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Whether you’re a foodie, an art enthusiast, music fan, or science devotee, Cambridge has something for you. Home to festivals and events all year round, we invite you to explore the latest and greatest this buzzing cultural hub has to offer.
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Comedy & Entertainment
Family Friendly
Free Outdoor Film Screenings 2023
Popcorn at the ready, Cambridge BID’s alfresco cinema returns to the Market Square this Summer. These much-loved summer events animate a usually quiet, unused space at night and bring it to life with a family friendly evening of fun.
Art & Exhibitions
Worlds Within: Contemporary Art from Japan
EXHIBITION PREVIEW AND ARTIST TALK BY KAORI YOSHIKAWA & MAKOTO MORIMURA 2 JUNE 2023 FROM 5.30PM
Food & Drink
Oreno Omakase Dinner at Lot 25, Willingham on 03 June
An inspiring and innovative five-course dinner arranged by Oreno's founder Moz Khudairi. Expertly prepared cuisine that will impress you. Book your place right away if you want to experience an evening of culinary inventiveness. This dinner has limited seating and therfore we expect to sell out swiftly. Your hosts at Lot 25 will greet you from 6 pm. The eating experience starts at 6.30 pm and lasts until about 10.30 pm.
Theatre
Educating Rita by Willy Russell
The award-winning and original play that became an equally successful film starring Julie Walters and Michael Caine. Married hairdresser Rita, enrols onto an Open University course to expand her horizons and bursts into the life of her unsuspecting tutor.
Music
Flook
Traditional English & Irish tunes combined with flights of agility & bold imagination, Flook are one of the UK's finest folk bands, with a 25 year career of worldwide touring & award-winning albums.
Music
The Next Stage presents….
The Next Stage presents an evening of Jazz and Swing with the Cambridge Groove Orchestra, supported by 440.JAZZ
Music
Theatre
“The Sorcerer” by Gilbert and Sullivan
Swaffham Bulbeck Summer Theatre proudly presents "The Sorcerer" by Gilbert and Sullivan. Enjoy a summer's evening of musical theatre in the beautiful surroundings of "Theatre in a Barn".
Music
Tom Gamble Live at The Round Church
Guitarist Tom Gamble brings his solo show to Cambridge for a night of virtuosity, stories and strings.
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
An Introduction to Lino Printing with Zoe Ansari
Take part in this day workshop with Zoe Ansari. You will learn the basics of lino printing and the skills to get you started so you can print at home with simple tools and materials. Fuelled by inspiration from the David Parr House you will design and carve your lino block and your very own prints to take home.
Comedy & Entertainment
An Evening With Andy Hamilton
In an intimate evening of comic reflection, reminiscence, and revelation, award-winning writer and comedian Andy Hamilton looks back over his more than forty years in comedy and seventy(ish) years on the planet and tries to answer some questions!
May Balls Fireworks 2023
May Balls Fireworks 2023 on the Punt
Music
The Lost Words: A Spell Book
Elektra Women’s Choir, from Vancouver, Canada, presents "The Lost Words: A Spell Book", a musical interpretation of the book by author Robert Macfarlane & artist Jackie Morris.
Free
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
A Conversation with Sophie Harrison
Join us in our Library as we welcome author Sophie Harrison who will be discussing her book The Cure for Good Intentions: A Doctor's Story which is all about a life-changing decision.
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
An Introduction to Natural Paint Making with Kelly Briggs
Discover the secret of making paints using natural pigment rocks and learn various techniques for how to use them. You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the creative potential of your handmade paints and produce a natural painting to take home.
Theatre
Shakespeare at the George – Much Ado About Nothing
The 2023 Shakespeare at the George open-air summer production is Much Ado About Nothing, set in Renaissance Italy and played out in The George Hotel’s Jacobean courtyard
Music
The Trials of Cato – an Outdoor Courtyard Concert
Striking new music ranging from Welsh language poetry to trad-jazz and electronics, The Trials of Cato have blazed a trail through the British folk scene sine 2016, winning BBC Radio 2 Best Folk Album for their recording debut.
Art & Exhibitions
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Traditional Patchwork using Liberty Fabric with Helen Entwistle
Back by popular demand! Learn the art of English Paper Piecing in this relaxing and creative hand-sewing workshop and create traditional and contemporary patchwork designs.
Music
An Atlantic Bridge
Join us in Ely Cathedral on July 4th for a glorious celebration of the special relationship between the UK and the USA. In aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Free
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
A Conversation with Rupert Robson
Join us in our Library as we welcome Rupert Robson who will be discussing the pace of progress towards artificial superintelligence and his book The Sentient Robot.
Music
Mark Crooks Quintet: The best of American Jazz and Swing – Outdoor Courtyard Concert
The stellar Mark Crooks Quintet pay homage to the glorious era of jazz & swing shaped by great American masters, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington & Artie Shaw.
Comedy & Entertainment
Family Friendly
Music
Theatre
The Wizard of Oz
With lashings of audience participation and plenty of laughter, this hilarious and faithful re-telling promises to have you shouting, clapping and singing along as Immersion Theatre presents a fantastic treat for all the family!
Family Friendly
Music
Theatre
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival Showcase Performance
An uplifting feel-good concert celebrating four amazing choirs from across the UK. This event hosted by Cambridge's very own Collaboration Choir will showcase some amazing vocal groups from around the UK. The Godfather of A cappella, Deke Sharon, is hosting the whole thing so it should be a night to remember!
Markets, Fetes & Fairs
Cambridge Bead Fair
Beads and pearls for the home jewellery maker. Many new semi precious imported into the UK last year. Free entry and refreshments!
Family Friendly
Music
Bach to Baby Half Term Family Concert in Cambridge
Bach to Baby brings you critically acclaimed concerts for baby and you this Half Term! We bring our world-class musicians right to you for babies, tots and grown-ups.
Comedy & Entertainment
Disco Fever Joiner Festive Parties at Hilton Cambridge City Centre
This Festive season get your dancing shoes ready to party through the decades. We will be taking you through the 70s, 80s & 90s here at Hilton Cambridge City Centre.
Comedy & Entertainment
New Year’s Eve Gala Event at Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Celebrate a glitzy evening and sip a cocktail on arrival before sitting down to feast on a lavish six course meal. Toast the New Year in with a glass of bubbly and dance the night away.
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