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Volunteer Work Party at Wandlebury Country Park
2025-12-16 - 2025-12-17 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
10.30am – 1.30pm
Get outdoors, get active, and make a difference! Come along for a rewarding morning helping to care for Wandlebury’s beautiful green spaces and the wildlife that calls them home. Under the guidance of knowledgeable wardens, you’ll spend three hours learning new skills, meeting like-minded people, and giving something back to nature.
What to expect: All tools, equipment and instruction provided. A friendly, supportive atmosphere – everyone welcome (under-18s must be accompanied)/ A chance to enjoy the fresh air while helping to maintain our much-loved park
What to bring: Packed lunch and a mug for refreshments/ Tough clothes and sturdy footwear/ Enthusiasm and a love for the outdoors!
Meeting point: Notice board, Wandlebury Country Park
Booking: Please reserve your free ticket to confirm your place and provide contact details, so we can let you know of any last-minute changes. Go to https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/volunteer-work-party-12/

New Cambridge Singers Christmas Concert
2025-12-17 - 2025-12-18 | St Giles Church, Chesterton Road, Cambridge
Start your festive season with a carol concert given by the New Cambridge Singers! This year the Singers, one of the City’s foremost chamber choirs under their conductor James Potter, take a journey with the enigmatic Wise Men, the three Magi, seeing the Star and travelling from distant lands to meet the newborn Holy Child. Well-loved music and modern classics, plus the chance to join in with favourite carols; a thoughtful and festive way to get into the festive spirit.
Music by Byrd, Cornelius, Holst, Poulenc, Howells, Willcocks and others, plus audience carols. Accompanied by organist Will Mason.
8.00pm, St Giles’ Church, Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ
Tickets: £18, Students £8, under-18s free; on the door or at www.ticketsource.co.uk/new-cambridge-singers
www.newcambridgesingers.org.uk

Windbourne - Music for Midwinter
2025-12-22 - 2025-12-23 | J1 at Cambridge Junction, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7GX
Windbourne, the acclaimed American vocal quartet, present Music for Midwinter with songs from their seasonal album To Warm the Winter Hearth. Blending English carols, wassails, American shape-note hymns, and global polyphony, their programme celebrates the warmth of community in the year’s coldest season.
Renowned for radiant harmonies and commanding stage presence, Windborne combine scholarship with passion. Years of study in Corsica, Georgia, and the Balkans inform their unique sound. The Guardian has called them “an arresting, exhilarating fusion of voices,” while Songlines praised their harmonies as “the kind that send shivers down your spine.”
More than a concert, Music for Midwinter is an invitation to gather, reflect, and celebrate resilience. With stories, humour, and moments of audience participation, Windborne offer an evening of beauty, connection, and luminous voices to warm the winter hearth.
Time – 8:00 PM
Price – £ 25.00
Age – Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/windborne-music-for-midwinter/

Midnight Communion at the Leper Chapel
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25 | The Leper Chapel, Barnwelll Junction Newmarket Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
11.30pm – 12.30am.
A simple celebration of Christmas: The Communion, by candlelight with carols. Wonderfully atmospheric setting. All are welcome. Free event, donations appreciated.
Please note, there is no car parking at the Chapel itself, but car parking is available on nearby streets. There will not be any toilets available at the Chapel, the nearest public toilet is 300 metres. There is a large step into the Chapel.
For info go to https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/midnight-communion-at-the-leper-chapel/

Swan Lake at Cambridge Corn Exchange
2025-12-27 - 2025-12-29 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
Lose yourself in the magic of classical ballet this new year.
Swan Lake is arguably the world’s most popular ballet, and a timeless tale. Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile. The thrilling sight of a company of swans dancing in perfect harmony is one of the true delights of classical ballet.
A live orchestra performing Tchaikovsky’s splendid score adds the finishing touch to this spectacular performance, a treat for ballet lovers and newcomers alike.
Having delighted audiences on previous UK tours, Mergaliyev Classical Ballet returns with a company of international dancers brought together by Artistic Directors Yassaui and Sophie Mergaliyev.
£23.00 – £46.50 (including booking fee).
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events

