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Event tents and marquees set-up for International Festival in Milton Keynes

IF: Milton Keynes International Festival

Produced by The Stables, 10-day arts festival. Campbell Park hosts Festival Central with the famous speigeltent.

Campbell Park

18 Jul 2025 (Multiple days available )

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Suitable for all ages

Free entry

Get ready for an exciting cultural experience at the 10-day arts festival, produced by The Stables, running from Friday 18th July to Sunday 27th July 2025. The festival's Festival Central will be based in Campbell Park, featuring the iconic speigeltent as a vibrant hub of activity.

Event location is at the Campbell Park Events Plateau, what3words location marinated.isolating.marmalade.

The festival promises an amazing programme of music, theatre, dance, installations, and visual arts, offering something for the entire family to enjoy.

With a variety of performances and experiences, this is an event not to be missed!

For full programme details and booking information, visit ifmiltonkeynes.org.

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