Stadium MK in Milton Keynes is set to host its first-ever multi-artist music festival, SMK Live, taking place on 27 and 28 June 2026. The two-day event will utilise the 30,530-seat venue to host a variety of headline performers, including a UK festival exclusive appearance from the Black Eyed Peas.
Day one of the festival on 27 June will feature a performance from the electronic duo Basement Jaxx, who are set to present their full live show. The following day, 28 June, will see the Black Eyed Peas take the stage for their only UK festival performance of the summer. The festival organisers recently announced the addition of a second performance area, known as The B Stage, which will be located by the venue’s food village. This stage will host DJ sets throughout the weekend, including performances from Marcel Somerville on Sunday and the group SoulGood, featuring Paul Lyons, The Tribe of ViBE, and Luna Amani, on Saturday.
In addition to the music lineup, the festival will incorporate a live screening of the England vs Panama World Cup match on 27 June. The game will be broadcast on giant stadium and main stage screens starting at the 10pm kick-off, and organisers have confirmed there will be a surprise guest performing during the halftime interval.
Tickets for the event are currently available through a 50 per cent flash sale, which is scheduled to run until midnight on Sunday 31 May 2026. During this promotional period, day tickets are priced from £30, and weekend passes are available starting from £45. Further information regarding the full list of performers and event details can be found at SMK Live, while general information about the venue, which serves as the home of the Milton Keynes Dons Football Club, is available via Stadium MK.
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