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James Taylor Quartet - Outdoor Concert
2025-06-06 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
An outdoor Jazz concert with Outdoor bar, Pimms Bar & BBQ open 6:00pm
Sorry – no dogs on site except Guide Dogs
Following their knockout show last summer, the iconic JTQ return to the Granary with more of the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. Led by Hammond Organ guru James Taylor, JTQ are best known and loved for their kitschy-cool melodies including Blow-Up, Green Onions and Starsky and Hutch.
Concert 7:30pm, ending c. 9:30pm (includes an interval)
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25). BBQ & bar not included in ticket price. Both take cash & cards
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/james-taylor-quartet-courtyard-concert

The Cambridge Buskers Festival
2025-06-07 | Various, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
The sound of guitars, accordions, cajons, tambourines, and voices will be heard across Cambridge this summer.
On the weekend of 7th-8th June, the Cambridge Buskers Festival will take place at some of the city’s leading music venues, each of which will host a rota of buskers throughout the day.
Cambridge Busker’s Festival began on the streets of Cambridge in 2008, but in recent years has become the Busker’s Showcase Stage at Strawberry Fair on Midsummer Common.
100 acts, 12 city venues 280 plus performances. Venues include The Tram Depot, The Six Six, The Haymakers, The Salisbury Arms, The Alexandra Arms, The Cambridge, The Portland Arms and The Grain and Hop Store. Consult individual venues for details.

Africa UK Pageant and Empowerment Programme
2025-06-07 | Novotel, 2 Cambridge Sq, Cambridge, CB4 0AE
Sparkle of Hope & Africa UK Pageant and Empowerment Programmes Present: Wellness, Empowerment & Sashing Ceremony.
Come along to Novotel Cambridge North, for an inspiring evening of wellness, empowerment, and celebration as the Mr, Miss or Mrs Africa UK 2025 finalists are crowned ! This event will feature: Wellness Sessions – Recharge your mind and body/ Empowerment Talks – Gain insights from inspiring speakers/ Sashing Ceremony – Witness the dazzling crowning of the finalists.
For more information, please contact Ashleigh 07393387367 or Yanela 07861759671.

Wandlebury Wild Flowers in Summer
2025-06-10 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
Taking place from 10am-12pm at Wandlebury Country Park
Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat.
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 or why not become a member and get free parking all year!
For info go to https://cambridgepastpresentandfuture.eu.rit.org.uk/Event/wandlebury-wildflowers-in-summer-10june2025

The Robert Cray Band at Cambridge Corn Exchange
2025-06-14 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Legendary guitarist and singer-songwriter Robert Cray returns to the UK in 2025!
Considered one of the greatest guitarists of his generation, Cray’s soulful and creative guitar work has been a dominant force in blues for over forty years, widely recognized and acknowledged by peers and audiences alike.
A five time Grammy winner, Cray has written or performed with everyone from Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, to John Lee Hooker, becoming one of the most popular artists in Blues & Soul music in his own right, and helping steer and shape its course along the way.
A rare opportunity is in store to witness this genre defining artist again test his talent, fuse it together with that dazzling voice, and perform some of the most powerful material in his four-decade long back catalogue.

Show starts at 19:30

Tickets – £43.00 – £53.00 (Including booking fee).

For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/the-robert-cray-band

Meet The Cows
2025-06-14 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
From 10.30am-12pm, at Wandlebury Country Park.
Gentle guided walk to meet the Belted Galloway cows and learn how they improve the 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 https://cambridgepastpresentandfuture.eu.rit.org.uk/Event/meet-the-cows-14june25

Cambridge Town and Country Fair
2025-06-14 | Parkers Piece, Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1AA, United Kingdom
Taking place on Parker’s Piece from 10am to 5pm.
This much loved and popular family event takes place in the heart of Cambridge. All day entertainment will include birds of prey flying displays, horse displays, children’s entertainer, historical re-enactment and much much more. Plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy.
Arts, crafts food drink and gifts marquees as well as outside trade stands.
Fully catered & with a licensed bar
Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome at this show, but not in marquees with food please.
Free entry. Please note, no parking is available.
For info go to www.charlieowenevents.co.uk

Cambridge Pride 2025
2025-06-14 | Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Cambridge Pride is set to return to Cambridge city centre on Saturday 14 June 2025.
Jesus Green will be transformed into a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture for the City’s fifth Pride parade.
The Parade Starts on Jesus Green at 12pm (assemble 11.30) with the event getting underway at 1pm.
The Community Hive will host some 60 organisations and is home to everything from arts workshops to panel discussions.
There’s also a Comedy Club, Traders Market and Food Stalls.

