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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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Mother’s Day Weekend at IOLLA
Treat someone special on Mother's Day weekend! On Saturday you can shop handcrafted ceramic pieces and on Sunday you can sample some local cheesecake.
Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s A Will)
Gianni Schicchi (or Where There’s A Will) brings Puccini roaring into the 21st Century, coming to the Arts Theatre this March.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Buffet
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with our indulgent Afternoon Tea Buffet, crafted to make every mum feel truly special. For just £35 per person, guests can enjoy an elegant selection of sweet and savoury delights, lovingly prepared by our culinary team.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Parker’s Tavern
Celebrate the mothers, grandmothers and mother figures in your life with a special Mother’s Day Sunday lunch at Parker’s Tavern, with a complimentary glass of fizz for every mum.
Creative Darning Workshop
A relaxed afternoon of mindful mending. Design and create your own colourful darned patch.
Rock & Roll Man
Rock & Roll Man is the original musical about a musical original, coming to the Arts Theatre this March.
Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra Lent Concert – Mozart, Schumann, Sibelius
After playing in Ely Cathedral the previous night, join Cambridge's premier student-run orchestra as we return to our 'home' venue in West Road Concert Hall for the final concert of term! Featuring an impressive 10 instrumental and vocal soloists from Cambridge and the Royal College of Music, this programme brings together over 80 student musicians to perform works by Mozart, Schumann, and Sibelius in what promises to be a fantastic evening. You won't want to miss out on this!
Big Deal Wednesdays – Insert Laughter Here
Acclaimed Improvised Comedy Group Insert Laughter Here are bringing their much-loved brand of comedy chaos to Cambridge with a new series of monthly shows with Big Deal Comedy.
New Music: Riot Ensemble
Join us for a New Music concert in the Kettle’s Yard house. This week, we will be welcoming Riot Ensemble.
Big Deal Thursday – Get your geek on
Join geek gal Juliette Burton and her nerdiest comedian friends to celebrate all nerd culture has to offer.
Crafting Life: Responding Creatively to Reproduction and Women’s Health
Part of the 2026 Cambridge Festival. Crafting Life: Responding Creatively to Reproduction and Women’s Health brings together scientists, artists, writers, and musicians to explore how creative practice can illuminate and respond to research on women’s health and reproduction.
Big Deal Comedy Club
Welcome to the Big Deal Comedy Club - where laughter takes centre stage, and your night out is a Big Deal!
Cambridge Festival: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
From queens, emperors and divine beings, to scientists, artists and global communities, explore the spectrum of identities that exist across time, place and culture in Cambridge collections.
Guided House Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for a guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
Designing and Printing Block Print with Nicholas Hughes
Join Nicholas Hughes to design and print with block prints referencing small found objects, real and tangible: a seed pod, a curled leaf, a knick-knack. Be guided through some basic steps to form, make and print a simple pattern repeat design.
Cambridge Concert Orchestra – On a Spring Note
To include: The Thieving Magpie Overture - Gioachino Rossini, Popular Song, Tango and Polka from Façade - William Walton, Selection from South Pacific - Richard Rodgers, Shepherd’s Hey - Percy A Grainger, and more!
Did you know?
Legendary rock band Pink Floyd has its roots in Cambridge, with members Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and David Gilmour born and raised in the city.