Popular Milton Keynes pub gears up for community festival with over 50 performers
A local pub is hosting a three-day community festival in Milton Keynes with DJs, comedians, BMX displays and more.
This month, The Dolphin Pub will host what is believed to be one of the biggest community-led charity festivals ever organised in Newport Pagnell.
The Big Little Community Festival is a three-day event with more than 50 performers, including local bands launching albums, comedians, BMX displays and family activities. A local musician is even returning from Vietnam to headline the event.
The festival will run from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28, bringing businesses, community organisations and customers together to raise money for 12 local causes.
Visitors can expect a huge range of entertainment including, DJs from Horizon Radio, sustainable fashion pop-ups, tarot readings, wellbeing experiences and food vendors.
The Newport Pagnell Mayor and Mayoress will give an official event opening, with local councillors, business leaders and local sports club representatives also attending.
Local fundraiser Mark Cockram, who is running a marathon every month throughout 2026, will be finishing his June marathon challenge at the location, adding to the celebrations.
Festival organiser and manager of The Dolphin Pub, Megan Sim, said: “For me, the most remarkable part of the story isn't the entertainment.
"It's the way the community has come together. Businesses, performers, charities and residents have all embraced the idea and helped it grow into something far bigger than I ever imagined.
“As pubs across the country continue to face challenges, I wanted to create something that brings people together, supports local businesses and raises money for good causes at the same time.”
Megan added that every penny raised will help support 12 local charities and community causes, ensuring the festival gives something back to the people and organisations that work tirelessly to support others.
The festival is expected to attract visitors from across Milton Keynes and beyond, while shining a spotlight on the people, businesses and organisations that make Newport Pagnell such a special place.