Dear Zoo

Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

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 […]

£20.00

Songs of the Bulbul

Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

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 […]

£30.00

Holiday Bushcraft for Children

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 […]

Willow Weaving Workshop

Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge

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 […]

£6.50 – £11.50

Folk Music at Cambridge Museum of Technology

Cambridge Museum of Technology The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane , Cambridge

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 […]

£12.00 – £16.00

Summer Folk Trail on Mill Road

Various Cambridge

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! […]

Cambridge Ceilidh Family All Stars

Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge

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 […]

£11.00

Murder Most Unexpected

ADC Theatre Park Street, Cambridge

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 […]

£10.00 – £16.00

22nd Cambridge Rock Festival

Harlock's Farm Ben's Yard, Stuntney, Ely

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.

Cambridge Folk Festival

Cherry Hinton Hall Cherry HInton Road, Cambridge

Cambridge Folk Festival: Saturday 1st – Sunday 2nd August Folk, Americana, Blues and Country all weave together make up the rich musical tapestry of Cambridge Folk Festival 2026. The much-loved music event pitches up at Cherry Hinton Hall for 2 days of incredible music, the line-up includes headline performances from musical luminaries Frank Turner, Suzanne […]

Exhibition – The Art of Collecting

Anglesey Abbey Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge

In 1926 Urban Huttleston Rogers Broughton, the 1st Lord Fairhaven, along with his brother Henry, bought Anglesey Abbey house and gardens. Over the next 40 years, Lord Fairhaven shaped the house into a unique home – designing new rooms and spaces which he filled with an eclectic collection of historic objects and artwork. Upon his […]

£9.50 – £19.00

Thai Festival on Parkers Piece

Parkers Piece Parkside, Cambridge

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Parker's Piece is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Cambridge Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your […]

£6.42

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