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🎉 Community and Culture Celebration 2026 - Milton Keynes Museum
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 10:30 - 16:30
🎉 Join Milton Keynes Museum for their Community and Culture Celebration on Saturday 25th July 2026.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A free, inclusive day bringing people together through creativity, heritage, and shared experiences.
• Free drop-in workshops
• Engaging live performances
• Opportunities to meet local groups
• A vibrant mix of makers, and creative stalls
Whether you want to take part, connect, or simply enjoy the atmosphere - there’s something for everyone.
✅️ ENTRY COST
The Museum will be FREE entry for the day, no pre-booking necessary.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
For accessible information click here to find out more.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
They welcome small dogs inside the Museum buildings (except the Granary Tea Room) but they must be carried. All guide and assisted dogs are always welcome.
Larger dogs can be walked in the grounds but must be kept on leads. Of course, owners are expected to clear up after their dogs
👋 WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
If you’re interested in getting involved, MKM would love to hear from you. Our deadlines for applications are Monday 11th May 2026.
Contact Laura:
📧 Email:
Communityoutreach@mkmuseum.org.uk
ℹ️ INFORMATION
Community and Culture Celebration is made possible by Milton Keynes Community Foundation. Thanks to its donors MKM are able to run this event for its second year - bringing a free, inclusive festival which celebrates our local diversity and heritage, through hands-on activity, performance, and community interpretation.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
A free, inclusive day bringing people together through creativity, heritage, and shared experiences.
• Free drop-in workshops
• Engaging live performances
• Opportunities to meet local groups
• A vibrant mix of makers, and creative stalls
Whether you want to take part, connect, or simply enjoy the atmosphere - there’s something for everyone.
✅️ ENTRY COST
The Museum will be FREE entry for the day, no pre-booking necessary.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY INFO
For accessible information click here to find out more.
🐶 DOG INFORMATION
They welcome small dogs inside the Museum buildings (except the Granary Tea Room) but they must be carried. All guide and assisted dogs are always welcome.
Larger dogs can be walked in the grounds but must be kept on leads. Of course, owners are expected to clear up after their dogs
👋 WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
If you’re interested in getting involved, MKM would love to hear from you. Our deadlines for applications are Monday 11th May 2026.
Contact Laura:
📧 Email:
Communityoutreach@mkmuseum.org.uk
ℹ️ INFORMATION
Community and Culture Celebration is made possible by Milton Keynes Community Foundation. Thanks to its donors MKM are able to run this event for its second year - bringing a free, inclusive festival which celebrates our local diversity and heritage, through hands-on activity, performance, and community interpretation.
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🛶 Linslade Canal Festival 2026
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 11:00 - 17:00
🛶 Join us for a day of waterside celebration on Saturday 25th July 2026 as the popular Linslade Canal Festival returns to Tiddenfoot Waterside Park.
This free, family-friendly event celebrates the heritage, wildlife and community life of our local waterways, bringing together live entertainment, traditional crafts, canal boats and activities for all ages.
Set alongside the Grand Union Canal and the beautiful lake at Tiddenfoot, the festival offers visitors the chance to explore the area’s rich canal heritage while enjoying a lively summer festival atmosphere.
🪵 WHAT TO EXPECT
Historic boats and canal life
Along the canal towpath you’ll find a colourful display of working, historic and trade boats moored alongside visiting pleasure craft. Many of the boats host traders selling handmade goods and canal-themed gifts, offering a unique glimpse into life on the waterways.
Traditional crafts and demonstrations
Watch skilled craftspeople demonstrate traditional countryside trades such as wood carving, hurdle making, stained glass work and other heritage crafts. These demonstrations highlight the skills and craftsmanship that have long been associated with rural life and canal communities.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Live music and entertainment
Enjoy live music throughout the day from local performers and folk-inspired acts on the main stage. Roaming entertainers and smaller acoustic performances around the park add to the relaxed and friendly festival atmosphere.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
There is plenty to keep younger visitors entertained, including:
🎠 A traditional children’s funfair
📖 Hands-on workshops and storytelling sessions
🌿 Nature-based activities and discovery areas
🎶 Informal entertainment around the site
FOOD, DRINK & STALLS
A wide range of food and drink stalls will be available throughout the park, alongside craft stalls, local traders and community organisations sharing information about local projects and environmental initiatives.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Linslade School - £5 per car (cash or card) and accessible parking is available at Cedars School at £2.50 per car.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is available in Cedars School (£2.50 per car) and an accessible courtesy vehicle will provide transport to the festival site throughout the day.
