The Cambridge Fringe Festival is back for 2025, with over 100 comedy acts performing across the second May Bank Holiday weekend (24th & 25th May) at four great venues in the city.

This year’s line-up features a host of TV regulars, festival favourites and exciting newcomers destined to be the next big thing. There will be something for everyone, with a diverse range of acts covering stand-up, sketch, clowning, musical comedy, improv and kids shows.

See the full lineup | Buy your tickets

The Cambridge Fringe runs on a pay-what–you-want (PWYW) model where you can guarantee a seat for just £5.50. For those shows that are not sold out in advance, you can just turn up and provide a donation on the way out. All money goes straight to the acts.

Shows take place at The Portland Arms, Thirsty, The Boathouse and The Waterman, all of which are within a two-minute walk of each other in Mitcham’s Corner.

Highlights on the line-up include:

• JORDAN BROOKES (Edinburgh Comedy Award best show winner)
• RIA LINA (QI, Have I Got News For You, Live At The Apollo)
• NICK HELM (BBC’s Uncle, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee)
• SIKISA (Live at the Apollo)
• HELEN BAUER (Edinburgh Fringe best newcomer nominee, co-host of Trusty Hogs)
• SPENCER JONES (Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Ted Lasso)
• GLENN MOORE (Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Mock the Week)
• ANIA MAGLIANO (Edinburgh Fringe best show nominee)
• TOUSSAINT DOUGLASS (Outsiders, Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable)

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The Cambridge Fringe Festival is a dynamic and inclusive event that has been a cornerstone of the city’s cultural calendar for the last five years.

Each year, our festival attracts a diverse array of artists and performers offering a rich tapestry of experiences for all who attend.

With a range of performance spaces, our festival embraces comedy in all its weird and wonderful forms.