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From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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Art & Exhibitions
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3 Dreams
From Florence, Lorenzo Bastida recites Dante’s ‘La divina commedia’, interspersed with lectures, and new music composed by Stephane Crayton. Lectures in English, recitation of Dante in original language. Music written for two violins—one baroque, one modern…
Concert: Stephen Upshaw, viola and Richard Uttley, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert in the intimate setting of the Kettle’s Yard House with Stephen Upshaw, viola and Richard Uttley, piano.
Early Years Studio
Early Years Studio is a fun, creative, immersive experience for children aged 0-4. The sessions are designed with early years development in mind. There are two sessions: 10-10.45am or 11-11.45am.
Art Exhibition: ‘Simon Patterson: Out of Order’
Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'Out of Order' featuring work by prominent artist Simon Patterson, open to the public, Saturday and Sundays, 10am - 5pm.
Cambridge Jazz Festival
The 7th Cambridge Jazz Festival takes place from 10 – 27 November 2022, making a much-welcomed return to a live, in-person festival programme that showcases local and global talent alongside a celebration of jazz icons. As ever, there is a hugely eclectic range of musical styles, including early and modern jazz, Latin, soul, funk, blues, and rock. Alongside a series of talks, workshops, jams and live painting.
Carnival! A sound and light show
As darkness falls, the lions begin to prowl! The Neo-classical facade of the university’s Senate House will be illuminated with stunning images of creatures large and small as part of our sound and light show, produced by the award-winning creative agency, Novak. The Kanneh-Mason family’s award-winning recording of Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals provides the soundtrack for a spectacular projection created using artwork produced by pupils from Castle, Arbury, St Matthews and Galfrid primary schools during workshops led by community artist Hilary Cox-Condron. Gather to watch the lions, the fish and the swan as they are brought to life through digital animation.
Art Exhibition- Cambridge Art Cube 11th-13th November – FREE ENTRY
Solo fine art exhibition in Cambridge by photographic artist Deborah Pendell-Free Entry with ticket
Exhibition: Paint Like the Swallow Sings Calypso
Impressions of carnival by Paul Dash, Errol Lloyd & John Lyons in dialogue with works from The Fitzwilliam Museum & Kettle’s Yard
Exhibition Opening Event: Paint Like the Swallow Sings Calypso
Join us at Kettle’s Yard to celebrate the opening of our next exhibition Paint Like the Swallow Sings Calypso. Explore the galleries after hours and enjoy a drink with friends.
Paper and Print exhibition at Huntingdon Art Gallery
Exhibition of local artists Laura Chaplin, Emma Malfroy and Karen Jinks within Cambs Lock, Huntingdon's indoor village.
Studio Sunday
Join us in our Clore Learning Studio for free, practical art making workshops.
Anglian Potters Christmas Exhibition
Anglian Potters Christmas Selling exhibition is back in the amazing setting of All Saints Church in Jesus Lane. A huge selection of handmade work will be on display including sculpture, studio pottery and ceramics of all kinds. A Christmas Tree loaded with hand-made decorations is also on display with 100% of proceeds going to charity
Literary Afternoon Tea at the University Arms
Join us for a splendid and legendary University Arms afternoon tea in the company of best-selling novelists, Jo Browning Wroe and Francis Spufford and hosted by writer and broadcaster Alex Clark who will guarantee an inspiring conversation whilst you enjoy your lavish tea.
RAREfest22: The launch vent ‘Strictly Rare’
The evening launch of RAREfest22: 'Strictly Rare' An evening to challenge perceptions, dispel myths and imagine the possible.
RAREfest22: Science, Technology, Community, Arts
Immerse yourself in a bustling marketplace of 25 scientific, technological, medical and creative hands-on exhibitions. Watch live talks, panel discussions, monologues, film and even Genomics! The Musical!
Studio Sunday
Join us in our Clore Learning Studio for free, practical art making workshops.
Did you know?
University of Cambridge was founded in 1209, making it the world's fourth-oldest surviving university.