There are some pathways around site which are accessible however due to the nature of the site, some areas are accessed across grass and rougher terrain.
This free, family-friendly event celebrates the heritage, wildlife and community life of our local waterways, bringing together live entertainment, traditional crafts, canal boats and activities for all ages.
Set alongside the Grand Union Canal and the beautiful lake at Tiddenfoot, the festival offers visitors the chance to explore the area’s rich canal heritage while enjoying a lively summer festival atmosphere.
🪵 WHAT TO EXPECT
Historic boats and canal life
Along the canal towpath you’ll find a colourful display of working, historic and trade boats moored alongside visiting pleasure craft. Many of the boats host traders selling handmade goods and canal-themed gifts, offering a unique glimpse into life on the waterways.
Traditional crafts and demonstrations
Watch skilled craftspeople demonstrate traditional countryside trades such as wood carving, hurdle making, stained glass work and other heritage crafts. These demonstrations highlight the skills and craftsmanship that have long been associated with rural life and canal communities.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Live music and entertainment
Enjoy live music throughout the day from local performers and folk-inspired acts on the main stage. Roaming entertainers and smaller acoustic performances around the park add to the relaxed and friendly festival atmosphere.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
There is plenty to keep younger visitors entertained, including:
🎠 A traditional children’s funfair
📖 Hands-on workshops and storytelling sessions
🌿 Nature-based activities and discovery areas
🎶 Informal entertainment around the site
FOOD, DRINK & STALLS
A wide range of food and drink stalls will be available throughout the park, alongside craft stalls, local traders and community organisations sharing information about local projects and environmental initiatives.
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is available at Linslade School - £5 per car (cash or card) and accessible parking is available at Cedars School at £2.50 per car.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is available in Cedars School (£2.50 per car) and an accessible courtesy vehicle will provide transport to the festival site throughout the day.
There are some pathways around site which are accessible however due to the nature of the site, some areas are accessed across grass and rougher terrain.
🎧 OLDSKOOL GARAGE GARDEN PARTY- Family Steppers & Serious Blendz - The Golden Lion, Clifton
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 21:00
🎧 Family Steppers & Serious Blendz present "Oldskool Garage Garden Party!" on Saturday 25th July 2026, 1-9pm at The Golden Lion, Clifton, Bedfordshire, SG17 5ES. Families Welcome!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Live DJs will be spinning classic UK Garage tunes on vinyl in the garden of the Golden Lion pub. Bouncy castle and garden games for the kids. Run by families for families.
Food Served throughout the day, free parking. Strictly Good vibes!
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Click on the event link to book your free tickets.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 851345
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Live DJs will be spinning classic UK Garage tunes on vinyl in the garden of the Golden Lion pub. Bouncy castle and garden games for the kids. Run by families for families.
Food Served throughout the day, free parking. Strictly Good vibes!
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
Click on the event link to book your free tickets.
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01462 851345
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛱️ Our ever popular beach will be back on the Market Place, Hitchin for 6 weeks during the summer holidays! Running from 20th July until 31st August 2026, 10am until 4pm!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
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😋 Flitwick EAT Feast - July 2026
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 16:00 - 21:00
😋Join us for an evening of incredible street food, great drinks and community vibes at Flitwick EAT Feast on Saturday 25th July 2026, 4PM - 9PM. Free entry!
WHAT FOOD?
🍟 High Fryers – Loaded Fries
🥡 We Will Wok You – Asian Cuisine
🇵🇭 Harlem 2 Manila – Filipino Street Food
🌭 Sizzlers – Hot Dogs
🌴 Islands Grill – Caribbean Cuisine
🍰 Crumb De La Crème – Desserts
🍻 The Stirrup Bar
📍 Millennium Park, Flitwick
🗓️ Saturday 25th July
🕓 4–9pm
🎟️ Free entry
WHAT FOOD?
