Cambridge Arts Festival
Monday February 9–Wednesday February 18
The return of the Cambridge Arts Festival is here, taking place from the 9th February to 18th February 2026. With an exciting programme of multi-disciplinary arts, culture and community events and initiatives across the city, there’s something for everyone.
Delivered by Cambridge BID, the festival will celebrate the vibrant arts scene, encourage residents and visitors to discover new creative experiences, and design events that allow city-centre businesses to contribute to the city’s cultural life.
Events include: A Stage in Time: Celebrating 150 Years of the Corn Exchange (Tuesday 17 February and Wednesday 18 February), Art Makers Fair (Saturday 14 February), Cocktails and calligraphy workshop at The Lab (Friday 13 February) and Ekphrastic Poetry Workshop at the Fitzwilliam Museum (Wednesday 11 February).
What’s Ons are broadcast across the day at 7.50, 10.30, 1.30 and 4.30, and at weekends.
To get your event included email: Karen Stringer