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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 (Europe/London) | 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.

Tom Gamble in Concert
2026-07-10 | Downing Place United Reform Church, Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EL, United Kingdom
Tom Gamble | Live in Cambridge
Downing Place United Reformed Church Cambridge, England. Taking place on Friday, July 10 • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Described by the BBC as “one of the UK’s most exciting guitarists”, Tom Gamble returns to Cambridge as part of his 2026 summer tour.
Price – From £16.96
For info go to www.tomgamblemusic.com

Learn to Scythe Day at Wandlebury Park
2026-07-11 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
From 10am-4pm.
The lightweight Austrian scythe is an excellent tool for managing areas such as wildflower meadows and around trees.
You will learn how to select and set up a scythe to suit your stature and the basics of mowing and sharpening. There will be ample time to practise, and you should be a confident mower by the end of the day.
The course will be taught by Richard Brown a professional scythe tutor (www.wildscythe.co.uk) assisted by other skilled scythers.
The cost for the day is £75 per person, including the hire of scythe equipment for the day. Please state your height when booking so that there is a suitable scythe available. Scythes will also be available to buy on the day.
Tea and coffee are provided but please bring your own refreshments and packed lunch. Wear outdoor clothing and dress for the weather. Over 18s only. Please do not bring dogs.
£75 per person, booking essential
For info go to https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/learn-to-scythe-day/
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Cambridge Concert Orchestra - Living Composers
2026-07-11 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
A concert to celebrate Living Composers to raise funds for Richard’s Music Therapy
Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills
To include: Danzón No. 2 – Arturo Márquez/ The Lakes of Cold Fen – Nigel Hess/ Raiders March – John Williams/ Scott of the Antarctic – Pam Wedgwood (narrated by Jonathan Shanklin) and more!
Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 for those in full-time education, FREE for children not in full-time education
Online box office: cco.org.uk Please do NOT contact venue for tickets

Cambridge 75th Celebrations
2026-07-12 | Jesus Green, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
1pm-8pm
Sunday 12th July, 2026 marks 75 years since Cambridge gained city status and to celebrate that there will be a party on Jesus Green and everyone in Cambridge is invited!
A full day of live music and well-known DJ’s providing a chance to have a song and dance in the sun to some summer sounds. The day also will feature walkabout acts throughout the green with food vendors, bars, and stalls for people to browse. This free event is a chance for people to come together and celebrate the great city of Cambridge.

Nell Gwynn at the ADC Theatre
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-17 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
London, 1660. The civil war has ended and King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers.
But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit really protect her from the dangers at the palace? A joyful and unapologetically bawdy romp through the excesses of the court and the eccentricities of the theatre as the out-spoken Nell navigates her own path to success.
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
Nightly performances at 7.45 pm with a matinee on Saturday at2.30pm
Tickets – £13.50 to £19.00
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/nell-gwynn/

Stately Ladies Summer Ballet School
2026-07-15 - 2026-08-25 | YMCA, Gonville Place, Cambridge, CB1 1ND
Karen Stringer, Fellow of the National Association of Teachers of Dancing and teacher of classic ballet for 40 years will be running classes in July and August. Open to teens and adults from Improver to Advanced. Karen will set the level according to who attends each lesson. Karen’s pupils are noted for their grace.
Every Wednesday, from 15th July to 26th August at 11.00 in the Dance Studio at the YMCA, Gonville Place. Parking behind the building, but you must register your car at reception.
Price will be £10.00 per class. For more info e-mail Karen at dancingshmoo@hotmail.com

Dear Zoo
2026-07-17 - 2026-07-18 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell’s timeless children’s book returns to the stage!
See the characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.
Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
Tickets – £20
Age Guidance – 1+
For info go to https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/dear-zoo/

Eddington Carnival
2026-07-17 | Cricket Pitch, Eddington, Cambridge
One of Cambridge’s biggest free community festivals is back this July, as Eddington Carnival returns for two days of family fun, live entertainment and international culture.
Taking place on Friday 17 July (1pm–9pm) and Saturday 18 July (12pm–9pm) at the Cricket Pitch in Eddington, the Carnival builds on the success of last year’s inaugural event with an even bigger programme celebrating the diversity of one of Cambridge’s newest communities.
Across the two days, visitors can enjoy live music, dance performances, creative workshops, children’s entertainment, sports activities and a wide range of food and drink. Headline acts include The Koala Syndicate on Friday and Cores Do Samba on Saturday, alongside a special preview of this year’s Cambridge Folk Festival.
Families are especially well catered for, with fairground rides, magic shows, football activities, LEGO building, arts and crafts, bubble fun, scavenger hunts and interactive sessions from local museums. Friday also features a visit from K-Pop Demon Hunter Rumi, Hartbeeps Cambridge and Jumping Jemma’s School’s Out Disco, while Saturday’s colourful Eddington Parade invites children to make flags and masks before joining the procession.
Adults can enjoy live music, dance workshops, fitness sessions, street magic, local makers’ stalls and community organisations, while food vendors will be serving cuisine from around the world alongside local cafés and bars.
Funded by the University of Cambridge and supported by partners including The Hill Group, the Carnival aims to bring residents together through culture, creativity and community spirit while showcasing everything Eddington has to offer.
Admission is free, although organisers recommend registering in advance to help manage visitor numbers

