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The Gruffalo
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-20 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…
Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary.
On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and mischievous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, from Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible.
Tickets – From £20
For info go to https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-gruffalo/

The House at Pooh Corner
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-19 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
It has been 100 years since the release of A. A. Milne’s beloved Winnie-the-Pooh, and what better way to celebrate than by watching it brought to life on the ADC stage!
Be transported into the magical world of Hundred Acre Woods as you join Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, Eyeore and the whole gang as they embark on a journey to save Christopher Robin from the mysterious threat of… EDUCATION! Puppetry is combined with physical theatre in a play that is sweeter than the honey Pooh loves so very much. This is a play for everyone, offering fun, whimsy and wonder that you can’t help but fall in love with.
This production is suitable for all ages. Note for younger audiences: performances are expected to run for 145 minutes with one interval.

Wed 17 June at 7:30pmThu 18 June at 1:00pm/Thu 18 June at 5:30pm/Fri 19 June at 7:30pm/Sat 20 June at 2:30pm/Sat 20 June at 7:30pm

Tickets – £10.00 to 17.50

For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/the-house-at-pooh-corner/

Beasts
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-19 | Museum of Cambridge, Northampton Street, Cambridge, CB3 0AQ
The Museum of Cambridge is collaborating with Cambridge-based theatre group Encounters this June on “Beasts”, an immersive promenade show that guides audiences through the rooms of the 17th-century Museum building where they are met by Beasts magical, mythical, mystical.
Through a rich – sometimes challenging – mixture of stories, poetry, sound, voice, music and movement, the show explores the idea of Beasts in the widest possible sense. Audiences may meet Beasts from distant times and places… Beasts from medieval bestiaries and classical myths… Beasts from Cambridge itself.
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Time: 19.30 (performance approximately 75 minutes, no interval)
Tickets: £20, including post-show refreshments
After each performance, audience members are invited to stay and “Meet the Actors”.
For tickets, go to https://www.museumofcambridge.org.uk/event/encounters/

Library Late
2026-06-18 | Cambridge University Library, West Road
A very different kind of ‘late night spent in the library’ soon to take place at Cambridge’s landmark University Library.
On Thursday 18 June, they’ll be hosting a Library Late. Visitors will find a cocktail bar and a DJ (DJ Bosslady), along with a wealth of fun activities including creative workshops, board games, readings and performances, all themed around the Library’s current public exhibition, Living Water: Poetry, Art and the fight for Clean Rivers.
It will be a fun, relaxed and unusual night out, with an opportunity to visit a fascinating exhibition of never-before-shown work from writers and artists including Seamus Heaney. And, of course, as one of the few times they’re fully open to the public, it’s also a chance to explore an iconic University of Cambridge building.

Shalamar at 50
2026-06-19 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
One of the most successful soul groups of all time, Shalamar return to the UK in 2026 to celebrate their 50th anniversary with The Gold Tour.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1976 by Soul Train creator Don Cornelius and music executive Dick Griffey, Shalamar became a defining force in late ’70s and ’80s R&B, funk and dance music.
Today, Shalamar are led by Jeffrey Daniel and Howard Hewett from the classic 1982 lineup, alongside Carolyn Griffey, who has been the group’s female lead since 2001 and is the longest-serving woman in Shalamar’s history. Backed by a powerful seven-piece live band, the group continue to headline major festivals and theatres across the world.
The Gold Tour marks five decades of hits, innovation and performance from a group whose catalogue and stage presence remain as vital as ever. Fans can expect to see all the hits – plus songs never before performed in the UK.
Cost – £39.00 – £133.00 (Including booking fee)
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/shalamar

Folk Concert at Stapleford Granary
2026-06-19 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Lady Maisery + Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith
Two of the most engaging and inventive acts on the English folk scene combine in an alchemic collaboration, Wakefire: An Incantation to Summer. The beguiling musical partnership of Jimmy Aldridge and Sid Goldsmith completes the line-up.
With more folk songs collected about the month of May than any other time other than Christmas, the charismatic supergroup embarks on a journey to mark this season in song. There is of course morris, May Day and magic lights.
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25)
Please note that this concert takes place in the unique setting of the covered outdoor courtyard. All tickets are seated.
For info go to staplefordgranary.org.uk

