WHAT'S ON

Folklore, is an exploration of stories from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, and beyond. Featuring tales of people, magic, medicine, and the things that we still can’t quite explain.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Through contemporary artists, What Remains celebrates 40 years since The Women's Art Collection acquired its first artwork.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Misery and Beauty: Harry Becker's Portrait of East Anglian Farm Labour around the Great War

A major new artist project by Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963, Syria), presented across the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and The Heong Gallery In Cambridge.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

The Robert Cripps Gallery's MT26 exhibition focuses on East Anglian farm labour around the First World War, as portrayed in the haunting pictures of Harry Becker (1865-1928)

5:30PM - 6:30PM

Do Children and Other Animals Think Like Scientists?

Professor Marta Halina is a Senior Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence with a focus on cognitive science and biology and a Fellow of Selwyn College, Cambridge.

6:00PM - 8:00PM

Dorothea Tanning: A Surrealist World with Alyce Mahon

A talk with Alyce Mahon, author of Dorothea Tanning: A Surrealist World.

8:30PM - 9:05PM

Highlight Cambridge Schola: Compline at St Andrew's, Chesterton

Cambridge Schola sing the ancient office of Compline

Tue 24 November

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Marking twenty?five years of interdisciplinary research and public engagement at CRASSH, this special anniversary exhibition looks at knowledge?making across and beyond the academic and artistic community.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A Call to Art: William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the radical vision for the future that lies behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Through contemporary artists, What Remains celebrates 40 years since The Women's Art Collection acquired its first artwork.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

This major survey exhibition will reveal Sunil Gupta’s (b.1953, New Delhi) pioneering contribution to photography over five decades.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Misery and Beauty: Harry Becker's Portrait of East Anglian Farm Labour around the Great War

A major new artist project by Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963, Syria), presented across the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and The Heong Gallery In Cambridge.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

The Robert Cripps Gallery's MT26 exhibition focuses on East Anglian farm labour around the First World War, as portrayed in the haunting pictures of Harry Becker (1865-1928)

Wed 25 November

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Marking twenty?five years of interdisciplinary research and public engagement at CRASSH, this special anniversary exhibition looks at knowledge?making across and beyond the academic and artistic community.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A Call to Art: William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the radical vision for the future that lies behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Through contemporary artists, What Remains celebrates 40 years since The Women's Art Collection acquired its first artwork.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

This major survey exhibition will reveal Sunil Gupta’s (b.1953, New Delhi) pioneering contribution to photography over five decades.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Misery and Beauty: Harry Becker's Portrait of East Anglian Farm Labour around the Great War

A major new artist project by Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963, Syria), presented across the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and The Heong Gallery In Cambridge.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

The Robert Cripps Gallery's MT26 exhibition focuses on East Anglian farm labour around the First World War, as portrayed in the haunting pictures of Harry Becker (1865-1928)

7:30PM - 8:30PM

In Your Own Words Storytelling Open Mic

Join us for In Your Own Words, a monthly storytelling open mic hosted by the Creative Writing Centre at Cambridge University Institute of Continuing Education

Thu 26 November

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Marking twenty?five years of interdisciplinary research and public engagement at CRASSH, this special anniversary exhibition looks at knowledge?making across and beyond the academic and artistic community.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A Call to Art: William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the radical vision for the future that lies behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Through contemporary artists, What Remains celebrates 40 years since The Women's Art Collection acquired its first artwork.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

This major survey exhibition will reveal Sunil Gupta’s (b.1953, New Delhi) pioneering contribution to photography over five decades.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Misery and Beauty: Harry Becker's Portrait of East Anglian Farm Labour around the Great War

A major new artist project by Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963, Syria), presented across the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and The Heong Gallery In Cambridge.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

The Robert Cripps Gallery's MT26 exhibition focuses on East Anglian farm labour around the First World War, as portrayed in the haunting pictures of Harry Becker (1865-1928)

5:00PM - 7:00PM

Flourishing, character and justice: why Plato matters now - Professor Angie Hobbs

This event is part of the Institute of Criminology's Public Guest Seminar Series for Michaelmas Term 2026. A drinks reception follows the talk. These events are free and everyone is welcome. Please register to attend either in-person or online by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.

