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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.
New Music: Eliza McCarthy, piano
Join us for this year’s New Music concert series, programmed by our New Music Curator Tom McKinney. For the third concert, pianist Eliza McCarthy will take to the Kettle’s Yard Steinway.
The Archive Band – The Archive Rocks Eddington
The Archive covers band travel back to the nineties and noughties to bring you all the best indie, britpop, grunge & punk-rock favorites.
Nick Barraclough: Songs & Stories from a lifetime in Country
Singer, guitarist, songwriter and music broadcaster, Nick Barraclough is a Cambridge legend and a self-proclaimed 'man of country'.
Annie Dressner “I Thought It Would Be Easier” Spring Tour
"Dressner is able to paint visceral images and transport the listener to the world of the song." - American Songwriter
English Touring Opera: Manon Lescaut and The Rake’s Progress at Cambridge Arts Theatre
English Touring Opera returns to Cambridge Arts Theatre this May with their Spring 24 tour, featuring two new ETO productions, Puccini's Manon Lescaut and The Rake's Progress.
Alice by Heart
‘Alice by Heart’ is a beautiful new musical dealing with first loves, grief, sexual awakening and overcoming life’s many obstacles. It is set during the height of World War 2 within the London Underground, and Wonderland is used as a form of escapism. This show is presented by the 3rd year musical theatre students as a part of the ARU Graduate Showcase, and the creative team include Pippa Duffy, Katy Graham-Clare and Ryan Murphy. This is a show to not be missed! Come and join us in Wonderland!
Bare Jam “Genre Mashing Collective”
Bare Jams are a Bristol/London-based genre-mashing collective consisting of Ollie (Vocals/Guitar), Sam (Drums), Dave (Bass), Seb (Trumpet), Jake (Sax).
May the 4th be with you
A sparkling evening of film music by William Walton, John Williams and others Including themes from Star Wars, ET, Henry V and many more
Northern Kentucky University Chamber Choir
Free classical concert
Eddington Beer Garden 2024
Following last year’s enormously successful introductory event, we welcome back this pop-up outdoor experience to Eddington Square, Cambridge for three days of springtime cheer.
Creative Opera Workshop – sing, move and devise!
This exciting and engaging workshop will be co-led by William Kerley and Jessie Maryon Davies. During the three-hour workshop, we will be exploring the art and creativity of singing in an opera chorus.
Waterbeach Colts Beer Festival
3 day beer festival with live music, entertainment and street food raising funds for Waterbeach Colts Football Club
New Music: The Hermes Experiment
Join us for this year’s New Music concert series, programmed by our New Music Curator Tom McKinney. The Hermes Experiment will be the last concert of the series, offering an exciting finale in the Kettle’s Yard house.
Spanish Evening
The Hare and Hounds in Harlton, Cambridgeshire are excited to be running a Spanish theme evening on Saturday June 1st 2024 from 5pm! with a live Flamenco guitarist, Spanish cocktails & a Tapas menu, bring your friends and family to enjoy a chilled summer evening in our big beer garden or in the comfort of our little country pub. Dogs are welcomed too, with some doggie ice-cream available! Bookings only necessary if you'd like to sit in the pub, otherwise, feel free to just turn up! Free Entry.
The Cambridge Club Festival
Dance, Disco, Discover. A feel-good festival weekend with Chaka Khan, Jessie Ware, loads more live music, family fun, street food, comedy, DJs & more.
Did you know?
Cambridge is home to one of the most famous student theatre troupes in the world: the Footlights. Founded in the 1880s, some of the UK’s biggest stars were part of it, including John Cleese, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Rowan Atkinson.