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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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Live Piano in the Heart of Cambridge
Looking for the perfect way to unwind in the heart of Cambridge? 🎹✨ Join us at the Piano Bar at Hilton Cambridge City Centre and let the smooth sounds of our resident pianist, Lucia, elevate your evening. Whether you're enjoying a cocktail after work, catching up with friends, or simply soaking in the elegant atmosphere, Lucia’s live performances on every Friday and Saturday, 7pm–10pm, set the perfect tone. 🎶🍸 Swing by, relax, and make your night a little more magical with the sound of live piano music.
Bach to Baby Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, children and you.
Bach: Music of hope and consolation
Music of Hope and Consolation J.S. Bach - Solo works for Violin and Cello Harriet Mackenzie - Violin Graham Walker - Cello
The Kings Men in Concert
Festival of Choirs proudly presents The King's Men, the world-famous Choral Scholars and Lay Clerks of King's College, Cambridge.
Vox Cantab perform Whyte Lamentations
Vox Cantab, led by Louisa Denby, performs Robert Whyte's Lamentations of Jeremiah
WICKED Party
WICKED party comes to Cambridge this August
Entropies at The Geldart
Entropies fuse ambient pop and neo-classical sounds, adapting BBC documentary scores and new writing into raw, melodic storytelling. Influenced by Portishead and Max Richter, Entropies have been supported by Help Musicians and the Bert Jansch Foundation. Their debut EP ‘The Harvest’ (2025) tells the stories of female tea pickers from the Black Sea coast of Turkey. With support from Greta Thompson.
Country MEETS Rock show Maltings, Ely 3rd Sept 7.30pm
COUNTRY MEETS ROCK Two iconic voices. One irresistible night. When Modern Country Soul collides with Raw Rock Energy, sparks don’t just fly—they ignite. Country Meets Rock pairs multi-award-winning country star Thorne Hill with the fiery, undisputed Goddess of Rock, Sally Rivers. Together, their electric chemistry and breathtaking harmonies turn up the heat, reinventing iconic anthems from Lady A, Lonestar, and John Denver to Journey, Bon Jovi, and Bonnie Tyler. Expect soaring vocals, deep-rooted passion, and a high-octane performance that hits every nerve. Seductive, powerful, and utterly unforgettable—if you crave live music with real heat, this is the one night you cannot miss.
Folk By The Oak Festival Presents: Folk Supergroup “Spell Songs” In Thin Air – New Album Tour at Cambridge Corn Exchange
The Spell Songs musicians have developed an intricate new album that has an overarching narrative, capturing the remarkable world of birds from nest to migration.
Ancient Oak Fayre
Viking Medieval event. A family fun and educational day. We have jousting, falconry, walk about musicians. Pentacle drummers, Daridel. Devilstick Peat the jester. Battles and living history,we have many knowledgeable people that you can chat to. Hold a wild bird. The Watermill wolves and the Mermaid tank. Have a go archery. Market including Medieval and Viking ( authentically crafted ) Pagan wares. In the fairy glade there will be free workshops for children. Bubbles the Pixie. Face-painting, story telling. Also in the fairy glade there will be a fancy dress? costume competition with money prizes for Men, women and children.
Ancient Oak Fayre
Viking Medieval event. A family fun and educational day. We have jousting, falconry, walk about musicians. Pentacle drummers, Daridel. Devilstick Peat the jester. Battles and living history,we have many knowledgeable people that you can chat to. Hold a wild bird. The Watermill wolves and the Mermaid tank. Have a go archery. Market including Medieval and Viking ( authentically crafted ) Pagan wares. In the fairy glade there will be free workshops for children. Bubbles the Pixie. Face-painting, story telling. Also in the fairy glade there will be a fancy dress? costume competition with money prizes for Men, women and children.
Thursday’s Band & The John Meed Trio
An evening of acoustic folk-rock music, with original songwriting, from Thursdays Band and The John Meed Trio.
The Lark Ascending
The English Chamber Orchestra and Harriet Mackenzie perform Vaughan Williams' The Lark Ascending, Vivaldi's Winter, and Classics at fabulous Trinity Chapel.
repmusic & Gonville Hotel present Dinner Jazz: Robin Sings Tony Bennett
At this very special event, Robin hosts a performance dedicated to the late great Tony Bennett, shortly after what would have been his 100th birthday!
Neoclassical Piano Concert with Yaroslav Oliinyk
Music for Wellbeing - a neoclassical piano concert with original music, timeless classics and wonderful atmosphere!
Fashioning the Future of Medicine and Engineering
A showcase of medicine, engineering and the arts with the Clinician Engineer Hub
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.