As the New Year begins, Milton Keynes is looking forward to a packed events programme in 2026 with live music, festivals, theatre and one-off events ready to stimulate the senses and bring the city to life!

What are you most looking forward to?

The National Bowl

Electronic music legends The Prodigy are returning to the National Bowl in Milton Keynes for the Warriors Dance Festival on Saturday 22 August 2026. This event will create history, bringing the undisputed heavyweight champions of the beats, The Prodigy, together with four masters of the game for the first time: the legendary Carl Cox, the king of drum & bass Andy C, Mr David “Ram Jam”, Japanese DJ/Producer ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U and the UK’s own SCARLXRD. Tickets are on sale now.

Reggae Land returns to the Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August 2026 for its sixth and biggest edition yet. The UK’s largest Reggae and Caribbean culture festival will once again welcome 100,000 fans across the weekend and unite an unrivalled curation of world-class talent, island flavours and community spirit for two days of unforgettable music and culture. NOW SOLD OUT.

More details on these events and to buy tickets: www.thenationalbowlmk.co.uk

Stadium MK

Stadium MK Group, home to Milton Keynes Dons FC, will bring SMK Live – a brand-new multi-artist live music spectacular to Stadium MK on 27 & 28 June 2026.

Designed to become a major annual moment in the UK live entertainment calendar, SMK Live will bring some of the world’s most exciting artists to Milton Keynes for an unforgettable summer celebration filled with iconic hits, electric performances, and an atmosphere like no other.

The first wave of artists for SMK Live has already been announced – Day One headlined by Basement Jaxx, with Clean Bandit, Ella Henderson, Jax Jones and Moonchild Sanelly also confirmed to appear.

Day Two headlined by Black Eyed Peas with special guest Jason Derulo, Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns joins the lineup together with Jaylen Ngonda and Maverick Sabre, and the one and only Big Narstie will be the Day Two host.

Buy tickets: www.smklive.com

Midsummer Festival

The FREE Midsummer Festival event organised by Milton Keynes City Council will return on Sunday 21 June. This family-friendly celebration, inspired by the summer solstice, is held on Midsummer Boulevard, which was famously designed to align with the rising and setting sun. The festival transforms the street and surrounding public spaces into a colourful stage filled with performances, creative workshops, live music, art installations, street food and plenty of activities for all ages. 

More: www.midsummer-festival.co.uk

MK Weekender

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live music on a stunning outdoor stage in Campbell Park, right in Central Milton Keynes headlined by the legendary Scouting For Girls on Saturday 15 August and Symphonic Ibiza on Friday 14 August.

Tickets on sale now: https://mkweekender.com/

City of Codes & Light 2026

Prepare for a festival of innovation, art, science, and technology, taking place in Milton Keynes on Saturday 3 October. The Festival team is working with talented artists and digital technologists, to curate an unforgettable experience. More details will be released later in 2026.

Milton Keynes Theatre

In 2026, Milton Keynes Theatre welcomes a stellar lineup of shows and performances further cementing its position as the region’s leading entertainment venue.  This year, you can enjoy The Choir of Man, Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia, Matilda, SIX and so much more.

For tickets visit: www.atgtickets.com/venues/milton-keynes-theatre/

MK Gallery

The gallery has an exciting programme of exhibitions coming up in 2026 including:

Jacques Henri Lartigue: Life in Colour (20 Jun – 4 Oct) will see the UK’s first exhibition of the French photographer’s work in over 10 years.

S. Lowry (24 Oct – 28 Feb) marks the biggest retrospective of the artist’s work in over 50 years.

Find out more: https://mkgallery.org/

Bletchley Park

1940 Weekend returns to Bletchley Park, 13 & 14 June 2026. Get ready for a weekend of vintage fun, music, dancing, food and surprises for all the family. Learn to swing dance and show off your moves to live bands, sing along to timeless tunes that kept spirits high, try your hand at cracking coded messages, meet characters from the 1940s brought to life by re-enactors and join in with 1940s themed activities.

More: www.bletchleypark.org.uk/

Milton Keynes Festival

The UK’s number one Tribute Festival will once again take over Campbell Park in Milton Keynes for the August Bank Holiday weekend. Line up details will be announced soon.