Foreword Book Festival - Eye
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-20 | Eye – various venues
Come to the town of Eye for the weekend, for various venues, with different events taking place at different times. There will be free events, pay what you feel events, and ticketed events. The website for more information is www.forewordfestival.uk
There will be fantastic books, authors, storytelling, poetry and more with big-name headliners, as well as themed author panels for Father’s Day and Suffolk Day, a Children’s and YA book fair, a book fair showcasing Suffolk Authors, and a brilliant free family day out for the King’s Birthday!
Sponsored by Mid Suffolk District Council, and supported by Eye Love and Go All In – the National Year of Reading 2026 campaign.
For the full programme, go to https://forewordfestival.uk/foreword-festival-2026-programme/

Fen Edge Festival
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-20 | Cottenham, Cottenham
Fen Edge Festival returns to Cottenham this weekend, running from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June, bringing together the communities of Cottenham, Landbeach, Rampton, Waterbeach and Willingham for three days of entertainment, music, sport and family activities. Organised by the Fen Edge Community Association, the festival is one of the largest community events in South Cambridgeshire, attracting thousands of visitors each year and raising money for local clubs, societies and community groups.
The festival opens on Friday evening before a packed programme across Saturday and Sunday. Visitors can expect live music, arena displays, community performances, stalls, food and drink vendors, children’s activities and a wide range of attractions designed to appeal to all ages. The event is centred around Cottenham Village Green and nearby venues, creating a festival atmosphere across the village.
A major feature of the weekend is the extensive programme of local performers, giving musicians, choirs, dance groups and community organisations the opportunity to showcase their talents. Alongside the entertainment, visitors can browse dozens of craft, charity and commercial stalls, with previous festivals attracting an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 visitors on each day.
Families are particularly well catered for, with activities, games and demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend. Sporting opportunities include free tennis sessions and coaching taster events hosted by Cottenham Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon, while community groups from across the Fen Edge villages will be demonstrating the wide range of activities available locally.

Five at Newmarket Nights
2026-06-19 16:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Newmarket Race Course, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Legendary 90s British boy band Five, will be returning to the Home of Horseracing nearly 20 years after making their Newmarket Nights debut.
Following their recent reunion, Five will be live on Friday 19 June 2026, as part of their Keep On Movin’ Tour, featuring the original lineup.
Five have sold more than 1 million copies of their hits worldwide, with multiple top 10s in both the UK and the United States.
(After Evening Racing)

Meet The Cows
2026-06-20 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
From 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Gentle guided walk 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 or
For info go to https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/meet-the-cows-7/

Fund-raising for St. Andrew's Church, Cherry Hinton
2026-06-20
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 at Eventbrite on The Cover Up – Rock Blues and Soul Music Tickets, Saturday, June 20 • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM . Or reserve tickets by emailing cherryhintonstandrews@gmail.com or phoning 01223 242 954 (leave message).

The New Cambridge Singers
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-26 | Various, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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 programme of music by Vaughan Williams, Gerald Finzi and Hubert H Parry.
Performances are on Saturday 20th June at 7.30pm at All Saints’ Church, Great Chesterford, CB10 1NP; tickets £14 students £7; tickets from pamanddavemaskell@gmail.com, tel 01799 530098 and on Saturday 27th June at 7.30pm in Little St Mary’s Church, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB 2 1QG
Tickets £18, students £8, under-18s free. For info go to https://www.ticketsource.com/new-cambridge-singers

Northstowe Midsummer Festival
2026-06-20 13:00 - 19:00 | The Green & The Unity Centre, The Green, Northstowe, CB24 1FG
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 and enjoy the celebrations.

Music in the Parks
2026-06-21 | Romsey Recreation Ground, Vinery Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 3DT
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.
People are encouraged to pack a picnic, grab a blanket and bring a chair to enjoy an afternoon of free music as Cambridge’s open spaces once again are filled with symphonies, songs and sound. A small number of chairs are available, if you’re not able to bring your own. Portable toilets are available on-site. Please ask a steward on-site if you need assistance.
Delicious refreshments will be available to buy from NapolEat Pizza and Cambridge favourite, Jack’s Gelato!