Litfest
2026-07-18 12:00 - 21:00 | Litlington Rec Centre, South Street, Litlington, SG8 0QR
LitFest returns to Litlington Recreation Centre on Saturday 18 July, promising a full day of live music, entertainment and activities from 12pm until 9pm.
The festival celebrates the very best emerging independent artists, with organisers hoping audiences will discover the next big name in British music. This year’s headline act is Young Athena, the London singer-songwriter whose blend of soul, hip-hop, R&B and pop has earned support from BBC 1Xtra, Capital Xtra and the BRIT School. The line-up also features Natalie Gray, DJ Richelle, MABES, Rouue, Joe Clark, Louis Smith, IM Collective and many more.
Away from the stage, there’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained, including bouncy castles, face painting, giant games, mini football, basketball, soft play and a range of children’s activities. Food, drinks and a bar will be available throughout the day, with Happy Hour from 7pm to 9pm.

Songs of the Bulbul
2026-07-21 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Aakash Odedra Company, the award-winning South Asian dance company present Songs of the Bulbul.
Songs of the Bulbul is inspired by the ancient Sufi myth of a bulbul songbird captured and held in captivity, choreographed by Rani Khanam with music by Rushil Ranjan.
The bird was bound ever closer and slowly perished through despair, singing more sweetly as its end drew nearer, until it uttered one final, heartbreaking and piercingly beautiful song just before it departed the mortal world.
Tickets – £30
Show Guidance – Contains flashing lights, strobe, loud and sudden
For info go to https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/songs-of-the-bulbul/

Holiday Bushcraft for Children
2026-07-21 - 2026-07-23 | Cambridgeshire
8.30am – 4pm.
Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is designed for children aged 5-14 and is run by experienced instructors from Wild Thyme & Embers, who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. The sessions focus on practical bushcraft and survival skills and follow a forest school approach encouraging self-confidence and sense of achievement.
All basic bushcraft techniques suitable for this age range will be taught, including:​ Shelter building/ Knots and rope work/ Use of cutting tools and whittling/ Plant and tree recognition and uses/ Seasonal woodcrafts/ Fire lighting techniques/ Wilderness cooking skills/ natural art and crafts/ Woodland games.
The cost for each day is £48 per child. Please book via the Wild Thyme & Embers http://www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk/holiday-bushcraft-club/
Children need to bring a packed lunch and large water bottle (which can be refilled throughout the day) and dress for the weather. Please send children with a change of clothes and ensure they wear suitable footwear, preferably closed toe shoes such as hiking boots, wellies or trainers.
For info go to https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/holiday-bushcraft-for-5-14-year-olds-copy/

Cantus Quintus Consort
2026-07-23 | St Mary’s Church, Ely
Cantus Quintus will be performing in Ely on the 23rd July, 7 pm, at St Mary’s Church.
The programme, ‘What Is Our Life’, is performed with only one or two voices, and the rest of the parts played on viols, which combines the gorgeous warmth of a consort of viols with outstanding clarity for the voice and the text. The programme includes madrigals by Orland Gibbons, Wilbye and Campion, consort songs by William Byrd, and consort music by Jenkins and Purcel
For info go to https://www.mfarrellmusic.com/cantus-quintus

Willow Weaving Workshop
2026-07-25 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Come along to the Cambridge Corn Exchange Foyer for a morning of Willow Weaving led by Willow Phoenix.
Willow Phoenix is a sustainable willow business, based at Abbey Yard, West Acre. They offer willow courses and tuition in basketry, sculpture and land art.
Their mission is to teach as many folk as possible about this beautiful, generous tree and all the amazing things you can make with it’s help.
Weaving is a slow, mindful activity which lowers cortisol and releases serotonin. This all helps to calm us down and feel generally better about the world. You can’t worry and weave. Using natural materials is a feast for the senses and counts as green exercise, which improves mood, self-esteem and ‘connection to nature’.
During the workshop you will have the opportunity to make a decorative willow flower. The centre of the flower is also the same method as making a basket base. So you will have learned some basketry too. Take home your makes and you flower will look great inside or out.
Alternative, you could try your hand at making a Willow Wind Spinner. By fixing two spirals together to make a double helix pattern, you will create a spinning willow decoration.
Take home your makes. All tools and materials will be provided
Tickets – Adults – £11.50/ Children – £6.50
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/willow-weaving-workshop
