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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Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for a Chamber Music concert with Petr Limonov, piano.
On Saturday 16 May 2026 at 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm), at St Peter's Church, Ely, Marco Cannavo and Steve Tyler present Musica Medievalis, an instrumental journey into the music of medieval Europe. Featuring hurdy-gurdy and its early predecessors, alongside harp, lute, citole, portative organ, bladder pipe, and tambourine, the concert explores rhythms and melodies from both sacred and secular traditions, interpreted with imaginative freedom while remaining rooted in historical sources.
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Solem Quartet in the Kettle’s Yard house.
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with the Carducci Quartet in the Kettle’s Yard house.
Creation Records legends The Loft pay their first ever visit to Cambridge. Support comes from The Kobayashi Bookstore and Ollie Jackson There will be a brand new album to promote, songs from last year's acclaimed comeback, 'Everything Changes, Everything Changes, Everything Stays the Same' and probably their two classic Creation singles, 'Why Does the Rain' and 'Up the Hill and Down the Slope'!
Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Clare Hammond, piano.
Song recital with baritone Roderick Williams OBE & pianist Joseph Middleton
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.
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, children and you.
The acclaimed Down for the Count Swing Orchestra returns to Cambridge with a special celebration of one of Swing music's true greats: Nat King Cole.
Described by the BBC as "one of the UK's most exciting guitarists", Tom Gamble returns to Cambridge as part of his 2026 summer tour.
Award-winning South Asian dance company Aakash Odedra present Songs of the Bulbul, inspired by the ancient Sufi myth of a captured bulbul songbird.
Folk on a Boat: 90-min River Cam cruise with John Bramwell, live acoustic set, July 23, 7:30–9 pm. Limited tickets available!
Where Folk Music Meets Industrial Heritage
'This Flight Tonight- The Songs of Joni Mitchell' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell... presenting Mitchell's music as it would have been performed in Joni's early performances. This Flight Tonight stay true to Mitchells Vision for her music with a faithful, respectful recital of Joni's finest songs.
A magical evening of festive and non-festive classics, with some of the nation's top vocal and musical talents. ‘Swing Into Christmas’ with the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra – perfect holiday fun for all ages!
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.