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Unique Cambridge
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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Comedy & Entertainment
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Big Deal Thursdays – The Big Gong Show
The Big Gong Show - Hosted by Big Deal Comedy Step right up for the wildest comedy competition in town.
Big Deal Comedy Club
Live comedy every Friday night
Linton Children’s Book Festival
Free family book festival (16–17 May) with author talks, workshops and performances, plus plenty of creative activities for children.
Ideas in Bloom: PhD Talks in the Library
An informal monthly evening of ideas, drinks, and conversation with PhD researchers at University Arms.
Big Deal Comedy Club
Live comedy every Friday night
Cambridge Fringe Festival
The Cambridge Fringe Festival is back for 2026, with over 100 comedy acts performing across the second May Bank Holiday weekend (23rd & 24th May 2026) at four great venues in the city.
BalletBoyz: Still Pointless
Celebrating a quarter of a century on stage. This is the best of BalletBoyz.
Beginners comedy Improv 6 week course (Wednesday evenings)
Join us for a fun and interactive 6-week comedy improv course for beginners!
Angela Bra: Secret Diary of a Bingo Call Girl
The queen of ball based bedlam comes to Cambridge with a show packed with original songs and stories from the front line of the party bingo circuit, wrapped up in a round of her very own “Great British Bingo” which everyone can play.
Big Deal Comedy Club
Live comedy every Friday night
Big Deal Wednesdays – New Act Night
Looking for your next favorite comedian? Big Deal Comedy's New Act Night is where it all begins!
Big Deal Comedy Club
Live comedy every Friday night
I Love You Doesn’t Count If You Say It Instead Of Sorry
A dark comedy about familial love, obligation, and the weight of care
Big Deal Comedy Club
Live comedy every Friday
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
A brand-new musical is created on the spot from your suggestions, in this award-winning, must-see phenomenon!
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf
Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity, coming to the Arts Theatre Cambridge this June.
Did you know?
After their 2012 wedding, watched by millions around the world, Prince William and Kate Middleton took on the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.