Cambridge Pride 2025
2025-06-14 | Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Taking place on Jesus Green from 12 noon to 9:30pm.
Entry to Cambridge Pride is free !! You do not need to purchase tickets to attend.
To participate in the parade, simply arrive at the Parade welcome point near the tennis courts by 11:30 for a 12pm start. You will not need to register in advance unless you are an organisation/group (if you are an organisation/company/group etc, please register here).
You will be directed to the start point after sponsors and other organisations have moved off from the start.
Other areas of the event start from around 1pm onwards.
Stagecoach East are very kindly putting on a free shuttle bus service from the train station to the event. These will be running from Cambridge train station to Jesus Green at 10am, 11am, and 1pm. Return journeys from Jesus Green back to the train station will be at 4pm and 5pm and there will be multiple toilet facilities provided across Jesus Green, including accessible toilets.
There is strictly no public parking on Jesus Green.
There is a wide range of food on site catering to a range of tastes and dietary needs.
There are also multiple bars serving soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
You can bring your own food and drink to Jesus Green, but no glass bottles or jars are allowed. (We do ask you to dispose of your rubbish in the large wheelie bins around the event)
For info go to https://cambridgepride.co.uk/

Arbury Carnival 2025
2025-06-14 11:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Arbury Town Park, Campkin Road, Cambridge, CB4 2LD, United Kingdom
Arbury Carnival takes place on Saturday 13 June with a theme of The Greatest Show on Earth.
It all starts at 11am with the annual parade featuring local schools and performers, leading to a day of Stalls, Activities and Fairground Rides for all the family.
There are live music performances and a licensed bar.
All money raised will support the running of the event in future years.

Bourn Windmill Open Day
2025-06-15 | Bourn Post Mill, Off the Caxton Road, Bourn, CB23 2SU
From 2-4.30pm.
Bourn Windmill is the oldest surviving windmill in the country. Set in beautiful scenery, it was built during the reign of King Henry VIII! Once a month during the summer, Bourn Windmill is opened and guides will show you how the windmill works and tell you the history of this fascinating building.
Not only can you see inside, you can also have a go at the incredible task of turning the whole windmill on its post – an amazing experience.
Bourn Windmill is owned by local charity CambridgePPF and run by dedicated volunteers.
Tea and cakes available to purchase.
Members free, non-members £4 adult, £1 per child.
Last tour is at 4pm.
For info go to https://cambridgepastpresentandfuture.eu.rit.org.uk/Event/bourn-windmill-open-day-june2025

Ickleton Open Gardens Sunday
2025-06-15 | Ickleton
From 11 – 5pm
Ickleton Open Gardens offers the rare opportunity to look behind some of the high flint walls in this lovely village and visit varied, inspiring, and beautiful private gardens.. Lunch, Teas, delicious home-made cakes, bee keeping and a plant stall make this event part of the Great British Summer and all in aid of excellent charitable causes.
20+ varied gardens will be open around the village including a twenty-acre garden surrounding a Manor house, established, newly planted, drought tolerant, cottage style, small and a large. The event is in aid of the Village Hall and Tom’s Trust the UK’s only charity dedicated to providing mental health support to children with brain tumours, and their families.
£7 per adult. Accompanied children free. Assistance dogs only please
Tickets and parking at: Village Hall, Frogge Street, Ickleton, Cambridgeshire CB10 1SH

Penelope Quadrangle and the Meaning of Friendship
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-20 | Corpus Playroom, St. Edwards Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
What would you do if your best friend murdered someone? For Penelope Quadrangle, the answer is simple: hide the body. Sure, her bestie Natalie doesn’t talk much, or invite her to birthday drinks, and might be a serial killer, but without Natalie, she’d be nothing. So when Natalie brutally murders a client at their workplace, priority number one is make sure nobody ever finds out. Ever. If Penelope is one thing, it’s loyal. (And extremely well-dressed. And absolutely, definitely, not lonely.)
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.

Nightly performances at 7.00 pm taking place at Corpus Playroom.

Tickets – £8.00 to £12.00.

