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SUMMARY:Cambridge Botanic Lights 2026
DESCRIPTION:Cambridge Botanic Lights returns for a fourth year\, inviting you to explore the Garden after dark with a spectacular trail of light\, colour and sound\, celebrating the amazing world of plants. Get ready for an unforgettable evening! \nWhen the sun goes down\, the Garden takes a new glow. Follow a trail of imaginative light installations inspired by plants\, colours and stories of the Garden. \nEach turn brings something new to discover – from glowing pathways and immersive displays to moments that invite you to pause and enjoy. The lights will highlight some of the Garden’s most beloved features\, such as the Glasshouse Range\, the Fountain and Lake\, with new\, original installations unique to the Garden\, as well as the return of some of last year’s most popular pieces. \nFrom 27 November to 23 December\, the trail will be open for 17 nights with even earlier entry from 4.30pm\, offering more time to experience this spectacular event. \nMake new memories with family\, friends and loved ones\, or enjoy a different kind of night out in the heart of the city – and start a new winter tradition of your own. \nWhether you’re looking for a family-friendly evening\, a catch up with friends\, a different kind of Christmas celebration with colleagues\, or simply a chance to enjoy a winter evening at your own pace\, Cambridge Botanic Lights offers a safe and relaxed way to enjoy the season. \nWith off-peak pricing available and group discounts of 10% for groups of six or more\, it is the perfect opportunity to gather together and share the experience. \nFriends of the Garden can enjoy a special discounted ticket price for Cambridge Botanic Lights – a great way to enjoy the trail while supporting the Garden’s future. \nConveniently located in the city centre\, Botanic Lights is easy to reach by public transport – making it simple to meet up and enjoy an evening without worrying about parking the car. \nTake your time exploring the route\, with food and drink stops available on the way\, offering seasonal treats and refreshments to enjoy as you wander through the Garden and warm up any chilly hands. \nCambridge Botanic Lights is more than an evening of light and discovery – it’s a way to support the Garden you’re exploring. \nAll ticket income (excluding the booking fee) goes directly back into caring for our living collection\, helping us conserve rare plants\, grow our landscapes and share the wonders of the natural world with everyone. \nThank you for helping the Garden continue to flourish.
URL:https://www.whatsonincambridge.com/event/cambridge-botanic-lights-2026/
LOCATION:Cambridge University Botanic Garden\, 1 Brookside\, Cambridge\, CB2 1JE\, Cambridge
CATEGORIES:Light trail
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SUMMARY:Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra returns with its much-loved annual seasonal treat\, “Swing Into Christmas”! Gather your loved ones for a joyful set of festive and non-festive classics as you’ve never experienced them before. \nThis is a Christmas spectacular like no other – the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the largest swing bands currently touring the UK. Directed by conductor and compère Mike Paul-Smith and featuring some of the UK’s top vocalists and instrumentalists\, the acclaimed “big band with strings” recreates the sounds of Nat King Cole\, Ella Fitzgerald\, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland in a unique extravaganza of music\, stories and on-stage camaraderie which has endeared the ensemble to audiences up and down the country year after year. \nAudiences of all ages will be captivated by fresh arrangements of iconic songs such as “Let It Snow”\, “This Christmas”\, “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and “New York\, New York” alongside many other favourites – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style. \nThe Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is one of the UK’s most highly-regarded vintage ensembles\, having sold out numerous shows at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club\, The London Jazz Festival\, Cadogan Hall and more. \nIt may be cold outside\, but a night with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra is guaranteed to leave you in the warm glow of the holiday spirit.
URL:https://www.whatsonincambridge.com/event/swing-into-christmas-with-the-down-for-the-count-swing-orchestra/
LOCATION:Cambridge Corn Exchange\, Wheeler St\, Cambridge\, CB2 3QB\, Cambridge
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