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A nature festival from 25 May to 30 June with many interesting events. One example of interesting events is The Wildlife Trust (BCN)’s annual river Cam bat punts with Scudamore’s provide one of the most exciting evening experiences of summer on the river in Cambridge. Enjoy a unique experience setting off just before dusk. Hand […]
Celebrate summertime in Cambridge in musical style, as Music in the Parks makes a welcome return from June. The programme of free Sunday afternoon concerts is open to all and will take place on beautiful green open spaces throughout the whole of the city. Organised by Cambridge City Council, the music events are generously supported […]
No other music event offers such great value as Newmarket Nights on the July Course! Music events at Newmarket allow you to enjoy unique evenings of racing and concerts in this incredible and beautiful setting. Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics live after evening racing - Friday 21 June 2024 at Newmarket Racecourses, On the July Course, JLS […]
After the success of their first ever joint beer festival back in May 2022 and winter festival in November, local pubs in the Petersfield Area are back with their annual summer Cambridge Beer Quarter! It will be taking place between the 24th and 29th June and throughout the week there will be a myriad of […]
Carnival 2024 will be on the 28th and 29th June 2024 at Burwell Recreation Ground. Last year the event was attended by over 3500 people. It is free entry for all and raises money for community groups across the village. On Friday night herre will be a pet show and silent disco starting from 5pm […]
A family-friendly fun day with something for everyone; stalls, arts and crafts, Fun Zone, local musicians, community Tug of War. ALl Welcome.
14.00-16.00 at Wandlebury Country Park Gentle guided walk to meet the Highland and Belted Galloway cows and learn how they improve our 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. For info go to https://www.cambridgeppf.org/Event/meet-the-cows-29-june
11:00 am to 5:00 pm at Gonville Place. This will be Cambridge City’s 1st Armed Forces Day celebration and it will be a day like nothing seen in Cambridge before. The organisers have requested a fly-by and a marching band, and there will also be a military village comprising regular and reserve forces, armed forces […]
A celebration of the life and art of Betty Ray, Mother of Histon resident Les Ray.with live music by Red Velvet culminating in an auction of around 30 of Betty’s works. Paintings Preview 2.30-4.30pm, Auction from 7.30-9.30pm Entry free - welcome drinks from 7.15pm St Andrews Centre, Histon. Paintings preview: https://feast.hisimp.com/ To donate to […]
Heffers bookshop has the honour of hosting Classicist Dame Mary Beard at the Cambridge Union on Tuesday, 2 July at 7pm in celebration of the paperback release of her enthralling book Emperor of Rome. Mary Beard is one of the most original and best-known classicists working today. She is Professor of Classics at Newnham College, […]
It's the summer of 1988. Tory politician Robin Hesketh returns to his idyllic home in the Cotswolds. It’s his birthday and, having successfully passed Section 28; effectively banning the 'promotion' of homosexuality in schools, he is in a celebratory mood. However, his welcome is not as he'd hoped. Diana has a stinking hangover, a fox […]
Amateur adult ladies are invited to attend a summer ballet course in Classic Russian Ballet in July and August, taking place in the Dance Studio at the YMCA, Gonville Place, Cambridge The classes will be from 12.00 to 1.00 each Wednesday (excluding July 24th). The Teacher will be Karen Stringer, a Fellow of the National […]
On Wednesday evenings in July, Cambridge University Botanic Garden rings to the sound of live music when we present Sounds Green – the best in open-air music. Bring a rug and a picnic. Food, ice creams and drinks on sale. Open to all ages. Music from 6.15pm. Garden closes at 8.30pm. All paying visitors should buy […]
Taking place all of July in many locations in and around the City, the Cambridge Summer Music Festival presents a wide variety of music performances, with 30 concerts in all. Some examples: 5 July - Choir of Clare College at OLEM Catholic Church 11 July - J.S. Bach, St. John Passion at Trinity College Chapel […]
Everyone is invited to KUPALA FEST - a concert and fair in support of Ukraine on Saturday 6th of July, at St Giles Church, Cambridge, from 2pm onwards. KUPALA FEST is a family event rooted in a Ukrainian traditional summer holiday. There will be a flower crown workshop for children and music performances for everyone. […]
A regular annual village event with its roots in the Middle Ages, The Shelford Feast maintains the tradition of bringing the community together to celebrate, all with the aim of having a good time whilst raising money for local good causes, with over £370,000 raised to date. Beer Festival Sat 6 Jul 2024 12:00 – […]
Timeline Choir invite you to join them for their summer concert: A Cup of Poison 7.30pm St Pauls Church - Hills Rd. Songs of foul fiends and dark deed across the centuries! Murder and misdeeds abound as you look at some of the darker sides of folk song, featuring poisonous relationships, gallows confessions and the song […]
This tour celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy! ‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy have lived up to that title for the last 5 decades! Formed in Leicester in 1973 from an amalgamation of several local bands, Showaddywaddy have gone on to sell more than 20 […]