For info to to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/penelope-quadrangle-and-the-meaning-of-friendship/

Pride and Prejudice
2025-06-17 - 2025-06-20 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.”
When Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy first meet, it’s dislike at first sight. Born into a lesser noble family with four sisters, with nothing to recommend them but their charms, Elizabeth is beneath the wealthy Mr Darcy’s notice. Elizabeth sees Mr Darcy as a man born only of unpleasant arrogance and privilege. Their pride and prejudice blinds them to each other’s true feelings, but can they overcome their flaws in spite of all obstacles, and find their way to happiness together?
Experience Jane Austen’s classic tale of hate to love, revitalised in this production full of laughter, colour, and life.
This production is suitable for all ages.
Evening performances at 7.45 pm with a matinee at 2.30 pm on Saturday
Tickets – £10.00 to £17.00
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/pride-and-prejudice/

Midsummer Fair
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-21 | Midsummer Common, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
One of the most exciting events in the Cambridge calendar, Midsummer Fair, returns to the city with rides and great fun for all. As one of the longest-established fairs in the UK, it is also a cherished part of the city’s history.
The Fair, which is run by the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller community on Midsummer Common, is free to enter. In 1901, the Cambridge News described the opening of the event as “the delight of children and the pleasure of not a few adults.”
Throughout history, there has been a variety of entertainment at the fair including fire-eating, sword-swallowing, moving pictures and wrestling. Today, the entertainment is mainly fairground rides and stalls that all ages can enjoy. There is a fee for individual rides and stalls.

Library Late
2025-06-19 - 2025-07-08 | Cambridge University Library, 7 Lion Yard, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QD, United Kingdom
From 7.30-10pm.
Cambridge University Library is hosting its popular Library Late event on Thursday 19 June. Get a drink from the pop-up bar and enjoy drop-in activities, talks, games and puzzles, all themed around Cambridge University Library’s current public exhibition – Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World.
Visitors will be able to explore the iconic building after hours, as well as choose from a range of activities, including having a go at making their own medieval folded almanac, a board game station and a ‘Decoding Middle English’ challenge.
£8 for adults / Free for those aged 17 and under. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-booking is essential.
For info go to https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/

Kid Creole and the Coconuts
2025-06-19 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Disco king August Darnell,aka Kid Creole, who had several hits in the ’80s including ‘Annie, I’m Not Your Daddy’ and ‘Stool Pigeon’. Kid is ably supported by his outrageous backing singers The Coconuts. Still playing 80’s festivals and events, the Kid has also branched out in recent years into musicals, most notably the touring production of ‘Oh! What A Night’.
You’re gonna have a funky good time. And you’re gonna find out who Annie’s Daddy really is. At last.
Show starts at 19:30
Ticlets-£43.00 – £53.00 (Including booking fee).
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/kid-creole-and-the-coconuts

Breabach - Outdoor Concert
2025-06-21 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Outdoor Concert in the Outdoor bar, Pimms Bar & BBQ open 6:00pm
Braebach are Megan Henderson, fiddle / vocals | James Lindsay, double bass | Calum MacCrimmon, highland bagpipe / whistle | Conal McDonagh, highland bagpipe / uilleann pipes | Ewan Robertson, guitar / cajon
Twenty years after their inaugural Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections, Breabach remain securely ranked amongst Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts. The band blends Highland and Island Gaelic tradition with progressive musical influences and their unique sound is drawn from double bagpipes, fiddle, step dance and vocals combined with energetic double bass and guitar accompaniment.
Concert 7:30pm, ending c. 9:30pm (includes an interval)
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25). BBQ & bar not included in ticket price. Both take cash & cards
Sorry – no dogs on site except Guide Dogs.
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/breabach-outdoor-courtyard-concert

Trumpington Community Nature Day
2025-06-21 | Trumpington Pavilion, Paget Road, Cambridge, CB2 9JF
Trumpington Community Nature Day
10:00am–5:00pm | Trumpington Pavilion
Come along for a day dedicated to celebrating and supporting local nature in Trumpington.
This community-led event will feature: – Illustrated talks on gardening in a time of climate change/ Guided nature walks with Becca from the Wildlife Trust/ Family-friendly quizzes and activities/ – Refreshments and much, much more
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, nature enthusiast, or simply curious about how to support biodiversity in your neighbourhood, there’s something for everyone.
For more information or to get involved: TrumpingtonNatureDay@gmail.com

Duxford Summer Air Show
2025-06-21 | IWM Duxford, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
In the air, on the ground and all around: get ready for sky high entertainment!
Fuel your senses with fast flying, all action aerobatics in the air above and a jam-packed programme of entertainment on the ground below at the family-friendly Duxford Summer Air Show.
Duxford Summer Air Show ticket booking closes soon! Limited tickets are available for Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June 2025.

