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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