On Saturday 20 June, 6-piece local band The Cover Up will be playing classic rock, blues and soul covers in a special fundraising gig for the Friends of St Andrew's Church. Cherry Hinton. Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 7:30pm. Licensed bar available. Tickets £10 adults, £8 Friends, £5 under 18s. Buy tickets […]

Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the New Cambridge Singers round off their current season’s programme with settings of works by three of the 17th Century’s best known Metaphysical poets – George Herbert, John Donne and Richard Crashaw. These poems have inspired generations of composers to some of their finest works, included in our forthcoming […]

Northstowe's annual Midsummer Festival returns with an afternoon and evening packed with entertainment for all ages. Expect live music, dance and drama performances, children's activities, a bouncy castle, pop-up market, food trucks, a bar and café, and plenty of opportunities to meet neighbours and enjoy the community atmosphere. Free entry. Family friendly. Just bring yourself […]

The series begins at Romsey Rec on Sunday 21st June as Waterbeach Brass Band take to the stage. Established in 1978 Waterbeach Brass quickly became one of Cambridge's premier brass bands. They've been entertaining crowds all over the UK since, being a popular band on the Music in the Parks line up for several years. […]

It’s back by popular demand! Emma Rice Company’s ‘magic’ Malory Towers (Guardian) is touring the UK again. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music. Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately she also has a quick temper! Can she learn […]

Basement Jaxx are heading to Newmarket Racecourses for one of this summer’s biggest live music events. The BRIT Award-winning dance duo, famous for their infectious blend of house, funk, soul and garage, will perform after the racing in June 2026. Since bursting onto the scene with their debut album Remedy in 1999, they’ve produced hits […]

Born in Paris to an artistic family, Louise Farrenc was precociously musically talented, both as a pianist and a composer. Married at 17, she toured Europe as accompanist to her flautist husband, but they ultimately settled back in Paris, where Louise established a career as a pianist and professor of piano at the Paris Conservatoire. […]

 The annual Chesterton Festival Fun Day takes place at Pye’s Recreation Ground from 12 until 4.30pm. There’ll be dozens of stalls, a choice of food vendors and a free Fun Zone for children and teenagers, featuring a pirate play area, gorilla climb, rainbow bouncy castle, table tennis and sports activities. Live entertainment on the arena […]

The Hardwick Summer Carnival is taking place at Hardwick Primary School from midday until 4pm. Organised by the school’s PTA, the family fun day features a barbecue, bar tent, independent stalls, hot rod cars, bouncy castles, Tumble Tots, a mobile library and a miniature steam train display. There’ll also be second-hand school uniform sales and […]

Landbeach Party in the Park returns on Saturday evening from 6pm until midnight, promising an evening of live music, family entertainment and great food. This year’s line-up features The Silverbacks Blues Band, The Contrives, High Point Players and headliners Counterflow. Children can enjoy free unlimited use of the bouncy castles until dark, along with free […]

Murder! But whodunnit? The truth is in your hands! Step into the world of Murder Most Unexpected, an Agatha Christie-style mystery made up entirely on the spot. Following sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, local comedy legends Cambridge Improv Factory are back to unravel a hilarious tale of twists, turns, and suspicious characters - all […]

As part of this year’s CUH Arts Festival, there will be two events that explore how the arts can shape experiences of care, connection and well-being. Each offers a space for conversation, reflection and shared insight. Public Art, Care and Connection: The Role of the Artist in Healthcare Environments Tuesday 30 June, 5:30–7:30pm, CRUK, Cambridge […]