What's on in July in Milton Keynes
A new month is here, and that means a month of new events in and around the city we call home! We here at MK Girl have been hard at work planning lots of different events to bring you all together. But there’s so much more going on in our community that we wanted to share with you too. Hope to see you there!
What’s on in July:
MK Girl Events
Art, Music, & Culture
Food & Drink
Family Friendly events
The Big Disney Night Out With Unit Nine
Saturday 22nd July
“We are so excited to bring to you the BIG DISNEY NIGHT CLUB! An event solely dedicated to all things DISNEY FOR ADULTS 18+!!! '🏻HAKUNA MATATA. IT MEANS NO WORRIES, FOR THE REST OF YOUR DAYS. SO GET TO UNIT NINE AND BRING BACK THOSE DISNEY MEMORIES'' Put on your FANCY DRESS and be prepared to be taken on a magical mystery ride. SINGALONG SESSIONS & LIP SYNC BATTLES COMPETITIONS - Open up those lungs and join us in singing your favourite Disney songs, as well as Bubbles & Confetti Cannons. This is YOUR time to let loose in a world of Disney!”
The Stables Sessions: Roses and Pirates
Tuesday 25th July
Roses & Pirates are a female fronted indie pop/rock band from Buckinghamshire. The band have been likened to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs & The Cranberries by G3 Magazine, previously sharing stages with Skunk Anansie, Alkaline Trio & Lucy Spraggan.
Roses & Pirates play a mix of stripped back acoustic tracks to full band, big riffs & catchy melodies. This year they welcome back strings player Doubravka & bring in new members to bring all their big ideas to life. This summer will be the first time new tracks hit the stage, ready and raring to go with a debut album in the pipeline.
Presented as part of IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2023
Ultimate Coldplay at MK11
Friday 21st July
The Worlds Leading Tribute To Coldplay Come back To MK11. MK11 is a leading independent music venue in Milton Keynes
MK Theatre: The Elvis Tribute
Saturday 15th July
Starring three winners of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest including including the first ever winner Shawn Klush (USA) and introducing the latest 2022 winner, for his first appearances in the UK, Victor Trevino Jr. Also featuring fellow ultimate winner, the UK’s very own Ben Thompson.
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2023
21st-30th July
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival was founded in 2010 and takes place every two years. It is produced by The Stables, one of the UK's leading music organisations and venues, based in Milton Keynes. Creating unique and memorable experiences, the Festival is designed to encourage residents and visitors to see a different side to Milton Keynes. Presenting a world-class, multi-arts programme the Festival includes new commissions, site-specific and community participation projects, large-scale/outdoor and family events, concerts, theatre, dance, music and visual arts installations.
Comedy at The Cock
Friday 28th July
We are back at the home village of The Comedy Cow with the finest acts on the circuit deliver their tried and tested material bringing you barrels of laughs, some acts you may recognise of Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats and Live at The Apollo, some you would not even recognise, but trust us, we know what we are doing. Comedians that have previously graced The Comedy Cow stage at these nights include, Romesh Ranganathan, Kathrine Ryan, Adam Kay, Lee Nelson, Russell Kane plus many, many more