Malory Towers
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-26 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
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 to tolerate the infuriating Gwendoline Lacey, or value the kind-hearted Sally Hope? Can she save the school play and rescue terrified Mary Lou from the grip of a raging storm? If she can do these things anywhere, she will do them at Malory Towers!
Nostalgic, naughty, and perfect for now, Malory Towers is the original ‘Girl Power’ story. This is a show for girls, boys and all grown-up children who still dream of midnight feasts and Cornish clifftops.
From the novels by Enid Blyton. Adapted and Directed by Emma Rice.
Tickets – From £25
Age Guidance – 8+
Show Guidance – Performance contains strobe, flashing lights and loud bangs. It also includes a brief scene in which the death of a parent and the emotional toll of war are discussed with sensitivity and care.
For info go to https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/malory-towers/

Basement Jaxx at Newmarket Nights
2026-06-26 | Newmarket Race Course, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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 including Red Alert, Rendez-Vu, Romeo and Where’s Your Head At? Renowned for their colourful, high-energy live shows, Basement Jaxx remain one of the UK’s most influential electronic acts.

Ferrenc, Barber and Tchaikovsky at West Road Concert Hall
2026-06-27 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
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. Her Overture no. 2 in Eb (1834) is a lively and tuneful work in the operatic style of the time.
Welcome Mabelle Park to perform Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto (1939), surely one of the most captivating of 20th-century violin concertos. .
The title of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, the Pathetique, should be interpreted as meaning ‘passionate’ or ‘heartfelt’, rather than ‘pathetic’.
Tickets available online from www.ticketsource.co.uk £20 (adults), £10 (students), £6 (under 14)
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/farrencbarbertchaikovskyccso25

Chesterton Festival
2026-06-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Pye’s Recreation Ground, Church Street, Chesterton, CB4 1DT
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 stage runs from midday until 4, hosted by Jez0, making it a great afternoon out for all the family.

Hardwick Summer Carnival
2026-06-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Hardwick Primary School, 2 Limes Road, Hardwick, CB23 7QR
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 plenty of activities to keep the children entertained throughout the afternoon.
Entry is free, with money raised supporting the school.

Landbeach Party in the Park
2026-06-27 17:30 - 22:55 | Landbeach Village Hall, Green End, Cambridge, CB25 9FD
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 face painting from Cheeky Moo.
A wide selection of food and drink will be available, including street food from The Republic of Goofy and Sam’s Thai, plus gelato, coffee, cocktails and real ale. Visitors are also welcome to bring a picnic and make a night of it.
Tickets are £30 for adults, £10 for under-16s, with under-4s going free.

Murder Most Unexpected
2026-06-29 - 2026-06-30 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
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 inspired by your suggestions!
Every performance is unique, anything can happen, and anyone could be the killer… The only certainty is that advance booking is essential!
Nightly performances at 7.45 pm with a matinee at 2.30 pm on the Saturday.
Tickets – £10.00to £16.00
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/comedy/murder-most-unexpected/

How the Arts Shape Experiences of Care, Connection and Well-being
2026-06-30 - 2026-07-01 | Cambridge Biomedical Campus
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 Biomedical Campus / or via livestream
Join artists Amalia Pica, Ivan Morison, Jo Hummel and Mark Titchner, in conversation with Rosie Cooper (Director, Wysing Arts Centre), to explore how artists, clinicians and communities can collaborate to create healthcare environments that inspire creativity, promote wellbeing and humanise healthcare. Followed by a networking reception.
For info go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-art-care-and-connection-panel-discussion-tickets-1990861533439?aff=oddtdtcreator
Goodbye Breasts! – Documentary Screening & Q&A
Thursday 2 July, 5:30–8:00pm, CRUK, Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Join us for a screening of Goodbye Breasts! + Q&A with filmmaker Joanna Callaghan in conversation with Natalie Ellis (Head of Arts, Cambridge University Hospitals). An inspiring film about breast cancer and recovery, and how creativity and the arts can open up conversations around health. Followed by a networking reception, hosted by the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre.
For info go to Goodbye Breasts! Documentary screening + Q&A Tickets, Thursday, July 2 • 5:30 PM – 8 PM | Eventbrite

