Milton Keynes · medium venue · Verified open
MK's premier live music venue and sports bar.
About 300 standing, live music 3 nights a week, full house backline. Acoustic, Electronic, Indie.
Nearby venuesUpdated 12 November 2026
Here is MK11 in Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes at a glance. It has live music 3 nights a week. It books acoustic, electronic and indie acts.
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| Live music | 3 nights a week |
| TodayClosed | 16:30–01:00Opens in 8h 53m 13s |
| Backline | Full house kit |
| Books | Acoustic · Electronic · Indie |
4 photos show the inside of MK11. It books acoustic, electronic and indie acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size. Venue owners can claim this page and add their own photos.
Everything about MK11 that matters before you book is set out below. It has live music 3 nights a week. It books acoustic, electronic and indie acts.
| Capacity | about 300 standing |
| Live nights | Wed, Fri, Sat |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Genres | AcousticElectronicIndie |
| Website | mk11kilnfarm.com |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 5 Aug 2026 |
You will find MK11 at Keller Cl, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LH. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 18 rooms in our Milton Keynes venue directory.
Milton Keynes MK11 3LH
The nearest station is Wolverton (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
MK11 for artists: MK11 has not joined GigXchange yet, so acts vote here to bring it on - to hire the venue for a private event, choose Private hire.
| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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MK11 publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 16:30–00:00 |
| Wed | 16:30–23:00 |
| Thu | Closed |
| FriToday | 16:30–01:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–01:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–19:00 |
MK11 has a full backline on stage for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Provided |
| Guitar amp | Provided |
| Bass amp | Provided |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
Here is the story of MK11 in Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes so far. It books acoustic, electronic and indie acts. It has live music 3 nights a week.
MK11 is a grassroots music venue in Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes with a standing capacity of about 300. It books Acoustic, Electronic, Indie, Rock, Tribute, Tribute act.
Listing notesMK11 is Milton Keynes' premier independent live-music venue and sports bar, set in a converted 21st-century social club on Keller Close, Kiln Farm (MK11 3LH), with free on-site parking. It has a large live-music stage and a high-end sound system, programming everything from grassroots and emerging local artists to international touring acts, tribute acts, jazz, comedy, drag and DJ nights. A weekly Wednesday open mic gives young and emerging artists a platform — MK11 works with local colleges and the grassroots music community — while Friday and Saturday bring the headline gigs. With its raw industrial-chic feel, rotating art and a proper food menu, it is a cornerstone of the Milton Keynes live scene.
It keeps this page true for the next act through the door.
There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at MK11. It has live music 3 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first.
| 13Nov · Fri | Gentleman's Dub Club 20:00 |
| 14Nov · Sat | Very Beautiful South 20:00 |
| 15Nov · Sun | Ferocious Dog - UK Farewell Tour 19:00TicketsRock |
| 21Nov · Sat | Faux Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute 20:00TicketsTribute Act |
| 27Nov · Fri | Simple Plan UK, Paramore(ish), The Busted Experience 19:30Punk Rock |
| 28Nov · Sat | The Marley Experience 20:00Reggae |
The Milton Keynes league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.
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| 01 | MK11 This venue | 10 gigs |
| 02 | The Craufurd Arms up8 | 1 gig |
| 03 | The Crooked Crow Bar down1 | 1 gig |
| 04 | The Stables New | 1 gig |
| 05 | Campbell Park down2 | 0 gigs |
| 06 | Fox & Hounds down2 | 0 gigs |
| 07 | Halleys Comet down2 | 0 gigs |
| 08 | Lion & Sun Tavern down2 | 0 gigs |
| 09 | Revolución de Cuba Milton Keynes down2 | 0 gigs |
| 10 | Silverstone Circuit down2 | 0 gigs |
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MK11
MK's premier live music venue and sports bar. Capacity about 300.
- c. 300
- Capacity
- 3 nights
- Live music
- 16:30
- Open today
- Full
- Backline
- Acoustic
- Books
- Verified
- Directory status
Last updated: 12 November 2026
MK11 — Quick Facts
MK11 capacity: about 300 standing. MK's premier live music venue and sports bar. Here are the key facts on MK11 at a glance. It has live music 3 nights a week.
