Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
"Tonight we honour what we lost. But we also commemorate what we found." Come From Away is the true story of what happened when 38 planes were redirected to the remote island of Newfoundland, Canada when the US airspace closed for the first time in history in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. 7000 people were […]
James Taylor, keyboards | Andrew McKinney, guitar | Mark Cox, bass | Pat Illingworth, drums For over three decades, The James Taylor Quartet (JTQ) has been a major presence on the UK acid jazz and funk scene. Led by Hammond organ specialist James Taylor, the band has developed a unique sound that mixes soul, gritty […]
Returning to Midsummer Common on 6 June, 2026. Every year, on the first Saturday of June, Midsummer Common transforms into a colourful, buzzing field full of music, art, and culture as Strawberry Fair takes over Cambridge. Since 1973, Strawberry Fair has grown into one of the UK’s biggest volunteer-run, free festivals, welcoming tens of thousands […]
The first Hemingford Arts Week starts this Saturday 6th June. Saturday and Sunday there is a pop up artist studio, where artists in different mediums will be showing how they work - Hemingford Abbots Village Hall. On Sunday there is a large community project, free for everyone to attend. Plein air painting at The Manor, on the […]
From 10am – 12pm Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. […]
Parker's Piece Music Weekend at the Music Marquee @ Town & Country Fair, Parker's Piece, Cambridge. Top tier local bands playing live on stage in the Music Marquee at the Town & Country Fair. Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 5pm. Mr Griff, Rising Blues, Ghost Carnival, The 29th Funktion, The Gravy Train Trio, […]
Taking place on Parker's Piece from 10am to 5pm This much loved and popular family event takes place in the heart of Cambridge. All day entertainment will include birds of prey flying displays, horse displays, children's entertainer, historical re-enactment and much much more. Plus demonstrations of rural skills for you to enjoy. Arts, crafts food […]
The Cambridge Pride Parade returns for 2026. Every year, the parade brings together LGBTQ+ people, allies, community groups, charities, businesses and organisations from across Cambridge and beyond to celebrate visibility, inclusion and pride. Whether you're representing a workplace, sports club, community organisation, walking group, performance troupe or simply joining friends to celebrate, everyone is welcome. […]
The community in Arbury is thrilled to be bringing you our biggest celebration in years, with the largest carnival procession we've seen for a long time, a packed arena programme, community stalls, fairground attractions, great food and entertainment for all ages. Join us as we celebrate the incredible diversity, creativity and community spirit that makes […]
Highfield Ely Academy is a special school that has students with a wide variety of disabilities aged between primary school age to late teens. Our event is a fundraiser to raise funds to put towards vital equipment and experiences for our students to aid their development and inclusion within school. This event is donations on […]
Don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and come along for an unforgettable celebration of 75 glorious years of BBC Radio 4's The Archers. To mark this extraordinary milestone, The Archers is stepping out of the studio and onto the stage for a very special national tour. Hosted by comedian and superfan […]
Discover how patients and the public have shaped health research for the better To celebrate 20 years of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), teams from the East of England will be hosting a Patient and Public Involvement showcase. Come along for a first-of-its -kind collaborative regional event, celebrating Patient and Public […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On Saturday 20 June, 6-piece local band The Cover Up will be playing classic rock, blues and soul covers in a special fundraising gig for the Friends of St Andrew's Church. Cherry Hinton. Doors open at 7pm with music starting at 7:30pm. Licensed bar available. Tickets £10 adults, £8 Friends, £5 under 18s. Buy tickets […]
Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the New Cambridge Singers round off their current season’s programme with settings of works by three of the 17th Century’s best known Metaphysical poets – George Herbert, John Donne and Richard Crashaw. These poems have inspired generations of composers to some of their finest works, included in our forthcoming […]
Northstowe's annual Midsummer Festival returns with an afternoon and evening packed with entertainment for all ages. Expect live music, dance and drama performances, children's activities, a bouncy castle, pop-up market, food trucks, a bar and café, and plenty of opportunities to meet neighbours and enjoy the community atmosphere. Free entry. Family friendly. Just bring yourself […]
The series begins at Romsey Rec on Sunday 21st June as Waterbeach Brass Band take to the stage. Established in 1978 Waterbeach Brass quickly became one of Cambridge's premier brass bands. They've been entertaining crowds all over the UK since, being a popular band on the Music in the Parks line up for several years. […]
It’s back by popular demand! Emma Rice Company’s ‘magic’ Malory Towers (Guardian) is touring the UK again. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music. Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately she also has a quick temper! Can she learn […]
Basement Jaxx are heading to Newmarket Racecourses for one of this summer’s biggest live music events. The BRIT Award-winning dance duo, famous for their infectious blend of house, funk, soul and garage, will perform after the racing in June 2026. Since bursting onto the scene with their debut album Remedy in 1999, they’ve produced hits […]
Born in Paris to an artistic family, Louise Farrenc was precociously musically talented, both as a pianist and a composer. Married at 17, she toured Europe as accompanist to her flautist husband, but they ultimately settled back in Paris, where Louise established a career as a pianist and professor of piano at the Paris Conservatoire. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Murder! But whodunnit? The truth is in your hands! Step into the world of Murder Most Unexpected, an Agatha Christie-style mystery made up entirely on the spot. Following sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, local comedy legends Cambridge Improv Factory are back to unravel a hilarious tale of twists, turns, and suspicious characters - all […]
As part of this year’s CUH Arts Festival, there will be two events that explore how the arts can shape experiences of care, connection and well-being. Each offers a space for conversation, reflection and shared insight. Public Art, Care and Connection: The Role of the Artist in Healthcare Environments Tuesday 30 June, 5:30–7:30pm, CRUK, Cambridge […]
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 […]
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