🍟 High Fryers – Loaded Fries
🥡 We Will Wok You – Asian Cuisine
🇵🇭 Harlem 2 Manila – Filipino Street Food
🌭 Sizzlers – Hot Dogs
🌴 Islands Grill – Caribbean Cuisine
🍰 Crumb De La Crème – Desserts
🍻 The Stirrup Bar
📍 Millennium Park, Flitwick
🗓️ Saturday 25th July
🕓 4–9pm
🎟️ Free entry
🎶 The MiCasa SuCasa - Caffeine & Machine - The Bowl
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 14:00 - 22:00
😎 Who is ready for arguably the best, dance music Summer event in the region on Saturday 25th July 2026 where we are going in big and boutique!
📍 NEW VENUE
A new venue (The Bowl area at the Caffeine & Machine, near Ampthill)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
New ideas!!
Mini-festival vibes!
The same warm, friendly and electric atmosphere!!
The most talented DJs in the area (and beyond)!
An event, that is designed for you - always!!
🎧 DJ'S
Ben Walker
Carly Cheadle
Johnny G
Kyle Sherwood (BadHabit)
Ross Wood
Robbie Garooba (Shiva)
Stumpi Robertson (Inspiration)
📍 NEW VENUE
A new venue (The Bowl area at the Caffeine & Machine, near Ampthill)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
New ideas!!
Mini-festival vibes!
The same warm, friendly and electric atmosphere!!
The most talented DJs in the area (and beyond)!
An event, that is designed for you - always!!
🎧 DJ'S
Ben Walker
Carly Cheadle
Johnny G
Kyle Sherwood (BadHabit)
Ross Wood
Robbie Garooba (Shiva)
Stumpi Robertson (Inspiration)
🎟 TICKET COST: From £26.50
You can book tickets on Eventbrite via the event link.
See you on the dance-floor!! 💃
The MiCasa SuCasa Team x ❤️
🕺 Rum, Reggae & Ska Charity Music Event - Dunstable
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 18:00
🌴 Rum, Reggae & Ska Charity Music Event
▪️Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
▪️Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
▪️Venue: The Square, Dunstable (LU6 3SN)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for an afternoon of great music, good food and community spirit at our Rum, Reggae & Ska Charity Music Event, raising funds in aid of prostate cancer awareness and support.
Enjoy the best of reggae and ska with music from DJ Warm N Easy (Diverse FM Radio), alongside fantastic live entertainment. Bring the whole family and enjoy face painting, a raffle, delicious Caribbean cuisine from Ann-Marie’s Fresh Caribbean Cuisine, and a fully stocked bar. It’s the perfect day to relax, dance, eat, and soak up the vibrant Caribbean atmosphere
The event will also support the work of The Errol McKellar Foundation, with all charitable donations helping to raise awareness of prostate cancer and support those affected by the disease.
Come along with friends and family for an afternoon of music, food and fundraising for a fantastic cause.
Good Music 🎶
Good Vibes 🌴
Great Cause❤️
▪️Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
▪️Time: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
▪️Venue: The Square, Dunstable (LU6 3SN)
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Join us for an afternoon of great music, good food and community spirit at our Rum, Reggae & Ska Charity Music Event, raising funds in aid of prostate cancer awareness and support.
Enjoy the best of reggae and ska with music from DJ Warm N Easy (Diverse FM Radio), alongside fantastic live entertainment. Bring the whole family and enjoy face painting, a raffle, delicious Caribbean cuisine from Ann-Marie’s Fresh Caribbean Cuisine, and a fully stocked bar. It’s the perfect day to relax, dance, eat, and soak up the vibrant Caribbean atmosphere
The event will also support the work of The Errol McKellar Foundation, with all charitable donations helping to raise awareness of prostate cancer and support those affected by the disease.
Come along with friends and family for an afternoon of music, food and fundraising for a fantastic cause.
Good Music 🎶
Good Vibes 🌴
Great Cause❤️
🎭 Annie Live at Milton Keynes Theatre - July 2026
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 14:30 - 22:00
🎭 The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 21 Jul - Sun 26 Jul 2026.
▪️ AGE GUIDANCE: No under 3s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 21st July: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd July: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th July: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 2.00pm
✨ ABOUT
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. But spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
This new UK and Ireland tour stars Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, bringing fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Expect big numbers, unforgettable characters and a story full of hope, humour and heart.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £24.96
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
▪️ AGE GUIDANCE: No under 3s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 21st July: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd July: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th July: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 2.00pm
✨ ABOUT
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. But spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
This new UK and Ireland tour stars Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, bringing fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Expect big numbers, unforgettable characters and a story full of hope, humour and heart.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £24.96
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
🤸♀️ Adult Farm Nights 2026 - Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 18:30 - 22:30
😍 Adult Farm Nights are back every Saturday this July and August 2026 at Mead Open Farm, Leighton Buzzard!