By size, MK11 is the 3rd largest of the 5 Milton Keynes venues we list with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: The Craufurd Arms (about 275), The Stables (about 400) and The Countryman (about 150).
MK11's listed capacity is about 300 standing - a medium room on the scale we use for every venue. That is close to the typical room we list around Milton Keynes (about 300). Rooms of roughly 150 to 500 usually book acts that can bring a crowd of their own - a local headliner, or the support slot on a touring bill - and promoters run many of these nights. We have not verified that figure yet - confirm it with the venue before you plan a show around it.
MK11 this week
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Inside MK11
MK11 has a full backline on stage for visiting acts. The room holds about 300. It has live music 3 nights a week. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about, what we know about the room, and its regular live nights.
MK11 is a grassroots music venue in Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes with a standing capacity of about 300. Full backline is on stage including drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, PA and vocal mics — so you can travel light.
MK11 books Acoustic, Electronic, Indie, Rock, Tribute, Tribute act acts. This listing is part of the Milton Keynes venue directory.
MK11 is Milton Keynes' premier independent live-music venue and sports bar, set in a converted 21st-century social club on Keller Close, Kiln Farm (MK11 3LH), with free on-site parking. It has a large live-music stage and a high-end sound system, programming everything from grassroots and emerging local artists to international touring acts, tribute acts, jazz, comedy, drag and DJ nights. A weekly Wednesday open mic gives young and emerging artists a platform — MK11 works with local colleges and the grassroots music community — while Friday and Saturday bring the headline gigs. With its raw industrial-chic feel, rotating art and a proper food menu, it is a cornerstone of the Milton Keynes live scene.
Coming up at MK11: Gentleman's Dub Club, Very Beautiful South and Ferocious Dog - UK Farewell Tour — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.
Nights MK11 usually has live music
MK11 usually has live music on Wed, Fri, Sat. It lists acoustic among the genres it books. Full backline is listed, so you can travel light - bring your own instrument, pedals and breakables. MK11 isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first.
By size, MK11 is the 3rd largest of the 5 Milton Keynes venues we list with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: The Craufurd Arms (about 275), The Stables (about 400) and The Countryman (about 150).
Find MK11
You will find MK11 at Keller Cl, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 3LH. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 18 rooms in our Milton Keynes venue directory.
The nearest station is Wolverton (rail station), about 2 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. MK11 is in Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes — use MK11 3LH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Milton Keynes this week.
Revolución de Cuba Milton Keynes, Silverstone Circuit, The Countryman and The Craufurd Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
What's On at MK11
There are 6 upcoming gigs listed at MK11. It has live music 3 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Milton Keynes venue directory.
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Coming up: Gentleman's Dub Club, Very Beautiful South, Ferocious Dog - UK Farewell Tour, Faux Fighters - Foo Fighters Tribute, Simple Plan UK, Paramore(ish), The Busted Experience and The Marley Experience.
The Milton Keynes League
MK11 is #1 of 18 Milton Keynes venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.
- #1 – MK11 This venue 10 gigs
- #2 ▲8 The Craufurd Arms 1 gig
- #3 ▼1 The Crooked Crow Bar 1 gig
- #4 NEW The Stables 1 gig
- #5 ▼2 Campbell Park 0 gigs
- #6 ▼2 Fox & Hounds 0 gigs
- #7 ▼2 Halleys Comet 0 gigs
- #8 ▼2 Lion & Sun Tavern 0 gigs
- #9 ▼2 Revolución de Cuba Milton Keynes 0 gigs
- #10 ▼2 Silverstone Circuit 0 gigs
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MK11 in brief. Set in Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK11 is a mid-sized room (150 to 499) that books acoustic, electronic and indie. The live nights are most often Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It hosts an open mic too (every Tuesday). Rooms nearby include Revolución de Cuba Milton Keynes, Silverstone Circuit and The Countryman; the Milton Keynes venue directory has the rest.
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We list 18 grassroots music venues in Milton Keynes. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.
More rooms near MK11: The Dukes, The Heath Inn, The National Bowl, The Rose and Crown, The Song Loft, The Stables, The Vaults Bar, The Wheatsheaf, Campbell Park, Fox & Hounds and Halleys Comet.
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