Cantus Quintus will be performing in Ely on the 23rd July, 7 pm, at St Mary's Church. The programme, ‘What Is Our Life’, is performed with only one or two voices, and the rest of the parts played on viols, which combines the gorgeous warmth of a consort of viols with outstanding clarity for the […]

Mini free festival ALEXFEST that takes place this weekend. AlexFest returns with three days of free music, food, drinks and entertainment raising money for our house charity Empty Chairs emptychairs.org.uk Live music on Friday evening from 6pm featuring: Chlo Kitteridge, Ghost Carnival and Gentle Billy. On Saturday The Alex will be one of the venues […]

Come along to the Cambridge Corn Exchange Foyer for a morning of Willow Weaving led by Willow Phoenix. Willow Phoenix is a sustainable willow business, based at Abbey Yard, West Acre. They offer willow courses and tuition in basketry, sculpture and land art. Their mission is to teach as many folk as possible about this […]

Folk @ CMT 2026: Where Folk Music Meets Industrial Heritage! Get ready for a toe-tapping, family-friendly day out at Folk @ CMT 2026! On July 25th, from 11 am to 8 pm, the Cambridge Museum of Technology will come alive with the sounds of incredible local talent, thanks to the Black Fen Folk Club and […]

Cambridge TradFest and Cambridge Folk Festival are teaming up to present a summer session trail on Mill Road whicih will feature lots of the pubs and musicians who made TradFest 2026 such a joyous event, and there will be new faces too. Mark it on your calendars and brush up on your Irish session tunes! […]

Keith Day is the caller for several ceilidh bands in Cambridge and is known to many as a Cambridge Folk Festival compere of some 50 years standing, and was a member of the famous Cambridge Crofters. His wish was to select a band of the best players from the Cambridge area and add on a […]

Murder! But whodunnit? The truth is in your hands! Step into the world of Murder Most Unexpected, an Agatha Christie-style mystery made up entirely on the spot. Following sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, local comedy legends Cambridge Improv Factory are back to unravel a hilarious tale of twists, turns, and suspicious characters - all […]

CRF is the ultimate Classic Rock, Blues, and Prog Music Festival, where good vibes meet great music. Experience a blend of real ales, family-friendly atmosphere, and outstanding musical performances.

Cambridge Folk Festival: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd August Folk, Americana, Blues and Country all weave together make up the rich musical tapestry of Cambridge Folk Festival 2026. The much-loved music event pitches up at Cherry Hinton Hall for 2 days of incredible music, the line-up includes headline performances from musical luminaries Frank Turner, Suzanne […]

In 1926 Urban Huttleston Rogers Broughton, the 1st Lord Fairhaven, along with his brother Henry, bought Anglesey Abbey house and gardens. Over the next 40 years, Lord Fairhaven shaped the house into a unique home – designing new rooms and spaces which he filled with an eclectic collection of historic objects and artwork. Upon his […]

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Parker's Piece is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Cambridge Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your […]

Crafty Thursday - Safari Animals Each session lasts 60 minutes £4 per child (includes all materials) - suitable for age 3+ Parents / carers are free, but must book a space for themselves along with the child ticket. Due to space restrictions, please limit bookings to one adult per child. Thank you. Adventure awaits - […]