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From making your own gin with one of the world’s most innovative distilleries, to trying the best of the Cambridge food scene – here are some uniquely Cambridge experiences to seek out during your stay
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The Christmas Orchestra
The Christmas Orchestra returns for 2026, after a fantastic run of sold-out shows in 2024 and 2025! We're thrilled to be bringing our unique concert experience to more locations than ever before. Prepare to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season and create lasting memories together! On 15th December our tour makes a special stop at Cambridge Guildhall, bringing the Christmas spirit right to your doorstep.
Voulez-Vous: The Music Of ABBA
Cambridge… dust off your platform boots, dig out those 70s outfits, and get ready to sing and dance the night away at the biggest Christmas ABBA party night of the year with Voulez-Vous: The Music of ABBA. This spectacular show brings ABBA’s iconic, chart-topping hits to life in a production like no other. So brace yourselves for fun-filled dancefloor action and a show guaranteed to rock your socks off. Featuring all the timeless classics including Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Fernando, Thank You for the Music — and many more!
Christmas Joiner Party at University Arms
Christmas Joiner Party on Saturday 19th December at University Arms
A Christmas Carol
A One-Man Performance by Mathew Jones. A bare stage. A single performer. And suddenly, Victorian London flickers into life.
A Christmas Carol
A new and original version of Charles Dickens's beloved 'Ghost Story of Christmas' recreated as a musical drama
Swing Into Christmas with the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra
A magical evening of festive and non-festive classics, with some of the nation's top vocal and musical talents. ‘Swing Into Christmas’ with the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra – perfect holiday fun for all ages!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style at University Arms
Step into an evening of timeless elegance with our New Year’s Gala Package
Exhibition Tour: Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Today
Join us for an exhibition tour with Curator & Exhibition Manager Guy Haywood.
In Conversation: Sunil Gupta and Charan Singh
Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house for an evening in conversation with exhibition artist Sunil Gupta and his long term collaborator Charan Singh, chaired by Kettle’s Yard Director Andrew Nairne.
Downing College Spring Garden Tour with Afternoon Tea
Guided by Jack Sharp, Head Gardener, experience spring at Downing College by scrolling through the College grounds. On a spring tour: Soak up the sight and fragrances of trees coming into leaf and new woodland blossoms. Enjoy plants ‘waking up’ across the borders, beds and woodland. Spot the first bulbs and Hellebore flowers in early Spring. See the Downing College tulip created specifically and currently exclusively for Downing College growing in situ in April. Enjoy the Alliums and Roses all over College but notably at their late Spring best in May in the tranquil Rose garden
Propagation Workshop Downing College
Wednesday 28 April 2027, from 10.30am to 12.30pm Wednesday 13 October 2027, from 10.30am to 12.30pm A propagation workshop for gardeners looking to expand their knowledge. Hands on learning about how to propagate your plants from our experienced gardening team and ‘behind the scenes’ access to Downing’s propagation greenhouses. This workshop would make a lovely experience or gift for the amateur or trainee gardener.
Cambridge Beer Festival 2027
180+ real ales, 80+ ciders and perries, international beer, mead, wine, and cheese.
Did you know?
After their 2012 wedding, watched by millions around the world, Prince William and Kate Middleton took on the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.