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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 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.
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
Drag Bingo with Felicity Flappes
Drag bingo with the iconic Felicity Flappes. Big laughs, great prizes, and numbers called like you've never heard before.
Boogie Events Presents – Boogie Back to the 80s
Boogie Nite returns to Burgess Hall... and this time we're going full-on 80s! Expect a night of feel-good anthems, neon vibes, and dancing until your feet can't take any more. Think big hair. Think bold fashion. Think the greatest decade of music ever.
Michelle Wolf: Best Job in the World
A brand-new stand-up show from the chaotic mind of a mother of two who is typing this with one hand because the other is always holding someone or something.
Did you know?
One of the oldest surviving buildings in Cambridge is the Leper Chapel on Newmarket Road. Also known as the Chapel of St Mary Magdalene, it dates back to the 12th century and was originally used as a place to isolate victims of leprosy.