Events in Milton Keynes From 20th April – 26th April 2026

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You can find live music events, family activities, and cultural happenings across Milton Keynes this week. The city’s programme reflects its origins in planned urban development with a focus on community access and green space integration. This week includes comedy nights at Milton Keynes Theatre featuring local acts performing work rooted in everyday experience, as well as intimate art performances exploring themes of movement through time, many held within public spaces such as Market Square or along Redway cycle paths. Interactive sessions are available across the library network; children can engage with construction play using Lego bricks during weekday afternoons at Abington Library, while rhymetime story hours run on Tuesdays and Thursdays for early years groups.

Adult programming includes a parenting workshop hosted by MK Family Support Services in Bletchley’s civic building, alongside an arts education event focused on textile design at Xscape. A dedicated session is scheduled each Saturday morning at Moulton Leisure Centre specifically for dads and male carers, encouraging physical activity within inclusive group settings. Music events span multiple genres: tribute sets to 1980s pop hits play nightly in venues along Newport Pagnell Road; a curated Bollywood evening takes place on Friday night near Bletchley Park with open-air seating.

Daytime opportunities include art-making sessions for children at Northamptonshire Central Library and an ongoing youth sports series held every Saturday afternoon at Stantonbury Campus Theatre, welcoming athletes aged 6 to 14. Entry is free or low-cost via MK Connect service bookings; details on times and locations are available through official city channels.

Tuesday 21st April

Single White Female

· Milton Keynes Theatre · Culture & Arts

A comedic stage production titled 'Single White Female' is performing at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Work in Theatre Course Applications

· Milton Keynes Theatre · Culture & Arts

Applications are open for the Work in Theatre Course at Milton Keynes Theatre from 21 to 25 April 2026.

Storytime at Wootton Community Library

· Wootton Library · Family & Kids

A free storytime session for pre-school children and their carers at Wootton Community Library.

Wednesday 22nd April

Lego Club at Abington Community Library

· Abington Library · Family & Kids

Children can attend a free Lego building session at Abington Community Library, with adult supervision.

Thursday 23rd April

All Things Bump to Baby

· Family & Kids

Parents-to-be can attend a practical workshop at John Lewis & Partners to learn tips for preparing for a newborn.

Milton Keynes Parkinson's Group Free Education Event For Professionals

· Culture & Arts

A free education event at Chrysalis Theatre for professionals to learn about Parkinson's and improve patient care.

Ladies Night ft dj Sakshi ( Uk's no 1 Indian Female dj )

· Nightlife & Music

DJ Sakshi performs a Bollywood and pop music set at Blossom Room during a ladies' night event.

Friday 24th April

A Step Back in Time

· Stantonbury Theatre · Culture & Arts

A dance performance exploring 100 years of music and movement at Stantonbury Theatre.

Rhymetime at Wootton Community Library

· Wootton Community & Sports Centre · Family & Kids

A weekly interactive rhymetime session for parents and children under 5 at Wootton Community Library.

One Hit Wonders - Live Band Night | Free Entry

· Nightlife & Music

A live band night celebrating one-hit wonder artists with a full set of era-defining anthems.

Towcester Mill Brewery - st George’s Day Beer Festival Trip

· Towcester Mill Brewery · Food & Drink

A minibus trip to the Towcester Mill Brewery's free St George's Day Beer Festival with scheduled arrivals and departures.

Megson

· Nightlife & Music

Megson performs at York House in Stony Stratford.

Saturday 25th April

Mkiac Marks 25 Years of Bringing Arts, Culture And Community Together in Milton…

· All Things Business Milton Keynes · Culture & Arts

MKIAC celebrates 25 years of promoting arts, culture, and community engagement in Milton Keynes.

The University of Buckingham Has Announced Its Next Open Day on Saturday 25…

· University of Buckingham · Culture & Arts

The University of Buckingham is hosting its next Open Day on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

Mini Makers at Northamptonshire Central Library

· Northamptonshire Central Library · Family & Kids

Children aged 11 and under join craft and art activities at Northamptonshire Central Library.

Fashion Weekend ss26

· Fashion Weekend SS26 · Shopping & Markets

Fashion Weekend SS26 returns to Centre MK with a showcase of spring/summer 2026 collections.

Swimming Session For Dads, Male Carers And Their Child/adult Only

· Moulton Leisure Centre · Fitness & Outdoors

A swimming session exclusively for dads and male carers with their child or adult companion at Moulton Leisure Centre.

Type of Negative

· The Craufurd Arms · Nightlife & Music

Type O tribute band performs live at The Craufurd Arms to celebrate the 30th anniversary of October Rust.

Mc Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off my Property

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Mc Hammersmith performs his new stand-up show 'Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property' at The Quarry Theatre.

Havana Nights

· Nightlife & Music

Havana Nights returns as a weekly Saturday night music event at Revolucion De Cuba, featuring Latin and dance tunes.

Sunday 26th April

Sip & Paint Party - Ceramic Painting Edition - Milton Keynes

· Shopping & Markets

Participants paint ceramic pieces while enjoying drinks and music at a creative event in Milton Keynes.

Bucks & Beds Under 12s Open Series, Round 1

· Stantonbury Campus Theatre · Fitness & Outdoors

An open series for athletes under 12, with some events also open to older participants.

Killer Couples With Emma Kenny

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Emma Kenny performs her stand-up show Killer Couples at Milton Keynes Theatre.