What's on in MK
There is always loads to do in Milton Keynes, but here you can find out about specific events going on in and around the city including family events, sporting events and shows and concerts. This information is updated regularly, so please check back for the very latest information before you visit Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes Theatre - Upcoming shows
2-3 July - Madame Butterfly - Puccini's masterpiece
4-5 July - La Boheme - magnificent opera
8-12 July - Fiddler on the Roof - starring Joe McGann
13 July - Simply Ballroom - starring Sam Kane and Sophie Lawrence
14-19 July - Eurobeat - starring Les Dennis and Mel Giedroyc
To book tickets: Booking office 0870 060 6652 or www.theambassadors.com/miltonkeynes
Please note that the MK Theatre multi-storey carpark is currently closed for refrubishment and will reopen in mid-September.
Milton Keynes Dons - Home fixtures - Stadium:MK - 2008/09 season
16 August - Milton Keynes Dons v Northampton
30 August - Milton Keynes Dons v Swindon
6 September - Milton Keynes Dons v Yeovil Town
27 September - Milton Keynes Dons v Peterborough
11 October - Milton Keynes Dons v Carlisle
For ticketing information visit www.mkdons.co.uk or call 01908 622900.
Congratulations to Milton Keynes Dons who have won promotion to League One for the 2008/09 season and were crowned champions of League Two in the process! Please check back for the new fixtures timetable later in the year!
Parks Trust - Upcoming 2008 Events
5-6 July - MK4U - festival for young people - Campbell Park
12-13 July - The Big Moo 2 - Campbell Park
12 July - Cricket - Campbell Park
19 July - Proms in the Park - Campbell Park
20 July - Jools Holland - Campbell Park
For further details of all events run by the Parks Trust visit www.theparkstrust.com or call 01908 255379.
Monthly Farmer's Markets
Newport Pagnell - Third Friday of every month - 9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Olney - First Sunday of every month - 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Stony Stratford - Last Friday of each month - 9.00 am to 2.00 pm
Woburn - Third Sunday of every month - 11.00 am to 3.00 pm
Wolverton - First and third Saturday of every month - 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
The Winter's Tale - Woburn Abbey - 2 to 4 July 2008
Enjoy this Shakespearan classic in wonderful outdoor surroundings within the Woburn Abbey estate. Performed by the prestigious Globe Theatre Touring Company, the play is part family drama and part fairytale. Tickets are available from 01525 282148 and more information is available at www.woburnabbey.co.uk.
Midsummer Night's Dream - Woburn Abbey - 5 July 2008
Magic comes to Woburn Abbey with this Shakespearean classic played out in wonderful outdoor surroundings within the Woburn estate. Performed by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company, get closer to the magical characters that inhabit this wonderful play. Tickets are available from 01525 282148 and more information is available at www.woburnabbey.co.uk.
Much Ado About Nothing - Woburn Abbey - 12 July 2008
Woburn welcomes back the renowned company, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the only all male Shakespearean Touring Company in UK, who trace their history back to Shakespeare’s own time, with this well known and much loved piece, so ideal for a summer evening in the lovely setting of the Abbey grounds. Tickets are available from 01525 282148 and more information is available at www.woburnabbey.co.uk.
The Big Moo 2 - Central Milton Keynes - 11 to 13 July 2008
A festival of fun in Milton Keynes. Events across the three days include the exciting urban beach volleyball tour, family fun runs, live music concerts, the National Korfball tournament, MK-orientated exhibitions, an arts festival, and much more with many events being FREE to the public. Successful events from 2007 like Musik4U, the Mascot Olympics and another world record attempt will all be back again. You can get involved too - just visit www.thebigmoo.co.uk.
Family BBQ - Moore Place Hotel, Aspley Guise - 18 July 2008
Come and enjoy an evening of good food and entertainment at this stylish hotel set in the picturesque village of Aspley Guise - just 10 minutes from Central Milton Keynes. Tickets are just £18.95 per adult and £10.95 per child under 12 and the price includes family entertainment, two course BBQ, disco and dancing until late. Accommodation is available @ £100.00 B&B (2 adults + 2 children). For more information telephone 01908 282000 or visit www.mooreplace.com.
The Milton Keynes Masked Ball - Jury's Inn, Central Milton Keynes - 19 July 2008
The Milton Keynes Masked Ball is an annual event which raises money for children's cancer charities. But this is no ordinary charity ball, this is a ball with a difference... "this one rocks!" There are no boring speeches, the evening is packed with entertainment - a showcase of Milton Keynes talent - from the string quartet on the red carpet when you arrive to the 'fun casino' and the host of live bands in the ballroom, you'll be on your feet all night! Tickets are priced at £18.00 and £23.00 and are available now. For more information visit www.mkmaskedball.co.uk
Proms in the Park - Campbell Park, Milton Keynes - 19 July 2008
Proms in the Park returns to Campbell Park, Milton Keynes on Saturday 19 July. The concert will feature amazing performances and a variety of popular classics and the firework and laser finale will be bigger and more amazing than ever before. It's a great event for all the family. Once again the London Gala Orchestra is performing at the event and they will be under the baton of renowned local conductor Hilary Davan Wetton. Also returning as guest soloist, by popular request, the multi-talented mezzo soprano, composer and record producer, Juliette Pochin, and she may be joined by other special guest soloists. For ticket information visit www.easternbreeze.co.uk
Jools Holland - Campell Park, Milton Keynes - 20 July 2008
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will play Campbell Park, Milton Keynes on Sunday 20 July 2008. Enjoy the music of Jools Holland together with guest vocalist Marc Almond, in this beautiful parkland location. At Milton Keynes Jools, as always, will be performing piano and vocals, with Gilson Lavis featuring on drums and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. For ticket information visit www.easternbreeze.co.uk