Sad Little Island
2026-01-08 - 2026-01-11 | Corpus Playroom, St. Edwards Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Falklands War veteran Tommy returns to the islands seeking closure. While he tends the grave of an enemy soldier, his child asks him about the war. Tommy immerses us in a fantastical world where cartoon-style characters the Tin-Pot Foreign General and the Old Iron Woman battle over the island. But the soldiers fighting are real; their sacrifice deemed a small price to pay for the triumph of conquest. Can Tommy reconcile his feelings about the war and his part in it?
Based on Raymond Briggs’ satirical book and with an 80s inspired soundtrack, Sad Little Island explores the human costs of powerful leaders seeking personal glory. Following a showcase performance earlier this year, this is the first semi-staged, full-length run of this original musical.
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
Times – Thu 8 January at 7:30pm/ Fri 9 January at 7:30pm/ Sat 10 January at 7:30pm
Taking place at Corpus Playroom.
Tickets – £4.00 to £8.00.
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/musical/sad-little-island/

An Evening with Damon Hill in conversation with Tom Clarkson
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-14 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3QB, United Kingdom
The 1996 FIA Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion Damon Hill is one of the sport’s most respected figures, remembered for his thrilling battles with Michael Schumacher and for partnering the late Ayrton Senna at Williams in 1994.
In conversation with Tom Clarkson—acclaimed host of the official F1 podcast Beyond The Grid—Damon will share stories from his remarkable Formula 1 journey, from his unconventional late entry into the sport at 32 to becoming the first son of a champion to claim the title himself.
Hear first-hand what it was like to pilot those legendary Williams cars, the inside stories from his battles with Schumacher, and what it truly means to carry a champion’s name while forging your own path.
But this isn’t just a trip down memory lane. Damon will also turn his expert eye to the present, reflecting on the dramatic 2025 season. What were the defining moments? Which drivers impressed him most? And as we look ahead to what promises to be another thrilling year in 2026, what can we expect from the upcoming campaign? Plus, he’ll be taking your questions—so come prepared to quiz one of F1’s most insightful voices.
Damon remains a symbol of authenticity in motorsport, proof that champions can be both fierce competitors and true gentlemen. Join us for an evening that celebrates both F1’s golden past and its exciting future.
M&G tickets available! Includes an intimate 30-minute pre-show chat with Damon, with a personal signing and the opportunity for a selfie. Exact timings will be communicated a week before the show.
Cost – £38.00 – £163.00 (Including booking fee)
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/an-evening-with-damon-hill

Winter Tree ID
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-14 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
10am – 12pm at Wandlebury County Park
Free guided walk to learn how to identify tree species in winter. Come along for a gentle walk to learn how to identify native trees using bark, buds, shape and form (and leaves or seeds when available!).
Meet at the noticeboard in the car park. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors.
Free event, suggested donation £3.00. You can book here, or feel free to just turn up.
This is a free event – donations welcome, but please pay for your car parking on arrival.
For info go to https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/winter-tree-id/

Guys and Dolls
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-18 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Smooth-talking gamblers, earnest missionaries, and dazzling showgirls are hilariously intertwined in this timeless musical. Lovable rogue Nathan Detroit seeks a venue for his illicit craps game while the charming Sky Masterson makes a bet that he can win the heart of Sarah Brown, a determined sergeant at the Save-a-Soul Mission.
You’ll find yourself singing all the way home with iconic musical numbers like Luck Be a Lady and Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat.
Tickets – From £20.50
For info go to https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/guys-and-dolls/

Bridge City Collective - From The Roots Up
2026-01-15 - 2026-01-16 | Cambridge Junction (J2), Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX, United Kingdom
Presented by Bridge City Collective
From the Roots Up is a show championing and providing a platform for talented music artists in Cambridge ranging from spoken word, folk to hip hop and R&B. Come down on January 15th for a night of spectacular performance, and who knows, you might be witnessing the birth of a star!
Meet the collective building a community across genres.
Supported by Cambridge Junction, Youth Music, Lyrix Organix, Romsey Mill, YMCA Cambridge & Anglia Ruskin University.
Venue – J2 (Standing)
Price – Pay What You Feel from £5
Ages 14+
For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/bridge-city-collective-presents-from-the-roots-up/

