Empirical Quartet = Nathaniel Facey, alto saxophone | Tom Farmer, double bass | Shaney Forbes, drums | Ivo Neame, piano. Empirical are one of the UK’s most respected contemporary jazz groups, known for their tight ensemble playing, thoughtful compositions and engaging live performances. Formed in 2007, the group has built a reputation for music that […]

Taking place at The Leper Chapel from 12pm – 4.30pm. Re-enactment of the famous Stourbridge Fair at Cambridge’s 2nd oldest building, the Leper Chapel. This wonderful, popular event for all the family allows you to step back in time to a medieval age. Witness the traditional way of opening the fair at noon and the […]

Welcome to the Ancient Oak Fayre 2026! Gates open at 8.30am, first act starts at 9.30am and the event ends at 5.30pm. Horsemen of the Knight are a team of professional stunt riders. If you think you recognise any of them then you probably do - regularly working in the Film and TV industry on […]

Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Geri Essendine in this new production of Noel Coward’s celebrated and hilarious portrayal of the temptations and pitfalls of theatrical celebrity. Geri Essendine is a hugely successful actress (who has been 39 for the best part of a decade). Her personality, wit and charm have earned her a legion of devoted […]

Taking place at Turnstone Suite, Cambridge Rugby Club Free 6-week beginners' course, taught by Saskia Frisby accompanied by Keith Smith on fiddle, every Tuesday from 8 September to 20 October, 7.30-9.30pm. Scottish country dancing (SCD) is a wonderful way to make new friends and have fun whilst being active. It is traditional, social dancing: you […]

A completely live and totally authentic tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Living in the shadow of the real thing, Run in the Shadow is a premier Fleetwood Mac tribute show renowned for their completely live and authentically crafted performances. Comprised of some of the highest quality musicians in the country, the group is dedicated to recreating […]

From 10am – 2pm. Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of broom making in the beautiful surroundings of Wandlebury Country Park. Set within the rolling Gog Magog Hills, this 4-hour hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn a traditional skill while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this historic landscape. You’ll create 2 to 3 […]

British country act Ward Thomas have announced a major UK tour for 2026 in celebration of their landmark album Cartwheels. The tour will see twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas perform the album in its entirety backed by full band, revisiting the record that made history as the first ever by a British country […]

For over five decades, Lenny Henry has been telling stories—on stage, on screen and through a host of characters etched into our collective memory. Part stand-up, part storytelling and part conversation with himself (and with you), this new live show sees Lenny return to the experiences that shaped him while also exploring the ideas, challenges […]

Britain, 1970. What is power? Who has it? For how long? Liesl rules her family and decides who does what: daughter Sally is to study medicine, husband Roger is to stand for Parliament (even if backbenchers don’t have the power she thinks they have) where he will stop the strikes and power cuts plunging the […]

Comedy, farce, drama - the Cambridge Festival of Drama provides an opportunity to see the best of local amateur drama presenting a wide variety of plays in a mix of new writing and established pieces. Each session features two or three short plays, followed by comment and evaluation by a professional drama adjudicator – with […]

By Royal Appointment is a funny, poignant and celebratory new play about the kind of power that only a Queen can wield – she charms the world through coats and admonishes her family through a carefully chosen hat. But the Queen herself is uninterested in fashion, her look is managed by her Designer, her Milliner […]