One Day. One Bowl. One Unmissable Experience.

Tribes Unite Festival will be back at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes in 2025 with the biggest line-up yet, headlined by the legendary Pendulum Live. This epic celebration of electronic music culture will bring together the biggest names and underground legends from all over the world for one day of relentless beats, bass and unmissable energy.

This festival promises Pendulum’s biggest show ever in the UK – and fans from all over the country coming together for one legendary night.

🔥 Main Stage – The Powerhouse Line-Up

Get ready for a sonic extravaganza, as Pendulum Live headlines a one–off bill with:

• Andy C – the godfather of drum & bass
• Knife Party – dark, twisted electronic perfection
• Wilkinson – the man with the anthems
• Hedex b2b Bou – a legendary back to back
• Plus.. Joey Valence & Brae, Caspa & Rusko, 4AM KRU, and Flowdan with a mix of genre-defying performances.

🔊 UKF Stage – The Future Sound of Bass

UKF bring you the freshest sounds in drum & bass and electronic:

• Netsky – high–energy, innovation leader
• K Motionz, Friction, SOTA – some of DnB‘s heaviest hitters
• Plus the stars of tomorrow, Lens, A Little Sound, Flava D, and Catching Cairo

Blistering sets, fast–paced energy and a taste of the future of UK bass music.

🏢 FabricLive Arena – From the Depths of the Underground

Legendary London club Fabric reproduces its unmistakable atmosphere in Milton Keynes:

• DRS (Live) – emotion-filled lyricism and incredible delivery
• Clipz feat. Dread MC, Disrupta (Liquid Set)
• With deep selectors, Salo, Chinese Daughter, and OKO, supplying timeless underground beats.

🎪 Fantazia Arena – The Old Skool Revival

The Fantazia Arena brings classic rave energy with a line-up that will take you back to the days of old:

• Altern 8, Ellis Dee, Grooverider, Ratpack, Slipmatt
• Top Buzz Experience (Ratty & Mad P)
• Special guest 4AM KRU return for one last celebration set.

If you‘ve lived it the first time, then this is your opportunity to relive it. If you haven‘t, then welcome to your initiation.

Venue Facts & Capacity

• The National Bowl is a legendary open‑air amphitheatre in Milton Keynes, with a maximum capacity of 65,000, grassy standing only, no seating

• This is Pendulum’s first headline show at this venue (they previously appeared there in 2008 & 2010 as supporting acts)

🔧 Access & Logistics

Entry & Age

• Doors open at 12:00 pm, with last entry at 5:00 pm.

• Age restriction: 18+ only

Getting There

🚆 By Train

• Nearest station: Milton Keynes Central (Avanti West Coast & London Northwestern)

• Walk: Exit right, cross via footbridge, follow Leisure Route 51 (~20–25 minutes). Signage on route visible. Rail exit may take longer due to crowds—allow extra time

🚌 By Coach

• Return coach travel via Big Green Coach.

🚗 By Car

• Parking / Dop Off / Pick Up areas are signposted in the locality of the venue.  DO NOT park on grass verges as vehicles will be towed away!

🚕 By Taxi

• Suggested local operators:

  • Royal Cabs (01908 444444)

  • Skyline Taxis (01908 222111)

  • 247 Taxiline (01908 676767)

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♿ Accessibility

• Accessible entrance on Watling Street. Exact location located via What3Words and Google Pin links provided on official info page