The Black Eyed Peas will headline the second day of the new SMK Live music festival at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, on Sunday 28 June 2026. The appearance is being billed as a UK festival exclusive — the group’s only UK festival date this summer — and is the headline moment of the festival’s second day.
The Sunday lineup will feature support acts including Cat Burns, Maverick Sabre, Jalen Ngonda and Big Narstie, with Big Narstie also set to host the day. The announcement was made by Stadium MK/SMK Live and publicised by local radio station MKFM.
The two-day festival begins on Saturday 27 June 2026, with Basement Jaxx headlining the opening night. Other artists already confirmed for the weekend include Clean Bandit and Ella Henderson, with performances across two stages.
The SMK Live website and promotional materials say the stadium will offer a wraparound festival experience — street-food villages, DJs, activation zones and fairground rides — in addition to the two-stage music programme. Organisers have positioned SMK Live as the start of a recurring festival brand intended to broaden the city’s cultural offering.
Organisers say the event will take place inside Stadium MK’s c.30,000-seat arena and expect strong crowds across the weekend. Tickets are on sale as single-day or full-weekend passes, with family and group discounts available.
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