Milton Keynes Islamic Arts & Culture presents City of Codes & Lights Festival which is once again returning to Campbell Park for the festival finale on Saturday 5th October 2024. Starting at CMK Library at 7.45pm a parade of lights with the electrifying Digital Drummers followed by bee-shaped lanterns created by local schools and community members. The parade will conclude on the events plateau in Campbell Park where there will be live music, stage entertainment, and warming food and drink to buy from local traders. The show's finale will be a 'Theatre in the Sky' Drone Show accompanied by Jim Needles and the Club Classics Orchestra at 9.45pm. The evening promises to be a celebration of art, innovation AI, and Islamic heritage with a stunning fusion of lights, music, and dance.
For event updates please see MKIAC website.
Parking
The nearest parking is available at centre:mk car parks (John Lewis end) and follow the Redway bridge into the park.
Event location is at the Campbell Park Events Plateau, what3words location ///marinated.isolating.marmalade
Accessibility
Parking: Limited accessible parking is located adjacent to the Events Plateau on Avebury Boulevard, what3words location ///relies.bunch.cardinal. Additional accessible parking is available at city centre car parks.
Drop-off/pick-up: Please instruct drivers to drop off at Budgens supermarket, Avebury Boulevard, which is a 150m walk to the events plateau. What3words location:///waged.skills.backfired.
Toilets: Wheelchair-accessible toilets will be available on-site and a Changing Places facility is located at Milton Keynes Gallery, a 400m walk from the events plateau.
Wheelchair access: The event is held on the events plateau, which is an area of level grass. There is a surfaced perimeter path but it may be necessary to cross short sections of mown grass during the event.
Quiet areas: Campbell Park is a vast landscape with plenty of spaces to relax. Follow surfaced paths to secluded benches and views over the city. For more information, visit the Campbell Park webpage.
