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Festivals & Events
CB1 5LG
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of CB1 5LG:
Annual Festivals & Events
Cambridge Folk Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Cambridgeshire
One of the UK’s most famous folk festivals, attracting top talent from the folk and roots scene.
World Pea Shooting Championships
Annually, during July
Location: Cambridgeshire
Participants compete to knock targets off using a pea shooter in this unique village event.
Secret Garden Party
Annually, during July
Location: Cambridgeshire
An eccentric, independent festival known for its creative atmosphere and diverse music lineup, held in a secret location.
Ouse Washes Festival of Sport
Annually, during August
Location: Cambridgeshire
A multi-sport festival with running, cycling, and kayaking races through the scenic landscapes of East Anglia.
Straw Bear Festival
Annually, during January
Location: Cambridgeshire
An ancient winter festival in Whittlesey, featuring a costumed performer in a straw bear outfit, parades, and dancing.
Peterborough Heritage Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Cambridgeshire
A lively celebration of history and heritage, featuring battle re-enactments, living history displays, and interactive activities.
Ely Eel Festival
Annually, during May
Location: Cambridgeshire
A quirky festival celebrating the historic association of Ely with eels, featuring a food and drink market, eel throwing, and live entertainment.
The Big Weekend, Cambridge
Annually, during July
Location: Cambridgeshire
A free family festival on Parker’s Piece, featuring live music, activities, and food stalls.
Cambridge Folk Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Cambridgeshire
One of the UK’s most famous folk festivals, attracting top talent from the folk and roots scene.
World Pea Shooting Championships
Annually, during July
Location: Cambridgeshire
Participants compete to knock targets off using a pea shooter in this unique village event.
Secret Garden Party
Annually, during July
Location: Cambridgeshire
An eccentric, independent festival known for its creative atmosphere and diverse music lineup, held in a secret location.
Ouse Washes Festival of Sport
Annually, during August
Location: Cambridgeshire
A multi-sport festival with running, cycling, and kayaking races through the scenic landscapes of East Anglia.
Straw Bear Festival
Annually, during January
Location: Cambridgeshire
An ancient winter festival in Whittlesey, featuring a costumed performer in a straw bear outfit, parades, and dancing.
Peterborough Heritage Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Cambridgeshire
A lively celebration of history and heritage, featuring battle re-enactments, living history displays, and interactive activities.
Ely Eel Festival
Annually, during May
Location: Cambridgeshire
A quirky festival celebrating the historic association of Ely with eels, featuring a food and drink market, eel throwing, and live entertainment.
The Big Weekend, Cambridge
Annually, during July
Location: Cambridgeshire
A free family festival on Parker’s Piece, featuring live music, activities, and food stalls.
Other Events"
Ely Sinfonia: War and Retribution
May 3
Ely Cathedral, Ely, Ely
Russian composers Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky both endured persecution within their native country. Shostakovich spent almost his entire life under a totalitarian regime, with the constant threat of banishment to the gulags, while Tchaikovsky was ostracised by the Czar, among others, for his homosexuality.
Orwell Antiques Fair
May 4
Orwell Village Hall, Cambridgeshire
With approximately 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items to entice Dealers, TV & Film Prop Buyers, Collectors and the General Public. From Clarice Cliff to Moorcroft, glass to jewellery we aim to provide a wide range of quality items for our Visitors.
Cambridge Bead Fair - Free Entry and Refreshments!
June 1
Harston Village Hall,., Cambridge
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Many new semi precious just imported into the UK by MrBead, plus seed beads and findings by Southampton Bead Shop, and other traders.
Magic of Thailand Festival in Cambridge
August 2
Parker’s Piece, Cambridge
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Parker's Piece is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Cambridge Thai Festival.
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances.
Great Chesterford Antiques Fair
September 7
The Chesterfords Community Centre, Saffron Walden
With approximately 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items to entice Dealers, TV & Film Prop Buyers, Collectors and the General Public. From Clarice Cliff to Moorcroft, glass to jewellery we aim to provide a wide range of quality items for our Visitors.
Counterfeit Sixties Show
September 18
Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
Orwell Antiques Fair
October 26
Orwell Village Hall, Cambridgeshire
With approximately 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items to entice Dealers, TV & Film Prop Buyers, Collectors and the General Public. From Clarice Cliff to Moorcroft, glass to jewellery we aim to provide a wide range of quality items for our Visitors.
The Best Of Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, QOTSA)
October 26
The Portland Arms, Cambridge
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA
The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show based in the UK dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Probot & Them Crooked Vultures.
Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair
November 2
The Chesterfords Community Centre, Saffron Walden
Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite handcrafted jewellery in gold, silver and precious stones, including beads and pearls. You can also browse and buy designer, preloved, antique and vintage jewellery.
Ely Sinfonia: War and Retribution
May 3
Ely Cathedral, Ely, Ely
Russian composers Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky both endured persecution within their native country. Shostakovich spent almost his entire life under a totalitarian regime, with the constant threat of banishment to the gulags, while Tchaikovsky was ostracised by the Czar, among others, for his homosexuality.
Orwell Antiques Fair
May 4
Orwell Village Hall, Cambridgeshire
With approximately 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items to entice Dealers, TV & Film Prop Buyers, Collectors and the General Public. From Clarice Cliff to Moorcroft, glass to jewellery we aim to provide a wide range of quality items for our Visitors.
Cambridge Bead Fair - Free Entry and Refreshments!
June 1
Harston Village Hall,., Cambridge
. Many new semi precious just imported into the UK by MrBead, plus seed beads and findings by Southampton Bead Shop, and other traders.
Magic of Thailand Festival in Cambridge
August 2
Parker’s Piece, Cambridge
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Parker's Piece is brought to you by Magic of Thailand, previously known as Cambridge Thai Festival. Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances.
Great Chesterford Antiques Fair
September 7
The Chesterfords Community Centre, Saffron Walden
With approximately 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items to entice Dealers, TV & Film Prop Buyers, Collectors and the General Public. From Clarice Cliff to Moorcroft, glass to jewellery we aim to provide a wide range of quality items for our Visitors.
Counterfeit Sixties Show
September 18
Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.
Orwell Antiques Fair
October 26
Orwell Village Hall, Cambridgeshire
With approximately 20 stalls packed full of antiques, collectables and vintage items to entice Dealers, TV & Film Prop Buyers, Collectors and the General Public. From Clarice Cliff to Moorcroft, glass to jewellery we aim to provide a wide range of quality items for our Visitors.
The Best Of Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, QOTSA)
October 26
The Portland Arms, Cambridge
Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show based in the UK dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Probot & Them Crooked Vultures.
Great Chesterford Jewellery Fair
November 2
The Chesterfords Community Centre, Saffron Walden
Discover over 25 local artisan designer makers of fine exquisite handcrafted jewellery in gold, silver and precious stones, including beads and pearls. You can also browse and buy designer, preloved, antique and vintage jewellery.
