Comedy and cabaret this year’s IF: Milton Keynes International Festival 2025

The biennial IF: Milton Keynes International Festival is back this summer, with its usual eclectic mix of the marvellous.

And once again, comedy and cabaret are on the bill at the The Stables Spiegeltent. whose ornate wood construction, stained glass, velvet drapes and mirrors make it one of the most atmospheric venues on the UK tour circuit.

First up on the first night of the Festival, Friday, July 18, are The Noise Next Door, arguably the UK’s quickest, wittiest improvisers. 12-time sell-out legends of the Edinburgh Fringe, they have brought their always-funny, no gimmicks no tricks, shows to audiences on BBC One, ITV1 and Comedy Central as well as to comedy clubs and theatres all over the world. Now they arrive in Milton Keynes…

On Sunday, July 20 comes much-loved comedian and Taskmaster champion Lou Sanders with an extended headline set. Lou has toured her live shows to rave reviews and packed houses across the world. Lou will be joined by two other comedians, names tbc, on the night.

On Monday, July 21, Festival favourite La Voix with support from Tori Scott. is back plus support from Tori Scott. Fresh from her appearance on RuPaul’sDrag Race UK, La Voix lights up the room with A Night with La Voix, an intimate and glamour-filled evening of powerhouse vocals and high comedy.

Which is your preferred date? Or maybe you fancy the lot? Click to book in: https://ifmiltonkeynes.org/