What's on in Milton Keynes This Weekend

Events in Milton Keynes From 5th June – 7th June 2026

Looking for things to do in Milton Keynes this weekend? You can find a mix of events, from live music and comedy to markets featuring handmade goods. The Bedford Arms hosts acoustic folk and blues over two days, while Milton Keynes Theatre is showing Amy & Carlos’s new show, Reborn. For vintage and handmade items, check out the Handmade & Vintage Summer Extravaganza at Centre:MK. Midsummer Markets take place at Midsummer Meadows, Northampton, just outside the city. If you're heading to Bletchley, local events sometimes tie into its history as a codebreaking site.

You can navigate between venues using the Redways, the city’s network of cycle paths and pedestrian bridges. Traveling further afield? Milton Keynes Central Station connects via the West Coast Mainline, though be aware of M1 congestion during peak times.

Daytime options include picnics by the Grand Union Canal. Many events are family-friendly, with parks offering space for kids to play. Check the listings below for times and venues. Parking can be limited around popular spots like Xscape, so plan your route and transport in advance.

Check the listings below for times and venues.

Events in Milton Keynes This Weekend

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Friday 5th June

Amy & Carlos: Reborn Amy Dowden, Carlos gu

· Culture & Arts

Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu perform a dance show celebrating life and resilience on stage.

Camper Van Live Lounge @ The Bedford Arms

· Nightlife & Music

Acoustic roots, folk, and blues music performed over two days at The Bedford Arms.

Saturday 6th June

Handmade & Vintage Summer Extravaganza

· The Centre:MK · Shopping & Markets

A summer event showcasing handmade and vintage goods at Centre:MK.

Build a Lego® Duck And Take it Home With You!

· Midsummer Place · Family & Kids

Midsummer Place hosts a LEGO duck building event where attendees can build and take home their creation.

Midsummer Markets

· Midsummer Meadows, Northampton · Shopping & Markets

Local independent traders offer handmade wooden gifts, perfumes, wool animals, ceramics, and home fragrances at Midsummer Markets.

Stag Walkers Social: Hexton Manor Estate Guided Walk (Ramblers Members Only)

· Fitness & Outdoors

Stag Walkers Social hosts a guided walk around Hexton Manor Estate for Ramblers members.

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Jimmy Carr performs his 'Laughs Funny' stand-up comedy show at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Original Sin & Modified Motion - Unit Nine Dnb Rave

· Nightlife & Music

A DnB rave event celebrating the roots of drum and bass at Unit Nine in Milton Keynes.

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