▪️AGE: 18+
🤸♀️EVENT DETAILS
Let loose in our huge indoor play and and feed our adorable animals. Explore epic outdoor play, with mini golf, jumping pillows and race around on pedal go-karts. Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*. All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket.
🎧 NEW FOR 2026 - Dance the night away at the silent disco and go wild at our end-of-night foam party.
📖 MENU INCLUDED (CHOOSE ONE EACH)
😋 Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
A locally reared beef patty in a brioche style bun with American cheese, lettuce and pickles, served with fries.
😋 Vegan Burger (V / VE)
A vegan Moving Mountains burger patty in a brioche style bun with vegan cheese, lettuce and pickles, served with fries.
😋 Halloumi Burger (V)
Deep fried halloumi dusted with paprika and Cajun spices, served on a brioche bun with sweet chilli sauce, lettuce and fries.
😋 Katsu Chicken Loaded Fries
3 crispy chicken tenders served on fries covered in Japanese Katsu curry sauce topped with crunchy Asian slaw.
😋 Loaded Hot Dog
Frankfurter sausage served on a soft semolina roll, topped with mustard, tomato sauce and crispy onions with fries.
*PLEASE NOTE: Menu is subject to change.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Farm - Single Ticket: £29.95
▪️Adult Farm - Group of 6+: £27.95
▪️Adult Farm - Members Ticket: £27.95
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525852954
▪️AGE: 18+
🤸♀️EVENT DETAILS
Let loose in our huge indoor play and and feed our adorable animals. Explore epic outdoor play, with mini golf, jumping pillows and race around on pedal go-karts. Enjoy food from our award-winning restaurant and, of course, enjoy some drinks!*. All included in your Adult Farm Nights ticket.
🎧 NEW FOR 2026 - Dance the night away at the silent disco and go wild at our end-of-night foam party.
📖 MENU INCLUDED (CHOOSE ONE EACH)
😋 Bacon Cheeseburger (GFA)
A locally reared beef patty in a brioche style bun with American cheese, lettuce and pickles, served with fries.
😋 Vegan Burger (V / VE)
A vegan Moving Mountains burger patty in a brioche style bun with vegan cheese, lettuce and pickles, served with fries.
😋 Halloumi Burger (V)
Deep fried halloumi dusted with paprika and Cajun spices, served on a brioche bun with sweet chilli sauce, lettuce and fries.
😋 Katsu Chicken Loaded Fries
3 crispy chicken tenders served on fries covered in Japanese Katsu curry sauce topped with crunchy Asian slaw.
😋 Loaded Hot Dog
Frankfurter sausage served on a soft semolina roll, topped with mustard, tomato sauce and crispy onions with fries.
*PLEASE NOTE: Menu is subject to change.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Adult Farm - Single Ticket: £29.95
▪️Adult Farm - Group of 6+: £27.95
▪️Adult Farm - Members Ticket: £27.95
ℹ️ ENQUIRIES
☎️ Phone: 01525852954
🎶 Cali-R festival 2026 - Flitwick
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 18:00 - 00:00
🎉 Cali-R Summer Festival is the ultimate summer Motown & Soul party at Flitwick Lodge, Bedfordshire, landing on Saturday 25th July 26. Expect a night of pure Motown, Soul, and Funk vibes with a world-class lineup plus great food and drinks! Cali-R Summer Festival 2026!
▪️AGE: 18+
Valid ID may be required.
😎 Setting: An outdoor summer party held under a large Big Top tent on the beautiful grass fields of Flitwick Lodge. Tables and chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, though bringing your own chairs is welcome for use outside the main tent area.Join us for an unforgettable night of classic floor-fillers and live performances at the Cali-R Summer Festival 2026! This event brings the legendary California Ballroom vibes to life with a stellar lineup of soul and motown legends.
▪️AGE: 18+
Valid ID may be required.
😎 Setting: An outdoor summer party held under a large Big Top tent on the beautiful grass fields of Flitwick Lodge. Tables and chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis, though bringing your own chairs is welcome for use outside the main tent area.Join us for an unforgettable night of classic floor-fillers and live performances at the Cali-R Summer Festival 2026! This event brings the legendary California Ballroom vibes to life with a stellar lineup of soul and motown legends.
