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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.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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  • Talking Plants

    Cambridge University Botanic Garden 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridge

    Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way From 11 February to 12 April, Talking Plants invites you to take part in a live experiment exploring how artificial intelligence can help us connect more deeply with the plant kingdom. By scanning QR codes positioned throughout the Glasshouses, you’ll be able to […]

    Free with standard Garden admission

  • poíēsis: an exhibition by Tom de Freston

    Museum of Classical Archaeology Museum of Classical Archaeology, Faculty of Classics,, Cambridge, Cambridge

    The term poíēsis derives from the ancient Greek word ποιεῖν — ‘to make’, ‘to create’ — referring to the act of bringing something into being that did not previously exist. The show follows on from a solo show of the same name at Varvara Roza gallery (2025) curated by Vassiliki Tzanakou, who adapted Titian’s title Poesie to its original […]

    Free

  • A Stage in Time: Celebrating 150 Years of the Corn Exchange

    Cambridge Corn Exchange Wheeler Street, Cambridge, Cambridge

    Opening Hours: 17 February – 4 April 2026, Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 2pm Join us to celebrate 150 years of Cambridge Corn Exchange in a new exhibition. With a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, a dedicated heritage team have been criss-crossing those centuries; delving into the Cambridge archives to uncover the people […]

    Free

  • Weekly Felt Making with Lisa Fretwell

    Cambridge Makers Unit 6 Lintech Court, Linton, Linton

    This course runs on Friday mornings for 5 weeks. On this course you will learn how to make small scale felt jewellery using layered resists. Firstly, I will show you how to create templates using thin foam, then how to make thin cords to attach your creations to. Then over the following three weeks, I […]

    £175

  • Mother’s Day Lunch

    The Granary Estates Parsonage Farm Lane, Woodditton, Newmarket, Newmarket

    Join us on Sunday 15th March 2026 from 12:00–14:00 for a truly special Mother’s Day Lunch in the beautiful Suffolk countryside. Start your celebration with a welcome glass of Prosecco, then enjoy a delicious shared feast featuring roast lamb and chicken or a classic nut roast option- perfect for the whole family. Finish on a […]

    £60

  • Creative Darning Workshop

    Haddenham Arts Centre 20 High St, Haddenham, Haddenham

    A relaxed afternoon of mindful mending. Design and create your own colourful darned patch. Do your favorite jeans need mending? Or is there an old jumper at the back of your wardrobe that needs an update? Visible mending is a fantastic way to extend the life of your clothes, reduce overconsumption, be creative and learn […]

    £45

  • Cambridge Festival: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

    Museum of Classical Archaeology Museum of Classical Archaeology, Faculty of Classics,, Cambridge, Cambridge

    Same-sex desire does not need modern labels and categories in order to exist across time. From goddesses and ancient myths to powerful emperors explore the spectrum of identities that exist across time, place and culture in amongst the statues and sculptures of the atmospheric Cast Gallery at the Museum of Classical Archaeology. Volunteer guides share […]

    Free

  • A Night at the Opera by Candlelight – Ely Cathedral

    Ely Cathedral 26 High Street, Ely

    Enjoy an evening of opera at Ely Cathedral with talented soloists performing iconic arias and show-stopping ensembles. Ideal for first-time visitors and devoted fans, this 2026 programme celebrates the passion and drama of Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, and more. 🎵 This experience is brought to you by Candlelight Concerts. This concert is not affiliated with the […]

    £25 – £48

  • Cambridge Concert Orchestra: On a Spring Note

    Clay Farm Centre (Eva Hartree Hall) Hobson Square, Trumpington, Cambridge, Cambridge

    7.30pm Saturday 21st March 2026.   Cambridge Concert Orchestra – On a Spring Note.   Conductor: Suzanne Dexter-Mills.   To include: The Thieving Magpie Overture - Gioachino Rossini,  Popular Song, Tango and Polka from Façade - William Walton,  Selection from South Pacific - Richard Rodgers,  Shepherd’s Hey - Percy A Grainger,  and more!   Clay […]

    £12.00

  • Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

    Fitzwilliam College Storey's Way, Cambridge

    This Cambridge candlelight concert takes place at Fitzwilliam College and presents the music of Hans Zimmer in a live string quartet performance, set within one of the city’s historic university venues for a special evening in Cambridge. Select your date and time to attend. ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to […]

    £21 – £46

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