Tickets on sale – 30 January – https://m-k-f.com/

For a full What’s On listing for Milton Keynes – CLICK HERE

Let’s face it…you can’t go wrong with Julia Donaldson. Her books are found in pretty much every household where young children reside. Tales like The Gruffalo, The Highway Rat, Zog, Tabby McTat and The Scarecrow’s Wedding have been delighting young people and adults for over 25 years.

One of the most beloved of her books is Stick Man and now this wonderful story of an anthropomorphic wooden stick who becomes separated from his family home has been turned into an award-winning stage show by Freckle Productions.

This production is beautifully done, it stays very true to the book, keeping the misadventures of our hero very simple yet wonderfully creative. Just three actors take to the stage in a fully immersive adaptation but using minimal props and some very catchy songs.

They take you on Stick Man’s journey from getting lost in the park, chewed on by a dog, taken to a nest by a swan, being swept out to sea and being used as a bat on a beach and onto to his final adventure when he meets the big man in a red suit, who helps Stick Man get home to the family tree.

We went along with a four-year-old and an eight-year-old, both big fans of the book and both clutching their own Stick Man toys. They loved every second, taking part in the audience participation sections – the naughty dog chases Stick Man through the audience and catching the beach ball. They got swept along in the magic of the story, even reciting some of the most memorable lines word for word.

For young children, where this might be their very first time going to a theatre, it’s a brilliant introduction – nothing is too loud or too in your face. It runs for around 55-60 minutes, with no interval and you can take your own snacks in as well, it’s all very relaxed. Bringing a mix of puppetry, live music, dance and fun – it’s a lovely, gentle story that plays wonderfully to the audience of all ages.

Even as adults, who have read the story countless number of times – we found ourselves rooting for Stick Man to get back to the “…family tree and his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three.”

With the Christmas-themed ending, it’s a perfect alternative to some of the bolder, brighter, louder pantomimes, and it plays at The Stables in Milton Keynes until 4 January, with various performance times to suit younger audiences. Don’t miss out, this really is a delightful, heart-warming production that will fill you with joy.

Book here: https://stables.org/event/freckle-theatre-stick-man

Brace yourselves, comedy lovers! The Comedy Cow is gearing up for one of its biggest nights yet on 23rd January at The Venue MK, bringing an electric lineup of some of the sharpest, funniest, and most exciting comedians on the UK circuit. If you’re looking for a night out that delivers from start to finish, this is the show you don’t want to miss.

Front and centre is the phenomenal Zoe Lyons, headlining with her trademark blend of whip-smart humour, bold observations, and unbeatable stage presence. Whether you’ve seen her on TV or live before, you know she brings the kind of energy that leaves audiences buzzing long after the show ends.

Steering the night is the unstoppable MC Lou Conran, a master of crowd work, charm, and laugh-out-loud storytelling. She’ll have the room in stitches before the first act even hits the stage.

Kicking things off with a bang is the brilliantly bold Eddy Brimson, renowned for his fearless comedy and powerhouse delivery. And right in the middle of the action, rising star Ricky Balshaw brings his unique style, sharp lines, and infectious personality – perfectly placed to keep the laughter rolling.

Showtime: 20:00
Doors Open: 19:00
Date: Thursday, 23rd January
Tickets: Grab yours now at www.thecomedycow.co.uk

This isn’t just another comedy night—it’s a full-throttle, laugh-until-your-face-hurts experience. With talent this strong, seats won’t last long. Round up your mates, book your tickets, and get ready for an unforgettable night at The Venue MK.

After a record-breaking year, the scene-leading Reggae Land returns to the Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026 for its sixth and biggest edition yet. The UK’s largest Reggae and Caribbean culture festival will once again welcome 100,000 fans across the weekend and unite an unrivalled curation of world-class talent, island flavours and community spirit for two days of unforgettable music and culture. Tickets are on sale now at www.reggaeland.co.uk

Reggae Land is by far the biggest reggae festival in the UK and one of the largest in Europe, and 2026 will mark its most ambitious year yet. The full artist line-up will be announced in January and promises to be the largest yet, expanding from 90 artists in 2025 to 120+ artists in 2026, all spread across seven stages with increased production, sound, facilities and immersive decor.

In the meantime, the first announcement for 2026 focuses on major expansions across the site including brand-new stages and the festival’s largest programme to date. This year, Reggae Land introduces the Dancehall Stage, a brand-new open-air, dedicated dancehall arena with a 7,000 capacity, delivering a huge new space for high-energy performances and culture. Then comes Bob’s Bar Stage, a new indoor stage paying tribute to the roots of reggae, giving roots reggae and lovers rock their own dedicated home at Reggae Land.

