Le Vent du Nord at Milton Keynes International Festival – Quebecois Folk Powerhouse | 22 July 2025

Date: Tuesday 22 July 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: The Stables Spiegeltent, Campbell Park, Milton Keynes
Age Guidance: Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

About the Event

Internationally acclaimed folk band Le Vent du Nord brings their rich, energetic sound to the Milton Keynes International Festival for one night only. Hailing from Quebec, this award-winning group blends traditional French-Canadian music with global influences, creating a foot-stomping, soul-stirring show filled with vocal harmonies, fiddle tunes, accordion rhythms, and hurdy-gurdy magic.

Le Vent du Nord are known for their magnetic stage presence and modern take on centuries-old traditions. Their live performances are joyful, dynamic, and deeply rooted in storytelling and culture—perfect for folk fans and newcomers alike.

Why You Should Attend

• Award-winning musicians with global recognition and multiple international folk accolades

• High-energy live show with a powerful blend of traditional and contemporary Quebecois music

• Authentic instrumentation including fiddle, accordion, hurdy-gurdy, and foot percussion

• Intimate festival setting in the atmospheric Spiegeltent at Campbell Park

• A rare UK appearance from one of Canada’s most celebrated folk ensembles