CULTURE EDITION
SPRING ART EXHIBITION RETURNS THIS MONTH A highlight of the cultural year for art lovers and collectors in our region and beyond, the Cambridge Drawing Society Spring Exhibition 2026 takes place from 18 to 25 April at the Pitt Building on Trumpington Street. Curated by the society’s selection panel, the exhibition will showcase some 350 artworks by established member artists, and an impressive variety of subjects, techniques and materials including paintings and sculpture. Almost all of the artwork in the exhibition will be for sale, as well as greetings cards. Works on show will include Mystery House (pictured), a new work by artist Patrick Wilkins, one of whose paintings was voted favourite with the public in last year’s exhibition. The exhibition is free to enter and open daily from 10am to 4pm. Find out more at cambridgedrawingsociety.org
Red Rooster Festival unveils electrifying line-up Set against the sweeping parkland
The Red Hot Riot Big Band bring brass energy, while cult favourites Lassie, alt-country dreamers Sweet Giant and garage-soul firecrackers Mama Oh No keep the tempo high. All this, plus more music, Southern-style hospitality, a hot rod and motorcycle display, plus activities and workshops to enjoy. Red Rooster Festival takes place 28- 30 May. For for more information, visit redrooster.org.uk
hypnotic stylings of Sam Amidon to the voodoo-blues swagger of CW Stoneking, this year’s bill is steeped in authenticity. Country vibes come courtesy of Kassi Valazza, powerhouse vocalist Kezia Gill and blues-punk duo Left Lane Cruiser. Expect vintage swing from Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra, gritty Chicago blues via The Cinelli
of Euston Hall in Suffolk, Red Rooster Festival returns next month with a rich and raucous line-up that celebrates rhythm & blues, outlaw country, gospel fire and rock ’n’ roll spirit. From the luminous Valerie June, with her celestial blend of Appalachian folk, soul and psychedelic country to blues royalty Bobby Rush delivering swampy grooves, and from the
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Brothers and beatbox-blues brilliance from Son of Dave.
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