Stadium MK has announced the launch of SMK Live, a brand-new multi-artist day festival debuting on Saturday 27th June 2026. The inaugural event will be headlined by electronic music legends Basement Jaxx, with a strong supporting bill including Clean Bandit, Ella Henderson, Jax Jones, and Moonchild Sanelly already confirmed.
Set within the impressive 30,000-seater stadium, SMK Live represents a significant milestone as the first festival of its kind in the venue’s history. Organisers have promised a “jam-packed day to night schedule” featuring high-octane performances. While the initial wave of artists has been released today, music fans can expect further big-name additions to the lineup in the coming weeks.
Tickets for the event are scheduled to go on sale later this week. Early Bird tickets are priced starting from £60. A pre-sale will begin at 11am on Thursday 11th December for those who register in advance at www.smklive.com. Remaining tickets will be released in the general sale at 11am on Friday 12th December via the same website.
Headliners Basement Jaxx are set to bring their renowned live spectacle to Milton Keynes following a triumphant return to major stages in 2025, which included appearances at Coachella and Wilderness. The double-platinum selling duo, known for global anthems like ‘Where’s Your Head At’ and ‘Romeo’, promise a life-affirming experience for the stadium crowd.
Supporting them is the chart-topping group Clean Bandit, who have secured four UK number ones and ten top 10 hits since their breakthrough in 2013. They will be joined by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ella Henderson, whose powerful vocals have earned her over 3 billion streams, and acclaimed DJ/producer Jax Jones, known for his high-energy festival sets.
Completing the first wave of announcements is trailblazing South African artist Moonchild Sanelly. Fresh from releasing her album Full Moon in January 2025, she brings her unique ‘future-ghetto-funk’ sound and electrifying stage presence to the lineup.
Neil Hart, Stadium MK Group Chief Executive Officer, expressed his enthusiasm for the launch: “We are incredibly excited to announce our inaugural SMK Live headliners. This first-class line up, performing in this extraordinary stadium, promises to be an unforgettable experience. With standing, seated and also VIP hospitality tickets available soon, festival-goers will have a host of options for how they choose to enjoy the day.”
Oli Bartlam, Managing Director at Full Fat 360, added: “Stadium MK already has an incredible legacy of hosting unforgettable concerts, and SMK Live is the next exciting step in that journey. Milton Keynes is a city bursting with energy and ambition, and with a world-class stadium and arena at its heart, the appetite for more live music here is undeniable.”
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