Stadium MK in Milton Keynes to host new SMK Live music event

Stadium MK Group have announced plans to hold a new music festival called SMK Live at MK Dons’ home ground Stadium MK in June 2026.

SMK Live is a new event intended to bring a selection of bands and singers to Milton Keynes for an summer celebration event next summer, which the organisers describe as, “filled with iconic hits, electric performances, and an atmosphere like no other.”

No artist has been officially confirmed yet, but announcements are anticipated soon.

The event will be the first concert to be held at Stadium MK since Take That performed a show at the venue in 2024. My Chemical Romance, Imagine Dragons, Rammstein and Rod Stewart are among performers to have previously held headline concerts at the stadium.

Music fans are encouraged to sign up now at smklive.com for exclusive pre-sale ticket access, and follow SMK Live on Instagram and Facebook via @smkliveuk for updates. A line-up announcement is expected soon.

In a statement to mark the announcement of the festival last week, Neil Hart, Group CEO of Stadium MK, said, “We are thrilled to launch SMK Live today. This supercharged event promises to bring a line-up like never before to Stadium MK and elevate the live music experience for audiences across Milton Keynes and beyond.

“We are pleased to be partnering and co-promoting this show with industry experts Full Fat 360 to deliver this landmark event, alongside the fantastic team at Two Suns marketing agency. With their support and skills, we are delighted to put SMK Live on the map as the go-to summer event of 2026. I extend my thanks to all our stakeholders and our internal teams for their work to date. The future is exciting – the future is SMK Live!”

Oli Bartlam, Managing Director at Full Fat 360, added, “Stadium MK already has an incredible legacy of hosting unforgettable concerts, and SMK Live is the next exciting step in that journey. Milton Keynes is a city bursting with energy and ambition, and with a world-class stadium and arena at its heart, the appetite for more live music here is undeniable. We’re genuinely thrilled to be partnering with Stadium MK to launch SMK Live and to help create a landmark music moment the region can truly be proud of. Best of all, 2026 is just the beginning.”