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Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

Mon 26 July 2021 12:00AM - 11:59PM

Hands on (Summer with the Museums)

What are the hands of of the casts at the Museum of Classical Archaeology up to? This self- led quiz like activity will show you the parts of our statues which are often overlooked, and test your detective skills!

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Statue Yoga (Summer with the Museums)

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be one of our casts? This activity will take you through a yoga-like routine, letting you try out some of the casts’ poses.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

UNTITLED: Art on the conditions of our time

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Untitled: art on the conditions of our time. This exhibition brings together work by 10 British African diaspora artists with a focus on how their innovative practices ask important questions about some of the most important cultural and political issues of our turbulent times.

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Highlight The Art of Science Workshop Series

Join us at the Polar Museum with artist Alice White, to explore where science and art collide and discover how the spirit of exploration is shared by artists and scientists alike. This exciting series of co-disciplinary workshops for 15-18 year olds combine practical art techniques with live science experiments and a chance to be inspired by the awe inspiring, icy worlds of the Polar Regions.

Tue 27 July 2021 12:00AM - 11:59PM

Hands on (Summer with the Museums)

What are the hands of of the casts at the Museum of Classical Archaeology up to? This self- led quiz like activity will show you the parts of our statues which are often overlooked, and test your detective skills!

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Statue Yoga (Summer with the Museums)

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be one of our casts? This activity will take you through a yoga-like routine, letting you try out some of the casts’ poses.

11:00AM - 2:00PM

A twist of the hand

An exhibition of contemporary art by James Epps informed by the use of pattern and colour in ancient Greece and Rome

11:00AM - 5:00PM

UNTITLED: Art on the conditions of our time

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Untitled: art on the conditions of our time. This exhibition brings together work by 10 British African diaspora artists with a focus on how their innovative practices ask important questions about some of the most important cultural and political issues of our turbulent times.

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Highlight The Art of Science Workshop Series

Join us at the Polar Museum with artist Alice White, to explore where science and art collide and discover how the spirit of exploration is shared by artists and scientists alike. This exciting series of co-disciplinary workshops for 15-18 year olds combine practical art techniques with live science experiments and a chance to be inspired by the awe inspiring, icy worlds of the Polar Regions.

7:00PM - 8:00PM

Highlight The Really Popular Book Club: Giovanni's Room

Join the University Library's digital book club, as we discuss Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin: a book which he was told to burn, now a cornerstone of gay literature and a modern classic.

7:15PM - 8:15PM

University social club swimming Cancelled

This event has been cancelled. Lane swimming available every Tuesday for University and non-University individuals

Wed 28 July 2021 12:00AM - 11:59PM

Hands on (Summer with the Museums)

What are the hands of of the casts at the Museum of Classical Archaeology up to? This self- led quiz like activity will show you the parts of our statues which are often overlooked, and test your detective skills!

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Statue Yoga (Summer with the Museums)

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be one of our casts? This activity will take you through a yoga-like routine, letting you try out some of the casts’ poses.

9:00AM

Wellness Wanders

Short (approx. 10 min) films taking viewers on a virtual wander around the Garden.

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Cutting a Fine Figure (Summer with the Museums)

Join artist Susie Olczak for an online arts and crafts workshop inspired by Ancient Greek and Roman statues.

11:00AM - 2:00PM

A twist of the hand

An exhibition of contemporary art by James Epps informed by the use of pattern and colour in ancient Greece and Rome

11:00AM - 5:00PM

UNTITLED: Art on the conditions of our time

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Untitled: art on the conditions of our time. This exhibition brings together work by 10 British African diaspora artists with a focus on how their innovative practices ask important questions about some of the most important cultural and political issues of our turbulent times.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

#LivefromLucy: 'Fatigue in neurological conditions – why, what and how can we help on both a systems and individual level?' with Dr Karen Thomas

Join us for this informative virtual talk in which Dr Karen Thomas discusses fatigue in neurological conditions.

