What's On: What's On

Sat 13 December 2025

10:00AM - 4:00PM

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 - 4:00PM

Little Robin's Christmas Trail

Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Visit the Winter Garden

Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt

From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made?

10:00AM - 5:00PM

An exhibition of paintings and monoprints by Benita Kevill-Davies

Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Benita Kevill-Davies, from 28th November 2025 to 8th January 2026. The exhibition is open for public viewing, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 13 March

Heatwave in Antarctic: Prints by Tadek Beutlich

This exhibition presents the prints of Tadek Beutlich (1922–2011), better known as one of the most important and experimental textile artists of the post-war era. The show focuses on works produced between 1962 and 1967, including several created with the influential publisher Editions Alecto.

10:45AM - 11:45AM

Hidden Cambridge team up with Michaelhouse Cafe

Hidden Cambridge have a cunning plan to beat the wintry weather. We’ve teamed up with Michaelhouse Café to offer a unique city tour – without the walking!

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet

The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world.

2:00PM - 6:00PM

Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation

The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage.

3:00PM - 3:45PM

Eddington Community Orchestra Christmas Concert

Join the Eddington Community Orchestra for a magical Christmas concert, featuring selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet.

4:40PM - 8:00PM

Cambridge Botanic Lights

Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!

7:30PM - 9:15PM

Highlight Following the Star: Carols for Choir and Audience

A carol concert with the New Cambridge Singers is the perfect way to kick off the festive season! This year, we journey with the enigmatic Wise Men, the Magi, seeing the star and travelling from distant lands. Well-loved music and modern classics, plus the opportunity to join in with favourite carols: a thoughtful and festive way to get into the Christmas spirit.

WHAT'S ON

Events open to the public from the University of Cambridge

Sat 13 December 2025	10:00AM - 4:00PM	Hidden Histories 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 - 4:00PM	Little Robin's Christmas Trail Join Little Robin in the Botanic Garden to find some festive plants.
	10:00AM - 4:00PM	Visit the Winter Garden Enjoy flowers, foliage, stems, structure and scent throughout the winter months.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	Highlight Made in Ancient Egypt From elaborately decorated coffins to the Books of the Dead, ancient Egyptians produced objects which remain iconic today. But who were the makers behind them and how were they made?
	10:00AM - 5:00PM	An exhibition of paintings and monoprints by Benita Kevill-Davies Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Benita Kevill-Davies, from 28th November 2025 to 8th January 2026. The exhibition is open for public viewing, 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.
	10:00AM - 5:00PM on Fri 13 March	Heatwave in Antarctic: Prints by Tadek Beutlich This exhibition presents the prints of Tadek Beutlich (1922–2011), better known as one of the most important and experimental textile artists of the post-war era. The show focuses on works produced between 1962 and 1967, including several created with the influential publisher Editions Alecto.
	10:45AM - 11:45AM	Hidden Cambridge team up with Michaelhouse Cafe Hidden Cambridge have a cunning plan to beat the wintry weather. We’ve teamed up with Michaelhouse Café to offer a unique city tour – without the walking!
	11:00AM - 12:00PM	Guided House Tour Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.
	11:00AM - 5:00PM	Harold Offeh: Mmm Gotta Try a Little Harder, It Could Be Sweet The first major solo exhibition of Harold Offeh’s work in a UK institution, this exhibition will explore two decades of the artist’s videos, performances and projects that have taken place across the world.
	2:00PM - 6:00PM	Escape from Colditz - Papercuts, Collage and Installation The Robert Cripps Gallery is delighted to announce the upcoming exhibition by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter. Inspired in part by her origins near Colditz Castle in Germany and by the tales of wartime derring-do immortalised in the 1970s BBC TV series “Colditz”, Escape from Colditz is a contemplation on the theme of escape or escapism presented in a unique series of papercuts and collage.
	3:00PM - 3:45PM	Eddington Community Orchestra Christmas Concert Join the Eddington Community Orchestra for a magical Christmas concert, featuring selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet.
	4:40PM - 8:00PM	Cambridge Botanic Lights Join us for 2025's Cambridge Botanic Lights trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden!
	7:30PM - 9:15PM	Highlight Following the Star: Carols for Choir and Audience A carol concert with the New Cambridge Singers is the perfect way to kick off the festive season! This year, we journey with the enigmatic Wise Men, the Magi, seeing the star and travelling from distant lands. Well-loved music and modern classics, plus the opportunity to join in with favourite carols: a thoughtful and festive way to get into the Christmas spirit.