16 March – 26 May 2019
The Lie of the Land
This exhibition traces a line from neighbouring Stowe to provide an intriguing and playful context for Milton Keynes, looking at design, architecture and social ... More info
16 March – 26 May 2019
Illuminating the Wilderness
Illuminating the Wilderness is a new work made by Project Art Works’ artists Kate Adams and Tim Corrigan in collaboration with artists Ben Rivers, ... More info
16 March – 26 May 2019
Community, Land, Trust
This new commission by Ed Webb-Ingall reimagines a 1970s community television network and explores the status of residential land ownership in Milton Keynes, informed ... More info
22 – 23 May 2019, 10am – 5.30pm
Design for Living
A debate on the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford arc and the implications of plans to build one million homes by 2050.
Thursday 23 May 2019, 2.30 – 5.30pm
Project Art Works at MK Gallery
An afternoon of nuerodiverse interventions throughout the gallery including film, workshops, talks and tours with Project Art Works.
Upcoming
Friday 24 May 2019, 8pm
The Sisters Brothers
Based on Patrick Dewitt's acclaimed novel of the same name, follows two brothers - Eli and Charlie Sisters - who are hired to kill ... More info
Friday 24 May 2019, 10am – 8pm
The Coming Community: New Towns, Art and Place
A symposium to discuss the role of arts and culture in the development of new and expanding communities curated by Claire Louise Staunton. Speakers ... More info
Friday 24 May 2019, 6.30 – 7.30pm
New Towns, Our Town: Stories on Screen
Independent Cinema Office curated New Town film programme as part of The Coming Community: New Towns, Art and Place symposium.
Saturday 25 May 2019, 8pm
Penya plus support
Penya is a percussion driven, electronic quartet led by producer and multi-instrumentalist Magnus PI.
Saturday 25 May 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio 25th May
Join us this May and be inspired by MK Gallery's current exhibition The Lie of the Land. Each week our Saturday Studio sessions will ... More info
Sunday 26 May 2019, 2pm
The Sisters Brothers
Based on Patrick Dewitt's acclaimed novel of the same name, follows two brothers - Eli and Charlie Sisters - who are hired to kill ... More info
Sunday 26 May 2019, 11am
Art and Us
Art and Us is a programme of stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs.
Tuesday 28 May 2019, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Start the Art - 11.30am 28th May
May is a hugely exciting month for Start the Art as we take inspiration from our current exhibition The Lie of the Land, and ... More info
Tuesday 28 May 2019, 12.30 – 1.30pm
Start the Art - 12.30pm 28th May
May is a hugely exciting month for Start the Art as we take inspiration from our current exhibition The Lie of the Land, and ... More info
Tuesday 28 May 2019, 1.30 – 2.30pm
Start the Art - 1.30pm 28th May
May is a hugely exciting month for Start the Art as we take inspiration from our current exhibition The Lie of the Land, and ... More info
Saturday 1 June 2019, 8pm
Maps performs Colours. Reflect. Time. Loss.
Maps (AKA James Chapman) presents a very special performance of his new album Colours. Reflect. Time. Loss.
Tuesday 4 June 2019, 7pm
VAN GOGH & JAPAN
In this little known story of Van Gogh’s art we see just how important his study of Japan was. The film travels not only ... More info
Saturday 8 June 2019, 6pm
Kit Records and friends
Kit Records will offer up an audio-visual smorgasbord, with performances from label stalwarts and friends alike.
Tuesday 11 June 2019, 7pm
Loro
Sergio is a guileful businessman who manages a group of young escorts which he uses to bribe local politicians and authority figures. With a ... More info
Friday 14 June 2019, 6 – 6.45pm
OUTLANDS # 5 Beyond the Fray: Vocal workshop with Eartheater
An exciting one-off opportunity for audiences to participate in a free vocal workshop with musician and artist Alexandra Drewchin (Eartheater) and to take part ... More info
15 June – 22 September 2019
Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance
Paintings and drawings spanning her entire career. Focusing on political and feminist themes, this will be the first major retrospective of Rego's work in ... More info
Saturday 15 June 2019, 8pm
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents: Lula Pena & João Pais Filipe
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents a season of concerts and screenings throughout the Summer to complement Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance.
Sunday 16 June 2019, 2pm
Women at War
Halla is a 50-year-old environmental activist who crusades against the local aluminum industry in Iceland. As her actions grow bolder, her life changes in ... More info
18 – 19 June 2019
Milton Keynes College School of Arts Summer Showcase
Check out the next generation of artists and innovators at the MK College Summer Showcase.