Fibonacci Quartet
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-17 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Kryštof Kohout and Luna de Mol, violin | Elliot Kempton, viola | Findlay Spence, cello
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet in F, op 18 no 1/ Florence Price – Adoration/ Béla Bartók – String Quartet no 5
The Fibonacci Quartet are one of Europe’s leading young string quartets. Winners of the First and Audience Prize at the Premio Paolo Borciani International String Quartet Competition in 2024, they were also recently appointed as Grand Résident ensemble at ProQuartet in Paris for seasons 2025-2027.
Formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, the quartet are prolific prize winners. Their numerous awards include First Prize in the Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition, the International Triomphe de l’Art Competition in Belgium, and Special Prizes of the Shostakovich Association in Paris and Peermusic in Hamburg. The quartet is generously supported by the Hattori Foundation, the Cosman Keller Trust, The Frost Trust and Fondation Biermans-Lapôtre in Paris.
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25)
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/fibonacci-quartet

Lucy's Ocean Adventure
2026-01-17 - 2026-01-18 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
Dive into the deep blue sea with this interactive family concert, perfect for young explorers!
Join Lucy as she sets sail on a magical journey beneath the waves. With music inspired by the sea, storytelling and plenty of surprises, this fun-filled concert will spark imaginations and introduce children to the wonders of orchestral sound. Grab your goggles and jump aboard!
Cambridge Philharmonic, founded in 1887, is one of Britain’s oldest and most distinguished music societies. It comprises of both a full symphony orchestra and large chorus. ere
Repertoire to include – Britten – Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes/ Grieg – Storm from Peer Gynt/ Mendelssohn – Hebrides/ Overture/ John Williams – Jaws
Tom Primrose – conductor/ Lucy Hollins – presenter
Ticket Source 0333 666 3366 – £18, £15, £12 No student or other concessions. Tickets will be required for all young people that are older than small babies in arms.
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/cambridgephil-lucys-ocean-adventure-2601

The Comedy of Errors
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-25 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
The Comedy of Errors is a full-blown farce, set in the mysterious and enchanting coastal town of Ephesus; it chronicles the story of two sets of twins, separated when young, who cause mayhem when they find themselves in the same city many years later.
Following the end of their tour, the European Theatre Group return to Cambridge with their electrifying staging of Shakespeare’s silly comedy. With energetic costumes, thrilling fights and troublesome seagulls, come and share in the delight of one of Shakespeare’s most bizarre and hilarious plays.
This production is suitable for ages 8 and over.
Times – Evening performamances at 7.45 pm with a matinee at 2.30 pm on Saturday.
Tickets – £10.00 to £17.50.
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/the-comedy-of-errors/

Author Events at Waterstones Book Shop
2026-01-21 - 2026-02-26 | Waterstones Book Shop, 22 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HG
On Wednesday 21 January from 6pm, join Nick Bradley, author, translator and creative writing tutor at the University of Cambridge, as he discusses the process of translating a new version of Natsume Sōseki’s classic I Am a Cat for Vintage Classics. Nick will also talk generally about Japanese literature, cats, Japan, and writing.
Wednesday 28 January from 6pm Medieval historian and YA author Finn Longman discuss their adult fantasy debut The Wolf and His King. Steeped in the texture of its source material and rendered with a precision of language that feels intimate and timeless, this novel will transport you.
On Wednesday 25 February from 6pm Waterstones Cambridge is delighted to welcome Sunday Times bestselling author Harriet Tyce as she discusses her new novel Witch Trial – an extraordinary thriller which follows two teenage girls and a murdered classmate for a modern-day witch trial that divides the nation.
Tickets are £8 for General Admission, £5 for Waterstones Loyalty Cardholders, and book and ticket options are available. Tickets are available to purchase in store and on the website, www.waterstones.com

Starring Peter Andre - The Very Best of Frankie Valli
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-24 | Cambridge Corn Exchange, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QE, United Kingdom
Starring Peter Andre – The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a street lamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.
From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway, this incredible music has delighted audiences for over five decades, The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including Sherry, My Eyes Adored You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You and many more.
Featuring a supporting cast of incredible performers from smash-hit award winning West End musicals, The Very Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will leave you on a ‘high’ and guarantee you’ll be saying ‘Oh, What A Night!
Cost – £48.00 – £103.00 (Including booking fee)
For info go to https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/the-very-best-of-frankie-valli-starring-peter-andre

Cambourne Retro Video Game Night
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-24 | The Hub, High Street, Cambourne, CB23 6GW
Taking place at The Hub in Cambourne from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm.
Come along for a blast from the past at Cambourne Retro Video Game Night – a fun-filled evening of classic gaming nostalgia!
Because there is a licensed bar (Courtesy of Lord Conrad’s Brewery) and some games may be of an adult nature this is an over-18s-only event.
Come along and play the video game systems of yesteryear including Sega, Nintendo, Atari, BBC Micro, Commodore, Sony, and more!
For info go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cambourne-retro-video-game-night-tickets-1980374901641