The full 2026 programme will once again showcase the entire spectrum of Caribbean sound and culture from roots and rocksteady to dancehall, dub, jungle and beyond with world-renowned names appearing alongside rising stars and genre innovators.

Since its move to The National Bowl in 2023, Reggae Land has transformed the historic open-air venue into a Caribbean wonderland. The Bowl’s natural amphitheatre provides unmatched acoustics and panoramic views, while its central location offers easy access for festival goers from across the UK and beyond. Beyond the music, the site comes alive with a Caribbean food village, rum bars and cocktail shacks, a reggae flea market, a reggae museum and a VIP zone creating a full sensory journey through Caribbean culture, rhythm and flavour.

Say JBM Music, the festival’s organisers: “Every year we push ourselves to make Reggae Land bigger, better, and more vibrant for everyone who joins us. As the festival grows, we’re determined to give even more back to the amazing community that powers this event. By expanding the line-up and adding new stages, we’re bringing more music, more culture, and more energy than ever before.””

With its unique blend of live performances, cultural showcases and community spirit, Reggae Land 2026 is set to be the most complete and immersive deep dive into rhythm, roots and the unity that shapes the music.

Tickets are expected to sell out fast so secure your place at www.reggaeland.co.uk

Silverstone’s biggest festive season yet has just started, with its flagship event, Lap of Lights (12th December – 3rd January 2026). Tickets have been selling fast, and weekends are already close to selling out. Late planners needn’t worry as there’s still time to secure an incredible day out at one of the world’s largest Christmas light trails, and with prices starting from just £50 per car, you can bring the whole family or a carload of friends for exceptional value.

Stacey Solomon and her family attended the exclusive launch of Lap of Lights ahead of the public opening. The event turns the home of British motorsport into a spectacular festive wonderland, family-friendly activities including the Ice Trak ice rink and LEGO® Santa’s Garage, festive food and drink, and interactive F1 experiences. Visitors can drive their own car through the trail, with tickets from just £50 per car. Stacey Solomon said:  “We’ve had a really special evening! It’s such a cool experience being at Silverstone at Christmas time – the light trail on the circuit was magical and there’s loads for the kids to do.”

Lap of Lights transforms the home of British motorsport into a glittering festive wonderland. Guests can follow in the tyre tracks of F1 legends as they drive their own car around the famous circuit, guided by 10 immersive light attractions, 35 lasers and more than 7,000 LED panels. And with tickets charged per car, the whole family can come for prices as low as £50.

Highlights include a pre-lap Elf Pit Stop at Copse, where elf performers will engage with visitors trackside and from the stage, the dazzling Glittering Gateway, where a spectacular LED light show will surround each vehicle, the towering LED spectacle of Sledspeed Straight, the Northern Lights effects at Aurora Apex complete with smoke bubble machines, and the festive finale of Candy Cane Curve with giant inflatable candy canes and festive characters before finishing in the legendary Fastest Lapland down the Hamilton Straight.

Throughout the day, guests can enjoy a variety of festive food and drink, including German sausages, mince pies, hot chocolate, and mulled wine, providing the perfect way to refuel after a full day at Silverstone. Visitors will also have the chance to browse a wide selection of official Silverstone merchandise, ideal for stocking fillers and gifts for motorsport fans of all ages.

To make the festive trip even more memorable, visitors who book Lap of Lights tickets can also enjoy 10% off stays at Escapade Silverstone Hotel & Restaurant.

Guests can take advantage of these discounts to turn their festive day out into a full winter getaway at Escapade Silverstone Hotel & Restaurant, just moments from the Lap of Lights and the track. Choose from contemporary residences with trackside or countryside views and unwind after a day of lights and festive fun in the pool, gym, or at The Gallery Restaurant & Bar.

Prices start from £262 per night, including breakfast and dinner. Additional savings from £170 per night between 26th and 30th of December. To enjoy the full Lap of Lights experience without the worry of the drive home, book your Lap of Lights ticket to unlock your 10% discount, or visit escapade.silverstone.co.uk/festive-season to see what other offers are available this festive season.

With weekends selling fast for Lap of Lights, now is your chance to experience Silverstone at its most festive. Packed with lights, winter fun, and motorsport excitement, it’s a day out that the whole family and friends will never forget. Book now before it’s too late.

