ARTS & CULTURE
Theatre
After performing magic across the UK and around the world, Cambridge-born magician Matthew Le Mottée is bringing his latest project back to where it all began. Having spent months delving...
Booking has opened for the Arts Theatre Cambridge’s autumn 2026 season, and the principal cast is revealed for this year’s Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk (27 November to 3...
The ADC Theatre’s autumn season begins with the Cambridge Festival of Drama before We Will Rock You brings Queen’s greatest hits. King Lear ends a stateside tour with a home...
Following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre and direct from the West End, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold arrives at Arts Theatre Cambridge on 28 July....
Art & exhibitions
A major new exhibition is opening at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge this October, exploring the work of William Morris among other Pre-Raphaelite artists and designers. Opening on 23 October...
Fen Ditton Gallery is bringing together three generations of artist weavers in a brand-new exhibition - and launching an exclusive limited-edition blanket by Eleanor Pritchard. Designed as a response to...
This month, two must-see art exhibitions are coming to Openspace in Cherry Hinton, Cambridge. Offering different artistic perspectives, the paintings and sketches of both Julia Ball and Syd Barrett will...
This autumn, visitors to Anglesey Abbey in Lode, Cambridge, can rediscover the timeless world of Winnie-the-Pooh in a family-friendly story trail and exhibition inspired by AA Milne and EH Shepard....
Music & dance
Open to UK residents aged 12–24, the Brazenose Violin Competition will stage its inaugural final at St Martin’s Church in Stamford across the day on Saturday 10 October. The nine...
Earlier this summer, the Rowan Armour-Brown (RAB) Memorial Trust Fund launched a new initiative to train violin-making students in the fine skill of bow re-hairing. Eight students were chosen to...
Image: Tatiana Daubek Academy of Ancient Music (AAM) and Laurence Cummings welcome award-winning American soprano Amanda Forsythe to West Road Concert Hall on 30 September, for the grand opening of...
Next month, local singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mr Griff and his incredible eight-piece band are headlining a benefit for Mind Cambridge, with the Cambridge-based singer-songwriter Angie Collins opening with Bête...
Reviews
Review by Davide Madrigrano There is much to enjoy at Kettle’s Yard’s new exhibition, Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today. Whether you’re a keen gardener or a horticultural novice,...
Cambridge boasts a fantastic selection of romantic dining spots, each offering a perfect setting for an evening out. Here are some of our top recommendations Ah, romance – that mysterious...
Edition takes a trip to Newmarket, discovering heritage, luxury hospitality and family fun in our West Suffolk neighbour (more…)
Cambridge’s annual culinary celebration serves up fabulous fare at discount rates – in top venues all across the city. Read on to find out how you can get involved! (more…)
Latest News
Sol Creative Foundry, an artist-led studio and creative hub in Dry Drayton, is inviting Cambridge businesses to swap the meeting room for a creative studio this winter, as it launches...
The BBC Gardeners’ World Autumn Fair is back at Audley End House and Gardens in Saffron Walden from 11 to 13 September. This annual celebration attracts thousands, offering inspiration through...
For the first time ever, The Big Retreat will take place at Abbots Ripton Estate, bringing its unique blend of wellbeing, live music, inspiring speakers, great food and feel-good experiences...
Image: Jenny Harper The city streets will burst into life with quirky performances this month, as the Out of the Ordinary Festival returns to Cambridge. Taking place across the August...
The Arts Insider
Public art commission 'Mother...' by Studio Morison at Wicken Fen (image by Mike Selby) Ruthie Collins, founder of Cambridge Art Salon, gives her arty picks of the month It’s March: spring...
It’s February, a month of renewal – and love, apparently. Hard to remember these things, when we are reminded, every nanosecond it seems, of an impending apocalypse. Even if you...
Ruthie Collins, founder of Cambridge Art Salon, gives her arty picks of the month It’s a new year. Time to start with bold new intentions. Time to ‘live the changes...
Ruthie Collins, founder of Cambridge art salon, gives her arty picks of the month No animal, according to the rules of animal etiquette, is ever expected to do anything strenuous,...
Books
Darker Days is a chilling new folk horror novel from the Hugo Award-winning author of HEX, Thomas Olde Heuvelt. Here, Cambridge Edition writer Charlotte Griffiths shares her review. Everything always...
Charlotte Griffiths selects some iconic reads to see out the summer The Odyssey by Emily Wilson You’ve seen the blockbuster… now read the book! This is the most recent translation...
As the school holidays begin, Charlotte Griffiths recommends some brand-new books for young adults Your Favourite Fake Girlfriend by Bea Ingalls It’ll hardly be a surprise to learn that this...
This month, Charlotte Griffiths discovers a trio of new books from local authors Who’s the Favourite? by Catherine Carr There’s no avoiding siblings: you either have them, parent them, work...
Film & Television
Autumn is the perfect season for scheduling in a cosy cinema afternoon or romantic movie date night. Here's our pick of the best new movies coming out in October -...
We sat down with Cambridge Film Festival submissions, events and outreach coordinator and Youth Lab lead Hannah Hitchin to get her thoughts on the top films to catch at this...
The Cambridge Film Festival (CFF) returns this autumn for its 45th edition, marking a milestone year with 11 days of international cinema, British filmmaking, family favourites and films from some...
Image: Matthew Power photography Kimbolton School welcomed American actor Gary Sinise in May for a special visit as part of a documentary project exploring RAF Kimbolton’s legacy. Best known to...