HEAD LINER:
🤩 Harry Cambridge as Luther Vandross – The world-renowned tribute act bringing pure soul and class.
🤩 Signature Soul featuring Joe & Kirsty Corrigan – Exceptional live soul performances.
🎧 Sid Hudson Disco – The legendary Cali-R DJ spinning non-stop classic Soul, Funk, Reggae, and Motown all evening.
▪️Bar: Fully licensed bar and specialized Cocktail Bar.
▪️Food: Tasty food trucks serving a variety of high-quality food throughout the evening.
▪️Security: All bags will be searched; no outside food or drink is permitted.
🅿️ PARKING - £5
Limited parking available on-site for £5 (cash only), including options for disabled parking.
🎟 TICKET COST:
▪️Advance: £25 (plus booking fee)
▪️On the Door: Subject to availability
🎉 Compasses Mini Festival 2026 - Greenfield
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 12:00 - 23:00
🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable day of live music at The Compasses, Greenfield on Saturday 25th July 2026 with amazing food, family fun, and summer vibes! Free entry!
🕐 TIME
▪️Open from 09:30 for Breakfast
▪️Music starting at 1pm!
✨ What to expect:
🎵 Live Music
🍕 Wood Fired Pizza
🍔 BBQ
🎧 Marquee & DJ
🏰 Kids’ Activities & Inflatables
🎸 Live Music from The Numbers + Chamberlane + Latch 🎤
Bring your friends, bring the family, and enjoy a fantastic day packed with great music, great food, and great company! Don’t miss out – we’ll see you there! 🎉
🕐 TIME
▪️Open from 09:30 for Breakfast
▪️Music starting at 1pm!
✨ What to expect:
🎵 Live Music
🍕 Wood Fired Pizza
🍔 BBQ
🎧 Marquee & DJ
🏰 Kids’ Activities & Inflatables
🎸 Live Music from The Numbers + Chamberlane + Latch 🎤
Bring your friends, bring the family, and enjoy a fantastic day packed with great music, great food, and great company! Don’t miss out – we’ll see you there! 🎉
🍹Rum Fest 2026 - MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 20:00
🏴☠️🌴 MK11’s RUM FEST 2026 at MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar, Milton Keynes – and the best bit? Entry is completely FREE.
Grab your free tickets via the event link.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 24th July: 4:30pm - 12:00am
▪️Saturday 25th July: Pirate Party event doors open at 20:00pm with last entry at 23:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: untill 12 midnight
Set sail for a weekend packed with pirate vibes, rum-fuelled fun and laid-back summer party energy. If you love great drinks, live music and something a little different, this is one to get in the diary.
🍍 WHAT TO EXPECT
🏖️ Outdoor Rum Bar with 50+ Caribbean rums
🍹 Boozy rum slushies & rum punch bombs
🪵 Rum tasting boards
🌶️ Freshly made pizzas all weekend
🎧 Daytime DJs in the Rum Garden
🎶 Live music every evening on the bar stage
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
You can book your free tickets via the event link.
Whether you’re dropping in for a few drinks in the sunshine, heading down for the evening music, or going all in with the fancy dress, expect plenty of atmosphere and a proper party feel all weekend long.
⚓ PIRATE FANCY DRESS
Pirate fancy dress is encouraged all weekend, so feel free to go full captain, crew or castaway and join in the fun.
Leave the land behind – it’s time to party like a pirate! 🍻
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 262 924
Grab your free tickets via the event link.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 24th July: 4:30pm - 12:00am
▪️Saturday 25th July: Pirate Party event doors open at 20:00pm with last entry at 23:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: untill 12 midnight
Set sail for a weekend packed with pirate vibes, rum-fuelled fun and laid-back summer party energy. If you love great drinks, live music and something a little different, this is one to get in the diary.
🍍 WHAT TO EXPECT
🏖️ Outdoor Rum Bar with 50+ Caribbean rums
🍹 Boozy rum slushies & rum punch bombs
🪵 Rum tasting boards
🌶️ Freshly made pizzas all weekend
🎧 Daytime DJs in the Rum Garden
🎶 Live music every evening on the bar stage
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
You can book your free tickets via the event link.
Whether you’re dropping in for a few drinks in the sunshine, heading down for the evening music, or going all in with the fancy dress, expect plenty of atmosphere and a proper party feel all weekend long.
