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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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Comedy & Entertainment
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Folk On A Boat
Folk on a Boat: 90-min River Cam cruise with John Bramwell, live acoustic set, July 23, 7:30–9 pm. Limited tickets available!
Big Deal Comedy Club
The best live comedy show in Cambridge
Folk@CMT2026
Where Folk Music Meets Industrial Heritage
Aladdin
A wonderful outdoor summer pantomime for all the family at Waresley Park Estate on Saturday 25th July.
Summer Speed Dating Social: Find Your Hot Number! (Ages 30-45)
Find your "Hot Number" this summer by joining us for a brand-new series of social events designed exclusively for singles.
The Wind in the Willows
Paperback Theatre’s charming open-air adaptation of The Wind in the Willows, set against the stunning backdrop of our beautiful hillside amphitheatre!
Big Deal Comedy Club
The best live comedy show in Cambridge and The Cambridge Folk Festival comes together for one night only
Little Deal’s Comedy Club
A comedy club for the whole family
Screens in the City
Free Outdoor Cinema Returns to Cambridge This August Cambridge BID's popular Screens in the City outdoor cinema is back this August, bringing four days of free family-friendly film screenings to two unique city centre locations. From beloved family favourites and animated adventures to feel-good classics, residents, workers and visitors are invited to relax outdoors and enjoy a packed programme of films in the heart of Cambridge. Whether you're looking for a fun family day out, a nostalgic movie night under the sky, or simply an excuse to enjoy the summer atmosphere, Screens in the City has something for everyone.
Much Ado About Nothing
It’s sharp, it’s funny, it’s Shakespeare’s ultimate romcom with more twists, tunes and turns than you can shake a stick at.
Little Deal’s Comedy Club
A comedy club for the whole family to enjoy
Summer Singles Soiré
Find your "Hot Number" this summer by joining us for a new series of socials for solos! Event Details Date: Wednesday, 26th August Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Age Group: Ladies & Gentlemen, 40–55 years Tickets: £28 per guest
Pitch Your Mate
Five-minute presentations, photos and videos allowed, and a lively night of laughter and connections.
Little Deal’s Comedy Club
A comedy club for the whole family
Paul Merton & Suki Webster’s Improv Show
An evening of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s masters of improvisation and a host of very special guests!
The Big Retreat Festival
Feel Good. Your Way. A unique festival blending wellbeing, fitness, music, food, creativity and connection in Cambridgeshire.
Did you know?
Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world, having launched in 1965. It takes place each summer at Cherry Hinton Hall park, and features an eclectic line-up of traditional and modern folk, as well blues, country and roots acts.