Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
The Cambridge Festival is a mixture of online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening at Cambridge. Meet some of the researchers and thought-leaders working in some of the pioneering fields that will impact us all. Spanning 17 days, the Cambridge Festival is a vibrant and unique celebration of research and ideas […]
There are wolves in the woods, they say. Witches and giants too - it’s a dangerous place to go, they say. But maybe there are princes there, as well, and magic beans and spells, and mothers and fathers. Perhaps it is a place where the lonely can find each other, even if they lose some […]
Starring Kara Tointon 1927. Constance is a very unhappy woman. “Nonsense” says her mother “she eats well, sleeps well, dresses well and she’s losing weight. No woman can be unhappy in those circumstances”. Constance is the perfect wife and mother, and her husband is as devoted to her as he is to his mistress, who […]
BreastFest 2 returns to Stow cum Quy this March for an afternoon and evening of live music, community spirit and fund-raising in support of breast cancer awareness. Taking place on Saturday 28th March 2026 from 2pm to 10pm at Stow Cum Quy Village Hall, this lively music event will showcase a fantastic line-up of local […]
Children's Storytelling -The Musicians of Bremen Storytelling by Andy Lawrence, Theatre of Widdershins Have you ever wanted to be in a band? Look cool with a guitar slung over your shoulder? Twiddling drumsticks high in the air? This was the dream of four friends: Rodney the Donkey, Rufus the Dog, Mimi the Cat and Spockerel […]
Award-winning master of sci-fi Adrian Tchaikovsky will be at Waterstones Cambridge on Monday, 30 March from 6pm to discuss his highly anticipated fourth book in The Children of Time Universe: Children of Strife. In Children of Strife, readers visit a far-future after earth fell, where ark ships had hunted for a new home. They sought […]
The David Parr House is a preserved terraced house in Cambridge, with interior decoration in the Arts and Crafts style, executed by its owner, David Parr, between 1886 and 1926. The house is open to the public for guided tours in small groups. Many events are being put on at the David Parr House. Here are […]
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2026, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to the Corn Exchange, bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant […]
The third Piano Festival in Cambridge, which will take place from 7 to 11 April 2026. To celebrate their third anniversary, they will welcome renowned international artists who will perform evening concerts alongside the international competition on the 8th and 9th. The venues for the concerts are Pembroke College Auditorium and Trinity College Chapel. Our […]
New Year’s Eve, 1959. Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub. As we hear their story, we’re transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies. Spitfire Girls is inspired by […]
Spring is here, and this Easter holiday there will be a jam packed Crafty Thursday! You’ll be making bunny ear headbands, baby chicks and Easter egg decorations. Come along for a day full of fun! Each session lasts 60 minutes £4 per child (includes all materials) - suitable for age 3+. Parents / carers are […]
Performed by Collegium Laureatum Collegium Laureatum (Society of Graduates) was founded in 1974 by Don Neville as an informal madrigal group of graduate students, fellows and friends of Corpus Christi College. Despite the fact that the choir has largely become town rather than gown, this distinctive name has been retained. Performers - Ian Cobb - conductor/ Natalka […]
10.30am – 4pm A celebration of traditional crafts. Cambridge Bodgers and friends will be demonstrating in the Stable Rooms and making items using some of the wood that is a by-product from our Woodland Restoration Project. Guided Woodland walks. The location will be signposted from the car park. Free, donations welcome. No need to book. Please […]
The joint conference of the Cambridgeshire Association for Local History and the Sawston Village History Society on April 11th 2026 in the Church Hall of Sawston’s Catholic Church from 10.00 to 4.00 will include talks by well-known historians on the history of the village, its archaeology and development, church and chapel, and its transport system […]
Live Country Music Show in Eye at the Manor Farm Community Centre, 70 High Street, Eye, PE6 7UY. It is on Saturday 11th April, commencing 7.45 pm and featuring Jack Marshall and the Rock n Roll Hillbillies, with guests Jon Sutton and Buck and Rachel. Tickets are £12 each and available in advance from 07956067872 […]
Take a step back into the 1930s and 40s with the official UK Glenn Miller Orchestra tour, for the definitive musical celebration of legendary big band leader, Glenn Miller. The concert features all Miller’s most iconic hits: from Moonlight Serenade, and American Patrol - through to Tuxedo Junction, Pennsylvania 6-5000, and In the Mood… and […]
