The latest news from the city.

Michael Portillo brings his live show A Life of Two Halves to Milton Keynes Theatre on Monday 16 November at 7.30pm, an hour and 45 minutes of stories from his political and travel careers. Tickets start at £36.74, with 14+ age guidance and accessibility details available.

Mosaic Art Studio offers Turkish mosaic lamp, Ebru marbling and Turkish coffee workshops from a pop-up venue in Milton Keynes. This guide covers prices, what is included, booking rules, access and parking.

The stage adaptation of Freida McFadden's thriller The Housemaid is set to debut at the Milton Keynes Theatre from 25 to 29 April 2028, with tickets on sale from 6 November. Directed by Matthew Dunster and produced by Melting Pot in association with Lionsgate.

The free, family-friendly 5K Zombie Run takes place at Stowe Gardens today, 1 November, with registration from 08:00 and a 09:00 start. Entry includes all-day access to the gardens, and the post covers what to know before you go plus other autumn events at Stowe.

The Walter Hayes Trophy returns to Silverstone on 31 October and 1 November, a two-day knockout Formula Ford competition with vintage cars from the 1940s to the 1960s. Family-friendly pricing, free parking, and a full historic support bill.

The National Museum of Computing, based in Block H at Bletchley Park, houses the rebuilt Colossus, the WITCH and many other historic machines. This post covers the galleries, opening days, ticket types and recent events. Winter opening hours are 10:30 to 16:30 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

The Celebrity Weekender brings a nostalgic 90s pop party to Parkdean Resorts, with East 17 headlining the Christmas edition at the end of November. Three-day breaks start from £164 and include accommodation, entertainment and pool access.
Milton Keynes has reached the final four for UK City of Culture 2029, competing for a £10 million prize. The bid focuses on creativity, young people and community, and includes a planned 4,000-capacity Elder Gate venue opening in 2029.