Solstice street party will be free to attend.
A popular summer celebration is being brought back to Milton Keynes by the city’s council following a successful event last year.
The Midsummer Festival, organised by Milton Keynes City Council to coincide with the summer solstice, will once again transform Midsummer Boulevard East into a vibrant hub of music, arts and family-friendly activities inspired by themes of renewal, healing and health. It’s planned for Sunday 22nd June.
A similar festival last year attracted more than 7000 people.
The event will feature an exciting mix of live music, street theatre, folklore-inspired art, and hands-on workshops. And it’s all free to enjoy. Visitors can also try pop-up street food curated by local food blogger, Sophie etc., which will be available throughout the day.
Midsummer Boulevard East will be closed to traffic during the event. Diversion signs will redirect motorists, and buses will operate from alternative stops outside The Point on Lower Tenth Street.
A full programme is still being finalised, but among the features already confirmed are Leap Then Look, a new interactive art commission; Bernadette Russell, a captivating storytelling performance; and Wild Rumpus and the Pavilion of the Hopeful Sun, hosting the enchanting ‘Ceremony of the Seed’.
The city council is inviting artists, creatives, and cultural organisations to submit ideas for a new commission to feature in the festival programme. Those interested can apply on the city council’s website.
“We’re delighted to bring the Midsummer Festival back this year after its incredible success in its first outing,” said Cllr Shanika Mahendran, Cabinet Member for Economy, Culture and Innovation.
“The team is working on what promises to be an action-packed day with activities for everyone to enjoy. We want to do something really special this time out, so if you’re a local artist or have a creative mind, get in touch and help us put on another fantastic display.”
