Live & Local
The Cambridge Jazz Festival is back with a huge line-up of stars, including headliners Courtney Pine, Omar and Zara McFarlane. Tickets are already on sale for the 7th Cambridge Jazz Festival, which takes place from November 10-27. It marks a much-welcomed return to a live, in-person festival programme that showcases local and global talent alongside […]
In the midst of woeful underfunding and ridicule from local private school St Perfectton’s Prep, join the students and teachers of Grove Park Secondary as a mysterious pirate offers them the geography field trip of a lifetime. Will they find Billy Bones’ lost treasure? Will Jemima Hawkins fulfil her dreams of adventure and find the […]
Christmas shopping extravaganza over 3 days 25/26/27 November with all profits going to the Cambridge Childrens Hospital & the National Horse Racing Museum. Dame Mary Archer will be cutting this year’s ribbon at 4.00 pm to mark the official opening of East Anglia’s biggest Christmas Fair. Leading the opening ceremony of the 3-day event on […]
Prepare yourself for an adventure paved with gold this Christmas as Cambridge Arts Theatre’s award-winning pantomime returns with the purrr-fect festive treat: Dick Whittington and his Cat! Fed up living life with empty pockets, our plucky hero Dick Whittington arrives in London seeking fame, fortune, adventure… and his one true love! Alongside his trusty companion […]
Two of the world’s greatest classical voices, Aled Jones and Russell Watson, reunite for Christmas 2022 with a brand-new album. Performing together again following a three-year hiatus, the powerhouse duo will also embark on a colossal UK tour this November and December. Aled Jones is the original classical crossover star, having been at the top […]
Taking place at Haslingfield Methodist Church, 25 High Street, Haslingfield CB23 1JW from 12.00 to 3.00 pm. The annual Christmas Market in Haslingfield is always a popular and well-attended event. The aims are to support a range of charities, local businesses and artisans and offering some unique, quirky, ethical, eco-friendly and handcrafted Christmas gifts. What’s […]
Mill Road Winter Fair returns on Saturday, 1st December! Mill Road Winter Fair is a celebration of community along one of the most diverse and vibrant roads in Cambridge. Usually held on the first Saturday of December, the Fair brings together local businesses and organisations, shops and stall-holders, musicians, artists and dancers in one day […]
Let’s light up Northstowe this winter on Saturday 3rd December! Join the Lantern Parade which starts at Bug Hunters Waters or head down to The Green, just off Pathfinder Way. It all kicks off at 5pm with Cambridge 105 Radio's Saturday Breakfast presenter Matt Webb hosting the live music stage, with jazz carols from Emmanuel […]
On Sunday 4th December, the recently opened Flourish Farm Shop in Hildersham, Cambridgeshire will be hosting its first ever Christmas Market. The day promises to be a celebration of local producers and makers show=casing wonderful Christmas gift ideas, food and drink stalls as well as fulfilling all of your fresh produce needs. The Flourish Farm […]
Raising funds to buy an ambulance for Ukraine. Compered by Neil Whiteside at Great St. Mary's Church on Monday, 5th December. The Yellow Concert at 5.00 pm with performances from Barton CoE Primary School, Harston and Newton Prmary School, St.John's College School and University Primary School. For info go to https://carolsforukraineyellowtickets.eventbrite.co.uk The Blue Concert at […]
Over Players panto will be The Little Mermaid, using the script written by Kirsty Smillie, based on the well-known Hans Christian Andersen tale. Performance times are as follows: Tue 6th Dec - 6.30 pm/ Wed 7th to Fri 9th Dec - 7.30 pm/ Sat 10th Dec - 2.30pm and 7.30 pm Ticket prices are £8 […]
Bawds presents a fresh, new treatment of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice” books, featuring all their best-loved characters, including the Mad Hatter, March Hare, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Red and White Queens, the White Knight and Humpty Dumpty. Alice disrupts Lewis Carroll’s earnest Christmas Lecture to explore the far more entertaining world of his surreal imagination in […]
From 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm at 40 Humberstone Road, Cambridge. Mulled wine. Live music. Pop-up Shop. Mince Pies. Raffle. Rowan is a vibrant, independent, registered charity providing an arts centre and forest school for adults with learning disabilities. Since 1984 Rowan has offered a safe, creative, and enriching environment where the arts are used […]
