Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
Christmas in Cambridge is back to spread festive cheer on Parker’s Piece! Dates : 13th November until December 31st Wander through the sparkling Christmas Market at Parker’s Piece, glide across Cambridge’s open air ice rink, lose yourself in the twinkling Christmas Tree Maze, then rise above the lights on the Big Wheel. Settle in with […]
Far far away, in a small cottage named Chequers, Jack Beanstalk and his mum live a humble life where money is tight. To make ends meet, Jack sells his beloved cow Daisy in Bridgetown in exchange for five ‘magic’ beans from the renowned Evil Bean Merchant. His mother is devastated at the trade-off, but knows […]
Following an extensive refurbishment, you are invited to attend a grand reawakening… as The Arts Theatre presents a dazzling new production of Sleeping Beauty. Cambridge’s favourite dame Matt Crosby celebrates his twentieth year on The Arts Theatre stage, and will be joined by UK Pantomime Award-winning Steven Roberts. In an enchanted kingdom Princess Rose is […]
Six performances from the 28th November to 6th December. 7:30pm 28th November, 2:30pm & 7:00pm 28th November, 7:30pm 5th December, 2:30pm & 7:00pm 6th December. Gzelle Theatre are a professional theatre company originally formed in Cambridge. Cambridge’s Affordable Christmas Pantomime Returns with a Magical Twist on Cinderella at the Mumford Theatre Cambridge, this Christmas Following […]
Bring Christmas Trees, Wreaths, and yourselves to a warm and friendly Advent weekend event! Entries and Admissions are free but donations to support the Community Hub will help that work to continue in 2026 in partnership with FOALS . Seasonal refreshments will be available for a small charge. Come, ready to vote for the funny […]
Taking place at The Tram Depot from 1.30 pm. All ages (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) The final day of the multi-band event in 4 different venues in Cambridge To help raise money towards making Strawberry Fair a Reality in 2026. Here,s the line up: 14.00 - 14.45 - Clean up on […]
St Andrew's Fayre at St Andrew's Hall in Chesterton will run from 1 - 4pm, Saturday 29th November followed by a fund-raising Ceilidh to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. Tickets - £10.00 or £5.00 for under 18s, with donations for cheese and wine on the night. Payment by cash or card on the door. Tickets for […]
At this annual Christmas Fayre you will have cat gifts, Christmas cards and calendars, jewellery, jigsaws and bric a brac. Plus, enjoy refreshments and a chat while browsing the stalls. Also Grand Christmas Raffle tickets with lots of fantastic prizes from local donors. 10:00 am to 01:00 pm Free entry. The location is St Andrews […]
From 11.00am to 4.30pm on both days. Entry is free. There will be around 40 individual lit and themed Christmas trees and exhibits placed around the beautifully festively decorated candle-lit church; also craft and produce stalls and a café which will be serving delicious homemade soups, filled rolls, homemade cakes, coffees and teas. There will be a children’s […]
3pm at Bottisham Village College, A concert to raise funds for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis Cambridge Concert Orchestra – Scary… and Fun - A concert to raise funds for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis Programme will include Night on the Bare Mountain - Modest Mussorgsky (orch. Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov)/ Psycho (suite for orchestra) - Bernard Herrmann/ Tubular […]
Tony Hadley has announced a brand new UK tour for 2025, which will be a spectacular celebration of swing and crooner classics, as well as his own hits re-imagined. The Christmas Big Band Tour 2025 will see Tony perform a selection of timeless jazz standards and swing anthems in his distinctive, powerhouse voice, with classics […]
Cambridge University Brass Ensemble and Cambridge Festive Consort perform heartwarming tunes ahead of Christmas. Free admission with retiring donations gratefully received. 1:10pm, Tuesday 2 December 2025 For info go to https://www.westroad.org/whats-on/carols-with-cube
