Cambridge Festival Of Ideas

Welcome to the Cambridge Festival of Ideas

Explore all aspects of the arts, humanities and social sciences through performances, film screenings, hands on activities, talks and workshops - for free!

This year, we are pleased to announce that the acclaimed children's author Jacqueline Wilson will be talking about her life and works at the Festival. We have a huge number of hands on activities for children, including the 'Drumming workshop' where you can learn to play rhythms from Haiti and Brazil; and the chance to star in your own film in 'Lights, camera, action'.

There will also be an engaging series of evening Spotlight Talks encompassing topics such as the future of finance, attitudes to body image, the future of the book and whether the West is losing its power.

We are pleased to accounce that Ideas in the Community will be returning for a second year. Ideas in the Community are satellite Festival sessions and will be taking place at Brown's Field Community Centre, Ross Street Community Centre and the Trumpington Pavilion. Participate in an African drumming workshop,find out about the lost medieval gardens of Cambridgeshire, and get involved in a variety of hands on art activities.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2010 Cambridge Festival of Ideas!

Please ring 01223 766766 to request a hard copy of the programme.

Bookings for Festival of Ideas' events will open on Monday 6 September.

Download a pdf of the programme

Download a map of locations