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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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poíēsis: an exhibition by Tom de Freston
Discover poíēsis, Tom de Freston's luminous exhibition in our atmospheric Cast Gallery, now extended into October.
Live Piano in the Heart of Cambridge
Looking for the perfect way to unwind in the heart of Cambridge? 🎹✨ Join us at the Piano Bar at Hilton Cambridge City Centre and let the smooth sounds of our resident pianist, Lucia, elevate your evening. Whether you're enjoying a cocktail after work, catching up with friends, or simply soaking in the elegant atmosphere, Lucia’s live performances on every Friday and Saturday, 7pm–10pm, set the perfect tone. 🎶🍸 Swing by, relax, and make your night a little more magical with the sound of live piano music.
What Remains
Through contemporary artists, What Remains celebrates 40 years since The Women's Art Collection acquired its first artwork.
The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
A group exhibition at Cambridge Artspace, bringing together the work of Maisy Aykroyd, Theo Panagopoulos and Sid White Jones.
International E-Waste Day – Saturday 17th October 2026
Bring your E-Waste to the Centre for Computing History!
International Repair Day Repair Cafe
Special Repair Cafe to celebrate International Repair Day's Tenth birthday. Book in something you need mending, and enjoy tea and cake too.
Artist Conversation and Collage Workshop
A free collaborative workshop led by participating artists and curator of The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing, exploring personal and community heritage through collage, found imagery and natural forms.
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Explore antiquity beyond the binary at the Museum of Classical Archaeology.
Jazz at the Movies
Swinging classics and gorgeous ballads from the silver screen, live from a top-notch quartet at University Arms.
Meet the Greeks
Whirl back in time to ancient Greece at the Museum of Classical Archaeology this half term.
No Provenance
'No Provenance' is a major new artist project by Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963, Syria), presented across the MAA and The Heong Gallery, Cambridge.
Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour
Explore antiquity beyond the binary at the Museum of Classical Archaeology.
The Common Thread – November Business Networking Morning
University Arms’ relaxed monthly networking morning, bringing together Cambridge’s founders, consultants, creatives and professionals.
Christmas Lights Switch On at Station Square 2026
Cambridge is getting ready to welcome the festive season this November, with two Christmas light switch-on events set to bring the city to life and mark the official countdown to Christmas. The two events will kick-start the festive season in Cambridge, bringing together residents, visitors, businesses and communities for a celebration of everything the city has to offer at Christmas.
Haylock Consort – Tomkins: These Distracted Tymes
Join the Haylock Consort at 6.30pm on Friday 13th November in the Chapel of Robinson College Cambridge for an evening commemorating the life and work of the Welsh composer, Thomas Tomkins. This concert is free to attend and will last approximately 35 minutes.
The BIG Switch On at Market Square 2026
Cambridge is getting ready to welcome the festive season this November, with two Christmas light switch-on events set to bring the city to life and mark the official countdown to Christmas. The two events will kick-start the festive season in Cambridge, bringing together residents, visitors, businesses and communities for a celebration of everything the city has to offer at Christmas.
Did you know?
Cambridge can boast of William Wordsworth, Samuel Pepys, Virginia Woolf, Stephen Fry and Prince Charles as alumni of the university.