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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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  • Weekly Watercolour Painting with Sunil Kalbandi

    Cambridge Makers Unit 6 Lintech Court, Linton, Linton

    Explore different watercolour techniques over 10 weeks. Sunil will introduce you to watercolour painting, including colour theory (colour wheels, colour choices, tints, shades, tones, values, hues) and techniques for composition and perspective. He will also take you through different watercolour techniques such as washes, gradient washes, first wash, second wash and highlights, creating volumes; to […]

    £300

  • The Magpies’ Magic Forest

    Cambridge University Botanic Garden 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridge

    There is old magic in the trees, and the magpies know where to find it. Pick up this free trail from the Garden ticket offices to learn about the folklore and mythology surrounding some of our common British trees. The trail will take you on an adventure around the Botanic Garden to learn stories about […]

    Free with standard Garden admission

  • My Stick Family

    Cambridge University Botanic Garden 1 Brookside, Cambridge, Cambridge

      Make your own stick friend, give it a name and welcome them into your family. You will be amazed how much character a stick can have! Ages 3 + Children must be accompanied at all times. Free child tickets for this event must be booked online. Ticket sales open one week before the event.  […]

    Free with standard Garden admission

  • Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour

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

    Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tours From queens, emperors and divine beings, to scientists, artists and global communities, explore the spectrum of identities that exist across time, place and culture in Cambridge collections. How do labels and categories affect the stories we choose to tell, or how we connect with each other? How do they affect our […]

    Free

  • AN | THE MOMENT

    Pembroke Auditorium Pembroke College, Cambridge, Cambridge

    A celebration of Omar Khayyam through Persian music, poetry and the timeless beauty of the present moment. Ān – The Moment brings together a rich ensemble of musicians for an evening inspired by Khayyam’s enduring poetry and philosophy, featuring vocals alongside kamancheh, ney, guitar, double bass, daf and tombak. Presented by Cambridge Nahoft, the concert […]

    Varied

  • Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

    Fitzwilliam College Storey's Way, Cambridge

    ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cambridge. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Fitzwilliam College under the gentle glow of candlelight. This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by […]

    £20 – £56.50

  • Sinatra & Friends

    St Andrew’s Baptist church 40 - 43 St Andrews Street, Cambridge, Cambridge

    🎙️ LOVE SINATRA? LOVE A BIG BAND? THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! Cambridge, join us for an evening of timeless songs, fabulous vocals and the thrilling sound of a live 17-piece big band! 🎺 OPUS ONE BIG BAND: SINATRA & FRIENDS From Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack to Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, Ella Fitzgerald […]

    £23

  • Visible Mending: Creative Darning Workshop

    Weaver Creature Unit 4, Gwydir Enterprise Eentre, 23-25 Gwydir St, Cambridge, Cambridge

    A relaxed afternoon of mindful mending. Design and create your own colourful darned patch. Do your favourite 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

  • Make Your Own Stickers and Trading Cards

    The Blue Moon The Blue Moon, 2 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, Cambridge

    Create your own unique stickers and trading cards in this friendly relaxed drawing workshop. We'll make beautiful illustrated products, perfect for scrapbooking, pen-paling, or simply treasuring. Your cards can feature your own original characters or your favourites from fiction, plus we'll design recycled plastic-free stickers to accompany them. This workshop is for all abilities, so […]

    £10

  • Contemplation, with Cambridge Schola

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

    Join us for a unique event: a choral performance amongst our casts from the antique. Enjoy a glass of wine (or elderflower presse) as the voices of Cambridge Schola sing out in our atmospheric Cast Gallery. Arrivals: from 8.15pm Performance: 8.30pm Britten Niobe | Debussy Syrinx | Danby Apollo, high our souls inspire | de Monte Venere e […]

    Free

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