15 June – 22 September 2019
Paula Rego: Obedience and Defiance
This first major retrospective of Paula Rego's work in England in over 20 years focuses on political and feminist themes in paintings and drawings ... More info
22 July – 30 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
2 – 31 August 2019
MAKE a Splash
MAKE a Splash shares the creative design ideas of 150 children and young people from Milton Keynes as they work with designer Michael Evans ... More info
Upcoming
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.
Saturday 24 August 2019, 2pm
Exhibition Tour
Explore the work, inspirations and ideologies of Portuguese artist Paula Rego in the first major retrospective of the artist's work in England for over ... More info
Saturday 24 August 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio August 24th
This August, Saturday takes inspiration from MK Gallery's MAKE Branding Project. Join us each week as we celebrate art in Milton Keynes and ... More info
Saturday 24 August 2019, 12pm
The Lion King (Saturday)
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover (Atlanta, Solo: A Star Wars Story) as future king Simba and ... More info
Sunday 25 August 2019, 2pm
The Lion King
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover (Atlanta, Solo: A Star Wars Story) as future king Simba and ... More info
Tuesday 27 August 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
These sessions will be about discovering mark making and most importantly, finding new and creative ways to draw.
Book on our session and ... More info
Friday 30 August 2019, 11.30am – 12pm
Artist-led Summer Sensory Venue Tour: Toddle Tour
Explore the unique qualities of the MK Gallery building and the newly opened Garden and Playscape through all the senses, on these artist-led experiential ... More info
Friday 30 August 2019, 12.15 – 12.45pm
Artist-led Summer Sensory Venue Tour: Children
Explore the unique qualities of the MK Gallery building and the newly opened Garden and Playscape through all the senses, on these artist-led experiential ... More info
Friday 30 August 2019, 1 – 1.30pm
Artist-led Summer Sensory Venue Tours: Adult
Explore the unique qualities of the MK Gallery building and the newly opened Garden and Playscape through all the senses, on these artist-led experiential ... More info
Friday 30 August 2019, 7pm
themusicroom @ MK Cafe Bar
themusicroom is an intimate, live music experience featuring an exciting line-up of established and emerging musicians.
The perfect way to start the pay-day weekend.
Friday 30 August 2019, 8pm
The Current War
Fuelled by the intense rivalry between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, 'The Current War' tells the dramatic story of the late 19th ... More info
Saturday 31 August 2019, 7pm
Exhibition on Screen: Rembrandt
Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated but this major show hosted by London's National Gallery and Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum was an event like no other.
Saturday 31 August 2019, 1 – 3pm
Saturday Studio August 31st
This August, Saturday takes inspiration from MK Gallery's MAKE Branding Project. Join us each week as we celebrate art in Milton Keynes and ... More info
Saturday 31 August 2019, 11.30am
The Lion King
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover (Atlanta, Solo: A Star Wars Story) as future king Simba and ... More info
Sunday 1 September 2019, 2pm
Horrible Histories: The Movie- Rotten Romans
Atti (Croft) is a Roman teenager with brains but very little brawn. When one of his schemes falls foul of Emperor Nero (Roberts) Atti ... More info
Sunday 1 September 2019, 11.30am
The Lion King
Lions rule the African savanna in The Lion King, which welcomes Donald Glover (Atlanta, Solo: A Star Wars Story) as future king Simba and ... More info
Sunday 1 September 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 3 September 2019, 2pm
Exhibition Tour
Explore the work, inspirations and ideologies of Portuguese artist Paula Rego in the first major retrospective of the artist's work in England for over ... More info
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 7pm
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
'Marianne & Leonard: Words Of Love' is a beautiful yet tragic love story between Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse Marianne Ihlen.
Tuesday 3 September 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
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
Friday 6 September 2019, 8pm
Photograph
A struggling street photographer in Mumbai, pressured to marry by his grandmother, convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancee. The pair develop ... 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.
