FESTIVAL FEVER

Cambridge Beer Festival

22nd - 27th May

Returning for the first time since 2019, the Cambridge Beer Festival will take place on Jesus Green in May. The festival features a wide range of local and national beers of all styles, as well as cider, perry, mead, wine, and bottled and draft beers from around the world. The cheese counter showcases a wide range of fine cheeses, together with locally produced bread, pork pies, scotch eggs and other savoury items.

Strawberry Fair

3rd June

A festival for the people, by the people. The Strawberry Fair is very much the start of the summer in the city. Taking place for more than 40 years, always on the first Saturday in June the Strawberry Fair is run entirely by volunteers who devote their time to ensure it's a fun day for all. Jam packed with music, food and fancy dress, the fair takes place on Midsummer Common and can be enjoyed by all the family.

The Cambridge Club Festival

9th - 11th June

A fabulous edition to the Cambridge calendar, The Cambridge Club Festival takes place in June at the beautiful Childerley Orchard site. Across 3 days and 5 stages, the line-up is second to none. Lionel Richie, Alexander O’Neal, Kool & The Gang, and the goddess herself, Grace Jones, will be taking to the stage – along with tons of other artists, plus comedy, family entertainment and after dark DJs too. For more info and how to buy tickets, head to thecambridgeclub.co.uk

Cambridge Pride Pink Festival

17th June

Taking place on Saturday 17th June on Jesus Green, Cambridge Pride is fast becoming the festival to be at. Providing free, family friendly entertainment which includes a parade, stalls, entertainment, food, and drink. Keep in touch with what’s going on at cambridgepride.co.uk

Cambridge Folk Festival

27th - 30th July

Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world. Held each year since 1965 it attracts around fourteen thousand people, many of whom return year after year.

This year’s line-up features festival favourites

The Proclaimers, Rufus Wainwright, Arrested Development and many, many more. For more information visit cambridgelive.org.uk/folk-festival

Cambridge Street Art Festival

26th - 28th August

Across the August Bank Holiday weekend, the historic streets and spaces of Cambridge’s City Centre will transform into stages for playful outdoor arts. To include work provided by both internationally acclaimed professional artists, national semi-professionals, and local amateur performers to create a sense of fun and a chance to create extraordinary memories.