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Suede, Audley End House and Gardens The indie icons are set to headline in this stunning setting as part of the annual Heritage Live summer concert series. Joining this exclusive billing will be special guests Johnny Marr and Nadine Shah. Gates will open at 3pm and music finishes at 10.30pm.
Music in the Parks, Chesterton Recreation Ground Celebrate summer with this free outdoor music series. Catch We Got That Swing in Chesterton; Big 10 and Colonel Hathi on Jesus Green (11 August) and Waterbeach Brass at Nuns Way Recreation Ground (18 August).
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Hidden Cambridge Tour, Museum of Cambridge Whether you’re a local or a tourist, there’s still hidden secrets around the city to discover. These walking tours last 90 minutes and showcase Cambridge’s lesser-known stories. Tickets should be booked in advance.
Elton John by Candlelight, Ely Cathedral
Experience the music of the legendary performer as you’ve never heard it before, all against the atmospheric backdrop of Ely Cathedral. If you miss it, there will be a second performance on 2 August.
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Sunset Series: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Wimpole Estate Just one of several outdoor theatre performances taking place on the estate this month, don’t miss the excellent Chapterhouse Theatre Company as they present their take on a celebrated Shakespeare classic.
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour, Museum of Classical Archaeology These volunteer-led tours encourage you to explore the wider spectrum of identities that can be found in the ancient world by offering a fresh lens through which to view the collection.
Arrested Development, Cambridge Junction The multi-platinum, multi Grammy Award- winning group and rap pioneers promise to captivate local audiences with their infectious energy, as they have done since first making waves on the hip-hop scene over 20 years ago.
Magic of Thailand Festival, Parker’s Piece
Taking place across the weekend, this vibrant festival showcases the best of the country, with mouth-watering cuisine and traditional performances including Muay Thai boxing, dance, music as well as markets to explore.
Dates for the diary for your Cambridgeshire culture fix
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Deacon Blue, Newmarket Nights, July Course The much-loved summer programme of live music after evening racing draws to a close with this sensational gig, as the group come together to grace audiences with their showstopping All The Old 45s - The Very Best of Deacon Blue tour.
On Translation: An Evening with Sawad Hussain and Sarah Ardizzone, Waterstones Cambridge Enjoy an evening in the bookshop listening to these two winners of the English Pen award talk all about language, literature and the labour of translation.
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