Radio and Podcasts for Cambridge and South Cambs
Horror at Hinchingbrooke House Anglesey Abbey Halloween Trail Halloween at Wimpole Audley End Miniature Railway Sacrewell Halloween & Pumpkin Village Skylark Events Week of Wickedness Milton Maze Pumpkin Patch Traditional Punting Company Punt & Hunt Rutherford's Ghost Punting Fearsome Family Fun Day, Museum of Zoology Fun & Phantoms, Museum of Cambridge Half-Term Halloween at Wicken […]
Ian Rawlinson has a new solo exhibition in Cambridge. Abrasions is his 10th solo exhibition at the Edge Café, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. He is showing work from two recent series which explore connections between different areas of his East Anglian past. Open Mon - Fri 08.00 - 16.00/ Sat 09.00 -16.00 […]
A little Halloween magic in the woods at Wandlebury. Families are invited to enjoy a Halloween adventure at Wandlebury Country Park this autumn, with a free trail running from Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Betony the witch is cooking up an autumn potion. Help her gather the ingredients on her list by […]
The Cambridge Film Festival celebrates its 45th edition with 11 days of cinema from around the world, featuring almost 100 films from more than 25 countries. The Festival takes place at the Arts Picturehouse and partner venues across Cambridge This year’s programme includes major festival winners, new British films, documentaries and UK premieres, alongside filmmaker […]
On Saturday 31st October, from 11am to 3pm, housing association L&Q is inviting local families to take part in a free Halloween Hunt at Darwin Green, just outside Cambridge city centre. Families will be challenged to find nine spooky characters hidden around the neighbourhood, using a special map and bingo card to guide them along […]
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are delighted to announce their 2026 Autumn / Winter tour of 31 dates across the UK, visiting some of the country’s most iconic venues. Renowned for his exuberant live shows, Jools will once again be backed by the full power and finesse of his […]
Following seven amazing events at the iconic Cambridge Junction the original family rave returns for a spooky spectacular Halloween special! The legendary DJ Food (Ninja Tune) + Oldschool/Drum and Bass veteran DJ Trax (Moving Shadow) will be playing (grown up) tunes to the family ravers. Expect House/rave classics through to Drum and Bass. The event […]
In the heat of economic crisis, the Labour Party’s Roy Jenkins, Denis Healey and Tony Crosland clash over the soul of British socialism. Sharp, witty and gripping, the play captures towering intellects, fierce rivalries and the private tensions behind public power. Following a sell-out smash hit run in London, Robert Khan and Tom Salinksy’s electrifying […]
What happens when love turns to grief? Six people, tied by their family bond, must navigate the interpersonal tensions and individual aspirations that threaten to tear them apart. "Things I Know To Be True is about love in many of its forms. At times comforting and supportive. At others suffocating and destructive. But always love." […]
John Hackett Band delivered an eclectic, technically accomplished performance that embodied the core spirit of prog rock. It moved from lyrical flute passages to dynamic instrumental flourishes. Together, the band created a sound that was intricate and engaging, fusing elements of rock, jazz, classical, and funk, but never lost cohesion. They revealed a depth of […]
The Brass Funkeys are a trailblazer in the new generation of UK Brass Bands. Formed in 2011, this 9-piece collective has a unique sound forged from their strong personalities and eclectic individual tastes, whilst still paying homage to their New Orleans Brass Band roots. The Brass Funkeys have honed their skills over 14 years playing […]
Cambridge Jazz Festival returns this November, bringing together an exciting programme of live performances celebrating jazz in all its forms. Featuring established musicians alongside emerging talent, the festival showcases everything from traditional jazz and swing to contemporary sounds, improvisation and jazz-inspired music. With concerts taking place at venues across the city, the festival offers something […]
One of the UK’s most iconic voices to perform songs from Sinatra, Bennett Presley, and more swing and crooner greats. A true national treasure, the crooning, swing style not only suits Tony’s timeless singing voice, but also his natural charm as a raconteur and a showman in every sense. The perfect night out just before […]
A ceilidh is a relaxed and sociable form of group dancing accompanied by live folk music. Come along for an uplifting evening of live music, movement, connection and community in the heart of Cambridge. Whether you are coming for the dancing, the music, the company or simply to try something different, you are very welcome. […]
Boundary-breaking and genre-defying, the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra return to the UK with a brand new set. Performing legendary anthems with breathtaking scale and intensity, fusing the majestic power of the symphony orchestra with the rebellious energy of rock. Since 2018, the London Symphonic Rock Orchestra has been tearing up world stages with strings that […]