John Kirkpatrick - A Victorian Farmer's Year
2026-01-25 - 2026-01-26 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Concert 3:00pm ending 4:15pm (no interval)
John Kirkpatrick, accordion, concertina, melodeon & vocals
A Victorian Farmer’s Year
Following his appearances on the hugely popular BBC TV series Victorian Farm, veteran squeezebox maestro John Kirkpatrick presents a programme of traditional music taking us through a year in the countryside. This collection of buoyant working songs reflects the highs and lows of the seasons, and gives an authentic voice to traditional ways of life. Handed down through generations, John performs farmers songs about celebrations, the miracles of life and renewal, sweat and muck, snorting, grunting, and heaving; songs to keep the spirits high amidst the hardships of late 19th century agricultural life.
John Kirkpatrick is one of folk’s greatest traditional music exponents.
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25)
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/john-kirkpatrick

Noises Off
2026-01-27 - 2026-02-01 | ADC Theatre, Park Street, Cambridge, CB5 8AS
Join the cast and crew of “Nothing On” as they embark on a nationwide tour of their new farce! While the dress run was a little shaky, the doors on the set don’t quite open and interpersonal conflict is at an all-time high, they open in under a day so the show will have to go on…
Not so much a peek behind the curtain as a slap behind it, Noises Off is Michael Frayn’s hilarious and classic romp through the trials of (semi) professional theatre.
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
Times – evening performances at 7.45 pm with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30 pm.
Tickets – £10.00 to £17.50.
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/noises-off/

Robin Ince - The Universe and the Neurodiverse
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28 | Cambridge Junction (J2), Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX, United Kingdom
The Universe and the Neurodiverse is a journey from the outermost planets to our innermost thoughts.
Robin Ince has spent 15 years hosting the multi award winning The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox and been at the forefront of the renaissance in science communication. Always keen to explore new avenues of communication, he has also recently been exploring poetry and was officially given his Poetic License at the 2024 Morecambe Poetry Festival. Combining poetry, stories, jokes and music, this show explores what it is to be human and the incredible diversity of our minds. It is a show about Jane Goodall and chimpanzees, about Apollo 8 and the Earthrise image, about our environment, about climate change, about neurodiversity and it is about finding joy and inspiration. It is a show created to empower and activate.
Price – £ 19.50
Age – Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/robin-ince-the-universe-and-the-neurodiverse/

Volunteer Work Party at Wandlebury Country Park
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28 | Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, United Kingdom
10.30am – 1.30pm
Get outdoors, get active, and make a difference! Come along for a rewarding morning helping to care for Wandlebury’s beautiful green spaces and the wildlife that calls them home. Under the guidance of knowledgeable wardens, you’ll spend three hours learning new skills, meeting like-minded people, and giving something back to nature.
What to expect: All tools, equipment and instruction provided/ A friendly, supportive atmosphere – everyone welcome (over 18s only)/ A chance to enjoy the fresh air while helping to maintain our much-loved park
What to bring: Packed lunch and a mug for refreshments/ Tough clothes and sturdy footwear/ Enthusiasm and a love for the outdoors!
Meeting point: Notice board, Wandlebury Country Park
Booking: Please reserve your free ticket to confirm your place and provide contact details.
For info go to https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/volunteer-work-party-16/

Sir Derek Jacobi in Conversation with Richard Clifford
2026-01-29 - 2026-01-30 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Not bad for a boy who grew up in Essex, the son of a corner shop owner and a secretary. From Leytonstone and the Leyton Players to Hamlet at the Edinburgh Fringe and a scholarship to Cambridge.
With peers such as Ian McKellen and Trevor Nunn, Derek is a founding member of the National Theatre and an enormous talent with Shakespeare running through his blood, having starred in almost every Shakespearean play.
With actor and director Richard Clifford in the driving seat for the evening, there will be incredible insight, joy of Shakespeare and so much more, as he is also Derek’s partner.
Tickets – £30
https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/sir-derek-jacobi/

Caroline Swinburne at Heffers Bookshop
2026-01-29 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Heffers, 20 Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1TY, United Kingdom
Join Caroline Swinburne, in conversation with Adrian Peel, from 6pm on Thursday the 29th of January to discuss her brand new novel Solo.

