THE AGENDA
4 COMEDY Lucy Porter, Sep
Cambridge Junction J2 Festival favourite Lucy returns with a show about the power of letting yourself go – whether that’s embracing your wrinkles and love handles or using your midlife crisis to pursue new goals. 6 EVENT Sep Rainbow Run, Nene Park, Peterborough Join people running, jogging, walking or wheeling around a 3km or 5km course as they pass through multi- coloured powder paint in aid of Deafblind UK’s services, which support people with dual sensory loss. 13 EVENT Sep 2026 Festival of Preaching, various venues Aiming to inspire and celebrate clergy, lay ministers and all who preach, this festival from Christian charity and publisher Hymns Ancient & Modern will feature a stimulating programme of various
22 EXHIBITION Seeking the Light, Ely Cathedral Showcasing the work of Alexandra Kingswell, a textile artist whose work could be described as a love affair with colour, this exhibition demonstrates her aim to lift spirits, make people smile and foster hope and joy. Until 22 September. 26 MUSIC Michael Ball, Cambridge Corn Exchange Kicking off his new headline tour right here in Cambridge, West End star Michael Ball will be celebrating the launch of Glow , a solo album of original material for 2026, with Liss Jones in support.
29 EVENT
Games Celebration Day, Waterstones Cambridge Expect tables of demo games, a range of ticketed side events to sign up for, bring and buy, bargains, a quiz, a playtest area and more! Guests include Asmodee, Alley Cat, Hachette, Chaosium, DnDice, Ravensburger and Meeple Design.
28 WALK Night Walk, Trumpington Meadows
EVENT Summer Singles
30 EVENT
Soirée, Hot Numbers, Trumpington Street Book a place at the first meeting of this new series of socials for singles aged 40-55 to enjoy an evening of connection and conversation in the Hot Numbers garden, with music, welcome drinks and canapes. Taking place from 7pm until 10pm, tickets can be purchased online.
Little Gransden Air & Car Show, Little Gransden Airfield A full day of flying displays, classic cars, live music, trade stalls, craft and food, with plenty of family fun and community spirit. All proceeds go to BBC Children in Need and other local charities.
Join Rebecca Neal of the Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs and Northants for a gentle 1.5-mile night walk around Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve and Byron’s Pool Local Nature Reserve to listen out for bats and deer.
worship, lectures and workshops.
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