The organisers of IF: Milton Keynes International Festival have confirmed plans for dates for its 2027 edition, which will now be one week earlier than previous planned.
IF: Milton Keynes International Festival will take place from 16–25 July 2027, which is a change from the previously announced dates of 23 July–1 August after it would clash with the Reggae Land Festival at the Milton Keynes National Bowl.
Organisers of the IF festival said that the new earlier dates will help the Festival avoid a clash with the Reggae Land event, while also allowing the Festival team to plan and manage its resources and budgets as effectively as possible.
Monica Ferguson, CEO & Artistic Director of The Stables, which produces the Festival, said, “Following the recent announcement of Reggae Land’s dates, we’ve taken the decision to bring Milton Keynes International Festival forward by one week, to 16–25 July.
“We want the Festival to have the space and attention it deserves, while making sure audiences can enjoy the fantastic programme of events taking place in Milton Keynes over the summer.
“Changing our plans in response to the recent announcement has been a challenge, but it will help us deliver the best possible Festival experience for audiences and artists alike.
“We’re looking forward to sharing more details of our 2027 programme in the coming months and to welcoming audiences from Milton Keynes and beyond from 16 July next year.”
Produced by The Stables arts venue and taking place every two years, IF: Milton Keynes International Festival presents an arts programme over 10 days which includes large-scale and family events. The programme features The Stables Spiegeltent, home to a programme of concerts, comedy and circus, an Acoustic Stage as well as installations placed in several locations across Central Milton Keynes, including parks, public squares and boulevards, as well as in the digital realm.
The full Festival programme will be announced in Spring 2027.
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