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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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All That Jazz
Jazz nights come to Parker’s Tavern bar at the University Arms, every Friday.
Segway Events
Segway Events established in 2010, is a unique, family fun outdoor experience, based across the UK. Segway Events will be operating at Hinchingbrooke Park in February, April, July, August and October.
Coronation themed Afternoon Tea at Parker’s Tavern
Introducing Parker's Tavern Coronation themed Afternoon Tea
Bat Safari Punting
Grab this chance to see our fantastic local bat population as they emerge from hibernation in May and follow their activities until their return to a snug hideout for winter.
Free Outdoor Film Screenings 2023
Popcorn at the ready, Cambridge BID’s alfresco cinema returns to the Market Square this Summer. These much-loved summer events animate a usually quiet, unused space at night and bring it to life with a family friendly evening of fun.
Free Outdoor Film Screenings Market Square
Were bringing the screen back for Summer 2023! Showing films and sporting events across the city, make sure you save the dates!
Cambridge Nature Festival
The Cambridge Nature Festival is a celebration of nature on our doorstep, as well as the wonderful people and organisations that work tirelessly for the natural world.
The Cambridge Club Festival
The Cambridge Club returns for another feel-good festival of Music, Arts & Culture for all ages on 9-11 June – featuring Lionel Richie, Grace Jones, Kool & The Gang & many more. Join us for a journey of Disco & Discovery this summer...
Flourish Summer Market
Flourish Summer Market! Free entry and parking Join us and 20+ stalls for a day full of food, drink, gifting, lifestyle and fun. We will be showcasing the best local producers and makers and celebrating summer with a DJ, bar and BBQ. Family friendly day out
Cambridge Pride 2023
In its first two years, Cambridge Pride has grown to become one of the most loved events in the city’s calendar, with an expected 10,000 people actively taking part on the day in 2022.
LMB Open Day
Join us at the LMB Open Day, where you’ll get to visit our labs, conduct your own experiments and experience our cutting-edge research first hand.
SPACE – Cambridge Concert Orchestra
A concert to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (Cambridgeshire branch). To include James Horner – Apollo 13, Richard Strauss – Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001: A Space Odyssey), Gustav Holst – Mars and Jupiter from The Planets, Calvin Custer – Star Trek through the Years – and more!
The Wizard of Oz
With lashings of audience participation and plenty of laughter, this hilarious and faithful re-telling promises to have you shouting, clapping and singing along as Immersion Theatre presents a fantastic treat for all the family!
Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival Showcase Performance
An uplifting feel-good concert celebrating four amazing choirs from across the UK. This event hosted by Cambridge's very own Collaboration Choir will showcase some amazing vocal groups from around the UK. The Godfather of A cappella, Deke Sharon, is hosting the whole thing so it should be a night to remember!
Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby brings you critically acclaimed concerts for baby and you this Half Term! We bring our world-class musicians right to you for babies, tots and grown-ups.
Did you know?
Lord Byron, the famous Romantic poet, is said to have kept a bear while he was a student at Trinity College in the 1800s.