Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
Celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the New Cambridge Singers round off their current season’s programme with settings of works by three of the 17th Century’s best known Metaphysical poets – George Herbert, John Donne and Richard Crashaw. These poems have inspired generations of composers to some of their finest works, included in our forthcoming […]
It’s back by popular demand! Emma Rice Company’s ‘magic’ Malory Towers (Guardian) is touring the UK again. Get ready for high jinks, high drama and high spirits, all set to sensational live music. Darrell Rivers is starting school with an eager mind and fierce heart. Unfortunately she also has a quick temper! Can she learn […]
Born in Paris to an artistic family, Louise Farrenc was precociously musically talented, both as a pianist and a composer. Married at 17, she toured Europe as accompanist to her flautist husband, but they ultimately settled back in Paris, where Louise established a career as a pianist and professor of piano at the Paris Conservatoire. […]
Landbeach Party in the Park returns on Saturday evening from 6pm until midnight, promising an evening of live music, family entertainment and great food. This year’s line-up features The Silverbacks Blues Band, The Contrives, High Point Players and headliners Counterflow. Children can enjoy free unlimited use of the bouncy castles until dark, along with free […]
The Hardwick Summer Carnival is taking place at Hardwick Primary School from midday until 4pm. Organised by the school’s PTA, the family fun day features a barbecue, bar tent, independent stalls, hot rod cars, bouncy castles, Tumble Tots, a mobile library and a miniature steam train display. There’ll also be second-hand school uniform sales and […]
The annual Chesterton Festival Fun Day takes place at Pye’s Recreation Ground from 12 until 4.30pm. There’ll be dozens of stalls, a choice of food vendors and a free Fun Zone for children and teenagers, featuring a pirate play area, gorilla climb, rainbow bouncy castle, table tennis and sports activities. Live entertainment on the arena […]
Murder! But whodunnit? The truth is in your hands! Step into the world of Murder Most Unexpected, an Agatha Christie-style mystery made up entirely on the spot. Following sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, local comedy legends Cambridge Improv Factory are back to unravel a hilarious tale of twists, turns, and suspicious characters - all […]
As part of this year’s CUH Arts Festival, there will be two events that explore how the arts can shape experiences of care, connection and well-being. Each offers a space for conversation, reflection and shared insight. Public Art, Care and Connection: The Role of the Artist in Healthcare Environments Tuesday 30 June, 5:30–7:30pm, CRUK, Cambridge […]
Selfmade Music is premièring Susannah Self’s fourth major new choral work, the Gloria, in a performance on Friday July 3rd, 2026, 7.30pm in Cambridge’s West Road Concert Hall. It will be paired with Handel’s Dixit Dominus, a brilliant work written in Italy when he was only 22. In addition, Susannah Self’s radiant work for violin […]
The Shelford Festival and Feast returns in 2026 with a packed programme of music, entertainment and community events running from 3–11 July. A weekly ticket gives access to all events in the Grand Marquee, although several headline evenings have already sold out. The festival opens on Friday 3 July with chart-topping pop star Pixie Lott, […]
Fuel your senses at the ultimate family flying day out Air Show, special entertainment & museum entry included in your ticket Don't miss out - tickets close soon! Make memories together and have a break from screens with boredom busting family fun. While aircraft soar overhead in thrilling displays, there's plenty to see and do […]
The Duxford Summer Air Show takes place on 4–5 July 2026 at Imperial War Museum Duxford, with advance booking essential. Tickets for each day close at midnight the night before, making this the last chance to secure entry. The event promises a full day of entertainment both in the air and on the ground. Visitors […]
A free public screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at the Clay Farm Library (Clay Farm Library, The Clay Farm Centre, Hobson Ave., Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9FN, UK) on Saturday 4th Jul 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, followed by a facilitated community discussion. trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5x2XhvEbz24&t=3s The screening forms part of a […]
Cambridge Open Studios is a thriving community of around 500 artists, craftspeople, and designer-makers working throughout Cambridgeshire. 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. 2026 dates for your calendar Cambridge Open Studios will […]
One of the biggest events in Cambridge's summer calendar returns next month as the Cambridge Comedy Garden brings five days of top stand-up comedy to Parker's Piece. This year's line-up includes Jack Dee, Ross Noble, Chris McCausland, Sara Pascoe, Dylan Moran, David O'Doherty and Tom Allen, alongside dozens of other established stars and rising comedians. […]
The South Georgia Association is holding a two-day “History and Art of South Georgia” in-person event at the British Antarctic Survey, Madingley Road, Cambridge on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July 2026. On the Friday evening, there is a Drinks Reception and Event Dinner at Homerton College. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear about […]
