Cambridge Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Cambridge? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Cambridge with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Cambridge and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Cambridge, featuring the best of things to do in Cambridge – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Cambridge fundraisers and charity events.

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Festival of Plants

Name: Festival of Plants
Start: 2026-06-06T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-06T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Cambridge University Botanic Garden

6 June @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Free with standard Garden admission

Set in our beautiful landscape, the Festival of Plants celebrates the wonder of plants when the Garden is in full bloom.

A fun-filled, fact-finding day out with something for everyone to enjoy: from gardeners to budding plant scientists; families to photographers or anyone looking to spend an interesting day in the Garden when it is brimming with summer colour.

Visitors can enjoy:

🌿Free tours of the Garden
🌿Bitesize talks in the Grow and Tell marquee
🌿Hands-on activities in the Plant Science marquee
🌿Ask the Gardener
🌿Family crafts inspired by our roses
🌿Plant Explainers who are happy to chat about our collection
🌿Live music and entertainment throughout the day
🌿Food trucks
🌿Craft stalls

The Garden Shop, Gift Shop and Garden Cafe will also be open.