Cambridge: festivals

Festivals in Cambridge at a glance

Our Cambridge calendar has 5 listings under festivals: 4 with fixed dates and 1 whose next dates are not yet announced. 2are free to attend. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

When they happen

• Jan0 listings
• Feb0 listings
• Mar1 listing
• Apr0 listings
• May0 listings
• Jun1 listing
• Jul0 listings
• Aug0 listings
• Sep0 listings
• Oct0 listings
• Nov2 listings
• Dec1 listing

The busiest month for festivals here is November, counting each month an event runs in. Months for listings without confirmed dates come from the organiser's usual timing, so treat them as a guide.

What our Cambridge guide says about those seasons:

Spring (March to May)

Gardens such as the Botanic Garden and the college grounds come into leaf. Check college access around the exam period.

Summer (June to August)

Long days for the Backs, the meadows and the river.

Autumn (September to November)

Good light on the stone and brick, with fewer visitors than in summer.

Winter (December to February)

Short days, but museums, college chapels and pubs are good indoors. King's holds its carol service on Christmas Eve.

Where they happen

• King's College Chapel · Colleges and the Backs
• Market Square · King's Parade and Market Square
• Midsummer Common
• Old Divinity School, Cambridge Union and other venues
• Venues across Cambridge

Other events in Cambridge

• Music 1
• Arts & exhibitions 1
• Markets 1

Festivals elsewhere

Festivals across the UK: 55 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

• Edinburgh 5
• Manchester 4
• Oxford 4
• York 4
• Glasgow 3
• Bath 2
• Bristol 2
• Cornwall 2
• The Cotswolds 2
• Northern Ireland 2
• The Peak District 2
• The Scottish Highlands 2
• Wales 2
• The Jurassic Coast 1
• The Lake District 1
• Liverpool 1

Plan the rest of your visit

• Cambridge guide: areas, sights, food and stays
• Getting around Cambridge
• Where to stay in Cambridge
• Every event in Cambridge