Cate was a world class musician in a leading orchestra all until a famous solo went disastrously wrong in front of a huge audience. Traumatised and humiliated, she abandons her instrument and travels the world, trying to forget. Many years later, she’s pulled back into the musical world when she starts to mentor Sarah, a talented but musically uneducated teenage horn player in a local amateur orchestra. Helping her protégé succeed could offer Cate the chance of redemption, if she can finally face her own past.

The Romantic - The Sampson Orchestra
2026-01-31 - 2026-02-01 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge, conducted by Darrell Davison, performs works by three famous composers of the 19th-century Austro-German symphonic tradition. The concert begins with Schumann’s Manfred Overture (1848), and this is followed by Bruch’s renowned Violin Concerto No.1 (1868), featuring rising star soloist Basil Alter. The second half of the concert comprises Bruckner’s wonderful “Romantic” Symphony No.4 (1874). The local charity which will benefit from this concert is It Takes A City, which is a Cambridge Homelessness Partnership.
A particularly important sphere of the Cambridge Orchestra’s activities has been to work with local charities, amongst them the Arthur Rank Hospice, the Anglia Ruskin University Music Therapy Appeal, Cambridge Mencap, CamSight, and The Sick Children’s Trust. The Sampson Orchestra continues to do so as an important part of its charitable status.
www.adcticketing.com ADC 01223 300085 – £18 | concessions: £16 | students: £10 | under-16s: £5
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/the-romantic

Cambridge Footlights
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-09 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Following a string of successful performances, Cambridge Footlights are back by popular demand with two nights of hilarious comedy!
Cambridge Footlights are the world-famous comedy troupe who first aired the talents of some of the foremost British comedians and actors of this century. Founded in 1880, this university drama society boasts impressive alumni including Golden Globe and BAFTA-winning actress Olivia Coleman, Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Trevor Nunn, Peter Shaffer and comedian-presenters Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc.
Joined by other student groups from across the country, don’t miss Footlights as they showcase the finest sketches, songs and standup from some of the country’s finest student comedians.
1 February 2026 & 8 February 2026
For info go to https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/cambridge-footlights/
Tickets – £20/ Student tickets £15
Performance may contain strong language and adult themes

The Rivals
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-08 | Cambridge Arts Theatre, 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge , Cambridgeshire, CB2 3PJ, United Kingdom
Bath in the Roaring Twenties: risqué revelry, romance, and rivalry in the Assembly Rooms – a town torn between tradition and the new age.
Lydia and Jack are made for each other – but Lydia’s a rebel and Jack’s too posh to be her beau. What’s a chap to do? A little harmless deception, of course. Meanwhile, Jack’s father, Anthony Absolute, is determined to be obeyed, and Lydia’s guardian Mrs Malaprop is seeking a love-affair of her own – if only she could find the right words…
Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s sparkling satire of love and language has lost none of its bite and brilliance. OT Artistic Director Tom Littler gives this 250th anniversary revival a jazzy new production: a sumptuous treat to chase away the winter cold.
Tickets -From £23.50
For info go to https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-rivals/

Prokoviev Sonatas at West Road Concert Hall
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-04 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
Prokofiev’s second sonata, composed in 1912, has endlessly fascinated pianists: a paradoxical series of superimposed ideas, where Romanticism, parody, brutality, tender lyricism, and infinite changes of texture compete; indeed, one musicologist has described it as an example of ‘polypersonalia’. Its large-scale architecture, arresting complexity, brilliance, dreamy narratives and toccata-like finale make it one of the composer’s greatest works.
This concert sets Prokofiev’s masterpiece in the wider context of 20th-century Russian piano music with Kabalevsky’s witty and poised piano miniatures, his delightful children’s pieces and his first sonatina. Two meditative and poetic works by Fauré provide a starkly contrasting contemporary context to the rest of this programme
Oslo-born David Christophersen, Artistic Director of the Cambridge Concert Artists series at West Road Concert Hall, has performed throughout the UK, including the Woburn Abbey Festival, Bristol’s St. George’s, Edinburgh’s Reid Hall, Oxford’s Holywell Music Room, London’s St John’s Smith Square and broadcast for BBC Radio 3.
ADC Ticketing 01223 300085 – £20-00 | Concessions: £12-00 (under-18s, students, unwaged, and senior citizens). Book all five recitals for a 30% discount, and any three or four with 20% discount in advance online from adcticketing.com
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/prokofiev-sonatas-1-5feb26

