Milton Keynes is hosting 11 days of Rugby related celebrations in Campbell Park, and everything you need to know about it is here... Part of the celebrations will include a family friendly Fanzone which will be open during the Rugby World Cup 2015, from October 1st to October 11th
Traffic & Travel Information
First things first, here is a useful snapshot of the road closures that will be in place on game days... Click to enlarge!
Parking in Central Milton Keynes will operate as usual, Standard (purple) bays are 50p per hour and Premium (Red) bays are £2.00 per hour. Parking in all bays is free after 6pm. You can park here and use the free shuttle bus service to the stadium. There are several shuttle bus stops in the city centre which are:
Service N1
Stop 1 - Elder Gate – o/s old bus station
Stop 2 - Midsummer Boulevard o/s Acorn House
Service N2
Stop 1 - Silbury Blvd next to Cricket Green Roundabout – Campbell Park
Stop 2 - Midsummer Blvd Westbound – o/s Theatre
Festival of Rugby / Fan Zone
Come along and watch the Rugby on big screens, join in with Rugby related activities and entertainment whilst refuelling with some refreshments from the food and drink concessions.
The Marquee Arena provides cover and fits up to 5,000 people. You will be able to watch the Tournament in a fantastic setting with a great atmosphere!
Throughout the 11 days, enjoy funfair rides, food and drink, official merchandise, free performances from local groups and artists, and in the Rugby Zone you can find out more about your local clubs like Bedford Blues, Northampton Saints, Bletchley etc.
We have attached a day by day guide below, meantime, there are also two BIG concerts you must not miss...
1. The 80's Lineout Concert
Performing live in the Marquee Arena on Sunday October 4th will be the amazing Sister Sledge, Rick Astley, Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young, Katrina Leskanich (Katrina & The Waves) and The Real Thing
Sunday October 4th
16:00-22:00
Tickets are available on Ticketmaster via the link here...
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2. Will Young
Performing live in the Marquee Arena on Friday October 9th will be Will Young, performing songs from his Number One Album, '85% Proof' along with favourites from his acclaimed back catalogue!
Friday October 9th
Gates open at 18:30
Tickets are available on Ticketmaster via the link here...
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Festival of Rugby Daily Events
Thursday October 1st - Free Admission
12.00 Fenny Stompers Jazz Band 15.30 Opening Ceremony Join us as we welcome the world to Milton Keynes, including live music from the Deceivers. Come along and watch the matches on the big screen, join in with some Rugby related activities and entertainment, or enjoy refreshments from the food and drink concessions. Watch these matches on the big screen under cover in the Marquee Arena... 16.00 - 19.00 Wales v Fiji 20.00 - 22.00 France v CanadaFriday October 2nd - Free Admission
15.30 Fanzone opens 18.00 Rayguns Look Real Enough Comedy and Cabaret meets Rock n' Roll with the UK's leading band in Comedy Mash Ups! 19.00 Soul Fever Dance the night away to this superb eight piece local soul band performing soul music from the 60's and 70's 20.00 Clash of Drums / Danbor Talka Explosive live action on the streets of Milton Keynes to celebrate the Rugby World Cup 2015. Meet at Lloyds Court, Central Milton Keynes for the start of the Danbor Talka parade. 20.00 - 22.00 New Zealand v GeorgiaSaturday October 3rd - Free Admission
12.00 Fanzone opens and MK Rocks Local artists perform for your entertainment and to get you in the mood for a fantastic day of Rugby, for the full line up click here 14.30 Samoa v Japan16.45 South Africa v Scotland 20.00 England v Australia 21.30 Clash of Drums / Danbor Talka Explosive live action on the streets of Milton Keynes to celebrate the Rugby World Cup 2015. Meet at Campbell Park, Central Milton Keynes for the start of the Danbor Talka parade.
Sunday October 4th
11.30 Festival gates Open 16.00 - 22.30 The 80's Lineout Concert Performing live in the Marquee Arena on Sunday October 4th will be the amazing Sister Sledge, Rick Astley, Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young, Katrina Leskanich (Katrina & The Waves) and The Real Thing. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster here...