Tickets to attend Duxford Summer Air Show on Saturday 21 June will close at midnight, Friday 20 June
Tickets to attend Duxford Summer Air Show on Sunday 22 June will close at midnight, Saturday 21 June

Tickets are unavailable for purchase online or at the gate on the day. Please do not travel this weekend without a pre-booked ticket for everyone in your group.

In Steam and Classic Motorcycles Day at Cambridge Museum of Technology
2025-06-21 | Cambridge Museum of Technology, The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane , Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8LD, United Kingdom
A Fantastic Day Out for the Whole Family!
Experience the thrill of steam engines in action! The magnificent engines will be running throughout the day following an extensive restoration program, made possible by thousands of volunteer hours and over £100,000 in funding from local donations, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Historic England, and the Architectural Heritage Fund.
The North Hathorn Davey engine, fully repaired after a casting failure at our last event, will be running again—an unmissable sight! A variety of smaller engines will also be in operation across the site. Be sure to check the timetable upon arrival so you don’t miss a moment of the action.
Food & Drink
Enjoy craft beer, wine, and delicious pizza at Engineers house, or grab the finest coffee in Cambridge from Kerb Kollective
Motorcycles
Alongside our Steam Weekend, on Sunday 22nd there’s the annual Classic Motorcycles Day! Access to this is included in the price of the ticket, and the motorcycles will be here between 11-4.
Book tickets online or on the day.

Star Shine Night Walk in Aid of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
2025-06-21 | Shelford Rugby Club, Cambridge Road, Great Shelford, CB22 5JJ
Star Shine 2025 will be taking place on Saturday 21 June 2025.
Registrations are OPEN. Adults are £17.50 and children (aged 10 and over) are £9.50. Register by 20 June 2025.
There will be a 10- and 5-mile route available, starting at finishing at Shelford Rugby Club.
Join hundreds of walkers who come together, alongside their friends, families and colleagues, to raise money for hospice care in Cambridgeshire.
You can choose from the more challenging 10-mile route which will take you all the way into Cambridge and back, or the slightly easier 5-miler which will be a more localised tree-lined route.
As you meander through the beautiful streets of Cambridge, you’ll know that every step you take will be helping support someone going through a tough time.

Chesterton Festival
2025-06-21 11:30 - 16:30 | Pye’s Recreation Ground, Church Street, Chesterton, CB4 1DT
Chesterton Festival is a community festival in Chesterton, Cambridge, run each year by volunteers from the local community.
The Festival will take place on Pye’s Recreation Ground as usual, and will run from 12 noon to 4.30pm.
In addition to a wide range of stalls offering goods for sale and information, we will have at least five different food providers offering refreshments.
The Fun Zone will cater for younger children and teenagers and will include

a pirate play zone
a gorilla climb and sweeper
a rainbow box bouncy castle
table tennis

Entry to the Fun Zone will be free.
From 12noon to 4pm there will be a variety of acts on the arena stage, ably hosted by Jez0. Acts will include:
12.00 Chesterton Community College including the Samba Band, Folk Fiddle Band and a Jazz Band
13.30 Baque Trovao
14.00 The Buckleton Belly Dance School
14.30 Jez0’s Magic Show
15.30 Helix A Capella
14.00 Tug of War
You can download the programme for the Fun Day here Festival Fun Day Programme 2025

Northstowe’s Midsummer Festival
2025-06-21 12:00 - 20:00 | The Green, Pathfinder Way, Northstowe, Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Northstowe’s much-loved Midsummer Festival returns 12–8pm on The Green and at The Cabin on Pathfinder Way. It’s a full day of local flavour, free fun and feel-good community spirit, whether you’re coming for the street food, the live music, the craft workshops or just to soak up the sunshine with your neighbours.
Here’s what’s happening:

Bring a Picnic or Enjoy Delicious Treats: Pack your own picnic, savour something tasty from the Café in the Cabin, or tuck in to a treat from many of your favourite food, drink and ice cream trucks!
Get to Know Your Community: There’ll be toy swaps, community group showcases, and stalls from local makers and organisations, all celebrating the creativity and diversity of life in Northstowe.
Enjoy Free Performances & Activities: There’s something for everyone, with displays and entertainment for all the family showcasing the best of our brilliant community!