Kingmakers
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-08 | Corpus Playroom, St. Edwards Passage, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
It is the rather historically inaccurate “Medieval period” and twin princes Alexander and Leonard have never known who is the oldest brother and therefore has the right to be King. Their mother died shortly after their birth and their father was too busy watching the Medieval football highlights to notice who was born first.
Supposed to tell them who he thinks should succeed him, the King dies before he gets his words out, leaving the battle for the crown wide open for these two rather incompetent brothers and their far more competent, cunning and witty wives. Plots, schemes, fights, outrageous insults and a devious accomplice appear in this hilarious and ridiculous 24 hour race for the throne.
This production is suitable for ages 12 and over.
Times – at 9.30 pm at Corpus Playroom
Tickets – £7.00 to £12.50
For info go to https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/kingmakers/

Iain Bellamy and Rob Luft - Jazz at Stapleford Granary
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-07 | Stapleford Granary, Bury Road, Stapleford, CB22 5BP
Iain Ballamy, tenor saxophone | Rob Luft, guitar & electronics
‘Riversphere’
Two long-term jazz collaborators join forces for a bespoke evening of music for guitar and saxophone, showcasing the unique musicianship and infectious performance style that has marked their stellar careers. ‘Riversphere’ is the metaphor they have coined for an interconnected, flowing experience, connecting sound and environment and resulting in musical confluences and tributaries. The duo will be performing music from their upcoming album on the Babel Label, which features a flexible ensemble of between two and six musicians.
Doors & bar 6:00pm | Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval
Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25)
For info go to https://www.staplefordgranary.org.uk/whats-on/events/rob-luft-and-iain-ballamy

Clyne, Arnold and Shostokovich at West Road Concert Hall
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | West Road Concert Hall, 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, United Kingdom
Anna Clyne is one of today’s foremost contemporary composers; in 2013, her concert overture ‘Masquerade’ opened the last night of the Proms. Inspired by 18th century concerts in London pleasure gardens, involving dancers, acrobats, street entertainers and masquerades, the piece evokes a sense of fun and celebration.
Reuben Anelay will perform Malcolm Arnold’s Trumpet Concerto. Arnold began his professional life as principal trumpet in the Philharmonia orchestra, so it is no surprise that this compact concerto shows off the instrument brilliantly, from fanfares to wistful melodies to virtuoso fireworks, all in the space of 12 minutes.
On 22 June 1941, Germany invaded Russia. Shostakovich was turned down for military service because of his poor eyesight, which meant he could begin work on his 7th Symphony. Working frantically, even throughout the siege of Leningrad, he completed it in under six months. Smuggled out of Russia on microfilm, the symphony became a propaganda piece for the Allies; its extraordinary emotional power and the circumstances of its composition make it one of the most significant works of the 20th century.
Performers – Robert Hodge – Conductor/ Philippa Barton – Leader/ Reuben Anelay – Trumpet
Tickets available online from www.ticketsource.co.uk Email info@ccso-online.org.uk for more information
£20 (adults), £10 (students), £6 (under 14)
For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/clynearnoldandshostakovichccso25-2

Mr Griff and the Grifters at Cambridge Junction
2026-02-07 - 2026-02-08 | Cambridge Junction (J2), Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 7GX, United Kingdom
Mr Griff and The Grifters are an original powerhouse from Cambridge, with an undeniable groove and infectious energy. Spreading messages of hope and unity in the form of classic Funk and Soul, with edgy elements of Rock, Skank and Fusion.
With their dynamic and colourful performances, the band have become regulars on the UK festival scene, playing main stage at Cambridge Club Festival, Secret Garden Party, Bedford River Festival and also toured extensively with The Foodies Festival last summer. They have supported Jessie Ware, Alabama 3, Mel C, The James Taylor Quartet, The Edwin Starr band and Natasha Bedingfield amongst others.
Back at their favourite home town venue J2, the band will be launching their 3rd studio album to co-inside with their annual winter spectacular event.
Venue – J2 (Standing)
Price – £ 15.00
Age – Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
For info go to https://www.junction.co.uk/events/mr-griff/