Saturday 7 September 2019, 2pm
Exhibition Tour
Explore the work, inspirations and ideologies of Portuguese artist Paula Rego in the first major retrospective of the artist's work in England for over ... More info
Sunday 8 September 2019, 2pm
Mrs Lowry & Sons (plus Q&A)
Mrs Lowry & Son depicts the relationship between L.S. Lowry, one of Britain's most iconic artists, and his mother Elizabeth, with whom he lived ... More info
Sunday 8 September 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 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
Tuesday 10 September 2019, 2pm
Exhibition Tour
Explore the work, inspirations and ideologies of Portuguese artist Paula Rego in the first major retrospective of the artist's work in England for over ... More info
Tuesday 10 September 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Wednesday 11 September 2019, 6.30 – 8.45pm
MK Cafe Bar Drinks Club - A guide for the gin curious
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12 – 14 September 2019
Taking the Stage - Women in the Performing Arts
A celebration of women in performing arts from The Play’s The Thing Theatre Company, including a new play by renowned playwright Julia Pascal
12 – 14 September 2019
Taking the Stage: Three Sisters
Launching TAKING THE STAGE is a brand new commissioned piece from Julia Pascal. Written especially for this event by Julia Pascal, playwright and first ... More info
Friday 13 September 2019, 8pm
Cameraperson
Programmed as part of Taking the Stage, Cameraperson is a documentary bringing that brings together decades of footage by filmmaker Kirsten Johnson.
13 – 14 September 2019
Taking the Stage: Panel and Debate
Explore the significant roles women play within the arts and gain insight through a series of panel discussions with a wide range of experts ... More info
13 – 14 September 2019
Taking the Stage: Scratch Performances of new work
TAKING THE STAGE presents thought-provoking original shows from five emerging female playwrights and theatre-makers, actors and directors. Be among the first to see these ... More info
13 – 14 September 2019
Taking the Stage: Response and Intervention
Extending the experience of the TAKING THE STAGE event, we have interventions across the gallery from artistic responses to the Paula Rego exhibition from ... More info
Saturday 14 September 2019
Taking the Stage: New Voices
The 'New Voices' strand of TAKING THE STAGE presents a new performance developed by local 14-18 year olds and Haste Theatre, an open workshop ... More info
Sunday 15 September 2019, 2pm
Blinded by the Light
Set in 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher's Britain, 'Blinded By The Light' is a joyous, coming-of-age story about a teenager who learns ... More info
Sunday 15 September 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 17 September 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
18 – 22 September 2019
MK Lit Fest 2019
A fabulous festival of books, words, writers and ideas that celebrates everything literary, bookish or wordy
Thursday 19 September 2019, 6.30pm
Paula Rego: Catherine Lampert and Nick Willing in conversation
Join us to hear exhibition curator Catherine Lampert and Nick Willing, Director of the acclaimed BBC documentary ‘Paula Rego Secrets and Stories’ discuss the ... More info
Sunday 22 September 2019, 2pm
Final Day: Exhibition Tour
Explore the work, inspirations and ideologies of Portuguese artist Paula Rego in the first major retrospective of the artist's work in England for over ... More info
Sunday 22 September 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 24 September 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Thursday 26 September 2019, 7pm
NT Live Encore: One Man, Two Guvnors
NT Live Encore: One Man, Two Guvnors
by Richard Bean
based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding
Featuring a ... More info
Saturday 28 September 2019, 7pm
NT Live Encore: Fleabag
See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC's hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast to cinemas from London's West End.
Sunday 29 September 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 1 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Wednesday 2 October 2019, 6.30 – 8.45pm
MK Cafe Bar Drinks Club - An introduction to incredible sherry wines
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Saturday 5 October 2019, 8pm
Theon Cross + support
As one of the key players of the London jazz scene, Theon Cross has been dominating airwaves and stages recently. He's part of a ... More info
Sunday 6 October 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 8 October 2019, 6.45pm
Royal Opera House Live: DON GIOVANNI
Sexual intrigue, jealousy, wit, anger… and retribution! The new Royal Opera Season begins with Mozart’s engaging masterpiece, which follows Don Giovanni, the women he ... More info
Tuesday 8 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Friday 11 October 2019, 8pm
Horsedreamer + support
HORSEDREAMER is the voice of the acclaimed UK based Trinidadian poet and singer Roger Robinson. In this incarnation, the prolific artist and singer, ... More info
12 October 2019 – 26 January 2020
George Stubbs: 'all done from Nature'
The most substantial overview in over 30 years of the UK’s greatest painter of animals and anatomy.
