FESTIVE EVENTS
FAMILY 29 November NORTHSTAR SEND CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY EVENT Cambridge Junction Organised by NorthStar Support & Coaching to create an inclusive and welcoming Christmas experience for SEND children, young people and their families, this event will feature 30 indoor stalls, SEND-related organisations and services, sensory products, handmade Christmas gifts, family activities, cakes and treats, two outdoor food vendors and a fully staffed bar. junction.co.uk FAMILY 29 November – 23 December FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE FEN Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Ely Book now to ensure you don’t miss out on this enchanting experience for little ones at Wicken Fen. Join the Elves to make a Christmas craft, then step into the homely glow of Fen Cottage, where twinkling lights, festive wonder and Father Christmas await. Every child will receive a present and there
MUSIC 5 December CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT Ely Cathedral
Blending world-class West End vocals and sensational live bands, and a historic venue lit by hundreds of flickering candles, Christmas By Candlelight comes to Ely Cathedral this December. The high-energy, feel-good festive celebration is packed with singalongs (think White Christmas , Santa Baby and more!), dancing and show-stopping performances, and has been a huge hit year-on-year, selling out across the UK since 2023. elycathedral.org
FAMILY 5 December MILL ROAD WINTER FAIR Mill Road, Cambridge
MUSIC 13 December
are elf dress-up opportunities too! nationaltrust.org.uk/wickenfen
JAMES B PARTRIDGE: THE BIG CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY Cambridge Corn Exchange Returning with a new Christmas celebration, school-teacher-turned-Glastonbury-sensation James B Partridge brings another Big Christmas Assembly to Cambridge for 2026! From Jingle Bells to This Little Light of Mine , the show blends festive favourites and primary school memories for a joyful night out, with plenty of full-voiced singalongs, feel-good vibes and nostalgic throwbacks. Also showing at Saffron Hall on 26 November. cornex.co.uk, saffronhall.com SLEEPING BEAUTY Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden A beautiful princess awaits her true love’s kiss to awaken her from a deep, magical slumber. But the wicked fairy has cast a spell and only the bravest heroes can break it. Will good triumph over evil? Boo, hiss and cheer as the cast and live musicians take you on a laugh-out-loud journey through panto land, with spectacular costumes, toe-tapping tunes and magical surprises at every turn. saffronhall.com PANTO 21-29 December
With international food and drink, local arts and crafts, family activities, dance, performers and live music across multiple main stages, as well as many busking spots, Mill Road Winter Fair is back for another true celebration of community for the festive season on one of the city’s most vibrant streets. Takes place from 10.30am to 4.30pm. millroadwinterfair.org
COMEDY 5 December
ADAM RICHES: HOW THE BEAN SAVED CHRISTMAS Cambridge Junction J2
Back with more chaos, buffoonery and to save Christmas, once and for all. Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner Adam Riches is becoming Sean Bean again in a brand-new show for 2026, following on from last year’s acclaimed The 12 Beans of Christmas . junction.co.uk
FAMILY 5-6 December CHRISTMAS
AT HIGHLAND COW COTTAGE Bridge Farm, Willingham
Seeking to bring back the Christmases of our childhood, with families spending time together, handmade gifts, independent businesses, good food and a little magic, Highland Cow Cottage is holding a traditional Christmas market this year, with 70 confirmed stalls, bookable craft activities such as wreath-making, miniature train rides and visits to see Father Christmas – plus, of course, the farm’s famous Highland cows. highlandcowcottage.com
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