Music in Milton Keynes

For those interested in music, Milton Keynes caters for all tastes. There are many music venues for people to watch, listen, dance or even join in with live music. You can go to the theatre to see Milton Keynes City Orchestra or sing with MKChorale, listen to a live band in one of the city pubs, or exercise your creativity with Madcap.
There are also several live music festivals taking place over the summer months each year for more information on these as they come up, check out our
What's On entries.
The Open University Orchestra

The Open University Orchestra is perhaps Milton Keynes newest orchestra, and unusual in that it meets mostly at lunchtimes during the week. As well as staff and students of the University, it welcomes members from the local community.
OU Orchestra, Milton Keynes
Wolverton Town Band

Wolverton Town Band have had a turbulent year this year. Unfortunately our Musical Director (MD) Colin Randal decided that he would prefer to go back to playing and stepped down from conducting..
Wolverton Town Band, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes City Orchestra

The MKCO is a central part of cultural life in Milton Keynes, the musicians being professionals of the highest calibre who perform regularly with the major London orchestras.
Milton Keynes City Orchestra
The Ariella Experience

Ariella String Quartet and Trio was established in Milton Keynes in 1999 by a group of conservatoire trained musicians. All the individual members work professionally internationally and throughout the United Kingdom.
Ariella String Quartet and Trio
Sinfonia Ariella Chamber Orchestra

Sinfonia Ariella is a professional String Chamber Orchestra establishing itself in the local area of Milton Keynes. The Principal players of Sinfonia Ariella are members of Sinfonia Ariella Ensemble and Ariella Strings.
Sinfonia Ariella, Milton Keynes
Rose & Castle Morris

The side was formed in the village of Blisworth in 1977 to dance traditional Clog dances originating from the Lancashire and Cheshire regions of the North West of England. More recently, the side has based itself at the Boat Inn, Stoke Bruerne.
Rose and Castle Morris
Music Service

The Milton Keynes Music Service is the Council-run service providing instrumental tuition to over 3,000 students in Milton Keynes' schools. 1000 of these students play and sing in Music Centre Ensemble groups at Stantonbury Campus on Saturday mornings and at other city venues throughout the week. For details and further information visit the
Music Service site
Real Music MK
Real Music MK provide sound, light, staging and entertainment for all your event requirements including: birthdays, weddings, engagement, staff parties and corporate events in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
Music Milton Keynes
The Buckingham Chamber Orchestra
The Buckingham Chamber Orchestra has developed a fine reputation for high quality performances of Classical, Baroque and Early Romantic music—with occasional ventures into the 20th or 21st century.
Buckingham Chamber Orchestra
MK Acapella

Are you a bloke? Do you like to sing? Join MK's top four-part men's harmony chorus and make those chords ring. We meet weekly to learn, practice and sing as a chorus. From time to time we perform at concerts, festivals, events, etc. and we even take part in competitions!
Milton Keynes Acapella
The Canzonetta Singers
The Canzonetta Singers were formed in 1970 and is one of the oldest choral societies in Milton Keynes. We perform in a variety of locations locally: Church concerts - Weddings ...
Canzonetta Singers, Milton Keynes
Open Music Sessions
The Milton Keynes area has many venues that host open music sessions. This new website is a message board which provides current information for existing participants and local musicians looking for somewhere to share their talents. For further information visit now at
mksessions.blogspot