Looking for unforgettable things to do in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes this June? From family-friendly festivals to cutting-edge theatre and open studio art trails, this month is packed with inspiring events. Celebrate the Roald Dahl Museum’s 20th birthday, explore the creativity of Bucks Art Weeks, and catch the acclaimed musical Dear Evan Hansen in Aylesbury. Over in Milton Keynes, Art in the Park returns with a vibrant multicultural showcase during Refugee Week, while music lovers won’t want to miss Forever Now – a bold new literary and alternative music festival at the National Bowl.
Whether you’re planning a family day out, an art-filled weekend, or a summer music escape, our guide to June events in Bucks and MK has something for everyone. Don’t forget to check our what’s on section for more seasonal highlights, or explore our arts and theatre and family events categories for year-round inspiration.
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Big Birthday Bash at the Roald Dahl Museum
Dates: 14 June
Venue: Roald Dahl Museum
Celebrate 20 splendiferous years of the Roald Dahl Museum. Meet a magician who’s performed for royalty in the galleries, enjoy fete games with a Roald Dahl twist and see (and interact with!) the Museum’s huge birthday artwork in the courtyard. Look out for storytelling, drop-in crafts, clay workshops and face painting too.
Discover the Roald Dahl Museum’s 20th Birthday Event
Forever Now
Dates: 22 June
Venue: National Bowl
Forever Now, the highly anticipated new one-day festival celebrating alternative culture, has revealed the line-up for The Echo Chamber, its intimate literary stage featuring conversations with some of the most influential figures in post-punk, gothic rock, and new wave. Hosted by acclaimed journalist, musician, and author John Robb, The Echo Chamber will delve into the artistry, movement and culture through in-depth discussions with renowned artists, going behind the scenes to reveal their stories.
View the Forever Now line-up at National Bowl
Bucks Art Weeks
Dates: 7-22 June
Venue: Various
Bucks Art Weeks brings together the work of hundreds of contemporary artists and makers around Buckinghamshire, and this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. Each year in June, pop-up exhibitions appear in working studios, galleries, and other venues. Every type of work is on show – sculpture, glass, jewellery, painting, wirework, woodwork, photography, textiles, and more – for visitors to view, purchase or commission.
Explore artists and venues for Bucks Art Weeks
Dear Evan Hansen
Dates: 10-14 June
Venue: Aylesbury Waterside
Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.
Book Dear Evan Hansen tickets in Aylesbury
Art in the Park
Dates: 21 June
Venue: Campbell Park
Art in the Park returns to Campbell Park in Milton Keynes on Saturday 21st June 2025, from 1pm to 9pm, for a vibrant celebration of culture, diversity, and artistic expression. This year’s festival coincides with International Refugee Week and embraces the theme of “Belonging” – shining a light on the resilience and cultural contributions of refugees through music, dance, and visual arts. In honour of this theme, Art in the Park is collaborating with refugees in a range of creative and meaningful ways, placing their stories and talents at the heart of the celebration.
One of the festival’s most anticipated highlights, the Parade of Colours, will set the streets of Milton Keynes ablaze with movement, music, and artistic expression. Spearheaded by Tamzyn from Kinetika Bloco and featuring stunning banners created by artist Emma Garofalo, the parade will showcase a powerful visual and musical journey of unity and inclusion.
Attendees can look forward to breathtaking performances from a diverse range of artists, including Sefo Kanuteh, a soulful Kora and Balafon player from The Gambia. Sefo is an acclaimed contemporary Mande musician who has collaborated with renowned artists such as Baaba Maal and the BKO Quintet. His captivating performances bring the warmth of Gambian heritage to UK audiences. Also a highlight will be the London Syrian Ensemble, a group dedicated to helping young refugees feel a sense of belonging through music education. The result: a powerful fusion of Syrian music and rhythm.
There will be creative zones to get stuck into, plus a Food Village where you can embark on a global culinary journey with an array of food vendors offering cultural flavours from all over the world. We are currently looking for more vendors to join us, particularly those who can offer affordable and varied cuisines.
See what’s on at Art in the Park MK
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