Attracting 5,000 to 10,000 visitors from across the UK each year, the event is a colourful fusion of tradition, entertainment, and family-friendly activities — a highlight in the cultural calendar for Turkish citizens and guests alike.

This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience, featuring:

🍽️ Authentic Turkish cuisine and regional delicacies

🥁 A rousing Mehter (Ottoman military band) performance

🏕️ A traditional Oba tent with Ottoman-era beys and Alps

🎨 Displays of handmade fabrics, Ottoman accessories, and Ebru art

🎭 Hacivat & Karagöz shadow theatre and Rafadan Tayfa shows for children

🎶 Enchanting ney and oud performances, Turkish classical music, and concerts

🪗 Live appearances by folk poets and traditional dancers

🎤 Surprise performances by famous Turkish artists

🎉 Children’s theatre and hymn performances by local students

☕ Treats including Turkish coffee, delight, cotton candy, bici bici, roasted corn and more

🏰 Specially designed playgrounds and activity zones for children

The festival serves as a platform to keep cultural values alive, foster community spirit, and introduce Turkish culture to new audiences in a lively and welcoming atmosphere.

Luton TurkFest 2025 invites everyone to be part of this meaningful celebration — a day of unity, discovery, and joy for all ages.

📍 Location: Stockwood Park, Luton

📅 Date: Sunday, 15th June 2025

🕚 Time: 11:00 – 18:00

🎟️ Entry: Free | Open to all

For announcements and updates, follow the Luton Turkish Education and Culture Centre.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083317811889

https://www.facebook.com/lutonturkishcentre

You can read our article about Luton TurkFest 2024 here:

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Now in its fourth year, the festival, held at Stockwood Park in Luton, was organized by the Luton Turkish Community Association and supported by Luton Rising, among other sponsors.

The festival’s opening ceremony featured speeches by Executive Chairman at Luton Turkish Community Association Attila Ustun, Mayor of Luton Tahmina Saleem, Turkish Ambassador to the UK Osman Koray Ertaş, House of Lords member Lord Qurban Hussain, and included a symbolic release of pigeons as a message of peace.

The event showcased a lively array of traditional music and dance performances, and attendees were treated to an assortment of rich and diverse Turkish cuisine.

Despite the weather, the community came together in a spirited display of cultural pride and unity, making the event a memorable celebration of Turkish heritage in Luton.

Watch the official video here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/856135949869620

You can find out more about the Luton Turkish Community Association in this article.

Luton Turkish Education and Culture Centre: a community centre for the whole community

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