MK Piano Celebration is founded on a vision of providing local amateur piano players a positive opportunity to perform to a supportive audience of family, friends, and other enthusiasts, without any element of competition or public adjudication.

This very special event will be held on Saturday 6th December 2025 at the Chrysalis Theatre in Milton Keynes.

Sponsored by Pianodao and organised in conjunction with a number of local piano teachers, the event provides opportunities for performers of all ages and experience.

Events

All events are held at the Chrysalis Theatre, Japonica Ln, Milton Keynes, MK15 9JY

Children’s Piano Party: 1.30pm

Performances by Primary School aged children.

Young Performer’s Platform: 3.30pm

Performances by Secondary School aged players.

Piano Club Showcase: 5.30pm

Performances by adult players from the local area.

Evening Recital: 7.00pm

The first part of the evening will consist of local teachers performing, followed by our Special Guest: Ivana Gavric.

Ivana Gavrić has attracted international acclaim for her interpretations of a broad range of repertoire and storytelling programming, her playing described as ‘electrifying’ (BBC Music Magazine) and ‘impressive, insightful…ravishing’ (Washington Post). We are extraordinarily honoured to have a soloist of her calibre and international reputation right here in Milton Keynes, and no music-lover should miss this!
 
You can find out all about Ivana, and listen to many clips of her extraordinary playing, on her professional website here.

 

Get Involved

Performers for these events are students of several local teachers. This year, participating teachers are:

Andrew Eales

Louise Dubicki

Christine Richards

Irina Davydova

Kana Dunkley

Hannah Morton Jovic

Prajna Indrawati

Rachael Inwood

Students of these teachers can get involved by talking to their teacher. If you are a pianist playing without a teacher please contact louise@keylightpiano.co.uk to find out about performing in our concert.

 

Join the audience

Tickets Available Now!

All performers and audience members will need a ticket to be admitted to the event.

Children are free but still need a ticket so that overall numbers for the event can be calculated.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do performers need a ticket?

Yes, all performers will need to book their ticket online in advance.

• For children, tickets are FREE for the whole event, and we hope children and parents will want to return for the Evening Recital at 7.00.

• Adults performing in the Piano Club Showcase will need to purchase a combined Adult Piano Club and Evening ticket.

• All those coming to watch need to purchase tickets in advance to be admitted to the audience.

What is the Dress Code for performers?

All those taking part in the Young Performers Platform and Piano Club Showcase sessions should please dress in comfortable smart-casual clothes.

Will there be refreshments?

The theatre bar will be open to purchase drinks.

Are ticket numbers limited?

• Those wishing to attend may purchase as many tickets as they wish subject to availability, which is limited only by the capacity of the venue.

• Please note that once the venue is at capacity tickets will be listed as Sold Out.

• Please do not book free tickets for children unless they will definitely be used. We want to encourage children to come for the evening sessions, but need your support.

Is there plenty of car parking?

The Chrysalis Theatre offers free parking on site, but this cannot be guaranteed for all coming to this event.

Additional parking is available nearby but charges may apply. Further information will be included here nearer the event date.