The Brass Funkeys are a trailblazer in the new generation of UK Brass Bands. Formed in 2011, this 9-piece collective has a unique sound forged from their strong personalities and eclectic individual tastes, whilst still paying homage to their New Orleans Brass Band roots. The Brass Funkeys have honed their skills over 14 years playing […]

Cambridge Jazz Festival returns this November, bringing together an exciting programme of live performances celebrating jazz in all its forms. Featuring established musicians alongside emerging talent, the festival showcases everything from traditional jazz and swing to contemporary sounds, improvisation and jazz-inspired music. With concerts taking place at venues across the city, the festival offers something […]

One of the UK’s most iconic voices to perform songs from Sinatra, Bennett Presley, and more swing and crooner greats. A true national treasure, the crooning, swing style not only suits Tony’s timeless singing voice, but also his natural charm as a raconteur and a showman in every sense. The perfect night out just before […]

A ceilidh is a relaxed and sociable form of group dancing accompanied by live folk music. Come along for an uplifting evening of live music, movement, connection and community in the heart of Cambridge. Whether you are coming for the dancing, the music, the company or simply to try something different, you are very welcome. […]

Boundary-breaking and genre-defying, the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra return to the UK with a brand new set. Performing legendary anthems with breathtaking scale and intensity, fusing the majestic power of the symphony orchestra with the rebellious energy of rock. Since 2018, the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra has been tearing up world stages with strings that […]

From best-selling novel to major hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House now takes to the stage in this gripping new production that blurs the line between heart-thumping suspense and the supernatural. This bold new stage adaptation is tense, unsettling and darkly playful. Where shadows whisper, walls remember and nothing is as it seems… […]

The Danel Quartet are celebrated interpreters of Schubert and Russian repertoire, as they demonstrated last year in the astonishing ensemble, lyricism, intensity, and rhythmic drive of their Shostakovich cycle. They return  with a programme of equal intensity. Schubert’s String Quintet is one of the great works of chamber music, famous for its transcendental slow (second) […]

Blending a deep respect for the genre’s rich heritage with a youthful perspective, Connaught Brass are quickly making a name for themselves as a fresh talent in chamber music. Aaron Akugbo & Harry Plant, trumpet | Zoë Tweed, French horn | Chris Brewster, tenor trombone | Aled Meredith-Barrett, tuba Performing- Jean-Philippe Rameau arr. Verhelst - […]

10.30am – 12.30pm Guided walk with Wardens to admire the winter bird life and the habitats they occupy at  Coton Reserve. This is also a great opportunity to see and learn about the work that the charity does to protect and improve the reserve for nature, heritage and people. Please wear footwear and clothing for […]

4pm – 6 pm Make a beautiful wreath for your door, made from 100% natural materials. Each workshop lasts for 2-hours. Takes place in the Stable Rooms. £48 per wreath (we can accommodate up to 4 people per wreath). Refreshments provided. Delivered by Wild Thyme & Embers. To book www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk

Cambridge Literary Festival returns for its Winter Festival, bringing two days of fascinating conversations, inspiring ideas and some of the biggest names in literature, journalism and broadcasting. This year's programme features 30 events, with appearances from acclaimed authors Michael Morpurgo, Elif Shafak, Lynda La Plante and Patrick Gale, alongside broadcasters Laura Kuenssberg and John Robins. […]

John Kirkpatrick, accordion, concertina, melodeon & vocals Veteran squeezebox maestro John Kirkpatrick opens up a kit bag of songs from the two World Wars. There's a fair smattering of the popular hits of the day, designed to raise a smile and provide a moment’s respite. Threaded through these selections, John gives an airing to some […]