Come along for a magical evening of Christmas carols at the stunning Great St Mary’s, the University Church in the heart of Cambridge. The beautiful architecture and warm acoustics of Great St Mary’s will set the stage for an unforgettable night of festive music. This year, as we celebrate the joy of the season, Jimmy's […]
New International Encounter (NIE), the makers of The Snow Queen, Beauty and the Beast and Hansel & Gretel, bring to you a re-telling of the classic fairy tale Snow White. Join our charmingly cheerful heroine as she escapes her hilariously homicidal stepmother with help from a bunch of feisty woods-dwelling, banjo-strumming, washboard-wearing vegans. This rustic […]
Taking place 6pm-7:30pm at Old Divinity School, Main Theatre, St John's College, Cambridge University. Native Spirit Festival and Indigenous Studies Discussion Group present: the UK premiere of four short documentary films from Inuit, Inupiat, Sámi and Gwich'in filmmakers. Featuring: The Last Grass Seamstress, Preserve Our Culture, Born of the Ice, and Witness: Arctic Indigenous Voices. […]
A new mini exhibition at Cambridge Central Library is showcasing five striking portrait photographs of ‘60s soul music legend and former USAF airman, Geno Washington, taken by leading photographer John Ferguson. The photographs will be on display until 31 January 2026. (USAF is the acronym for United States Air Force.) Visitors can find it on […]
Every year, on the first Saturday of December, we celebrate the amazing community of the Mill Road area. This year will celebrate 20 years since the first Fair in 2005! There will be a huge range of activities to discover throughout the day; it’s going to be the best Fair yet! Be sure to come […]
It`s that time of year again when everyone’s thoughts are turning to Christmas and Ipswich Transport Museum are no exception, so why not pay a visit on Sunday December 7th, for the Christmas Cracker Event. Find them at The Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich, IP3 9DJ The Museum will be Open between 11.00am and […]
Three local bands perform at The Six Six pub this Sunday. Colonel Hathi, plus The Insurance Men and The Mayfields. Doors open at 7.00 pm. Three bands for £7 plus 70p booking fee. £10 on the door. For info go to www. thesixsixbars.com
Theatre of Widdershins: Snow White Rose Red Bear Brown (LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING) Performances at 11:00am & 2:00pm Suitable for ages 4+ Snow White and Rose Red - sisters, twins, best friends - have lived in the forest since they were Babes in the Wood, brought up by their hardworking Mother to be kind, caring and […]
In 1974, the very first CAMRA Beer Festival took place at the Cambridge Corn Exchange… and they famously ran out of beer on the very first day! This December, the Cambridge Winter Festival returns — and this time, they’re making sure the taps don’t run dry. 90+ real ales, ciders and perries, craft beer, and […]
Concert 7:45pm, ends 9:00pm, no interval Tickets £24 / £12 (under 25) Johann Sebastian Bach - Suite No 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 Johann Sebastian Bach - Suite no 4 in Eb major, BVW 1010 Johann Sebastian Bach - Suite no 6 in D major, BVW 1012 Norwegian cellist Jonathan Aasgaard is one of […]
Since 1985 Newmarket Rotary Club has proudly hosted the annnual Carols at Tattersalls concert in support of local charities. This year's event will raise funds for the Newmarket Voluntary Network. The evening will feature performances by: St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir/ Newmarket Town Band/ St Louis Catholic Academy Choir/ Musicians from Newmarket Academy/ The trio of Stephen and Josephine […]
The ‘other’ Cambridge institution is back (again) at Christmas! After the sell-out night last Christmas, it was only fair to bring it back… The Biggest Disco in Cambridge: Boogie Wonderland with Matt Bartle & Just Glyn on the Main stage with the classic 70s, 80s and 90s Anthems! Karaoke in the Upstairs Bar with Nightlife […]
10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pm & 4pm – 6pm (Adults/Older Teens) Make a beautiful wreath for your door, made from 100% natural materials. Each workshop lasts for 2-hours. Starting at either 10am, 1pm or 4pm. The 4-6pm workshop is for adults/older teens. Takes place in the Stable Rooms. £40/wreath (they can accommodate up to 4 […]