⚓ PIRATE FANCY DRESS
Pirate fancy dress is encouraged all weekend, so feel free to go full captain, crew or castaway and join in the fun.
Leave the land behind – it’s time to party like a pirate! 🍻
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 262 924
💃 Barrio Fiesta 2026 - Milton Keynes
Saturday 25 July 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
💃 Enjoy a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes this weekend! Free entry!
🗓 DATES 2026:
▪️Saturday 25th July: 12pm - 6pm
▪️Sunday 25th July: 12pm - 6pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a delightful Filipino Food Fair, a colourful May Flower Parade, captivating cultural and modern dances, and live music performances from both emerging and established artists.
The event offers free family entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Campbell Park, complete with stalls and delicious food on both days. Don't miss out on this festive occasion!
The event will feature food, parades, live performances and more.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
▪️Toilets: Wheelchair-accessible toilets will be available on-site.
▪️Wheelchair access: The event is held in the events area, the plateau is an area of level grass and the amphitheatre which is a tiered grass area which is steep in places. There is a surfaced perimeter path but it may be necessary to cross short sections of mown grass during the event.
📍WHERE?
Event location is at the Campbell Park Amphitheatre, what3words being.striving.harmlessly
🅿️ PARKING
Please, park in the Centre:MK car parks (John Lewis end) and use the footbridge into the park.
🗓 DATES 2026:
▪️Saturday 25th July: 12pm - 6pm
▪️Sunday 25th July: 12pm - 6pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a delightful Filipino Food Fair, a colourful May Flower Parade, captivating cultural and modern dances, and live music performances from both emerging and established artists.
The event offers free family entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Campbell Park, complete with stalls and delicious food on both days. Don't miss out on this festive occasion!
The event will feature food, parades, live performances and more.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
▪️Toilets: Wheelchair-accessible toilets will be available on-site.
▪️Wheelchair access: The event is held in the events area, the plateau is an area of level grass and the amphitheatre which is a tiered grass area which is steep in places. There is a surfaced perimeter path but it may be necessary to cross short sections of mown grass during the event.
📍WHERE?
Event location is at the Campbell Park Amphitheatre, what3words being.striving.harmlessly
🅿️ PARKING
Please, park in the Centre:MK car parks (John Lewis end) and use the footbridge into the park.
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026
Sunday 26 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛱️ Our ever popular beach will be back on the Market Place, Hitchin for 6 weeks during the summer holidays! Running from 20th July until 31st August 2026, 10am until 4pm!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
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🎊 The Big Marston Festival 2026 - Marston Community Centre
Sunday 26 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 17:00
🎉 Get ready for the ultimate summer celebration at Marston Moretaine Community Centre on Sunday 26th July 2026, 1pm - 5pm! FREE ENTRY!
ABOUT
We are bringing the ultimate family day out to Marston Moretaine, and you won’t want to miss a single second. Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite because we’ve got a massive lineup of fun:
🍦FOOD & DRINK
Delicious Street Food Trucks & Sweet Treats.
Mobile Bar serving up refreshing beverages.
Ice Cream to keep you cool.
🧁 STALLS
Artisan Cakes & Hand-Crafted Goodies.
Fun Stalls & Games with prizes to be won.
⚽️ FUN FOR KIDS
Huge Football Inflatables & a Fun Fair Ride.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Live DJ spinning tracks all afternoon!
🪑 WHAT TO BRING
Limited seating is available, so feel free to bring your own picnic blankets and stay a while!
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is first-come, first-served.
ABOUT
We are bringing the ultimate family day out to Marston Moretaine, and you won’t want to miss a single second. Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite because we’ve got a massive lineup of fun:
🍦FOOD & DRINK
Delicious Street Food Trucks & Sweet Treats.
Mobile Bar serving up refreshing beverages.
Ice Cream to keep you cool.
🧁 STALLS
Artisan Cakes & Hand-Crafted Goodies.
Fun Stalls & Games with prizes to be won.
⚽️ FUN FOR KIDS
Huge Football Inflatables & a Fun Fair Ride.
🎶 ENTERTAINMENT
Live DJ spinning tracks all afternoon!
🪑 WHAT TO BRING
Limited seating is available, so feel free to bring your own picnic blankets and stay a while!
🅿️ PARKING
Parking is first-come, first-served.
