What’s on in Cambridge in 2024
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.
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
The city’s biggest sporting event is back for another gruelling year!
Cambridge Festival: 13-20 March
Returning with its fourth programme, expect a series of free in-person and online events and activities from the University of Cambridge.
Gemini Boat Race: 30 March, London
Cambridge and Oxford go head-to-head on the Thames once again.
Cambridge Literary Festival: 17-21 April
Book lovers rejoice at the Spring Festival.
Cambridge Beer Festival: 20-25 May, Jesus Green
This ever-popular ale-quaffing event celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Strawberry Fair: 1 June, Midsummer Common
Also marking a half century is this eclectic live music and arts festival.
The Cambridge Club Festival: 7-9 June
This year’s headliners include Chaka Khan, Jessie Ware and Earth, Wind and Fire.
Newmarket Nights: 21 June-9 August, Newmarket Racecourse
Head to the July Course for performances from Busted, Becky Hill and more!
Independents’ Week: 1-7 July
Championing the local indie business scene.
Cambridge Folk Festival: 25-28 July, Cherry Hinton Hall
One of Europe’s longest-running celebrations of folk music.
Open Cambridge: 6-15 September
A celebration of local history and culture, with free walks, talks, tours and events.
Cambridge Film Festival: 17-24 October
A vibrant selection of short films, golden oldies and new releases.
Fireworks Night: November (TBC), Midsummer Common
Convene on the green for a showstopping display, sponsored last year by Illumina.
Cambridge Jazz Festival: 15 November-1 December
Keep your eyes peeled for announcements from this favourite annual extravaganza.
The Big Switch On: 17 November, Market Square
Cambridge gets Christmas ready!
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: 24 December, King’s College Chapel
Heralding the start of Christmas, this candlelit service is an iconic tradition.