Katherine Ryan at Cambridge Corn Exchange
2025-06-27 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe.
Katherine is the creator and Star of Netflix’s smash hit The Duchess along with two global Netflix comedy specials: In Trouble and Glitter Room as well as 2022’s Missus on Sky / Now TV. She also hosted Backstage With Katherine Ryan for Amazon Prime and starred in Sky’s Romantic Getaway with Romesh Ranganathan. Get your tickets now to see a true masterclass in how to enter your Battleaxe era.

Show begins at 20:00

Tickets – £29.50 – £31.50 (Including booking fee).
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/katherine-ryan-2

Celebrating Sammy Davis, Jr.
2025-06-27 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
Join the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in show-business history – the incomparable Sammy Davis Jr. – in his centenary year.
Enjoy timeless classics such as ‘Birth of the Blues’, ‘What Kind of Fool Am I’, ‘Me and My Shadow’ and of course ‘Mr. Bojangles’, brought back to life by the instrumentalists and vocalists of the sensational Down for the Count Swing Orchestra – one of the few UK jazz ensembles to feature a string section.
The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK’s leading swing ensembles with performance credits including Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the London Jazz Festival, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Twinwood Festival. Join them for this one-of-a-kind celebration of a true musical legend in 2025.
more about Down for the Count.

Mike Paul-Smith – Conductor/ Marvin Muoneké – Vocals/ Further guests – TBA

Tickets – £13-£40
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/downforthecount-sammydavisjr

Richard Ashcroft live after evening racing at Newmarket
2025-06-27 | Newmarket Race Course, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Ahead of joining the mighty Oasis on their long-awaited reunion stadium tour, Newmarket Racecourses is delighted to welcome Richard Ashcroft on Friday 27 June 2025.
Expect to hear your favourite hits live after racing including hit singles Lucky Man, The Drugs Don’t Work and Bitter Sweet Symphony.

Cambridge Military Fair
2025-06-28 | Parkers Piece, Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1AA, United Kingdom
Taking place from 11AM to 5PM on Parkers Piece.
11am Event starts with the Brazilian drum band, followed by a Freedom of the City Parade and Freedom of the City presentation by Cambridge City dignitaries to HMS Protector ice patrol ship and the ships company. The parade will also include 254 Medical Regiment, veterans and cadets.
At 2.55pm a Lancaster 2WW bomber is due to do a flypast over the event.
There will be various food stalls including: Charred Hogs, Bratwurst, burger, hog roast, Mexican food, wood fired pizza, Street BBQ, Souvlaki, South African & Jamaican food. Donuts, Belgian waffles, cake stalls and The Grain & Hop Store beer van.
Kids activities: Bungee trampolines and play centre, Bouncy castle arena and face painting.
Stalls and Crafts: Handcrafted gifts, wood crafts, clocks, plaques, hats, bags, wristbands, tombola, sweet cones.
Attractions: Classic cars and motorbikes, 1940’s singers/dancers, laser tag.
Military stalls & clubs: WW2 Cambs Regt (Fen Tigers), East Anglia Veterans Association, USAF Lakenheath Military surplus stall, Militaria antiques, Military ware – sold and bought, Royal British Legion Riders Association.
Military Village, Re-enactments groups and VIPs, The Mayor and the Lord Lieutenant of Cambridge.
For info ring Leon Cracknell at 07806 873885

Histon & Impington Feast Week
2025-06-28 - 2025-07-05 | Histon, Cambridge
Histon and Impington Feast Week is an annual celebration during which the villages raise money for the local community.
This year’s Feast Week will see a return of the Village Festival, similar to that in 2023, on Sunday 29 June when the High Street will be closed to traffic and filled with stalls and attractions.

Other highlights include Get Ready performing at the Old Infant School Field on 4 July, Feast Rounders on 2 July at Impington Village College and the Under 5s Family Picnic on 4 July.

Oakington Cider Festival
2025-06-28 | Oakington Recreation Ground, 20 Queen's Way, Oakington, CB24 3AW
Over 20 ciders & perries from producers across Cambridgeshire.
Meet the producers.
Cheese boards available.
