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Castlefest 2026 - Saturday

Featuring thistle., Roman Candle & False Reality

Date
Sat 26 Sep 2026
Starts
12:00 PM
Venue
The Castle
City
Luton

This event took place on September 26, 2026. Looking for your next show? See upcoming events at The Castle or browse all gigs in Luton.

About the event

The noise continues as CASTLEFEST takes over The Castle, Luton for a massive all-day Saturday session! We are opening up the doors from midday for a packed marathon of live alternative, rock, and hardcore music. 

Headlining the Saturday leg is the incredible FALSE REALITY. Known for their devastating riffs, heavy atmosphere, and unrelenting energy, they are set to bring a monumental closing set to Luton.

The lineup is stacked from top to bottom with some of the most exciting underground talent around:
ROMAN CANDLE, THISTLE., HRTLSS, GUILLOTINE, SCARPER, 2ND LOCATION, VICTIMS OF LIFE, NIGHT MOVERS, PLUS MORE TBA... We still have more bands to announce to round out this huge all-day bill!

Good to know

  • Saturday 26 September 2026 — the show starts at 12:00 PM.
  • The Castle is in Luton.
  • Within a minute's walk of The Castle: Mano, The Crown and Smashed Burg 42; the nearest railway station is Luton, about 6 minutes on foot (what's nearby).
  • thistle. plays 3 more dates on this tour.
  • New to gigs? What doors, curfews, age limits and presales mean.

Line-up

thistle. thistle. Alerts
Roman Candle Roman Candle Alerts
False Reality False Reality Alerts

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Venue

The Castle

  • 1 Castle St
  • Luton, United Kingdom

The Castle is a live music venue in Luton, United Kingdom on 1 Castle St. The calendar is mixed, leaning indie, rock and alternative. Recent performers include DBA!, thistle., Roman Candle and False Reality. 3 shows are currently listed, next up ROLLA on 23 October.

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Previously at The Castle

DBA! 30 Sep 2026

DBA!
Castlefest 2026 - Friday 25 Sep 2026

Castlefest 2026 - Friday
Test Plan + Ceremony East Coast 16 Sep 2026

Test Plan + Ceremony East Coast

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