Live & Local
One of the most influential artists of our time, David Hockney (b.1937) takes over Cambridge this spring and summer with an exhibition across The Fitzwilliam Museum and The Heong Gallery, Downing College. Through both traditional and cutting-edge ways of making art, the exhibition explores Hockney’s obsession with how we see the world, and how our […]
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey reopens for the season on Thursday 24th March The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey will reopen to the public on Thursday 24th March 2022 and is then open every Thursday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Monday, until the end of October. The museum has a packed programme of events […]
Devil's Dyke Morris Men mainly perform dances which originated in the Cotswold area. 'Morris' generally is used to cover dances with a formal or ritual function, traditionally formed by a small practised set of same-sex dancers, usually male. This contrasted strongly with social dances which were performed in more relaxed circumstances by both sexes. The […]
The Museum of Classical Archaeology is pleased to announce its summer exhibition: a collaboration with GUIRLANDEN, an artist collective who hail from Denmark. GUIRLANDEN’s artistswill transform the light and airy Cast Gallery with a series of installations in response to the casts, intended as ‘actualisations’ of the classical heritage the Museum's collection embodies. GUIRLANDEN area […]
Music in the Parks is back this June to September! Enjoy a summer of free music in Cambridge’s beautiful parks on selected Sundays between June and September. All concerts are 3.00 pm-5.00 pm. 5 June - Jesus Green: ‘Platinum Jubilee Celebrations’ Cambridge Groove Orchestra and Swagger. 19 June – Cherry Hinton Hall: March Brass 2000 […]
Naturally Mindful in Nature workshops in the Nightingale Community Garden, Nightingale Ave, Cambridge CB1 8SQ, (www.nightingalegarden.org.uk), on Saturday mornings 23rd July, 13th & 27th August. Combining the healing qualities of the community garden with mindfulness practice, the workshops will help all to reduce stress and live more comfortably with our long to do lists. To […]
From exploring the science of earthquakes, Treasure Island family days and creating glass animals, to Teddy Bears’ picnics, butterfly time travel and nature-themed art sessions - Summer with the Museums is back with a bang for the school holidays. Organised by the University of Cambridge Museums (UCM) and including venues across the local county, the […]
Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world. Held each year since 1965 it attracts around 14,000 people, many of whom return year after year. The Festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and its eclectic mix of music, the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland […]
A brand-new musical by writers and musicians local to Stamford and Peterborough. The story follows three sisters who inherit a necklace, The Sparkling Eyes, from their ballerina mother which may or may not have been a gift to her from the Russian Tsar. The 1929 financial crash has left the eldest sister impoverished, the youngest […]
Woodgreen and Girlguiding Cambs West have teamed up to create a new badge to go with their fundraising challenge. Wood Green Pets Charity can only keep helping pets in need thanks to amazing supporters like you who could take on the challenge of fundraising by doing the Big Den Sleepover! The fantastic new badge has […]
Karen Stringer (ANATD, MNATD, FNATD), The Director of the School of Russian Ballet, Cambridge will be running classes during the month of August for those who wish to keep up their ballet over the summer holidays. Karen is a specialist in the training of adult beginners to a very high standard of dance. The classes […]
'It don't always turn out like you think it is. You don't always have the kind of life that you dream about. You know what I mean?’ Jim Becker and his unlicensed drivers take the people of Pittsburgh Hill District where regular taxi cabs won’t – healing old wounds and tearing new ones as they […]
Alexfest returns for a summer weekend full of music, entertainment, games, food, drink, and good times. Raising money for their charity of the year, Cambridge Food Bank (http://cambridgefoodbank.org.uk) Friday, 5th August - Open Mic night and guest DJ from 6.00 pm. Calling all budding singers, musicians, and comedians! If you have a talent, we want […]
Come along to the Cambridge Country Show this year, held at the most beautiful venue. The Stow Estate, Cambridge for a wonderful day out. Set to be huge fun this year, with Jonathan Marshall from Game of Thrones, the fabulous Barrel Racing Team, Inspire Motorbike and BMX Stunt Team, the fantastic Dog and Duck Show, […]
Mischief's multi award-winning international smash hit comedy The Play That Goes Wrong is returning to Cambridge Arts Theatre, following its previous sell-out success! The Cornley Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! As the accident prone thesps battle on against all the […]
Come and get lost in the Beermuda Triangle, a multi-venue beer festival across 6 great pubs: The Maypole, The Carpenters Arms, The Portland Arms, The Waterman, Thirsty Cambridge and The Old Spring. 6 venues | 200+ Beers | Food & Entertainment August bank holiday weekend, 25th – 29th August. http://beermuda-triangle.uk
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, composer and producer, Gary Barlow brings his theatrical one-man stage show A Different Stage to Cambridge this August. Created by Gary and his long-time friend and collaborator Tim Firth, A Different Stage sees Gary narrate the journey of his life alongside the music from his incredible discography. In a project unlike anything he’s ever […]
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