From best-selling novel to major hit Netflix series, The Haunting of Hill House now takes to the stage in this gripping new production that blurs the line between heart-thumping suspense and the supernatural. This bold new stage adaptation is tense, unsettling and darkly playful. Where shadows whisper, walls remember and nothing is as it seems… […]
The Danel Quartet are celebrated interpreters of Schubert and Russian repertoire, as they demonstrated last year in the astonishing ensemble, lyricism, intensity, and rhythmic drive of their Shostakovich cycle. They return with a programme of equal intensity. Schubert’s String Quintet is one of the great works of chamber music, famous for its transcendental slow (second) […]
10.30am – 12.30pm Guided walk with Wardens to admire the winter bird life and the habitats they occupy at Coton Reserve. This is also a great opportunity to see and learn about the work that the charity does to protect and improve the reserve for nature, heritage and people. Please wear footwear and clothing for […]
Blending a deep respect for the genre’s rich heritage with a youthful perspective, Connaught Brass are quickly making a name for themselves as a fresh talent in chamber music. Aaron Akugbo & Harry Plant, trumpet | Zoë Tweed, French horn | Chris Brewster, tenor trombone | Aled Meredith-Barrett, tuba Performing- Jean-Philippe Rameau arr. Verhelst - […]
4pm – 6 pm Make a beautiful wreath for your door, made from 100% natural materials. Each workshop lasts for 2-hours. Takes place in the Stable Rooms. £48 per wreath (we can accommodate up to 4 people per wreath). Refreshments provided. Delivered by Wild Thyme & Embers. To book www.wildthymeandembers.co.uk
Cambridge Literary Festival returns for its Winter Festival, bringing two days of fascinating conversations, inspiring ideas and some of the biggest names in literature, journalism and broadcasting. This year's programme features 30 events, with appearances from acclaimed authors Michael Morpurgo, Elif Shafak, Lynda La Plante and Patrick Gale, alongside broadcasters Laura Kuenssberg and John Robins. […]
John Kirkpatrick, accordion, concertina, melodeon & vocals Veteran squeezebox maestro John Kirkpatrick opens up a kit bag of songs from the two World Wars. There's a fair smattering of the popular hits of the day, designed to raise a smile and provide a moment’s respite. Threaded through these selections, John gives an airing to some […]
Cinderella longs for the simple things in life: a loving family, a welcoming community, and a bedroom without rats. But in the Kingdom of Newtopia, everyone except her best friend Buttons is too busy to stop for a quick chat, say hello, or even make eye contact. And so, when the King announces a lavish […]
Thursday 26 November, AND Wednesday 2 December Doors & bar 5:00pm - 10:00pm | Workshop 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tickets £45: includes all materials, a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie. Festive food boards are available to purchase at 5:00pm or 8:00pm. Participants will be sent menu and ordering details via email a week […]
Fee-fi-fo-fum… Prepare to embark on a gigantic adventure with Jack and the Beanstalk, The Arts Theatre Cambridge’s LARGER-THAN-LIFE pantomime! Cambridge’s #1 pantomime star Matt Crosby returns as Dame Trott alongside UK Pantomime Award-winning Steven Roberts as Jack Trott. The cast is completed by world-class performers Jessica Martin (9 to 5 the Musical) as Fleshcreep, Zweyla […]
The Makers Collective is a community of local jewellery designers born out of Creative Therapy Space Ltd . On Saturday 28th November, they are hosting an exhibition, PRESENT26, at the historic St Peter's Church (11am–5pm). The collective is deeply rooted in kindness, creative expression, and providing a genuinely safe place for individuals to express themselves. […]
10.30am – 3pm The natural cathedral made by the avenue of beech trees at Wandlebury is a wonderful place to experience the weather and the seasons – and it exemplifies all of the 10 principles of the Tree Charter. In its fourth year, the avenue will host the ever-growing Fantastical Forest collection of hangings, an […]
William Walton’s overture Portsmouth Point was composed in 1925; the inspiration for the overture comes from a Thomas Rowlandson etching of the same title, which depicts ‘a rowdy port … with a dense jumble of ships, sailors, taverns, drunken carousers, women of ill repute, and a peg-legged fiddler entertaining a dancing couple.’ The music has […]
Celebrate the festive season at the NorthStar Christmas Community Event — a welcoming, SEND-inclusive event for children, young people, adults and families. Browse a fantastic selection of independent businesses offering handmade gifts, treats and Christmas shopping, while enjoying delicious food from our outdoor vendors and refreshments from the licensed pay bar. Welcome the Mayor of […]
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