English Touring Opera – The Gondoliers

Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

Two handsome and charming gondoliers discover that one is the long-lost heir to the throne of Barataria - but which one? In the pursuit of the truth, a bewildering series of events threaten both their marriages and their claims to the throne. The Gondoliers, Gilbert and Sullivan’s last great success, is a fizzing comedy of […]

£27.50

Discos for Grown Ups at Cambridge Junction

J1 at Cambridge Junction Clifton Way, Cambridge

After three sold out discos, the legendary Discos for Grown ups disco party returns to the Junction Cambridge Friday 8th May for another unforgettable night dancing to 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance classics! Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel good night of dancing with people your own age to the […]

£23.00

Raymond Nicolet Trust Gala Dinner

Gonville and Caius College

The 5th Raymond Nicolet Trust Gala Dinner will take place in the stunning Fellows’ Dining Room at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge on Saturday, 9th May 2026, at 18:00 for an elegant evening of fine dining, meaningful conversations, and community. Bring your family and friends—or come along and meet new ones—while learning more about the […]

£80.00

The Fiver for May

J1 at Cambridge Junction Clifton Way, Cambridge

The Fiver is a longstanding Cambridge Junction event offering emerging bands the opportunity to play on the J1 stage and take part in Fiver Fest. UK’s horn driven charged angry punk powerhouse Faintest Idea are heading to Cambridge — and they’re bringing their incomparable energetic live performance, politically charged lyrics and heavy boot stomping beats. […]

£7.50

BalletBoyz – Still Pointless

Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

With their signature irreverence and discerning eye for beautiful dance, BalletBoyz return in 2026 with their brand-new production Still Pointless, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Company’s critically acclaimed debut, Pointless (yes, it’s really been that long!). 10 world-class dancers will take audiences through a journey of some of BalletBoyz’ best moments. The show opens […]

£25.00

Come From Away

ADC Theatre Park Street, Cambridge

"Tonight we honour what we lost. But we also commemorate what we found." Come From Away is the true story of what happened when 38 planes were redirected to the remote island of Newfoundland, Canada when the US airspace closed for the first time in history in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. 7000 people were […]

£15.00 – £23.00

The James Taylor Jazz Quartet at Stapleford Granary

Stapleford Granary Bury Road, Stapleford

James Taylor, keyboards | Andrew McKinney, guitar | Mark Cox, bass | Pat Illingworth, drums For over three decades, The James Taylor Quartet (JTQ) has been a major presence on the UK acid jazz and funk scene. Led by Hammond organ specialist James Taylor, the band has developed a unique sound that mixes soul, gritty […]

£12.00 – £24.00

Strawberry Fair 2026

Midsummer Common Cambridge

Returning to Midsummer Common on 6 June, 2026. Every year, on the first Saturday of June, Midsummer Common transforms into a colourful, buzzing field full of music, art, and culture as Strawberry Fair takes over Cambridge. Since 1973, Strawberry Fair has grown into one of the UK’s biggest volunteer-run, free festivals, welcoming tens of thousands […]

Summer Wild Flowers at Wandlebury

Wandlebury Country Park Cambridge

From 10am – 12pm Gentle guided walk to learn about summer wild flowers at Wandlebury Country Park. Led by a knowledgeable guide who will help you to identify wild flowers using features such as colour, form and habitat. Please wear footwear and clothing for being outdoors. Meet at the large noticeboard in the car park. […]

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Highfield Ely Academy Summer Fete

Highfield Ely Academy Downham Road, Ely

Highfield Ely Academy is a special school that has students with a wide variety of disabilities aged between primary school age to late teens. Our event is a fundraiser to raise funds to put towards vital equipment and experiences for our students to aid their development and inclusion within school. This event is donations on […]

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The Archers – Live at 75

Cambridge Corn Exchange 2 Wheeler Street, Cambridge

Don your best hat, dust off your prize-winning jam recipe and come along for an unforgettable celebration of 75 glorious years of BBC Radio 4's The Archers. To mark this extraordinary milestone, The Archers is stepping out of the studio and onto the stage for a very special national tour. Hosted by comedian and superfan […]

£40.50 – £60.50

The Gruffalo

Cambridge Arts Theatre 6 St Edward's Passage, Cambridge

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns by popular demand, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the […]

£20.00

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