More information and to book tickets visit: silverstone.co.uk/events/lap-of-lights

Willen On Ice is now open, marking the return of the city’s biggest and most-loved festive attraction. The recent launch event brought together local ice-skating talent, influencers, media guests, and community partners for an exclusive first skate under the lakeside lights.

Guests were treated to a stunning evening of skating, fairground rides, and seasonal food, while local performers — including rising pro skaters Darcie, Elsie, and Grace — delivered breathtaking routines that set the tone for a spectacular season ahead.

This year’s rink is bigger and better than ever, complete with sparkling décor, the lakeside Observation Wheel backdrop, and a packed programme that promises something for everyone. Disco Skate Fridays are new for 2025 with high-energy music, along with the hugely popular character skate sessions.

Rob Wood, Willen Lake’s Executive Director, said: “The launch event was everything we hoped for and more. Seeing the community, performers, and invited guests come together to celebrate the opening was incredible. Willen On Ice has always been about creating magical moments for Milton Keynes, and this year we’ve gone bigger, brighter, and even more festive. We can’t wait for everyone to come down and experience it.”

Willen On Ice is open until Sunday 4th January, and with sessions selling quickly, visitors are encouraged to book asap to secure their preferred dates.

For more information and bookings, visit: www.willenonice.co.uk.

It’s panto season again, how on earth does it come around so quickly, it seems merely moments ago we were talking Peter Pan…but as sure as night follows day, the next festive extravaganza rolls into Milton Keynes Theatre for the festive season.

This year, Goldilocks and the Three Bears has hit the stage, you might think it’s not the most traditional of pantomimes and they have definitely given the story a bit of a glow up.

You cannot mistake that it has a circus theme, right from the lights going up – and there are a lot of lights, we’re told over 7,000 individual bulbs – you are transported to a colourful, playful world filled with acrobats, magicians, dancers, singing and there’s even an elephant!

Star of the show and ringmaster to the circus is Billy Barnum played by the legendary comedian Brian Conley. This is not his first rodeo and he’s on point from the first moment he walks out on stage. Toying with the audience, pushing the comedic boundaries, and physically getting the very most out of every laugh. There’s lots of jokes for the adults and some very funny moments for the whole family, fart jokes feature a lot…but hey, this is panto land!

The title character of Goldilocks is played by Lucy Conley (yep, you read that right…she is Brian’s real-life daughter) and in this story his on stage daughter as well. She has a superb voice and a real warmth on stage. The have a beautiful connection and towards the end there’s a real tearjerker moment, which could only work between a father and daughter.

The rest of the cast are also very good – the Three Bears wobble about on stage and perform an incredible tap dance routine in some very heavy suits, so big kudos to them. Dame Betty Barnum is played by David Robbins, and as a pantomime veteran of over three decades he wears the many incredible ‘designer’ frocks so very well. The inevitable baddie is Baron von Blackheart, played by Gary Milner. He treads that fine line of being just enough evil but always with a touch of comedy. His switching of accents is also something to behold.

There’s some on stage magic from Paul Hitchcock, aka The Magical Mysterioso, and The Timbuktu Tumblers perform a dazzling routine which includes fire and doing some gravity defying limbo!

Overall, there’s everything you want and expect from a pantomime; silliness, songs and something for everyone. You come away feeling happier and mainly very grateful that Britain still keeps up this unique art form that is panto, it doesn’t happen anywhere else in the world, us Brits get it – and we can’t get enough of it, rightly so!

Extra information

The show runs with various performances until 11 January 2026. Tickets available from £15 per person. Run time; 60 minutes, 20 minute interval, 60 minutes. Matinee performances available. For group bookings call 020 7206 1174.

General ticket bookings: CLICK HERE

2025 was another fantastic year for Milton Keynes Theatre, filled with some of the most iconic musicals, plays and productions that have had audiences applauding night after night. Happily, 2026 promises even more of the same!

As always, this season starts with Milton Keynes Theatre’s yearly pantomime, with iconic comedian, TV and musical theatre star Brian Conley returning to the city for Goldilocks and the Three Bears. With riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts, Goldilocks and the Three Bears promises to sweep the whole family away with a pantomime spectacular that’s just right!

