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One page for every venue's current programme. Pick a theatre to see its own listings and book.
Listings are on each venue's own site
Productions, dates and prices change every week, so Britlens does not copy them. The buttons below open each venue's official programme page, which is the only reliable source for what is on and for tickets.
Venue links last checked: 25 October 2026.
Seasonal highlights
Annual seasons and festivals
Usual months, from the sources linked. Confirm dates with the venue before you plan.
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Venue programmes
5 venues, each with its own listings
Colleges and the Backs
ADC Theatre
Britain's oldest university playhouse on Park Street, with plays on the site since 1855 and seating for up to 228.
Known for: Annual pantomime by CUADC and Cambridge Footlights
Cambridge Shakespeare Festival (college gardens)
Open-air Shakespeare in Cambridge college gardens each summer; the 2026 festival ran 13 July to 29 August.
King's Parade and Market Square
Arts Theatre Cambridge
A 664-seat theatre between Peas Hill and St Edward's Passage, founded by John Maynard Keynes and opened in 1936.
Cambridge Corn Exchange
A Victorian corn exchange (opened 1875) used for concerts, comedy and family shows; closure for renovation is proposed from January 2027.
Mill Road and the East
Cambridge Junction
An arts centre by the railway station with three performance spaces (J1, J2, J3), opened in 1990.
Plan your evening
Before you book
The 5 venues above are spread across 3 areas of Cambridge. Each venue page gives the address, the nearest station and how to get there, and the step-free status where we could find one, either from the venue's own access page or from OpenStreetMap contributors. Ask the box office about wheelchair spaces, captioned or audio-described performances and assistance before you book.
For festivals, markets and other dated events, see events across Britain. To compare venues by area and type of show, open the Cambridge theatre directory. For where to eat before a show, each area of the Cambridge guide has an eat and drink page.