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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
Theatre
Big Deal Comedy
Welcome to the Big Deal Comedy Club -Where laughter takes centre stage, and your night out is a Big Deal
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
An Introduction to Bargello with Cecilia Charlton
Join Cecilia Charlton for this day Bargello workshop and create small embroideries that can be used as gifts or ornaments.
Art & Exhibitions
Music
Songs For Our Land – Live In Cambridge
A documentary film screening and live cinematic concert adaptation of the score, in aid of those affected by the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake.
Music
Bliss Song Series – Huw Montague Rendall, baritone & Joseph Middleton, piano
Huw Montague Rendall, baritone Joseph Middleton, piano Programme: Songs of Travel SCHUBERT Lieder MAHLER Lieder eines Fahrenden Gesellen *INTERVAL* R. V. WILLIAMS Songs of Travel
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Festivals
Food & Drink
Free
Markets, Fetes & Fairs
Music
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Christmas in Cambridge
Experience the all-new Christmas in Cambridge at Parker’s Piece with a festive market, ice skating, a maze, a big wheel, a cosy lodge, and heated domes!
Art & Exhibitions
Art Exhibition: With Edges Like Glass
Cambridge Artworks presents a collection of new lens-based work by Cambridge-based photographic artist, Sid White-Jones.
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
The Art of Illuminated Lettering with Sarah Davis
Make your own illuminated letter in the medieval style using an array of historic techniques and materials including 23ct gold leaf with artist Sarah Davis. From simple golden capitals to Initials filled with mythical creatures, illuminated letters are a key feature of medieval manuscripts and are a beautiful way to create a unique miniature artwork.
Family Friendly
Free
Music
The BIG Switch On at Market Square with Star Radio
Come and join us as we turn on the festive lights at Market Square with Star Radio.
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Fundraising event for survivors of sexual violence in Tigray, Ethiopia
An awareness-raising and fundraising event for survivors of sexual violence in Tigray and other conflict-affected regions of Ethiopia
Family Friendly
We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at Anglesey Abbey
Join us for an adventure this Christmas at Anglesey Abbey with Wild in Art’s Bear Hunt trail from 19 November 2024 to 5 January 2025.
Music
TIM GARLAND’S LIGHTHOUSE TRIO AND BRITTEN SINFONIA
A giant of the jazz improv world, Tim Garland brings together his eclectically-minded trio and Britten Sinfonia for the most ambitious project of his stellar career, at the Cambridge Jazz Festival.
Music
Kathryn Stott, piano
Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Kathryn Stott on piano in the Kettle’s Yard house. Doors open at 7.30pm.
Art & Exhibitions
Food & Drink
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Paint & Sip with popular local artist
Join Clive Dawson at Café au Chocolat for an evening of art, drinks and tasty food. Unleash your creativity and craft your own seasonal masterpiece.
Family Friendly
Music
Theatre
Cirque – The Greatest Show
CIRQUE: The Greatest Show Where Musical Theatre Meets Circus It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing performances, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair. It’s the brand-new variety spectacular everyone is talking about . . welcome to Cirque: the award-winning, smash-hit sensation that is fun for all the family. Let the music lift you on a truly wondrous journey bursting with kaleidoscopic colour. Stars of the West End combine with incredible circus performers as the biggest hits from your favourite theatre shows are brought to the stage in unique, spellbinding style. An all-star cast performing the big, big numbers from your favourite shows are joined by mesmerising circus stars – making for an enchanting production that is charming and astonishing in equal measure. Enter the extraordinary world of Cirque. Roll up, roll up and book your seats now for an unforgettable night out - truly like no other.
Art & Exhibitions
Family Friendly
Free
Markets, Fetes & Fairs
Artists Marquee Winter Arts & Crafts Show 2024
WINTER ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW - The Artists Marquee presents our selective collective of local artists and makers who will bring you illustrations, prints, photography, painting, jewellery, ceramics and more.
Art & Exhibitions
Theatre
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Re-Shape-Land-Scape Performance and Roundtable Discussion
Discussion and performance on the topic of transforming landscapes in academia, art and climate. Free food and drinks reception afterwards.
Comedy & Entertainment
Future Karaoke: Supernatural Beings
A quickfire evening of new poems and stories based on the ghosts, ghouls and goblins listed in the 19th century Denham Tracts.
Music
An Evening of Student Music
Kettle’s Yard has a long history of supporting students. Join us to hear a performance by holders of Instrumental Awards for Chamber Music, an intercollegiate scheme which enables students to participate in high-quality chamber music at the University of Cambridge.
Music
‘A Grand Georgian Christmas’ with Gabrieli Roar
Join Gabrieli Roar for a festive treat featuring the rich harmonies and spirited rhythms that once filled the village churches and parish halls of England.
Family Friendly
Music
Cambridge Concert Orchestra – Music for EACH and Everyone
An afternoon concert to raise funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH)
Comedy & Entertainment
Theatre
Big Deal Comedy Club
Welcome to the Big Deal Comedy Club -Where laughter takes centre stage, and your night out is a Big Deal
Comedy & Entertainment
Food & Drink
HQ Nights Exclusive Christmas Party!
Join us for an evening of excitement, splendour and all that is Christmas!
Comedy & Entertainment
Theatre
Happy Christmas East Anglia Comedy Show
Experience the best of the festive season at Happy Christmas East Anglia 2024!
Workshops, Talks & Lectures
Christmas Ghost Story Evening with Robert Lloyd Parry
Experience the magic and mystery of a Victorian Christmas with a special event featuring renowned storyteller Robert Lloyd Parry, as he brings to life Charles Dickens’ eerie classic, The Signalman (1866). Join us at 7.30 pm at 184 Gwydir Street for an evening of spine-tingling tales and festive cheer.
Comedy & Entertainment
Pick ‘N’ Mix: Improv Comedy Showcase December 2024
The Cambridge Impronauts present: Pick 'N' Mix! A showcase of the sweetest improvised comedy that Cambridge has to offer!
Comedy & Entertainment
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
TV favourite Ed Byrne brings his Best Reviewed Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023, and his most personal show to date to Cambridge!
Art & Exhibitions
Festive Sterling Silver Pendant Design Workshop & Free Jewellery Cleaning
Join us in our Cambridge Studio and Shop for a creative pendant workshop, and free jewellery cleaning day!
Music
A Baroque Christmas
Eboracum Baroque are delighted to return to the Georgian splendour of St Andrew’s Church, Wimpole for a varied programme of festive music.
Comedy & Entertainment
Theatre
Big Deal Comedy Club
Welcome to the Big Deal Comedy Club -Where laughter takes centre stage, and your night out is a Big Deal
Theatre
MURDER:STAGED – LIVE
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time - MURDER:STAGED - LIVE
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