6:00PM - 8:30PM

Homerton Salsa Classes

Dance for wellbeing! Join us for a second year of salsa dancing at Homerton College.

Fri 27 November

9:00AM - 6:30PM

Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Marking twenty?five years of interdisciplinary research and public engagement at CRASSH, this special anniversary exhibition looks at knowledge?making across and beyond the academic and artistic community.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A Call to Art: William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the radical vision for the future that lies behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Folklore, is an exploration of stories from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, and beyond. Featuring tales of people, magic, medicine, and the things that we still can’t quite explain.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Through contemporary artists, What Remains celebrates 40 years since The Women's Art Collection acquired its first artwork.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

This major survey exhibition will reveal Sunil Gupta’s (b.1953, New Delhi) pioneering contribution to photography over five decades.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Misery and Beauty: Harry Becker's Portrait of East Anglian Farm Labour around the Great War

A major new artist project by Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963, Syria), presented across the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and The Heong Gallery In Cambridge.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

The Robert Cripps Gallery's MT26 exhibition focuses on East Anglian farm labour around the First World War, as portrayed in the haunting pictures of Harry Becker (1865-1928)

2:15PM - 4:00PM

Highlight Jacob Burckhardt's The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy, with S. Ditchfield (York)

Simon Ditchfield (University of York) will speak about "The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy" by Jacob Burckhardt.

4:30PM - 8:30PM

Cambridge Botanic Lighs

Join us for 2026's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides.

Sat 28 November

9:00AM - 4:30PM

Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

A Call to Art: William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites

Explore the hidden histories of the Polar Museum in this new label display. From the female figures in polar history to the origins of Inuit art; follow the stories around the museum exhibits and discover something new.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the radical vision for the future that lies behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Folklore, is an exploration of stories from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, and beyond. Featuring tales of people, magic, medicine, and the things that we still can’t quite explain.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Rush Christmas Decorations with Nadine Anderson

Through contemporary artists, What Remains celebrates 40 years since The Women's Art Collection acquired its first artwork.

10:30AM - 1:30PM

Join master basketmaker Nadine Anderson and weave your own festive willow decorations using traditional basketry techniques. Working with Cambridgeshire-grown willow and locally harvested rush, you'll create a collection of beautiful handmade decorations.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

This major survey exhibition will reveal Sunil Gupta’s (b.1953, New Delhi) pioneering contribution to photography over five decades.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Misery and Beauty: Harry Becker's Portrait of East Anglian Farm Labour around the Great War

A major new artist project by Cambridge-based artist Issam Kourbaj (b. 1963, Syria), presented across the Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology and The Heong Gallery In Cambridge.

2:00PM - 6:00PM

The Robert Cripps Gallery's MT26 exhibition focuses on East Anglian farm labour around the First World War, as portrayed in the haunting pictures of Harry Becker (1865-1928)

4:30PM - 8:30PM

Cambridge Botanic Lighs

Join us for 2026's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!

7:00PM - 11:00PM

Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Trio

Legendary folk trio, headed by Steeleye Span's Peter Knight.

Sun 29 November

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Through contemporary artists, What Remains celebrates 40 years since The Women's Art Collection acquired its first artwork.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Folklore, is an exploration of stories from Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, and beyond. Featuring tales of people, magic, medicine, and the things that we still can’t quite explain.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Lies, Spies and Double-Dealing: A Cambridge Spy Tour

This major survey exhibition will reveal Sunil Gupta’s (b.1953, New Delhi) pioneering contribution to photography over five decades.

11:30AM - 1:00PM

A walking tour which unmasks the long tradition of Cambridge spying, from the earliest days of the university to recent times; from Christopher Marlowe to Anthony Blunt, via James Bond. Tours are led by Green Badge Guides.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

A Call to Art: William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites

Discover the radical vision for the future that lies behind the pioneering decorative designs and romantic storytelling of British designer and activist William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelite artists.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Experience the vibrant world of song, poetry and performance of Mughal South Asia from around 1750 to 1850.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Discover the fusion of art, technology and international trade that pushed the boundaries of enamel decoration in China from the 1600s.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

12:00PM - 5:00PM