On Wednesday, 15 April from 6pm Waterstones Cambridge will be hosting Elle McNicoll in celebration of Unapologetic Love Story – a smart, sassy and romantic novel with an important message at its heart. This debut adult romcom from the author of A Kind of Spark and Role Model focuses on a London It Girl with […]
Since 2009, East London musical pioneers Hackney Colliery Band have pushed the boundaries of brass band conventions, building a steadfast fan-base with their joyous live shows and slew of heralded releases. As anyone who has attempted any degree of social organisation will attest, it is no mean feat to gather nine people in one place, […]
Ivo Neame, piano | George Crowley, tenor sax | Tom Farmer, bass | James Maddren, drums A welcome return to Stapleford Granary from the Ivo Neame Quartet, featuring some of the finest UK-based jazz instrumentalists. Formed in 2017, the band has delighted audiences throughout the UK, Germany and the Netherlands, with their energetic improvised music. […]
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge, conducted by Darrell Davison, performs wonderful works by four famous composers of the 20th-century English symphonic tradition. Bax's "Tintagel" (1919) and Delius's "Daybreak" (1887) are followed by Vaughan Williams's renowned "The Lark Ascending" (1914), featuring young rising star solo violinist Mikhail Andreev. The second half of the concert comprises Elgar's […]
A rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield. From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage. […]
Murder comes to the countryside in the world premiere production of Midsomer Murders. When spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering hidden passions, long-buried secrets and […]
Next to Normal is an electrifying Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical that boldly explores themes of love, grief, mental illness and what it means to be ‘normal’. At its heart is Diana Goodman, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. As her symptoms worsen and successful treatment […]
A huge number of authors will be speaking at this Spring Literary Festival, including Mary Berry (My Gardening Life), Martin Bond (A Cambridge Diary), Margaret Drabble (The Books That Made Me), Nick Butterworth (Percy The Park Keeper, Stories from the Park) and many many more. For full details go to https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/whats-on/spring-festival-2026/
Cambridge Band Competition is back for 2026, and on the hunt for the next wave of local talent ready to make some serious noise. Winners will take home incredible prizes (to be announced soon!) — plus the glory, exposure, and connections that come with being named the best band in Cambridge. First launched in 1985 […]
From 10.30 am to 4.30 pm at Storeys Field Centre. A vibrant event bringing together local artists. Browse handmade artwork including jewellery, metal work, ceramics, prints & woodwork. This promises to be a fun and vibrant day, featuring 25 local artists and designers. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the makers and purchase work […]
ART4ARTHUR is an exhibition and sale of artworks donated by local artists in support of Arthur Rank Hospice. It is being held on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 April at Cambridge Artspace at 5 Green's Road, Cambridge CB4 3EF. Your chance to buy an original piece of art at an affordable price and support a […]
Guided walk from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm) to learn about spring wildflowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide, who will help you to identify wildflowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard near the car park. Free event, […]
Thrilling adventure – on the big screen! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of action-packed adventure films to West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, on 28-29 April. With cutting-edge expeditions and extraordinary tales of human resilience, the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival stars the world’s top athletes and explorers as they […]
The Carneys have farmed their land in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, for generations. In August 1981, Quinn Carney brings in the harvest and everyone looks forward to the traditional feast. But Quinn is a man with a past. Ten years previously, his younger brother Seamus “disappeared” from the family home, leaving behind a wife and […]
We all know the story of Pompeii. Or do we? Join Waterstones Cambridge on Wednesday 29 April from 6pm for an immersive and ground-breaking exploration of the final day in the fated city of Pompeii through the lives of seven citizens from the most exciting new name in ancient history, Dr Jess Venner. Dr Jess […]
What’s Ons are broadcast across the day at 7.50, 10.30, 1.30 and 4.30, and at weekends.
To get your event included email: Karen Stringer