Première of Susannah Self’s new Gloria
2026-07-03 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
Selfmade Music is premièring Susannah Self’s fourth major new choral work, the Gloria, in a performance on Friday July 3rd, 2026, 7.30pm in Cambridge’s West Road Concert Hall. It will be paired with Handel’s Dixit Dominus, a brilliant work written in Italy when he was only 22. In addition, Susannah Self’s radiant work for violin and strings, Harbour, will be given its third performance with soloist Kayla Nicol.
Directed by Dr Susannah Self, North Sea Voices and Orchestra are joined by top chamber choir Ely Collegium, and will give the first official performance of this impressive new work.
Susannah Self is developing a growing reputation for her large-scale choral works, which audiences are responding to with enthusiasm.
Admission to the performance in the West Road Concert Hall is £10, £15, £20 and £25.
Booking for this West Road Concert Hall concert is via the ADC Theatre’s website: https://www.adcticketing.com/whats-on/concert/self-gloria-handel-dixit-dominus/

Shelford Festival & Feast
2026-07-03 - 2026-07-10 | Shelford, Sheford, Cambridge
The Shelford Festival and Feast returns in 2026 with a packed programme of music, entertainment and community events running from 3–11 July. A weekly ticket gives access to all events in the Grand Marquee, although several headline evenings have already sold out.
The festival opens on Friday 3 July with chart-topping pop star Pixie Lott, supported by Áine Deane. Alongside live music, festival-goers can enjoy a range of food including burgers, pizzas, baked potatoes and chips.
Saturday features two very different events. During the afternoon, the popular Beer Festival offers free entry, more than 30 beers and ciders from local and regional breweries, live music, and a variety of food. In the evening, Jazzie B replaces the originally advertised Trevor Nelson, who is no longer able to perform. Jazzie B, founder of the legendary Soul II Soul, brings an evening celebrating soul, funk and dance music.
On Sunday 5 July, the traditional Feast Day celebrates village life with displays from local organisations, craft and community stalls, live music, family entertainment, bouncy castles and plenty of food and drink, including spit-roast meats and vegetarian options.
The week continues with family and community events. Monday features a children’s disco, while Tuesday showcases the talents of Sawston Youth Drama, presenting a mix of favourite performances and new productions.
Comedy takes centre stage on Wednesday 8 July, with a sold-out show headlined by Milton Jones, joined by Tom Houghton, Jules O’Brian, and compère Rob Rouse.
Thursday’s ever-popular Quiz Night has also sold out, with teams competing in the village’s annual quiz hosted by Steve Dann, including a meal as part of the evening.
On Friday 10 July, visitors can choose between a concert in St Mary’s Church, featuring the Moonlight Mandolin Orchestra and café jazz band Shakey Breaks the Ice, or watch a FIFA World Cup quarter-final live on the big screen in the Grand Marquee, with free admission.
The festival concludes on Saturday 11 July with Back to the 80s, a popular local tribute band performing classic hits from the decade, supported by What’s Next. With live entertainment, food, drink and activities throughout the week, the 2026 Shelford Festival and Feast offers something for all ages while celebrating the local community.

The People’s Emergency Briefing
2026-07-04 | Clay Farm Library
A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at the Clay Farm Library (Clay Farm Library, The Clay Farm Centre, Hobson Ave., Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9FN, UK)
on Saturday 4th Jul 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, followed by a facilitated community discussion.
trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x2XhvEbz24&t=3s
The screening forms part of a growing UK-wide programme of events designed to help ensure that both the public and decision-makers are clearly and honestly informed about the climate and nature crisis – and what it may mean for communities across the country.
The film brings together leading scientists to present a clear picture of the challenges ahead, while creating space for local communities to consider what these issues may mean in their local area, and how they can support their MP to call for stronger action.
Following the film, attendees will be invited to take part in a structured discussion, designed to support open, constructive conversation about the issues raised and what they may mean locally.Tickets for the Trumpington screening are free, but advance registration is encouraged.
Ticket booking link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/localindependent/2218282

Cambridge Open Studios
2026-07-04 - 2026-07-25 | Various, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cambridge Open Studios is a thriving community of around 500 artists, craftspeople, and designer-makers working throughout Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Open Studios event runs over the first four weekends of July every year, and provides the opportunity to visit working studios, and buy art direct from the artists.
2026 dates for your calendar
Cambridge Open Studios will run over the following dates in 2026, with studios open between 10am and 5pm:
04 – 05 | 11 – 12 | 18 – 19 | 25 – 26 July
For info go to https://camopenstudios.org/