🎭 Annie Live at Milton Keynes Theatre - July 2026
Sunday 26 July 2026
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
🎭 The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to Milton Keynes Theatre from Tue 21 Jul - Sun 26 Jul 2026.
▪️ AGE GUIDANCE: No under 3s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 21st July: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd July: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th July: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 2.00pm
✨ ABOUT
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. But spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
This new UK and Ireland tour stars Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, bringing fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Expect big numbers, unforgettable characters and a story full of hope, humour and heart.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £24.96
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
▪️ AGE GUIDANCE: No under 3s.
🗓 2026 DATES & TIMES
▪️Tuesday 21st July: 7.30pm
▪️Wednesday 22nd July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Thursday 23rd July: 7.30pm
▪️Friday 24th July: 7.30pm
▪️Saturday 25th July: 2.30pm & 7.30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: 2.00pm
✨ ABOUT
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.
Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire Oliver Warbucks. But spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
This new UK and Ireland tour stars Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan, bringing fresh energy to one of musical theatre’s most beloved classics. Expect big numbers, unforgettable characters and a story full of hope, humour and heart.
🎟 TICKET COST: From £24.96
▪️Please note: A booking fee of £3.95 is applied to each order.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT & BOOKING
☎️ Phone: 03330 095 399. Please note you will need to register for the Access Membership Scheme to book tickets.
👩👧👦 Lace Hill Family Fun Day 2026 - Lace Hill Sports & Community CentreBuckingham
Sunday 26 July 2026
Time: 13:00 - 16:00
🏰 Remember the free bouncy obstacle course, free bouncy castle and free giant games at Celebrate Buckingham? They're back, and completely FREE, at the Lace Hill Family Fun Day on Sunday 26 July 2026!
😍 EVENT DETAILS
Join us from 1pm to 4pm for an afternoon packed with family fun, including DJ Dan, crafts, clubs, face painting and plenty of lovely stalls to browse.
You'll also be able to enjoy delicious food from Liberty's Place to Eat and Go Greek, along with refreshments from Well Street Church and of course ice cream.
Bring a blanket and the whole family along for a fantastic afternoon of fun, food and community spirit! 🎉🎈☀️
😍 EVENT DETAILS
Join us from 1pm to 4pm for an afternoon packed with family fun, including DJ Dan, crafts, clubs, face painting and plenty of lovely stalls to browse.
You'll also be able to enjoy delicious food from Liberty's Place to Eat and Go Greek, along with refreshments from Well Street Church and of course ice cream.
Bring a blanket and the whole family along for a fantastic afternoon of fun, food and community spirit! 🎉🎈☀️
🍹Rum Fest 2026 - MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar
Time: 16:30
🏴☠️🌴 MK11’s RUM FEST 2026 at MK11 Live Music Venue & Sports Bar, Milton Keynes – and the best bit? Entry is completely FREE.
Grab your free tickets via the event link.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 24th July: 4:30pm - 12:00am
▪️Saturday 25th July: Pirate Party event doors open at 20:00pm with last entry at 23:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: untill 12 midnight
Set sail for a weekend packed with pirate vibes, rum-fuelled fun and laid-back summer party energy. If you love great drinks, live music and something a little different, this is one to get in the diary.
🍍 WHAT TO EXPECT
🏖️ Outdoor Rum Bar with 50+ Caribbean rums
🍹 Boozy rum slushies & rum punch bombs
🪵 Rum tasting boards
🌶️ Freshly made pizzas all weekend
🎧 Daytime DJs in the Rum Garden
🎶 Live music every evening on the bar stage
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
You can book your free tickets via the event link.
Whether you’re dropping in for a few drinks in the sunshine, heading down for the evening music, or going all in with the fancy dress, expect plenty of atmosphere and a proper party feel all weekend long.
⚓ PIRATE FANCY DRESS
Pirate fancy dress is encouraged all weekend, so feel free to go full captain, crew or castaway and join in the fun.
Leave the land behind – it’s time to party like a pirate! 🍻
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 262 924
Grab your free tickets via the event link.
🗓 2026 DATES
▪️Friday 24th July: 4:30pm - 12:00am
▪️Saturday 25th July: Pirate Party event doors open at 20:00pm with last entry at 23:30pm
▪️Sunday 26th July: untill 12 midnight
Set sail for a weekend packed with pirate vibes, rum-fuelled fun and laid-back summer party energy. If you love great drinks, live music and something a little different, this is one to get in the diary.