Thu 29 July 2021 12:00AM - 11:59PM

Hands on (Summer with the Museums)

What are the hands of of the casts at the Museum of Classical Archaeology up to? This self- led quiz like activity will show you the parts of our statues which are often overlooked, and test your detective skills!

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Statue Yoga (Summer with the Museums)

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be one of our casts? This activity will take you through a yoga-like routine, letting you try out some of the casts’ poses.

11:00AM - 2:00PM

A twist of the hand

An exhibition of contemporary art by James Epps informed by the use of pattern and colour in ancient Greece and Rome

11:00AM - 5:00PM

UNTITLED: Art on the conditions of our time

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Untitled: art on the conditions of our time. This exhibition brings together work by 10 British African diaspora artists with a focus on how their innovative practices ask important questions about some of the most important cultural and political issues of our turbulent times.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

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.

Fri 30 July 2021 12:00AM - 11:59PM

Hands on (Summer with the Museums)

What are the hands of of the casts at the Museum of Classical Archaeology up to? This self- led quiz like activity will show you the parts of our statues which are often overlooked, and test your detective skills!

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Statue Yoga (Summer with the Museums)

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be one of our casts? This activity will take you through a yoga-like routine, letting you try out some of the casts’ poses.

11:00AM - 2:00PM

A twist of the hand

An exhibition of contemporary art by James Epps informed by the use of pattern and colour in ancient Greece and Rome

11:00AM - 5:00PM

UNTITLED: Art on the conditions of our time

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Untitled: art on the conditions of our time. This exhibition brings together work by 10 British African diaspora artists with a focus on how their innovative practices ask important questions about some of the most important cultural and political issues of our turbulent times.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

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 James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Haunted Cambridge walking ghost tour 2021

A spooky evening walk with The Institute of Tourist Guiding ghost guides.

Sat 31 July 2021 12:00AM - 11:59PM

Hands on (Summer with the Museums)

What are the hands of of the casts at the Museum of Classical Archaeology up to? This self- led quiz like activity will show you the parts of our statues which are often overlooked, and test your detective skills!

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Statue Yoga (Summer with the Museums)

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be one of our casts? This activity will take you through a yoga-like routine, letting you try out some of the casts’ poses.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

UNTITLED: Art on the conditions of our time

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Untitled: art on the conditions of our time. This exhibition brings together work by 10 British African diaspora artists with a focus on how their innovative practices ask important questions about some of the most important cultural and political issues of our turbulent times.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Highlight Haunted Cambridge walking ghost tour 2021

A spooky evening walk with The Institute of Tourist Guiding ghost guides.

Sun 1 August 2021 12:00AM - 11:59PM

Hands on (Summer with the Museums)

What are the hands of of the casts at the Museum of Classical Archaeology up to? This self- led quiz like activity will show you the parts of our statues which are often overlooked, and test your detective skills!

12:00AM - 11:59PM

Statue Yoga (Summer with the Museums)

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be one of our casts? This activity will take you through a yoga-like routine, letting you try out some of the casts’ poses.

12:01AM - 11:59PM

The Travels of the Arctic

The 'Travels of the Artic' online exhibition has been curated by Dr Anna Gielas (University of Cambridge) for the Centre of Global Knowledge Studies (gloknos).

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Hidden Cambridge walking tour

90 minute Walking tour with a Blue Badge Guide around the oldest part of Cambridge (foot of Castle Hill)

11:00AM - 5:00PM

UNTITLED: Art on the conditions of our time

Kettle’s Yard is pleased to present Untitled: art on the conditions of our time. This exhibition brings together work by 10 British African diaspora artists with a focus on how their innovative practices ask important questions about some of the most important cultural and political issues of our turbulent times.

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 James Blunt, via James Bond. The tour will be led by Green Badge Guides.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight OF THE EARTH: Contemporary Ceramics and Glass from The Fitzwilliam Museum

Since the early twentieth century, studio ceramics and glass have enjoyed great popularity in Britain. This exhibition showcases some of the most interesting work being produced in Britain today.

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.