Arts & Heritage Venues in Milton Keynes

www.madcap.org.uk

A theatre with proscenium arch stage and seating for up to 110. Also offering a music studio with full rehearsing and recording facilities; dance studio with mirrored walls; and a small performance space in the concourse and gallery. There is an intimate bar with raised stage and informal seating.

www.artworks-mk.co.uk

artworks-mk is a charity with their main facilities situated on a heritage site in the beautiful parklands of Great Linford Manor Park and additional facilities in Galley Hill and Coffee Hall. Established for over 30 years artworks-mk provides exciting high quality artist led workshops, exhibitions and supports over 30 artists within their studios.

www.stantonbury.org.uk 

An intimate 250 seat theatre (comedy, contemporary drama and family-friendly children’s theatre) and gallery. The theatre is available for hire and supports local productions including musical theatre, big bands, choirs and dance.

www.chrysalismk.co.uk

The Chrysalis is an auditorium that can change from an open space for dance, exhibition or conference, into a theatre with retractable raked seating and balcony for up to 209 people.

The tall, spacious foyer has facilities for light refreshments.

www.atgtickets/miltonkeynes

The theatre offers a wide and varied programme of first class dance, drama, musicals, opera, comedy and children’s shows. It is also home for Milton Keynes City Orchestra’s main concert season

http://www.mkgallery.org/

MK Gallery presents exhibitions of international contemporary art, complemented by a diverse programme of community exhibitions in its Project Space. Events range from parent and toddler workshops to artist talks, exhibition tours, experimental Scratch Nights and Friday Night Films.

www.fringemkatwestbury.com

FRINGEMK:Westbury maintains affordable studios and work spaces, supporting professional artists while raising the profile of the arts in Milton Keynes. Exhibitions programmed at Westbury Studios and additional arts spaces in the heart of the shopping centres bring contemporary art to a wide audience.

www.wolvertonsecretgarden.co.uk

Providing a summer programme of free outdoor concerts each year.

www.cornerstonemusicmk.co.uk

The City Church has wonderful acoustics and is a beautiful setting to hear live music. Concerts feature professional and local musicians and offer programmes spanning from Byrd to

Britten, Purcell to Porter – there is something for everyone.

www.mkartsforhealth.org.uk

Work includes artists’ training residencies, training to health care staff and music performance within the hospital. The hospital art collection comprises of over 400 works, and displays work by local artists and community groups in temporary exhibition spaces around the hospital site.

www.thenationalbowl.net

Major live music concerts once or twice a year.  Acts include Robbie Williams & Foo Fighters

Annual concerts and open days are offered with free entry for you to experience their rich arts programme.

www.stables.org

A live music venue putting on over 300 concerts and a similar number of educational activities every year. The concert programme crosses genres – folk, world, rock, pop, classical,

country, jazz – whatever you like, you’ll find it at The Stables!

www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk

A community gallery space in the heart of Olney for individuals, groups and local societies; a place to hold small exhibitions of paintings, photography, sketches and visiting displays.

www.theparkstrust.com

The events plateau at Campbell Park offers a range of events and festivals throughout the year, most of which are free of charge. The Parks Trust also manage the Cathedral of Trees, Peace Pagoda and Concrete Cows.

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/music_service