What's On: What's On

Sun 2 March

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail

Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

A Room of One's Own

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

11:00AM - 12:30PM

A Cambridge Treasure Hunt and a quirky one at that!

Hidden Cambridge’s most popular (and not-app based) treasure hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge

Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries.

11:30AM - 1:00PM

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.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place

Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem

Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition

Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition.

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Gamelan Community Workshop for families

The Cambridge University Gamelan Society and its Director Rob Campion offer a 90-minute daytime community workshop for local families ahead of their concert in the evening.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Paint What Matters! Open Studio

Be inspired by the artworks in Paint What Matters! and join our artist to discover new techniques and share what matters to you!

2:30PM - 4:00PM

Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown

A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures.

4:00PM - 5:30PM

Cambridge University Samulnori Society

The Cambridge University Samulnori Society, comprising of university students and Cambridge residents, perform dynamic, vibrant pieces on four different instruments, reflecting the cultural and historical spirit of Korea.

7:00PM - 8:30PM

World Music Festival - Gamelan Concert

A weekend of concerts and events (28 February - 2 March) celebrating Cambridge's thriving music scene from around the world

WHAT'S ON

Events open to the public from the University of Cambridge

Beyond Neoliberalism Conference 2025

Sun 2 March	10:00AM - 4:00PM	Crazy Cone Caper self-led trail Join us for a whodunit mystery and track down who's been stealing seeds from cones.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	A Room of One's Own An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann
	11:00AM - 12:30PM	A Cambridge Treasure Hunt and a quirky one at that! Hidden Cambridge’s most popular (and not-app based) treasure hunt: The Quirky Side of Cambridge
	11:00AM - 5:00PM	Paint What Matters! Art by Children and Young People in Cambridge Paint What Matters! is a unique exhibition at Kettle’s Yard celebrating the talent and creativity of children and young people in Cambridge. The exhibition will share the work of over 500 young artists aged 4-21 years across our two galleries.
	11:30AM - 1:00PM	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.
	12:00PM - 5:00PM	Highlight Glenn Ligon: All Over The Place Experience the work of American contemporary artist Glenn Ligon in this landmark exhibition bringing together works by the artist alongside his unique interventions in The Fitzwilliam Museum's galleries.
	12:00PM - 5:00PM	Highlight Picturing Excess: Jan Davidsz de Heem Experience the monumental still-life paintings by Dutch artist Jan Davidsz de Heem, displayed together for the first time ever.
	12:00PM - 5:00PM	Highlight Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition Learn about the fight to end transatlantic slavery through the stories of the people, communities and anti-slavery movements who campaigned for abolition.
	2:00PM - 3:30PM	Gamelan Community Workshop for families The Cambridge University Gamelan Society and its Director Rob Campion offer a 90-minute daytime community workshop for local families ahead of their concert in the evening.
	2:00PM - 4:00PM	Paint What Matters! Open Studio Be inspired by the artworks in Paint What Matters! and join our artist to discover new techniques and share what matters to you!
	2:30PM - 4:00PM	Sex and the City: Cambridge Women, Town and Gown A guided tour through the lovely centre of Cambridge which explores the inspiring, shocking and delightful stories of its women. From poets to bedders, from scientists to social reformers - get to know some of these amazing hidden figures.
	4:00PM - 5:30PM	Cambridge University Samulnori Society The Cambridge University Samulnori Society, comprising of university students and Cambridge residents, perform dynamic, vibrant pieces on four different instruments, reflecting the cultural and historical spirit of Korea.
	7:00PM - 8:30PM	World Music Festival - Gamelan Concert A weekend of concerts and events (28 February - 2 March) celebrating Cambridge's thriving music scene from around the world