The Cambridge Fringe Festival is back for 2025, with over 100 comedy acts performing across the second May Bank Holiday weekend (24th & 25th May) at four great venues in the city.
This year’s line-up features a host of TV regulars, festival favourites and exciting newcomers destined to be the next big thing. There will be something for everyone, with a diverse range of acts covering stand-up, sketch, clowning, musical comedy, improv and kids shows.
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The Cambridge Fringe runs on a pay-what–you-want (PWYW) model where you can guarantee a seat for just £5.50. For those shows that are not sold out in advance, you can just turn up and provide a donation on the way out. All money goes straight to the acts.
Shows take place at The Portland Arms, Thirsty, The Boathouse and The Waterman, all of which are within a two-minute walk of each other in Mitcham’s Corner.
Highlights on the line-up include:
- JORDAN BROOKES (Edinburgh Comedy Award best show winner)
- RIA LINA (QI, Have I Got News For You, Live At The Apollo)
- NICK HELM (BBC’s Uncle, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee)
- SIKISA (Live at the Apollo)
- HELEN BAUER (Edinburgh Fringe best newcomer nominee, co-host of Trusty Hogs)
- SPENCER JONES (Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Ted Lasso)
- GLENN MOORE (Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Mock the Week)
- ANIA MAGLIANO (Edinburgh Fringe best show nominee)
- TOUSSAINT DOUGLASS (Outsiders, Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable)
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The Cambridge Fringe Festival is a dynamic and inclusive event that has been a cornerstone of the city’s cultural calendar for the last five years.
Each year, our festival attracts a diverse array of artists and performers offering a rich tapestry of experiences for all who attend.
With a range of performance spaces, our festival embraces comedy in all its weird and wonderful forms.
Facilities
- Beer Garden
- Facilities for Disabled Guests
- Restaurant
