Explorer or Arts Champion, please get in touch
art town extra summer activities for ages 10-17
Join us for an amazing line-up of workshops, drop-in fun and outdoor theatre shows in Houghton Regis!
Monday Funday programme:
27th july
2pm – 4pm
the green, LU5 5DX
No need to book, just turn up
Meet the Art Town Extra team! Head down to The Green, chat with our youth workers, get involved in activities, and discover everything Art Town Extra has to offer.
Mic drop karaoke
3rd august
3.30pm – 5pm
all Saints View, LU5 5LP
Get ready to sing your heart out this Summer! Take the spotlight as you belt out your favourite tunes or simply watch and cheer from the side-lines. Either way, you can expect good vibes, awesome music and plenty of laughs.
Glow Puppetry Party
10th August
3.30pm – 5PM
all Saints View, LU5 5LP
Prepare for an epic puppetry workshop and neon glow party rolled into one! Learn puppetry skills, create your own glowing puppet and bring it to life under UV lights. We’ll also experiment with making tasty glow-in-the-dark ice cream floats for the ultimate fun-filled neon experience.
vinyl art Café
17th august
3.30pm – 5PM
all Saints View, LU5 5LP
Get creative and turn an old vinyl record into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Seek inspiration from amazing music played on vinyl and unleash your artistic side as you mix up your own tasty customed milkshake.
Pizza on the Green
3rd & 10th August
2.30pm – 3.30pm
The Green (By the Basketball Court)
no need to book, just turn up
Join us for free pizza and fun retro outdoor games at this laid-back drop-in session. In the event of bad weather, you’ll find us at All Saints View.
Shows & Snacks
Come along with your mates and join us for some brilliant outdoor performances at our Houghton Regis Hullabaloo festival. We’re creating a VIP area for our Art Town Extra attendees, and the snacks are on us!
Just More Productions presents:
Do What Yah Mama Told Yah!
8th August
1.30PM – 3PM
Houghton Hall Park (by the café)
No need to book, just turn up
Get ready for a feast of food fusion in this vibrant theatre comedy circus show! Join international touring circus mother and daughter duo for a joyous journey of plate spinning, food juggling and fire blazing. Once the chaos comes to an end and it’s time for the grand finale, clumsy assistant Tiny T finally gets to taste the food. It’s so good… they gain superpowers!
Tit for tat Circus Presents:
Now I Am Become d/Deaf (Destroyer of Words)
13th August
1.30PM – 3PM
The Green (Near the Playground)
no need to book, just turn up
Words, words, words… What if we just forgot language for a moment? Join Tit for Tat Circus and immerse yourself in a chaotic world where even the loudest actions are lost in translation. Packed with laugh-out-loud moments and jaw-dropping circus skills, this fun-filled visual spectacle is not to be missed!
Levantes Dance Theatre Presents:
Hug
26th August
1.30PM – 3PM
Houghton Hall Park
This awe-inspiring, award-winning circus experience engages audiences through a colourful explosion of aerial dance, physical theatre and vibrant visuals! Embrace the uplifting power of a simple hug at this utterly unique and visually stunning show.
Our Houghton Regis Hullabaloo outdoor performances are a part of the Without Walls network.
houghton regis in bloom mural
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