Swing Into Christmas

West Road Concert Hall Cambridge

With The Down for the Count Concert Orchestra at West Road Concert Hallat 7.30 pm. The Down for the Count Concert Orchestra and vocalists present a festive celebration featuring the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald and many more, in a luscious orchestral setting evoking the sounds of the great […]

£16.00 – £28.00

Cambridge Concert Orchestra – 100 Years of the BBC

Chesterton Community College Gilbert Road, Cambridge

A concert in aid of Cambridge City Foodbank - Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills, Programme to include the themes from: The Apprentice, Dr Who, Desert Island Discs, and more, with a few festive pieces as well! At The Atrium Theatre, Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NY from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Tickets: £10.00 for […]

£10.00

Stapleford Granary Christmas Market

Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford

The Granary's Christmas Market 11.00 am - 4.00 pm: everyone welcome Free to attend and no need to book This beautiful Christmas Market returns for a second year! Supporting local makers and creators, craftspeople & collectors, so come along for a festive Christmas Market in the magical setting of the Granary's sheltered courtyard. There'll be […]

Free

Prime Brass at West Road Concert Hall

West Road Concert Hall Cambridge

Winter Wonderland with Prime Brass Sunday 11th December at 3.30 pm and again at 5.30 pm. Once again popular ensemble Prime Brass presents its special brand of music-making in a new one-hour concert for all the family. For young and old alike and ideal for families this is the perfect start to the festive season […]

£9.00

Did Queen Victoria Ride a Bicycle?

Cambridge Museum of Technology The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane , Cambridge

Cambridge Industrial Archaeology Group’s Christmas talk will be given by Museum of Technology member, John Flood on a subject close to Cambridge’s heart; the not-so-humble bicycle. The talk will trace the history of the bicycle up until the present day and John plans to use his vintage overhead projector to present his illustrations. Hot drinks […]

£2.00 – £3.00

Onyx Brass – Candlelit Concert at Stapleford Granary

Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford

Niall Keatley & Alan Thomas, trumpets | Andrew Sutton, French horn | Amos Miller, trombone | David Gordon Shute, tuba Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2023, Onyx Brass continue to be a leading light in establishing the brass quintet as a medium for serious chamber music, combining 'staggering virtuosity' (Sarah Walker, BBC Radio 3) with […]

£11.00 – £22.00

After Life

Corpus Playroom St. Edwards Passage, Cambridge

Between the Bars presents After Life Written by Jack Thorne, adapted from the film by Hirokazu Kore-eda, concept by Bunny Christie, Jeremy Herrin and Jack Thorne If you could spend eternity with just one precious memory, what would it be? A group of strangers grapple with this impossible question as they find themselves in a bureaucratic […]

£7.00 – £11.00

Waterbeach Community Christmas and Third Anniversary Market

Waterbeach Barracks entrance opposite The Brewery Tap Pub, Waterbeach

Come along to a great market with around 40 stalls attend the market with a diverse selection from Travel agents to craft stalls, fish, meat bread etc. Due to a donation of chairs from the local Denny Farm museum there will be a sitting area for those who wish to spend time and listen to […]

The Albion Christmas Band

J1 at the Junction Clifton Way, Cambridge

The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, which has been touring for 22 years this year, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK. Indeed, many people say that their Christmas doesn’t start until they have seen The Albion Christmas Band. Kellie While, Simon Care and Simon Nicol join founder of […]

£27.50

The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Christmas Jumper Club

J1 at the Junction Clifton Way, Cambridge

From Robot Wars to Red Dwarf, Craig has now grounded himself as a Funk & Soul icon after 10 years of broadcasting on BBC 6 Music with their primetime Saturday night show. Craig Charles has captivated crowds throughout the UK - the Maestro of funk has played at numerous festivals such as Love Box, Park […]

£23.50

Midnight Communion at The Leper Chapel

The Leper Chapel Barnwelll Junction Newmarket Road, Cambridge

A simple celebration of Christmas: The Communion, by candlelight with carols. Wonderfully atmospheric setting. All are welcome. Free event, donations appreciated. From 11.30 pm to 12.30 am. For info go to https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/midnight-communion-at-the-leper-chapel-2022

Secret Affair at Cambridge Junction

J1 at the Junction Clifton Way, Cambridge

Secret Affair formed in 1978 from their previous incarnation as the CBS Records “power pop” band New Hearts with founder members and song writing partners Ian Page and Dave Cairns. Their first album, ‘Glory Boys’ (December 1979) sold over 60,000 copies and achieved silver status with an appearance on the BBC TV album show, ‘The […]

£16.50 – £24.50

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