Summer Sizzle at Unity Place - Live music, cocktails & creative workshops.
Dreaming of a summer escape without leaving town? This summer, Milton Keynes residents are invited to become tourists in their own city with a staycation season at Unity Place.
From rooftop jazz nights and hands-on creative workshops to family crafting, Unity Place is offering a vibrant programme of events designed to help you unwind, connect, and make the most of the summer - right in the heart of the city.
With something for music fans, food lovers, creatives, and families alike, Unity Place is a go-to destination for summer in Milton Keynes, both indoors and out.
Join us for a Jamaican Independence Day themed Sip & Paint
- When: Friday 8th August | 6pm – 8pm
- Where: Unity Sky Lounge
- Price: £29 per person
- What: A creative workshop celebrating Jamaican Independence Day, with step‑by‑step art guidance, a glass of bubbly on arrival, and a relaxed evening on the rooftop.
Plants, panoramic views and creativity, what’s not to love?
- When: Thursday 14th August | 7pm – 8:30pm
- Where: Unity Sky Lounge
- Price: £35 per person
- What: Get your hands dirty with a botanical twist. Guided by the experts at Tiny Terra, this workshop helps you craft your own glass garden with all materials provided and panoramic rooftop views included.
Family-Friendly Henna Workshop
- When: Wednesday 20th August | 11am – 12:30pm
- Where: Unity Place
- Price: Adults £8, Kids £6
- What: Unwind and ignite your creativity in our Henna Candle Decorating Workshop, perfect for families and craft lovers aged 5 and up. You’ll learn how to embellish plain candles with intricate, henna-inspired designs, and why not enjoy lunch in our Urban Food Market to round off the experience.
Unity Live Lounge – Jazz Night 3.0 with Jamie Glew Osborn Trio
- When: Friday 29th August | From 7pm
- Where: Unity Sky Lounge
- What: A stylish evening of modern jazz trio vibes, cocktails, live music and relaxed rooftop ambience. Open door and free entry; ideal for date nights or after-work unwind.
Summer Vibes Outside Too
Unity Place’s Urban Food Market isn’t just a hub for indoor happenings, it’s also home to spacious outdoor seating, perfect for sunny lunches or simply enjoying the atmosphere. On sunny weekdays throughout summer, an ice cream pod will be rolling out and serving up cold treats to help guests cool off in style.
To complement the warmer weather, you’ll also find a new menu of iced drinks available now at Rye’s Deli and The Bakers Room, including freshly brewed iced coffee, iced teas, and exciting new matcha and chai options.
Adam Holbrook, Head of Placemaking, said: “Summer at Unity Place is all about bringing the community together, whether that’s families enjoying free films, friends catching live matches, or creatives trying something new on the rooftop.
“With everything from live soul to jazz, paint nights to terrariums, and even Henna for the whole family, there’s something for everyone, and it’s all right here in the heart of Milton Keynes.”
To find out more about Unity Place’s upcoming events visit https://www.unityplace.co.uk/whats-on-milton-keynes/