Tom Gamble | Live in Cambridge Downing Place United Reformed Church Cambridge, England. Taking place on Friday, July 10 • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Described by the BBC as "one of the UK's most exciting guitarists", Tom Gamble returns to Cambridge as part of his 2026 summer tour. Price - From £16.96 For info […]
A concert to celebrate Living Composers to raise funds for Richard’s Music Therapy Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills To include: Danzón No. 2 – Arturo Márquez/ The Lakes of Cold Fen – Nigel Hess/ Raiders March – John Williams/ Scott of the Antarctic – Pam Wedgwood (narrated by Jonathan Shanklin) and more! Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 […]
From 10am-4pm. The lightweight Austrian scythe is an excellent tool for managing areas such as wildflower meadows and around trees. You will learn how to select and set up a scythe to suit your stature and the basics of mowing and sharpening. There will be ample time to practise, and you should be a confident […]
1pm-8pm Sunday 12th July, 2026 marks 75 years since Cambridge gained city status and to celebrate that there will be a party on Jesus Green and everyone in Cambridge is invited! A full day of live music and well-known DJ’s providing a chance to have a song and dance in the sun to some summer […]
London, 1660. The civil war has ended and King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers. But at a time when women are second-class citizens, can her charm and spirit really […]
Karen Stringer, Fellow of the National Association of Teachers of Dancing and teacher of classic ballet for 40 years will be running classes in July and August. Open to teens and adults from Improver to Advanced. Karen will set the level according to who attends each lesson. Karen's pupils are noted for their grace. Every […]
Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell's timeless children’s book returns to the stage! See the characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with […]
One of Cambridge's biggest free community festivals is back this July, as Eddington Carnival returns for two days of family fun, live entertainment and international culture. Taking place on Friday 17 July (1pm–9pm) and Saturday 18 July (12pm–9pm) at the Cricket Pitch in Eddington, the Carnival builds on the success of last year's inaugural event […]
LitFest returns to Litlington Recreation Centre on Saturday 18 July, promising a full day of live music, entertainment and activities from 12pm until 9pm. The festival celebrates the very best emerging independent artists, with organisers hoping audiences will discover the next big name in British music. This year's headline act is Young Athena, the London […]
Aakash Odedra Company, the award-winning South Asian dance company present Songs of the Bulbul. Songs of the Bulbul is inspired by the ancient Sufi myth of a bulbul songbird captured and held in captivity, choreographed by Rani Khanam with music by Rushil Ranjan. The bird was bound ever closer and slowly perished through despair, singing […]
8.30am – 4pm. Holiday Bushcraft at Wandlebury is designed for children aged 5-14 and is run by experienced instructors from Wild Thyme & Embers, who will inspire children and share their knowledge and skills of surviving in the wild. The sessions focus on practical bushcraft and survival skills and follow a forest school approach encouraging […]
Cantus Quintus will be performing in Ely on the 23rd July, 7 pm, at St Mary's Church. The programme, ‘What Is Our Life’, is performed with only one or two voices, and the rest of the parts played on viols, which combines the gorgeous warmth of a consort of viols with outstanding clarity for the […]
Folk @ CMT 2026: Where Folk Music Meets Industrial Heritage! Get ready for a toe-tapping, family-friendly day out at Folk @ CMT 2026! On July 25th, from 11 am to 8 pm, the Cambridge Museum of Technology will come alive with the sounds of incredible local talent, thanks to the Black Fen Folk Club and […]
Come along to the Cambridge Corn Exchange Foyer for a morning of Willow Weaving led by Willow Phoenix. Willow Phoenix is a sustainable willow business, based at Abbey Yard, West Acre. They offer willow courses and tuition in basketry, sculpture and land art. Their mission is to teach as many folk as possible about this […]
Cambridge TradFest and Cambridge Folk Festival are teaming up to present a summer session trail on Mill Road whicih will feature lots of the pubs and musicians who made TradFest 2026 such a joyous event, and there will be new faces too. Mark it on your calendars and brush up on your Irish session tunes! […]
Keith Day is the caller for several ceilidh bands in Cambridge and is known to many as a Cambridge Folk Festival compere of some 50 years standing, and was a member of the famous Cambridge Crofters. His wish was to select a band of the best players from the Cambridge area and add on a […]
Murder! But whodunnit? The truth is in your hands! Step into the world of Murder Most Unexpected, an Agatha Christie-style mystery made up entirely on the spot. Following sell-out runs in 2024 and 2025, local comedy legends Cambridge Improv Factory are back to unravel a hilarious tale of twists, turns, and suspicious characters - all […]
CRF is the ultimate Classic Rock, Blues, and Prog Music Festival, where good vibes meet great music. Experience a blend of real ales, family-friendly atmosphere, and outstanding musical performances.
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