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2023 Calendar GET AHEAD OF THE CURVE AND PREPARE FOR SOME OF THE YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS
Young cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs with the Mozart Players. CAMBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL: SPRING SEASON LAUNCH 3 FEBRUARY, WEST ROAD CONCERT HALL CAMBRIDGE HALF MARATHON 5 MARCH Whether you’re taking part or cheering from the sidelines, this is one not to miss! Cambridge and Oxford go head-to-head on the Thames! THE GEMINI BOAT RACE 26 MARCH, LONDON Thought-provoking talks, workshops and events from the University of Cambridge. CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL 17 MARCH TO 2 APRIL One of Cambridge’s most iconic music and arts festivals. This year’s theme: Revolution! STRAWBERRY FAIR 3 JUNE, MIDSUMMER COMMON
Expect spectacular fireworks, impressive headliners and a magical Mela on the Sunday! THE BIG WEEKEND JULY (DATE TBC), PARKER’S PIECE
THE CAMBRIDGE CLUB FESTIVAL 9-11 JUNE, CHILDERLEY ORCHARD
OPEN CAMBRIDGE 8-17 SEPTEMBER (TBC)
A celebration of local history and culture, with free walks, talks, tours and events around the city.
A week dedicated to championing the incredible community of indie businesses all over Cambridge. INDEPENDENTS’ WEEK 3-9 JULY The July Course stage welcomes back Olly Murs, and Bastille make their Newmarket Nights debut. NEWMARKET NIGHTS FRIDAYS JUN-AUG, NEWMARKET RACECOURSES Dance the weekend away with headliners Lionel Richie, Grace Jones and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL 19-26 OCTOBER (TBC)
Hunker down for a preview of festival favourites, revisit golden oldies and discover silver screen hidden treasures.
5 NOVEMBER, MIDSUMMER COMMON
Start November off with a bang at this stunning free firework display. BONFIRE NIGHT
CAMBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL 9-26 NOVEMBER (TBC)
CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 27-30 JULY, CHERRY HINTON HALL
Hear from a dazzling range of speakers: poets, politicians, musicians and more. CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL APRIL AND NOVEMBER (DATES TBC)
Over two weeks of performances by the brightest and best jazz musicians from Cambridge and further afield.
An unmissable weekend featuring performances by some fabled folk artists and the best rising talent. Historic Stourbridge Fair will be re-enacted at Cambridge’s oldest building between 12 noon and 4.30pm. STOURBRIDGE FAIR 2 SEPTEMBER, LEPER CHAPEL
24 DECEMBER, KING’S COLLEGE CHAPEL
Heralding the start of Christmas, this candlelit service is a local tradition well worth savouring. A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS
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