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From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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All That Jazz
Jazz nights come to Parker’s Tavern bar at University Arms, Every Friday 9-11:30pm.
Live Piano in the Heart of Cambridge
Looking for the perfect way to unwind in the heart of Cambridge? 🎹✨ Join us at the Piano Bar at Hilton Cambridge City Centre and let the smooth sounds of our resident pianist, Lucia, elevate your evening. Whether you're enjoying a cocktail after work, catching up with friends, or simply soaking in the elegant atmosphere, Lucia’s live performances from Wednesday to Saturday, 7pm–10pm, set the perfect tone. 🎶🍸 Swing by, relax, and make your night a little more magical with the sound of live piano music.
Free Sunday Lunchtime Concerts
Sunday Lunchtime Concerts in CB1, 12.30-2.00pm every Sunday
An Experience festival
Dancing and laughter is all we have left as adults, we’d like to do our part to keep that torch lit An Experience Festival - 6 stages and a boozer A small(ish) 3 day festival for live music and soundsystem lovers There’s a lake to swim in, trees to climb and hills to roly poly down There’s going to be 6 stages of MUSIC, a boozer and lots n lots of nooks & crannies. The music we play: SALSA, CARNAVAL SAMBA, REGGAE, OLD DANCEHALL, BHANGRA, JUNGLE N BREAKBEAT HARDCORE, SKA, CUMBIA, SOUL, ZOUK, SOUKOUS, SOCA, LOVERS ROCK, ROCKSTEADY, BALKAN WEDDING BANGERS, JIGS & REELS, BOSSA NOVA, RAGGA HIPHOP, COCKNEY KNEES UP SLAMMERS, FUNK, MERENGUE, CONGOTRONICS, HIGHLIFE, 303 ACID SQUELCHERS, ROCK N ROLL & A LOAD OF SUNSHINE MUSIC TO MAKE YOU SMILE. Powered by: Sinai soundsystem The scotland yard soundsystem downbeat melody soundsystem & lots of lovely old hifi's Over 60’s come free! Just bring a valid ID It’s going to be rough around the edges and a bit of a cardboard production. But we have the best friends in the world and we are going to pour our WHOLE hearts into this. (We can also very importantly play our music loud n late there) It’s going to be mischievous, hearty, a tad feral, but most of all really human and imperfect. Last year we put on our festival in a beautiful place, with beautiful music, but the kindness and the comedy the people brought really stole the show. People make a place. We'll set it up The place is yours to make. All the love in the world. Please share this with anybody who you think would make the place more of AnExperience. NO BULLIES NO WALLIES NO HEROES Tickets start at £99 for people on no/low income (please be honest) Team AnExperience x Entry requirements: 18+
Smokin Roses Presents: Folk in the Footlights ft Dan Wilde, Sean O’Hanrahan and Katie Nicholas
The finest and most intimate folk night in Cambridge!
The Rocket Man – A Tribute to Elton John
Catch a star if you can and wish for something special as we ask you, are you ready for love? This is the world’s favourite celebration to a musical icon. Join us as The Rocket Man and our amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including, Saturday Nights Alright, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, and many, many more. We take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows with many a laugh brought to life, live on stage. The Rocket Man – a magical night in tribute to Sir Elton John.
Elliot Porter and Rachel Hill live at The Cambridge Union
An evening of folk music in the Library with award winning singer-songwriters Elliot Porter and Rachel Hill.
Celebrating Sammy Davis Jr. with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
Join the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in show-business history – the incomparable Sammy Davis Jr – in his centenary year.
Sounds Green 2025: week 1
A celebration of summer and music, Sounds Green takes place every Wednesday evening in July on the Garden’s Main Lawn, providing a perfect opportunity to embrace sights, sounds and summer scents in the Garden with family and friends on a (hopefully) warm, summer evening.
8dayweekend
The Saffron Walden Carnival 2025, known as 8 Day Weekend, is a vibrant community celebration packed with entertainment for all ages. Running from 4–12 July, it features themed nights like 90’s Mixtape, Carnival Drag Bingo, and One Night of Queen, alongside family-friendly highlights like Community Day, the Great Ball Run, and Super Sports. Whether you're into music, sport, or carnival fun, there’s something for everyone. A cornerstone of local culture, it’s one of the UK’s biggest volunteer-led events. More info and tickets: 8 Day Weekend
Cambridge Concert Orchestra – Summer Adventures
A concert to raise funds for Hope Fairbite Food Club
Sounds Green 2025: Week 2
A celebration of summer and music, Sounds Green takes place every Wednesday evening in July on the Garden’s Main Lawn, providing a perfect opportunity to embrace sights, sounds and summer scents in the Garden with family and friends on a (hopefully) warm, summer evening.
Charity Flamenco Evening
This is charity event by Cambridge 41 Club to raise funds for the Phoenix Trust who provide training for young people with learning difficulties. The International Spanish dancer Rebeca Ortega will lead the event supported by a guitarist and flamenco singer.
Charity Flamenco Evening
This is a charity fund-raising event organised by Cambridge 41 Club in support of The Phoenix Trust who provide training for young people with learning difficulties. The internationally acclaimed Spanish flamenco dancer Rebec Ortega will lead the event supported by guitarist Ramón Ruiz and singer Carlos Lobo. There will be a sangria and tapas reception before the performance.
Litfest
LitFest strives to host simply the best live music festival around Royston Hertfordshire, for the whole family. Featuring the best upcoming artists.
Folk@CMT
Get ready for a toe-tapping, family-friendly day out at Folk @ CMT 2025! On July 26th, from 11 am to 8 pm, the Cambridge Museum of Technology will come alive with the sounds of incredible local talent, thanks to the Black Fen Folk Club and the Cambridge Folk Club.
Did you know?
One of the most famous figures in English history, Oliver Cromwell, was laid to rest at Westminster Abbey, but his decapitated head is buried in the grounds of Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge. Grisly but true!