Fans of musicals have a lot to look forward to this season, with a feast of fantastic musical productions coming to Milton Keynes over the next few months. The season kicks off with the hilarious FRIENDS! The Musical Parody, followed by TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, bringing iconic songs to the city as part of the show’s first-ever UK & Ireland tour. The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde is back in fashion with a huge new production starring Amber Davies (Strictly 2025), before Sunny Afternoon reminds audiences of the electrifying true story behind The Kinks, the band that changed rock music forever.

During March and April, Milton Keynes will host three of the hottest musical productions currently touring across the UK. First up, Here & Now – The Steps Musical packages the songs of multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps, into a feel-good celebration of love and friendship. Following that, the epic musical Miss Saigon makes its long-awaited return to Milton Keynes, before Mean Girls brings iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs to the stage. How fetch!

As always, there’s a fantastic list of music-based one-night performances, including Northern Live – Do I Love You, Legend: The Music of Bob Marley, Go Your Own Way – The Fleetwood Mac Legacy, Lost In Music – One Night at the Disco, Bowie Experience, and The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III.

Audiences looking for a dramatic trip to the theatre can look forward to the brilliant plays that will be coming to Milton Keynes over the next few months. Football and non-football fans alike will be brought to their feet by Dear England, which brings a new light to the story of Gareth Southgate’s revolutionary tenure as England manager. Anyone interested in a whodunit will love Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, which marks the first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective. Single White Female (based on the iconic 90’s psychological thriller) stars Kym Marsh & Lisa Faulkner, and Fawlty Towers – The Play brings the iconic TV show to the stage.

Families will love Horrible Histories – The Concert, which brings your favourite songs and actors from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series on stage for the very first time! For those who are looking for a more mature evening at the theatre, Nigel Havers and Emma Kenny will both be appearing on the Milton Keynes Theatre stage for one night only.

If you’re after some great comedy, check out the theatre’s list of one-night performances, including A-List comedians such as Sara Pascoe, Russell Howard, Bridget Christie, as well as the all-star casts of Austentatious and Dead Ringers.

Dance fans in Milton Keynes will be thrilled by the return of Matthew Bourne’s Production of The Red Shoes, which is an intoxicating drama which will dazzle your senses and break your heart. Following that, the UK’s most successful dance group, Diversity, return to the stage with their new show ‘SOUL’, which is a futuristic show that’s sure to thrill audiences.

As 2026 continues, the year promises even more fantastic productions, including the return of the Welsh National Opera, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Choir of Man, Operation Mincemeat, The Karate Kid The Musical, Annie, and many more.

Find out more and book your tickets at ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes.

LISTINGS

Milton Keynes Theatre – 500 Marlborough Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3NZ
Access bookings: 0333 009 5399
Group bookings: 0207 206 1174
Online Booking: ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes*

*Fees may apply. Calls cost up to 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge

Dog lovers can enjoy a pawsome night out with their furry friends at the magical Land of Lights Lantern Festival this Christmas, and now they can even meet Santa!

Dog-friendly nights take place on Wednesday and Sundays at Land of Lights at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts in Milton Keynes, and on those nights, up to and including 21 December, Santa’s Grotto is also available for our four-legged friends to make a special ‘Santa Paws’ visit.

The Ho-Ho-Ho Glow package is already packed with twinkling lights, magical moments and a visit to Santa’s Grotto where children can receive their own gift but now, for just an additional £9 per dog, our paw-fect pups can meet Santa for festive treats, cuddles and photo opportunities.

The award-winning Land of Lights festival 2025 is a breathtaking spectacle, featuring all new lanterns covering multiple dreamworlds including an array of incredible dinosaurs.  In addition, there will be music and street food with thousands of visitors expected once again.

Darren Hoy, festival manager, said, said: “We’ve introduced the Santa Paws nights so that young and old can bring their lovely dogs and enjoy the thrill of the spectacular lantern festival together and meet Santa for a very special photo moment. We’re all about family here at Gulliver’s and that includes our furry best friends!

“We’ve built on the success of previous years and made Land of Lights bigger and better, with more dazzling displays – it truly is a breathtaking experience to walk the mile-long trail especially at Christmas time.”

There are waste bins and water bowls throughout the Land of Lights trail, with owners asked to keep their faithful friends on a short lead at all times. Dogs will also not be allowed into indoor dining areas or the animal barn, to ensure the comfort and safety of our guests and fluffy residents.