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Monday October 5th
10.00 Rugby at Heart / Rugby Legacy ActivitiesSeries of sports activities led by MK Dons SET promoting rugby activities in schools and businesses. Activities include Touch Rugby and a schools tournament. To get involved, contact Richard.Williams@mkdonsset 15.30 Festival Gates Open 20.00 The Big Sports Quiz Join Luke Ashmead, Gail Emms (British Olympic Silver, World and Commonwealth Gold badminton doubles champion) and local sports celebrities from MK Dons, Northampton Saints and Bedford Blues and test your sporting knowledge in a fun quiz for all the family. There will be a chance to meet your heroes and have your photo taken. Buy tickets here!
Tuesday October 6th - Free Admission
10.00 Rugby at Heart / Rugby Legacy ActivitiesSeries of sports activities led by MK Dons SET promoting rugby activities in schools and businesses. Activities include Touch Rugby and a schools tournament. To get involved, contact Richard.Williams@mkdonsset 15.30 Festival Gates Open
15.45 Ukie Toones
Ukie Toones is a group of (mostly) ukulele players from Bedfordshire. This award-winning group were names as Central Bedfordshire's 'Charity Fundraisers of the year' in 2015!
16.45 Canada v Romania 20.00 Fiji v Uruguay
Enjoy entertainment from Tourism Fiji, including Dancing Warriors, Fire Dancing and the Kava Ceremony!
Wednesday October 7th - Free Admission
10.00 Rugby at Heart / Rugby Legacy ActivitiesSeries of sports activities led by MK Dons SET promoting rugby activities in schools and businesses. Activities include Touch Rugby and a schools tournament. To get involved, contact Richard.Williams@mkdonsset 15.30 Festival Gates Open
15.45 Inta Africa
Get into the spirit of African Rugby as the Festival of Rugby hosts two matches from the continent this evening. Inta Africa is an 8 piece MK drumming band. As well as performing, they host a range of drumming workshops at festivals and events across the Country. 16.45 South Africa v U.S.A 20.00 Namibia v Georgia
Thursday October 8th - Free Admission
10.00 Rugby at Heart / Rugby Legacy ActivitiesSeries of sports activities led by MK Dons SET promoting rugby activities in schools and businesses. Activities include Touch Rugby and a schools tournament. To get involved, contact Richard.Williams@mkdonsset 15.30 Festival Gates Open
18.00 Art of Rugby Film Festival - Murderball (free showing)
A documentary film introducing the US Quad rugby team comprised entirely of paraplegic young men. Using adapted wheelchairs, the players participate in full contact rugby and the film follows the lives of the young men as they play their way through the Athens Paralympic games in 2004. 20.00 Art of Rugby Film Festival - Invictus (free showing)
Following the fall of apartheid, the newly elected President Nelson Mandela faces a South Africa that is racially and economically divided. Believing he can unite his countrymen through sport, Mandela joins forces with Francois Piennar, captain of the rugby team to rally South Africa behind a bid for the 1995 World Cup!
Friday October 9th
10.00 Rugby at Heart / Rugby Legacy ActivitiesSeries of sports activities led by MK Dons SET promoting rugby activities in schools and businesses. Activities include Touch Rugby and a schools tournament. To get involved, contact Richard.Williams@mkdonsset 15.30 Festival Gates Open
18.30 Will Young
Performing live in the Marquee Arena on Friday October 9th will be Will Young, performing songs from his Number One Album, '85% Proof' along with favourites from his acclaimed back catalogue! Tickets are available on Ticketmaster via the link here...
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Saturday October 10th - Free Admission
11.30 Festival Gates Open12.00 Hakka
Gather in the Marquee Arena, Campbell Park for the World Record Hakka attempt! 12.30 World Record Hakka Performance
Come and watch people take part in the World Record Haka attempt! If you would like to join in, learn the specially choreographed Milton Keynes Haka on You Tube. 14.30 Samoa v Scotland 16.45 Australia v Wales 20.00 England v Uruguay 22.00 Firework Finale
Sunday October 11th - Free Admission
11.00 Festival Gates Open & Roots Dance PerformanceCome along and watch the matches on the big screens, join in some rugby related activities, and watch local dancers from around the world perform in this lively and dynamic show!
12.00 Argentina v Namibia 14.30 Italy v Romania 16.45 Ireland v France 20.00 USA v Japan
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