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 an eventful year, including playing at Leighton Buzzard, Willen Lake, Wolverton Town Square and ending with the Christmas season at Tesco and our Christmas concert ...
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
Ariella String Quartet and Trio
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 throughout the United Kingdom and internationally...
Ariella String Quartet and Trio
Sinfonia Ariella Chamber Orchestra

Sinfonia Ariella is a new professional Chamber Orchestra establishing itself in the local area of Milton Keynes...
Sinfonia Ariella, Milton Keynes
Qudduson : Sacred songs of East and West by The Clerks

'Qudduson' - For centuries the word 'Qudduson' has reverberated through the sacred music of East and West. In this new programme, The Clerks join virtuoso singers from Syria, each steeped in the traditions of Sufism, Islam and the Orthodox church. Together they explore music from different faith traditions in a dynamic conversation between Eastern and Western musical genres and techniques.
The Clerks, Milton Keynes
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
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.
Rose and Castle Morris
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