The joint conference of the Cambridgeshire Association for Local History and the Sawston Village History Society on April 11th 2026 in the Church Hall of Sawston’s Catholic Church from 10.00 to 4.00 will include talks by well-known historians on the history of the village, its archaeology and development, church and chapel, and its transport system […]

Take a step back into the 1930s and 40s with the official UK Glenn Miller Orchestra tour, for the definitive musical celebration of legendary big band leader, Glenn Miller. The concert features all Miller’s most iconic hits: from Moonlight Serenade, and American Patrol - through to Tuxedo Junction, Pennsylvania 6-5000, and In the Mood… and […]

On Wednesday, 15 April from 6pm Waterstones Cambridge will be hosting Elle McNicoll in celebration of Unapologetic Love Story – a smart, sassy and romantic novel with an important message at its heart. This debut adult romcom from the author of A Kind of Spark and Role Model focuses on a London It Girl with […]

Since 2009, East London musical pioneers Hackney Colliery Band have pushed the boundaries of brass band conventions, building a steadfast fan-base with their joyous live shows and slew of heralded releases. As anyone who has attempted any degree of social organisation will attest, it is no mean feat to gather nine people in one place, […]

Ivo Neame, piano | George Crowley, tenor sax | Tom Farmer, bass | James Maddren, drums A welcome return to Stapleford Granary from the Ivo Neame Quartet, featuring some of the finest UK-based jazz instrumentalists. Formed in 2017, the band has delighted audiences throughout the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, with their energetic improvised music. […]

The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge, conducted by Darrell Davison, performs wonderful works by four famous composers of the 20th-century English symphonic tradition. Bax's "Tintagel" (1919) and Delius's "Daybreak" (1887) are followed by Vaughan Williams's renowned "The Lark Ascending" (1914), featuring young rising star solo violinist Mikhail Andreev. The second half of the concert comprises Elgar's […]

A rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield. From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage. […]

Murder comes to the countryside in the world premiere production of Midsomer Murders. When spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering hidden passions, long-buried secrets and […]

Next to Normal is an electrifying Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical that boldly explores themes of love, grief, mental illness and what it means to be ‘normal’. At its heart is Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. As her symptoms worsen and successful treatment […]

A huge number of authors will be speaking at this Spring Literary Festival, including Mary Berry (My Gardening Life), Martin Bond (A Cambridge Diary), Margaret Drabble (The Books That Made Me),  Nick Butterworth  (Percy The Park Keeper, Stories from the Park) and many many more. For full details go to https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/whats-on/spring-festival-2026/

Cambridge Band Competition is back for 2026, and on the hunt for the next wave of local talent ready to make some serious noise. Winners will take home incredible prizes (to be announced soon!) — plus the glory, exposure, and connections that come with being named the best band in Cambridge. First launched in 1985 […]

From 10.30 am to 4.30 pm at Storeys Field Centre. A vibrant event bringing together local artists. Browse handmade artwork including jewellery, metal work, ceramics, prints & woodwork. This promises to be a fun and vibrant day, featuring 25 local artists and designers. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the makers and purchase work […]