With The Down for the Count Concert Orchestra at West Road Concert Hallat 7.30 pm. The Down for the Count Concert Orchestra and vocalists present a festive celebration featuring the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald and many more, in a luscious orchestral setting evoking the sounds of the great […]
The Granary's Christmas Market 11.00 am - 4.00 pm: everyone welcome Free to attend and no need to book This beautiful Christmas Market returns for a second year! Supporting local makers and creators, craftspeople & collectors, so come along for a festive Christmas Market in the magical setting of the Granary's sheltered courtyard. There'll be […]
A concert in aid of Cambridge City Foodbank - Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills, Programme to include the themes from: The Apprentice, Dr Who, Desert Island Discs, and more, with a few festive pieces as well! At The Atrium Theatre, Chesterton Community College, Gilbert Road, Cambridge CB4 3NY from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Tickets: £10.00 for […]
Winter Wonderland with Prime Brass Sunday 11th December at 3.30 pm and again at 5.30 pm. Once again popular ensemble Prime Brass presents its special brand of music-making in a new one-hour concert for all the family. For young and old alike and ideal for families this is the perfect start to the festive season […]
Cambridge Industrial Archaeology Group’s Christmas talk will be given by Museum of Technology member, John Flood on a subject close to Cambridge’s heart; the not-so-humble bicycle. The talk will trace the history of the bicycle up until the present day and John plans to use his vintage overhead projector to present his illustrations. Hot drinks […]
Niall Keatley & Alan Thomas, trumpets | Andrew Sutton, French horn | Amos Miller, trombone | David Gordon Shute, tuba Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2023, Onyx Brass continue to be a leading light in establishing the brass quintet as a medium for serious chamber music, combining 'staggering virtuosity' (Sarah Walker, BBC Radio 3) with […]
Between the Bars presents After Life Written by Jack Thorne, adapted from the film by Hirokazu Kore-eda, concept by Bunny Christie, Jeremy Herrin and Jack Thorne If you could spend eternity with just one precious memory, what would it be? A group of strangers grapple with this impossible question as they find themselves in a bureaucratic […]
Come along to a great market with around 40 stalls attend the market with a diverse selection from Travel agents to craft stalls, fish, meat bread etc. Due to a donation of chairs from the local Denny Farm museum there will be a sitting area for those who wish to spend time and listen to […]
The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, which has been touring for 22 years this year, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK. Indeed, many people say that their Christmas doesn’t start until they have seen The Albion Christmas Band. Kellie While, Simon Care and Simon Nicol join founder of […]
From Robot Wars to Red Dwarf, Craig has now grounded himself as a Funk & Soul icon after 10 years of broadcasting on BBC 6 Music with their primetime Saturday night show. Craig Charles has captivated crowds throughout the UK - the Maestro of funk has played at numerous festivals such as Love Box, Park […]
A simple celebration of Christmas: The Communion, by candlelight with carols. Wonderfully atmospheric setting. All are welcome. Free event, donations appreciated. From 11.30 pm to 12.30 am. For info go to https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/midnight-communion-at-the-leper-chapel-2022
Secret Affair formed in 1978 from their previous incarnation as the CBS Records “power pop” band New Hearts with founder members and song writing partners Ian Page and Dave Cairns. Their first album, ‘Glory Boys’ (December 1979) sold over 60,000 copies and achieved silver status with an appearance on the BBC TV album show, ‘The […]
This festive season, Cambridge Corn Exchange will once again play host to spectacular presentations of two of the world’s most popular classical ballets, accompanied by a live orchestra to complete the experience. The Nutcracker is a feast for the senses; the enchanting tale of Clara’s adventures with her Nutcracker Prince, full of magic and wonder […]
This festive season, Cambridge Corn Exchange will once again play host to spectacular presentations of two of the world’s most popular classical ballets, accompanied by a live orchestra to complete the experience. Swan Lake is the tragic tale of love that triumphs over evil, as Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the […]
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