Duxford Air Show
2026-07-04 | IWM Duxford, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
Fuel your senses at the ultimate family flying day out
Air Show, special entertainment & museum entry included in your ticket
Don’t miss out – tickets close soon! Make memories together and have a break from screens with boredom busting family fun. While aircraft soar overhead in thrilling displays, there’s plenty to see and do across the showground.
With family-friendly activities, funfair rides, food stalls, live music and plenty more to discover, you can bring your family, friends or fellow flying enthusiasts together for one epic day out, whatever the weather.
Don’t forget – Kids go free with Standard Adult Tickets! Adults from £49.50 | Children aged 15 and under go free with Standard Adult ticket bookings
For info go to https://www.iwm.org.uk/airshows/duxford-summer-air-show

Duxford Summer Airshow
2026-07-04 | IWM Duxford, Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR
The Duxford Summer Air Show takes place on 4–5 July 2026 at Imperial War Museum Duxford, with advance booking essential. Tickets for each day close at midnight the night before, making this the last chance to secure entry.
The event promises a full day of entertainment both in the air and on the ground. Visitors can enjoy spectacular flying displays featuring historic warbirds, modern military aircraft, aerobatic performances and unique flying formations. A special highlight this year is a celebration of 250 years of US Independence, recognising Duxford’s role as the wartime home of the US Army Air Force’s 78th Fighter Group during the second world war.
Beyond the flying programme, there’s plenty for families to enjoy. The showground includes a funfair with rides, mini golf, face painting and stunt bag jumps, alongside Discovery Zones where children can take part in hands-on activities, follow family trails and meet scientists, storytellers and museum experts. Live music, food stalls and a wide variety of refreshments add to the festival atmosphere throughout the day.
Visitors also have access to IWM Duxford’s renowned museum exhibitions and historic hangars, where they can explore iconic aircraft and fascinating wartime collections, including the award-winning American Air Museum. These exhibitions are included in the admission ticket, making the event much more than an air display.
With kids admitted free with standard adult tickets, the Duxford Summer Air Show offers an action-packed day out for aviation enthusiasts, history lovers and families alike, combining world-class flying with interactive activities and one of Britain’s finest aviation museums.

Cambridge Comedy Garden
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-11 | Parkers Piece, Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1AA, United Kingdom
One of the biggest events in Cambridge’s summer calendar returns next month as the Cambridge Comedy Garden brings five days of top stand-up comedy to Parker’s Piece.
This year’s line-up includes Jack Dee, Ross Noble, Chris McCausland, Sara Pascoe, Dylan Moran, David O’Doherty and Tom Allen, alongside dozens of other established stars and rising comedians.
Each show takes place in a fully-seated Big Top, with bars and street food creating a festival atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Tickets are on sale now, with organisers warning that many performances are expected to sell out.

History and Art of South Georgia
2026-07-10 | British Antarctic Survey, Madingly Road, Cambridge
The South Georgia Association is holding a two-day “History and Art of South Georgia” in-person event at the British Antarctic Survey, Madingley Road, Cambridge on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July 2026. On the Friday evening, there is a Drinks Reception and Event Dinner at Homerton College.
This is a wonderful opportunity to hear about and discuss aspects of the history, the ships, and the people who have visited and worked there, and experience the art of South Georgia from past and contemporary artists.
The speakers include Linda Widmark (descendant of whaler Carl Anton Larsen), contemporary abstract landscape artist; Dame Barbara Rae RA; natural world and wildlife artist, Bruce Pearson SWLA; master mariner, Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, and Professor Emeritus, Bjørn Basberg, an industrial, whaling and maritime historian.
The first day covers the history of the establishment of Grytviken in 1904 by C. A. Larsen, and the later building of the Discovery Investigations laboratory in 1924-25 by the UK at King Edward Point. .
The focus of the second day is the art of South Georgia from past to present. The artwork of Norwegian whalers will be described by speakers from the Sandefjord Whaling Museum.
Paintings by the late Dick Laws (former Director of the British Antarctic Survey) will be exhibited alongside other South Georgia art from the British Antarctic Survey Archive Collection.
For tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-and-art-of-south-georgia-tickets-1985774597276?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true
·Reduced ticket prices for members (£15 per annum – see website). In-person ticket sales close on Friday 12 June.
Livestreaming ticket sales will close on Thursday 09 July 2026.
