Richie Ros at Cottenham Communty Centre

Cottenham Community Centre and Coffee Shop High Street, Cottenham

Richie Ros is a singer-songwriter from Ireland's rugged west coast whose soulful voice and heartfelt storytelling have captivated audiences across Europe. Drawing inspiration from artists such as James Taylor, Van Morrison and Don McLean, while embracing the rich traditions of Irish folk music, Richie brings a unique blend of original songs, stories and audience favourites […]

£10.00

London City Ballet

Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

In this centenary year of American choreographer Glen Tetley, London City Ballet pay homage by reviving the gothic retelling of Firebird. Originally made for the Royal Danish Ballet, this fresh take illustrates a young woman breaking free from the constraints of a controlling family - a pioneer flying the nest, embracing her differences and liberating […]

£20.50

Footlights-Prize Cow

ADC Theatre Park Street, Cambridge

Join the Cambridge Footlights for the home run of their 2026 Tour Show: Prize Cow (For My Best Son). Boasting far fewer actual cows but far more student comedians than the average county fair, this hour of zany sketches guarantees a night of hilarity in signature Footlights style. Watch these five prize cows of the […]

£7.50 – £12.00

Meet the Cows

Wandlebury Country Park Cambridge

Gentle guided walk 10.30am – 12 noon to meet the Belted Galloway cows and learn how they improve meadows for nature. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. Free event, suggested donation £3. Please pay for your car parking on arrival. For info go to […]

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Cambridge Poetry Festival

Various Cambridge

The Cambridge Poetry Festival will return on the 10th and 11th October 2026, with a weekend of events celebrating Cambridge’s vibrant poetry scene. Events include a discussion panel hosted by the British Centre for Literary Translation, a Chinese-language poetry workshop held by celebrated Chinese poet Ma Yongbo and an evening of protest poetry readings featuring […]

Pop-up choir workshop for anyone whose life partner has died

St Paul's Church, Hills Road, Cambridge Hills Road, Cambridge

In aid of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity - A one day pop-up choir workshop for anyone whose life partner has died.“Gently uplifting for us all with weary bruised hearts” — Attendee 2025 From 9am - 6pm at St Paul’s Church, Hills Road, Cambridge. This day is open to widowed men and women wherever they live, […]

Curious about Hans Christian Andersen?

Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford

Performances at 10:30am & 1:30pm (Concert Hall) The Goldfield Ensemble - Nicola Goldscheider & Emma Crossley, violins | Bridget Carey, viola | Toby Turton, cello | Kate Romano, clarinet & narrator A dazzling alchemy of chamber music, stories and pictures, set in a life-size Victorian paper theatre. Three of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved tales are […]

£9.00 – £11.00

Alice Cooper in Conversation

Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge

Alice Cooper announces the release of his definitive autobiography, ‘Devil on my Shoulder’, published by Ebury Spotlight on 8th October 2026. This long-awaited autobiography finally lifts the lid on one of the greatest lives in music. Building on over sixty years of rock folklore, the evening will feature the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame […]

£59.09 – £89.10

Halloween Adventure at Wandlebury

Wandlebury Country Park Cambridge

A little Halloween magic in the woods at Wandlebury. Families are invited to enjoy a Halloween adventure at Wandlebury Country Park this autumn, with a free trail running from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Betony the witch is cooking up an autumn potion. Help her gather the ingredients on her list by […]

Free

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn OBE

Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge

An evening of 60s classics performed by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers, hosted by Radio 2’s legendary DJ,Tony Blackburn OBE. Every week, listeners across the UK tune into BBC Radio 2 to hear the legendary Tony Blackburn play the greatest songs of the 60’s. Now, the legendary DJ will be […]

£35.50 – £45.50

Operation Mincemeat

Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical and a 2025 Tony Award®-winning musical on Broadway. It’s London’s biggest hit! With 113 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in West End history, hailed by Peter Marks in The Washington Post as “the year’s funniest musical”. The year is 1943 and we’re losing […]

£40.50

Britten Sinfonia – Ancient Greek Meze

West Road Concert Hall 11 West Road, Cambridge

This performance marks 50 years since the death of composer Benjamin Britten, with sublime mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston the soloist in his late micro-opera Phaedra. The contrasts between Phaedra's disgust at her own obsession with her stepson and the heartfelt expressions of her love for him are darkly and brilliantly conveyed in this condensed masterpiece. “Hell […]

£12.50 – £25.00

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