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
5 – 27 July 2019
History Repeats
This exhibition is a celebration of bold ideas and creative processes led by Year 9 art and textiles students from Lord Grey Academy, Bletchley. ... More info
Wednesday 17 July 2019, 6.30 – 8pm
Panel Discussion – Work, Life & Women in the Arts
Join us for a panel discussion that explores the position of women in the creative industries today and what can be done to achieve ... More info
Upcoming
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.
Saturday 20 July 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 20 July 2019, 7pm
NT Live Encore: Small Island
Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation. Experience the play in cinemas, filmed live on ... More info
Sunday 21 July 2019, 2pm
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
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 7pm
We the Animals (15)
A magical realist coming of age story of three brothers set wild by their parents' turbulent relationship.
In upstate New York, Manny, Joel and Jonah ... More info
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Start the Art - 11.30am 23rd July
Join us this July as we take inspiration from MK Gallery's retrospective of Paula Rego's work.
These sessions will be about discovering mark ... More info
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 12.30 – 1.30pm
Start the Art - 12.30- 13.30 23rd July
Join us this July as we take inspiration from MK Gallery's retrospective of Paula Rego's work.
These sessions will be about discovering mark ... More info
Tuesday 23 July 2019, 12.30 – 1.30pm
Start the Art - 12.30- 13.30 30th July
Join us this July as we take inspiration from MK Gallery's retrospective of Paula Rego's work.
These sessions will be about discovering mark ... More info
Thursday 25 July 2019, 7pm
NT Live: The Lehman Trilogy
Academy Award-winner Sam Mendes (Skyfall, The Ferryman) directs Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles who play the Lehman Brothers, their sons and ... More info
Friday 26 July 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 26 July 2019, 7pm
Toy Story 4
When Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody ... 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.
Sunday 28 July 2019, 2pm
Toy Story 4
When Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody ... More info
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 7pm
Apollo 11
Crafted from a newly discovered trove of 70mm footage, and more than 11,000 hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, Apollo 11 takes us straight to ... More info
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 12 – 12.45pm
Artist-led BSL 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 30 July 2019, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Start the Art - 11.30am 30th July
Join us this July as we take inspiration from MK Gallery's retrospective of Paula Rego's work.
These sessions will be about discovering mark ... More info
Tuesday 30 July 2019, 1.30 – 2.30pm
Start the Art - 13.30- 14.30 30th July
Join us this July as we take inspiration from MK Gallery's retrospective of Paula Rego's work.
These sessions will be about discovering mark ... More info
Friday 2 August 2019, 8pm
Yesterday
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support ... More info
Friday 2 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 2 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 2 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
Sunday 4 August 2019, 2pm
Yesterday
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support ... More info
Tuesday 6 August 2019, 7pm
In Fabric
Peter Strickland's latest is a haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store and follows ... More info
Tuesday 6 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
Friday 9 August 2019, 7pm
Spider-man: Far From Home (12A)
Our friendly neighbourhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends on a European vacation. However, Peter's plans to leave super heroics behind for ... More info
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 10 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
Sunday 11 August 2019, 2pm
Spider-man: Far From Home (12A)
Our friendly neighbourhood Super Hero decides to join his best friends on a European vacation. However, Peter's plans to leave super heroics behind for ... More info
Tuesday 13 August 2019, 7pm
Never Look Away
When two German art students fall in love, the girl's father, who has a devastating secret, vows to end their relationship.
Tuesday 13 August 2019, 12 – 12.45pm
Artist-led BSL 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
Friday 16 August 2019, 8pm
The Dead Don't Die
No one foresees the strangest and most dangerous repercussion that will soon start plaguing Centerville: The Dead Don't Die - they rise from their ... More info
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.
Sunday 18 August 2019, 2pm
The Dead Don't Die
No one foresees the strangest and most dangerous repercussion that will soon start plaguing Centerville: The Dead Don't Die - they rise from their ... More info
Tuesday 20 August 2019, 7pm
Only You (15)
Elena (Laia Costa), 35, and Jake (Josh O'Connor), 26, meet by chance on New Years Eve, fighting for the same taxi. But, instead of ... More info
Tuesday 20 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, 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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
12 – 14 September 2019
Taking the Stage - Women in the Performing Arts
An exciting symposium from The Play’s The Thing Theatre Company, working in partnership with MK Gallery, which includes a newly commissioned play by renowned ... 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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
