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COMING ATTRACTIONS

2024 Calendar Get these dates in your diary for highlights of the year to come

CAMBRIDGE MUSIC FESTIVAL 6 FEBRUARY, WEST ROAD CONCERT HALL

The spring series begins with a performance from pianist Stephen Hough.

13-28 MARCH

Returning with its fourth programme, expect a series of free in-person and online events and activities from the University of Cambridge. CAMBRIDGE FESTIVAL

CAMBRIDGE ART FESTIVAL 12-18 FEBRUARY

A new week-long programme of events from Love Cambridge to support the local arts scene.

TTP CAMBRIDGE HALF MARATHON 3 MARCH

21 JUNE - 9 AUGUST, NEWMARKET RACECOURSE

The city’s biggest sporting event is back for another gruelling year!

Championing the local indie business scene. INDEPENDENTS’ WEEK 1-7 JULY Head to the July Course for performances from Busted, Becky Hill and more! NEWMARKET NIGHTS

Cambridge and Oxford go head-to-head on the Thames once again. GEMINI BOAT RACE 30 MARCH, LONDON

CAMBRIDGE BEER FESTIVAL 20-25 MAY, JESUS GREEN

One of Europe’s longest-running celebrations of folk music. CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL 25-28 JULY, CHERRY HINTON HALL

This ever-popular ale-quaffing event celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

1 JUNE, MIDSUMMER COMMON

This year’s headliners include Chaka Khan, Jessie Ware and Earth, Wind and Fire. THE CAMBRIDGE CLUB FESTIVAL 7-9 JUNE, CHILDERLEY ORCHARD

Also marking a half century is this eclectic live music and arts festival. STRAWBERRY FAIR

A celebration of local history and culture, with free walks, talks, tours and events. OPEN CAMBRIDGE 6-15 SEPTEMBER

A vibrant selection of short films, golden oldies and new releases. CAMBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL 17 - 24 OCTOBER

17-21 APRIL

Book lovers rejoice at the Spring Festival. CAMBRIDGE LITERARY FESTIVAL

NOVEMBER (TBC), MIDSUMMER COMMON

17 NOVEMBER, MARKET SQUARE

Convene on the green for a showstopping display, sponsored last year by Illumina. FIREWORKS NIGHT CAMBRIDGE JAZZ FESTIVAL 15 NOVEMBER - 1 DECEMBER Keep your eyes peeled for announcements from this favourite annual extravaganza.

Cambridge gets Christmas ready! THE BIG SWITCH ON

24 DECEMBER, KING’S COLLEGE CHAPEL

Heralding the start of Christmas, this candlelit service is an iconic tradition. A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

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