Saturday 12 October 2019, 8pm
Kathryn Williams + support
Mercury prize nominated singer/songwriter Kathryn Williams makes a welcome return to Milton Keynes as part of her UK Anthology tour.
Sunday 13 October 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 15 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Thursday 17 October 2019, 7pm
NT Live: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy will be captured live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, ... More info
Sunday 20 October 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 22 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Sunday 27 October 2019, 2pm
Royal Opera House Live (Encore): Don Pasquale
Bryn Terfel heads the cast for this new production of Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama across two generations.
Sunday 27 October 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 29 October 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Sunday 3 November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 5 November 2019, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: CONCERTO/ENIGMA VARIATIONS/RAYMONDA ACT III
From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins in the works of Marius Petipa, to the home-grown choreographers who put British ballet on the world stage, ... More info
Tuesday 5 November 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
7 – 30 November 2019
Platform Graduate Award exhibition 2019
The Platform Graduate Award is an initiative to support emerging graduate artistic talent to further their practice following graduation. Established in 2012, the award ... More info
Saturday 9 November 2019, 8pm
Fran and Flora + support
Described as ‘a string duo bound for glory’ by Max Reinhardt (BBC Radio 3 Late Junction) Fran & Flora (Francesca Ter-Berg and Flora Curzon) ... More info
Sunday 10 November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 12 November 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Sunday 17 November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 19 November 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
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.
Sunday 24 November 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 26 November 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Sunday 1 December 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 3 December 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
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
Sunday 8 December 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 10 December 2019, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: COPPÉLIA
A classic returns to The Royal Ballet repertory with Ninette de Valois’ charming and funny Coppélia – a story of love, mischief and ... More info
Tuesday 10 December 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Sunday 15 December 2019, 11am – 3.30pm
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 17 December 2019, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: Special Screening of THE NUTCRACKER (RECORDED 2016)
The Royal Ballet's glorious production of The Nutcracker, created by Peter Wright in 1984, is the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite.
Tuesday 17 December 2019, 11am – 2pm
Start the Art
Every Tuesday, drop in 11am - 2pm*
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
For under 5's / £2 per person
Fun, sensory and playful activities designed to inspire curiosity.
* ... More info
Thursday 16 January 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
This production of The Sleeping Beauty has been delighting audiences in Covent Garden since 1946 and is sure to cast its spell over anyone ... More info
Tuesday 25 February 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: MARSTON & SCARLETT WORLD PREMIERES
Choreographer Cathy Marston is previously an Associate Artist of the Royal Opera House and Director of Bern Ballett, and much in demand internationally. ... More info
Tuesday 17 March 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: FIDELIO (NEW PRODUCTION)
Beethoven’s only opera is a masterpiece, an uplifting story of risk and triumph. In this new production, conducted by Antonio Pappano, Jonas Kaufmann plays ... More info
Wednesday 1 April 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: SWAN LAKE
Liam Scarlett’s glorious production of Swan Lake, new in 2018, returns for its first revival. While remaining faithful to the Marius Petipa/Lev Ivanov text, ... More info
Tuesday 21 April 2020, 7pm
Royal Opera House Live: CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA/PAGLIACCI
Two opera classics are drawn together in this wonderfully observed re-creation of life in a south Italian village as a travelling theatre visits and ... More info
Thursday 28 May 2020, 7.15pm
Royal Opera House Live: THE DANTE PROJECT (WORLD PREMIERE)
Dante’s Divine Comedy is an epic journey through the afterlife: it encompasses the horrifying drama of Inferno and its damned, the lyrical mysticism of ... 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.
