Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
The Footlights Spring Revue showcases the talent of the current Footlights members, highlighting the unique strengths that each brings to the stage. The Spring Revue is a celebration of everything that makes Footlights unique: smart, punchy comedy and fearless performances from the best in Cambridge. From big, bold laughs to clever surprises, the members pull […]
Our fourth in-person Burwell Quiz Night to raise money for the Carnival Fund which supports a large number of local community groups. It is recommended that wherever possible you form teams of 6 and form a complete table. Alternatively you could book as a team of 2, 3, or 4 and share with another small […]
"I've had a lot of troubles, so I write jolly tales" - Louisa May Alcott Is art a way for us to conjure back what has been lost? Emma Reeve's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's story of family, growing up and survival brings this question into focus, told through the day-to-day triumphs and tribulations of […]
Time: 1- 4 PM GMT - Venue: Storey's Field Centre, Eddington Avenue, Cambridge CB3 1AA Key activities: Speech & Language and Health Check Consultations Panel discussions + Q&A with experts (Education, Speech & Language, Music Therapy, Healthcare) and parent voices Service displays (e.g., PinPoint, Cambridge Science Centre) Resource corner for neurodivergent families Dedicated play area […]
Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026. There’s no denying the world’s a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope as the globe’s favourite Pub Landlord returns with […]
Guided walk from 10.30 to 12.30 at Wandlebury Country Park with a Warden to explore the habitats and wildlife of Wandlebury Country Park. This is also a great opportunity to see and learn about the work that the charity does to protect and improve the park for nature, heritage and people. Please wear footwear and […]
The MozART Group have performed in 50+ countries across the globe, reaching more than 5 million spectators, with over 40 million views on YouTube. Playing together since 1995, the MozART Group are a captivating and unique ensemble that combines the timeless beauty of classical compositions with the charm of comedy, guaranteed to leave audiences in […]
A Classical concert with Sophe Rosa, violin | Tim Jackson, horn | Ian Buckle, piano Ludwig van Beethoven - Sonata in F, op 17 for horn and piano/ Edward Elgar - Sonata in A minor, op 82 for violin and piano/ Lennox Berkeley - Trio, op 44 Pixels Ensemble was created in 2016 by pianist Ian Buckle, […]
Dvořák’s Requiem is a towering musical statement that draws us into a world of mystery. Throughout the work, Dvořák sets traditional liturgical text with his unmistakable melodic gift, creating music that moves from sorrow to serenity, from shadow to radiant light. The choral writing is both dramatic and lyrical, while the orchestra contributes richly coloured […]
Taking place from 18:45 to 22:00 at Mill Road Community Centre, 6 Hazell Street, Cambridge CB1 2GN Now that you can safely come out of hibernation from the cold, wet weather, why not celebrate by strutting your stuff at a fund raising disco on behalf of the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity in Cambridge? Arthur Rank […]
Rock & Roll Man is the original musical about a musical original. Alan Freed was a Cleveland DJ who heard the future and knew he had to let it sing. He named the genre “Rock & Roll”, bringing music to the masses. Along the way, he became an icon to the nation’s youth, and a […]
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 […]
Well, I loved my first tour – and I think the audiences did too - so here we go again! I’ll be taking you on a thoroughly entertaining trot through five decades in showbiz. From my early days as a fresh-faced drama school hopeful, to the highs and lows of a career that’s seen me […]
Artistic Director Isaac Chan joins two wonderful soloists, Tara Spencer and alumna Doraly Gill, to perform Richard Strauss’ youthful Violin Sonata and his valedictory Four Last Songs. The Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert series offers a vibrant stage for students and local performers. Open to the public every Tuesday during the University of Cambridge term, these […]
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 […]
It’s CU Show Choir’s 15th birthday! Come along for a night of celebration to hear your favourite songs from the past fifteen years. From chart-topping pop anthems to show-stopping musical theatre hits, there’s something for everyone! Whether you’re an old friend or new to the choir family, come along for an evening of nostalgic fun! […]
The Grateful Dudes, acclaimed Grateful Dead tribute band, return to rock Cambridge at The Portland Arms on Friday March 20th at 8pm. Cambridge, Friday 20 March 2026 — Get ready for an electrifying evening of iconic rock music as The Grateful Dudes, the renowned Grateful Dead tribute band, return to hit the stage for their […]
Dates: 21 and 22 March 2026 Time: 10am to 5pm Come to Thriplow Daffodil Weekend to experience the warm and friendly atmosphere of this charity fundraising event, run entirely by local volunteers. Two days of fun activities for all the family including checking out the blacksmiths at work and being entertained by the merry Morris […]
Taking place at The Warehouse Indoor Skate Park, 3 Coldham's Lane, Cambridge, CB1 3EP (near the Premier Inn on the corner of Coldham's Lane and Newmarket Road) When: Saturday 21 March 2026/ Family skate: 4:30pm - 7:00pm/ Adult skate: 7:30pm - 10pm Come along to The Warehouse Indoor Skatepark for an evening of disco, food, […]
The New Cambridge Singers, accompanied by the London Mozart Players, will be performing James MacMillan's masterpiece 'Seven Last Words from the Crosss' on Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm in the Church of Our Lady & the English Martyrs, Cambridge CB2 1JR. This is a major work and a significant challenge for any choir: "poignant. heartfelt, […]
At Wandlebury Country Park from 10am – 2pm. Immerse yourself in the timeless craft of broom making in the beautiful surroundings of Wandlebury Country Park. Set within the rolling Gog Magog Hills, this 4-hour hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn a traditional skill while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of this historic landscape. You’ll […]
7.30pm at Clay Farm Centre Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills Progamme to include: The Thieving Magpie Overture - Gioachino Rossini/ Popular Song, Tango and Polka from Façade - William Walton/Selection from South Pacific - Richard Rodgers/ Shepherd’s Hey - Percy A Grainger and more! Clay Farm Centre (Eva Hartree Hall), Hobson Square, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9FN Tickets: […]
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 […]
Happy Mondays are true icons of the Madchester scene. Formed in Salford in 1980, the band — led by the unmistakable Shaun Ryder and the legendary Bez — became one of the most influential acts to emerge from the UK. With classic albums like Bummed and the platinum-selling Pills ’n’ Thrills and Bellyaches, they defined […]
Colin Currie makes a welcome return to Cambridge Music Festival with his Quartet of percussionists: specialists in the music of Steve Reich, one of the 'founding fathers' of minimalism. From one of the fathers of Minimalism, Steve Reich, to the acclaimed Bang on a Can member, Julia Wolfe, to one of her pupils and a […]
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 […]
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