🍍 WHAT TO EXPECT
🏖️ Outdoor Rum Bar with 50+ Caribbean rums
🍹 Boozy rum slushies & rum punch bombs
🪵 Rum tasting boards
🌶️ Freshly made pizzas all weekend
🎧 Daytime DJs in the Rum Garden
🎶 Live music every evening on the bar stage
🎟 TICKET COST: FREE
You can book your free tickets via the event link.
Whether you’re dropping in for a few drinks in the sunshine, heading down for the evening music, or going all in with the fancy dress, expect plenty of atmosphere and a proper party feel all weekend long.
⚓ PIRATE FANCY DRESS
Pirate fancy dress is encouraged all weekend, so feel free to go full captain, crew or castaway and join in the fun.
Leave the land behind – it’s time to party like a pirate! 🍻
ℹ️ CONTACT DETAILS
☎️ Phone: 01908 262 924
💃 Barrio Fiesta 2026 - Milton Keynes
Sunday 26 July 2026
Time: 12:00 - 18:00
💃 Enjoy a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture in Campbell Park, Milton Keynes this weekend! Free entry!
🗓 DATES 2026:
▪️Saturday 25th July: 12pm - 6pm
▪️Sunday 25th July: 12pm - 6pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a delightful Filipino Food Fair, a colourful May Flower Parade, captivating cultural and modern dances, and live music performances from both emerging and established artists.
The event offers free family entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Campbell Park, complete with stalls and delicious food on both days. Don't miss out on this festive occasion!
The event will feature food, parades, live performances and more.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
▪️Toilets: Wheelchair-accessible toilets will be available on-site.
▪️Wheelchair access: The event is held in the events area, the plateau is an area of level grass and the amphitheatre which is a tiered grass area which is steep in places. There is a surfaced perimeter path but it may be necessary to cross short sections of mown grass during the event.
📍WHERE?
Event location is at the Campbell Park Amphitheatre, what3words being.striving.harmlessly
🅿️ PARKING
Please, park in the Centre:MK car parks (John Lewis end) and use the footbridge into the park.
🗓 DATES 2026:
▪️Saturday 25th July: 12pm - 6pm
▪️Sunday 25th July: 12pm - 6pm
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Enjoy a delightful Filipino Food Fair, a colourful May Flower Parade, captivating cultural and modern dances, and live music performances from both emerging and established artists.
The event offers free family entertainment in the Amphitheatre in Campbell Park, complete with stalls and delicious food on both days. Don't miss out on this festive occasion!
The event will feature food, parades, live performances and more.
♿️ ACCESSIBILITY
▪️Toilets: Wheelchair-accessible toilets will be available on-site.
▪️Wheelchair access: The event is held in the events area, the plateau is an area of level grass and the amphitheatre which is a tiered grass area which is steep in places. There is a surfaced perimeter path but it may be necessary to cross short sections of mown grass during the event.
📍WHERE?
Event location is at the Campbell Park Amphitheatre, what3words being.striving.harmlessly
🅿️ PARKING
Please, park in the Centre:MK car parks (John Lewis end) and use the footbridge into the park.
⛱️ Hitchin Beach 2026
Monday 27 July 2026
Time: 10:00 - 16:00
⛱️ Our ever popular beach will be back on the Market Place, Hitchin for 6 weeks during the summer holidays! Running from 20th July until 31st August 2026, 10am until 4pm!
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
🤩 WHAT TO EXPECT
Sands, buckets and spades, music and deck chairs will turn this part of Hitchin into the seaside!
🎨 THURSDAY'S IN AUGUST 2026
Also, every Thursday in August, Cutie Mark Face Painting, will be there to add to the fun atmosphere (they accept both cash and cards).
📖 FRIDAY'S IN JULY & AUGUST 2026
We have an exciting addition to this year’s Hitchin Beach. Please join us for our free Hitchin Beach Time Stories sessions every Friday morning!
These interactive story sessions are perfect for pre-school children to enjoy with their parent/carer and will be delivered by the wonderful teams from Hitchin Library and Next Page Books.
The beach is supported by Brookers and Sponsored by Cloud Nine Baby and The Puppet Company.
💦 WHAT ELSE TO DO?
There is a Free Splash Park & play park at Bancroft Recreation Ground, Hitchin.
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