A unique concert will take place on December 12th at 21:00 at the atmospheric West Road Concert Hall in the heart of Cambridge. Come along for a captivating tribute to Antonio Vivaldi, where the enchanting melodies of Vivaldi’s «Four Seasons» will be brought to life by the exceptional Mystery Ensemble. Composed in 1723, «The Four […]
The Cambridge Arts Club hosts an exceptional night of funk, jazz, fusion, and world music, featuring rising UK ensemble Zero Gravity Trio with acclaimed trombonist Dennis Rollins MBE. Zero Gravity Trio — Tiago Coimbra (bass), Chris Diamand (guitar/keys), and Joe Taylor (drums) — are known for their tight grooves, melodic interplay, and high-energy performances. Their […]
Lift your spirits with us this Christmas! Cambridge Jazz Choir and Cambourne Community Gospel Choir performing at St. Matthew's Church in Cambridge. Doors 19:00 | Music 19:30 Tickets (including refreshments): £10 / £7 / Under 16s free at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cambridge-jazz-choir Proceeds to support the work of @singinside — providing group singing workshops in prison, enabling all […]
The Stable Cafe in Newmarket is hosting a Christmas show 'Heavenly Realms' by professional actors taken from the viewpoint of OAPs (Old Angel Pensioners) looking back at the first Nativity. It is great storytelling and lovely music, amusing and a bit different from the usual Christmas shows. You can book direct from The Stable. Either […]
Taking place at Ely Cathedral from 1.00pm - 3.00pm Come along to the iconic cathedral for an afternoon of celebration, reflection and remembrance. You will be entertained by the Ely Cathedral Octagon Singers, and complimentary refreshments follow the concert. Funds generated from this years’ concert will enable the reshape the physical and emotional environment at […]
After four back-to-back sell-out tours, and successful runs in the USA and Europe, A Fairytale for Christmas has gained thousands of festive fans across the globe - and is now back in town. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as talented singers, musicians and dancers perform dashing renditions of Yuletide favourites including ‘Santa Claus […]
10.30am – 1.30pm Get outdoors, get active, and make a difference! Come along for a rewarding morning helping to care for Wandlebury’s beautiful green spaces and the wildlife that calls them home. Under the guidance of knowledgeable wardens, you’ll spend three hours learning new skills, meeting like-minded people, and giving something back to nature. What […]
“Second star to the right, and straight on till morning…” Join the boy who wouldn’t grow up in this bold and heartfelt retelling of Peter Pan and Wendy. When Peter Pan flies into the Darling nursery, he whisks Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland - a world of pirates, fairies, and the fight between […]
Start your festive season with a carol concert given by the New Cambridge Singers! This year the Singers, one of the City’s foremost chamber choirs under their conductor James Potter, take a journey with the enigmatic Wise Men, the three Magi, seeing the Star and travelling from distant lands to meet the newborn Holy Child. […]
Windbourne, the acclaimed American vocal quartet, present Music for Midwinter with songs from their seasonal album To Warm the Winter Hearth. Blending English carols, wassails, American shape-note hymns, and global polyphony, their programme celebrates the warmth of community in the year’s coldest season. Renowned for radiant harmonies and commanding stage presence, Windborne combine scholarship with […]
11.30pm – 12.30am. A simple celebration of Christmas: The Communion, by candlelight with carols. Wonderfully atmospheric setting. All are welcome. Free event, donations appreciated. Please note, there is no car parking at the Chapel itself, but car parking is available on nearby streets. There will not be any toilets available at the Chapel, the nearest […]
Lose yourself in the magic of classical ballet this new year. Swan Lake is arguably the world’s most popular ballet, and a timeless tale. Prince Siegfried falls in love with Odette, Queen of the Swans, only to be tricked into betraying her by the wicked von Rothbart and his daughter Odile. The thrilling sight of […]
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