What's On
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2025
Date
19 July 2025
About this event
Osadía: Whose Hair Dares
Prepare to be amazed, amused and possibly transformed as Osadía: Whose Hair Dares takes centre stage at Midsummer Place, bringing a bold blend of street theatre, avant-garde hairstyling and family fun to the heart of Milton Keynes.
From the streets of Barcelona to festivals across the globe, Osadía has been captivating crowds with its unique concept: turning hairstyling into live performance art.
The event, part of IF: Milton Keynes International Festival, will see performers create extravagant, theatrical hair sculptures in real time, using vibrant colours, fantastic props and gravity-defying styles that must be seen to be believed. Whether you're feeling brave enough to be styles yourself or prefer to sit back and enjoy the transformation of others, this free performance promises laughter, wonder, and lots of selfies.
10am-1pm in the Boulevard
The Stables Midsummer Sessions:
Join us for a free, family-friendly acoustic music event. Three lively performances are lined up: rising conceptual pop artist Ebony Buckle kicks things off at 1 pm, followed by folk duo Smith & Brewer at 2 pm, and then local alt‑soul performer Manny at 3 pm.
1pm-3:45pm at the Bandstand
Working Boys Club, Noisy Noise Noise:
What is it? Let's see. Are you all ears? Noisy Noise Noise is a bookcase like no other. It's a new customisable, interactive touring installation. Intrigued? Come and see it for yourself.
2pm-5pm in the Boulevard
Event schedule
- Next event
- Saturday 19 July 2025, 10:00- 17:00
Event location details
Location
1 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 3GB, United KingdomAbout IF
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival was founded in 2010 and takes place every two years. It is produced by The Stables, one of the UK's leading music organisations and venues, based in Milton Keynes.
Creating unique and memorable experiences, the Festival is designed to encourage residents and visitors to see a different side to Milton Keynes. Presenting a world-class, multi-arts programme the Festival includes new commissions, site-specific and community participation projects, large-scale/outdoor and family events, concerts, theatre, dance, music and visual arts installations.
Engaging over a million people in seven previous editions (2010 - 2023), the Festival takes place in locations across Milton Keynes, including parks, public squares, commercial and retail spaces, as well as in the online and digital realm.
The Festival is supported by Arts Council England and Milton Keynes Council, and also raises funds through trusts and foundations and partnerships with individuals and businesses.