Cambridge Open Studios event runs over the first four weekends of July every year, and provides the opportunity to visit working studios, and buy art direct from the artists. 2024 dates for your calendar Cambridge Open Studios will run over the following dates in 2024, with studios open between 10am and 5pm: 06 – 07 […]
Enrico Tomasso, trumpet & vocals | Malcolm Earle Smith, trombone | Mark Crooks, clarinet | Joe Webb, piano | Harry Sankey, rhythm guitar | Simon Thorpe, double bass | Matt Skelton, drums. This all-star group had been specially assembled to celebrate the best of Dixieland and Chicago Jazz. From the music of King Oliver to […]
The Ipswich Transport Museum, the modern-day Aladdin’s Cave. situated in the Old Trolleybus Depot on Cobham Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JD, will be open in July every Sunday from 11am until 4pm. At the Museum there zre about 100 major exhibits, almost all of which were manufactured and or operated in Ipswich, these include lorries, fire […]
The Merry Wives of Windsor 29 July - 24 August 2024 Every evening (except Sunday) at 7.30pm St John's College Gardens (entrance via Queen's Road only) Shakespeare’s brilliantly witty farce tells of a would-be seducer, a jealous husband and two resourceful housewives in a hilarious battle of wits and wiles. Sir John Falstaff gets more […]
Spot is having a very special birthday party and you’re invited! With party hats, songs, dancing and lots of interactive party games, this is going to be the best birthday party ever! Join Steve the Monkey, Tom the Crocodile and Helen the Hippo to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPOT! Based on the beloved Eric […]
Step into the world of Murder Most Unexpected, an Agatha Christie-style Whodunnit made up entirely on the spot. The talented cast of improvisers will take you on a journey full of hilarious twists, turns, and suspicious characters - all dictated by your suggestions! Every performance is unique, anything can happen, and anyone could be the […]
Within his private psychiatric clinic, Doctor Prentice is interviewing a new secretary. Geraldine wants the position but seems under-qualified and uncertain about her parentage. Mrs Prentice appears, flushed and in urgent need of a drink, following an illicit encounter at the Station Hotel. In the meantime, Doctor Rance, a Government Inspector and Sergeant Match, a […]
At Watersone's Book Shop at 6pm, critically acclaimed author of Cecily Annie Garthwaite will be discussing her highly-anticipated new novel, The King’s Mother. From the Wars of the Roses to the dawn of the Tudor age, this is a story of mothers and sons; of maternal ferocity and female ambition – of all they can […]
Come and get swept away for a night in Copacabana! Cores do Samba and explore the uplifting MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) featuring music by Tom Jobim (‘Girl From Ipanema’), Gil, Joyce, Joao Donato, Elis Regina, Mendes (‘Mas Que Nada’), and more. Discover the magic of this band fronted by Brazilian singer Caru Lins, experience the […]
People with Special Needs participate in a Performing Arts Group called Touch My World Productions. Thwy are putting on a show The Little Mermaid at The Marven Centre , Sawston on Saturday 20th July at 2pm and 6pm. Touch My World productions was founded in 2015 by Suzie Davies and created from the love of […]
Taking place from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm in the gardens of The Old Vicarage, Grantchester, by kind permission of lord and Lady Archer. Come and visit these amazing gardens. Stalls and entertainment. Admission - £3.00 on the gate. Children free
From 10am - 4pm at Wandlebury Country Park Have a go at scything and watch experts in action. Scything is a traditional rural skill that was used to cut hay. The skill is kept alive by enthusiasts and scything is still used to cut hay in small or difficult locations where using a tractor isn’t […]
Takng place from 3-5pm at The Maltings, Ely Price of ticket £10 - including a donation to NSPCC Cambridge Spanish Dance School presents their Summer Dance Gala 'El Camino Elegido', featuring Flamenco, Hip Hop and Kathak styles of dance with live Flamenco guitar and song. A show well worth seeing! Book tickets by e-mail to: […]
Come along to the Portland Arms for a week long festival with 40 craft beers, great pizza, quiz hosted by Bruno Also live music and games and fun throughout the week, to raise money for local charities. For info go to https://theportlandarms.co.uk/wp/upcoming-events/action~agenda/page_offset~2/request_format~json/
The glorious London City Ballet are back! After an absence of almost 30 years, the company returns to stages across the world with a sublime programme of ballet and contemporary dance. Featuring a fantastic, international company of dancers, this comeback production includes acclaimed works including the revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1972 one-act ballet Ballade, unseen […]
Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world. Held each year since 1965 it attracts around fourteen thousand 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 […]
This performance presents an unparalleled artistic feast, bringing together diverse art forms such as national orchestral music, string music, dance, and chorus. From the classic "Overture to a Dream of Red Chamber" to the passionate “The Song of Heroes", the performance leads the audience to travel through time and space, experiencing the beauty of the […]
Children's Activities from planting a herb garden to making a fairy castle. Drop-in activities between 9am & 12pm. Suitable for age 3+ £4 per child / participant - all materials provided No booking required Lots of ideas to keep children creating and entertained during the school holidays! Crafty Thursdays & Messy Tuesdays are held in […]
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