Friday 21 June 2019, 8pm
Tolkein
Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at ... More info
Tuesday 25 June 2019, 7pm
Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf
After completing a feature documentary on New York’s High Line, award-winning filmmaker Thomas Piper met the inspirational designer and plantsman, Piet Oudolf, and the ... More info
Saturday 29 June 2019, 8pm
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents: Dullmea & Von Calhau!
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents a season of concerts and screenings throughout the Summer to complement Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance.
Tuesday 2 July 2019, 7pm
Amazing Grace
Aretha Franklin recorded her bestselling album Amazing Grace during two days of gospel performances at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los ... More info
Tuesday 9 July 2019, 7pm
Birds of Passage
The origins of the Colombian drug trade, as seen through eyes of an indigenous Wayuu family that becomes involved in the booming business of ... More info
Thursday 11 July 2019, 7pm
Paula Rego as Printmaker
Prof. Paul Coldwell, who worked with Rego on all her etchings between 1987-2001, will discuss her approach to printmaking and why it has played ... More info
Friday 12 July 2019, 8pm
Gloria Bell
A free-spirited divorcee spends her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. She soon finds herself thrust into ... More info
Saturday 13 July 2019, 8pm
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents: Tó Trips & João Doce
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents a season of concerts and screenings throughout the Summer to complement Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance.
Sunday 14 July 2019, 2pm
Gloria Bell
A free-spirited divorcee spends her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. She soon finds herself thrust into ... More info
Friday 19 July 2019, 8pm
Late Night
A late-night talk show host's world is turned upside down when she hires her first and only female staff writer.
22 July – 23 August 2019
Summer Teenage Takeover at MK Gallery
Aged between 14 and 18 and interested in the arts (or would like to find out more!)? Then join us across the summer holidays ... More info
Saturday 27 July 2019, 8pm
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents: Colo
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents a season of concerts and screenings throughout the Summer to complement Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance.
Saturday 10 August 2019, 8pm
The Portuguese Conspirary presents: Negra Branca & Filho da Mãe
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents a season of concerts and screenings throughout the Summer to complement Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance.
Saturday 17 August 2019, 8pm
The Portuguese Conspiracy Presents: Short Film Session
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents a season of concerts and screenings throughout the Summer to complement Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance.
Saturday 24 August 2019, 8pm
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents: Rafael Toral & Bezbog
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents a season of concerts and screenings throughout the Summer to complement Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance.
Thursday 5 September 2019, 6.30pm
MK Geek Night
A quarterly event for the creative community to meet up, network and chat over a few drinks about web design, development, UX, technology and ... More info
Saturday 7 September 2019, 8pm
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents: Norberto Lobo & Tropa Macaca
The Portuguese Conspiracy presents a season of concerts and screenings throughout the Summer to complement Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance.
Tuesday 10 September 2019, 7.30pm
Live Cinema Broadcast– Margaret Atwood
Live from the London stage and broadcast in the Sky Room, Margaret Atwood will be interviewed by broadcaster and author Samira Ahmed in a ... More info
12 October 2019 – 26 January 2020
George Stubbs: 'all done from Nature'
The UK’s best known painter of horses. This exhibition includes over 80 paintings including a rare loan of the National Gallery’s masterpiece Whistlejacket.
Saturday 23 November 2019, 7.30pm
Cock and Bull Band 40th Anniversary Ceilidh
Legendary local Folk Rock act, The Cock and Bull Band celebrate their 40th Anniversary with a special ceilidh in our Skyroom.
Thursday 5 December 2019, 6.30pm
MK Geek Night
A quarterly event for the creative community to meet up, network and chat over a few drinks about web design, development, UX, technology and ... More info
Ongoing
Start the Art
Start the Art provides its usual mix of messy and creative activities for toddlers to move around and explore. Every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Saturday Studio
Saturday Studio introduces art in all its forms offering intriguing artist-led activity through which we invite you to join in, explore, question and create ... More info
Art and Us
Stimulating and enjoyable art activities for families with children aged 5+ with complex needs. Every Sunday.
MK Young Dancer of the Year
We’re searching for the city’s most exciting young dancers, choreographers and all round movers and shakers.
Expedition: Stowe
Join us on a cross curricular learning expedition to Stowe and learn about how art and geography connect through the landscape on a grand ... More info
The Lie of the Land: Exhibition talks and tours with Andrew Rodgers
Join Andrew Rodgers every Saturday for a 45 minute tour of The Lie of the Land and every Wednesday for 'No Right of Way'.
PLEASE ... More info
