IF: Milton Keynes International Festival

IF: Milton Keynes International Festival returns to the city from Friday 16 to Sunday 25 July 2027, running for ten days across venues and public spaces throughout Milton Keynes. It's produced by The Stables, one of the UK's most popular music venues, with Monica Ferguson as CEO and Artistic Director.

The festival brings a programme of international artists, performances and events to the city, with the line-up spread across multiple venues and public spaces rather than being tied to a single site. The full 2027 programme is due to be announced in Spring 2027, so there's still a fair way to go before the specific acts and events are confirmed.

One thing to keep in mind is that the dates have shifted. The festival was originally announced for 23 July to 1 August, but it's been moved forward by a week to avoid a clash with Reggae Land, which is described as the UK's largest celebration of reggae, dancehall and Caribbean culture and also takes place in Milton Keynes at the end of July. With the festival now running from 16 to 25 July, you'll have a gap between the two rather than having to choose between them.

So, mark your calendar for 16 to 25 July 2027. The full programme comes out in Spring 2027, when you'll see exactly who's performing and where across the city.