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16 MUSIC Roderick Williams OBE & Joseph Middleton, Pembroke College The Bliss Song Series’ 20th anniversary season concludes with a recital by baritone Roderick Williams OBE, who was celebrated for his interpretations of English repertoire and presence on international stages. TALK Mitch Hutchcraft, Ellis Brigham, Lion Yard An inspirational evening with adventurer and Cantabrigian Mitch Hutchcraft, who talks about how pushing yourself out of your comfort zone builds mental and physical strength. He will also be signing copies of his new book, Limitless . 17 FAMILY The Gruffalo, Arts Theatre Cambridge Tall Stories’ much-loved musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler returns, celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary. Until 21 June. 19 EVENT Home & Garden Show, Ely Cathedral Highlights of this year’s show will include live entertainment, talks and demonstrations, an enhanced outdoor experience and a mini flower festival. Runs until 20 June.
MUSIC Shalamar, Cambridge Corn Exchange
Originally formed in LA in 1976, Shalamar became a defining force in late 70s and 80s R&B, funk and dance music. Now they’re headed our way to celebrate their 50th anniversary with The Gold Tour .
4 EVENT Cambridge Open Studios, various venues Visit working studios and buy four weekends of July, thanks to the Cambridge Open Studios event. 17 EVENT Shine Night Walk, art direct from the artists over the first cancerresearchuk. org for this year’s 10k Shine Night Walk fundraiser. Suitable for people of all abilities, the route will take you past Cambridge’s iconic landmarks before ending with a finish line celebration. 14 MUSIC Republica, Mash Queen’s Lawn Sign up now at since Republica’s explosive rise as one of the defining acts of the late 90s, and will see the band bring their unmistakable ‘techno-pop, punk rock, electronica’ sound back to stages nationwide. This new tour marks 30 years July Oct Nov
MUSIC Five,
Newmarket Racecourses
Taking the stage after the evening’s racing is recently reformed 90s band Five. With such hits as If Ya Gettin’ Down and Keep on Movin’ , they’re the only UK act to hit the Top 10 with all of their
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11 singles, including three number ones.
20 MUSIC Rise, Heart: Mystical Songs,
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All Saints’ Church, Great Chesterford New Cambridge Singers perform a programme that includes Judith Weir’s Vertue , Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs and Gerald Finzi’s Lo, the Full, Final Sacrifice . Also at Little St Mary’s Church on 27 June. 27 MUSIC City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra, West Road Concert Hall The orchestra ends its 2025-26 season with a programme of orchestral music by Louise Farrenc, Samuel Barber and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, conducted by Robert Hodge.
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