For more details about Land of Lights and to book your tickets, please visit: miltonkeynes.landoflights.co.uk

Join Milton Keynes Arts Centre and local residents for a magical lantern parade celebrating the Winter Solstice at Bradwell Windmill on Saturday 20 December.

Co-created by Milton Keynes Arts Centre, residents of Bradville and New Bradwell, artists and local schools, The Holly and the Oak King Lantern Parade is a community celebration of the Winter Solstice.

The Holly King and the Oak King are personifications of winter and summer. During the warm days of midsummer, the Oak King is at the height of his powers; during the winter it is the Holly King who is the stronger. Sunday 21 December will be the shortest day in 2025, after which the days become longer. In folklore, this is the time the Oak King and Holly King (light and dark) do battle. Only if the Oak King wins will winter end and the light of summer begin.

In November, children from Stanton and New Bradwell schools, residents of Bradville and New Bradwell worked with Milton Keynes artists Roisin Callaghan and Sarah Hunt in creating a series of unique lanterns and two impressive head pieces, which will form the Holly and Oak Kings.

The lantern parade starts at 3.30pm at the now disused Bradwell Platform on Milton Keynes’ Railway Walk. From here, the Holly and Oak Kings will lead residents – joined by two Arctic Hares, created by artist Alice Boland-Rhodes – towards the historic Bradwell Windmill. The parade is due to arrive at the Mill at 4pm, at which time visitors will hear the story of The Holly and the Oak King as narrated by children through working with Milton Keynes artist and writer, Deborah Fielding. Bradwell Silver Band will be performing and hot refreshments will be provided by Coco’s Coffee House. The event is due to end at 5.30pm, after which time visitors are invited to The New Inn in New Bradwell for mulled wine and cider.

The Holly and the Oak King Lantern Parade has been organised by Milton Keynes Arts Centre with grant support from Milton Keynes Community Foundation, New Bradwell Parish Council and Stantonbury Parish Council. The event forms part of The Bradwell Windmill Project, led by Milton Keynes City Council. This project involves the restoration of Bradwell Windmill as a key heritage and community attraction for Milton Keynes, as well as a programme of events designed to engage local residents with the area’s history, the natural environment and food heritage.

Photography (c) Dina Tse 2025.

Stadium MK Group, home to Milton Keynes Dons FC, will bring SMK Live – a brand-new multi-artist live music spectacular to Stadium MK in June 2026.

Designed to become a major annual moment in the UK live entertainment calendar, SMK Live will bring some of the world’s most exciting artists to Milton Keynes for an unforgettable summer celebration filled with iconic hits, electric performances, and an atmosphere like no other.

Neil Hart, Group CEO of Stadium MK, said:

“We are incredibly excited to announce our inaugural SMK Live headliners. This first-class line up, performing in this extraordinary stadium, promises to be an unforgettable experience. With standing, seated and also VIP hospitality tickets available soon, festival-goers will have a host of options for how they choose to enjoy the day. What a way to kick-off the summer here in Milton Keynes!” 

Oli Bartlam, Managing Director at Full Fat 360, added:

“Stadium MK already has an incredible legacy of hosting unforgettable concerts, and SMK Live is the next exciting step in that journey. Milton Keynes is a city bursting with energy and ambition, and with a world-class stadium and arena at its heart, the appetite for more live music here is undeniable. We’re genuinely thrilled to be partnering with Stadium MK to launch SMK Live and to help create a landmark music moment the region can truly be proud of. Best of all, 2026 is just the beginning.”

With a population of over 300,000 and home to MK Dons, Milton Keynes sits just 35 minutes from London and lies at the heart of major expansion plans for the region. Positioned at the centre of the Oxford–Cambridge growth corridor, the city is also only 25 minutes from the forthcoming Universal Studios UK development, further cementing its future as a major leisure and entertainment destination.

SMK Live is the first event in what will become a packed programme of year-round live music, from stadium-scale concerts to intimate arena shows, taking place at Stadium MK from 2026 onwards.

Buy tickets for SMK Live now: www.smklive.com

Exciting hospitality options will be available soon. 

Step into a world of winter wonder as an all new VR & AR Arctic Adventure Experience arrives at Xscape Milton Keynes this Christmas!

Created in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and the Antarctic Heritage Trust, this unique experience comes from The Spectrum Place and blends festive fun with discovery and immersive exploration.

The all-new experience is open now until 11 January 2026 and brings the frozen North to life like never before.