WHAT'S ON

Events open to the public from the University of Cambridge

Submit events
 

Beyond Neoliberalism Conference 2025

Be part of a transformative three-day event uniting global thinkers, scholars, and leaders to shape the future—sign up today!

Mon 24 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

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2025

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

Tue 25 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 - 4:00PM

Highlight 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 - 5:00PM

A Room of One's Own

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2025

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 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.

10:00AM - 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival

This exhibition presents eight contemporary artists whose works offer vantage points on a world in perpetual crisis.

Wed 26 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 - 4:00PM

Highlight 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 - 5:00PM

A Room of One's Own

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2025

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 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.

10:00AM - 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival

This exhibition presents eight contemporary artists whose works offer vantage points on a world in perpetual crisis.

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 27 March 7:00AM - 9:30AM

Mill Road Poetry Evening

Mill Road's Poetry Thursdays are a fabulous opportunity to hear local poets and writers read their own work

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 - 4:00PM

Highlight 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 - 5:00PM

A Room of One's Own

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2025

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 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.

10:00AM - 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival

This exhibition presents eight contemporary artists whose works offer vantage points on a world in perpetual crisis.

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Following the Science? Trust and Truth in a Post-Truth World

On Thursday 27th March 2025 Prof. Penny Endersby will be speaking at The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion Public Lecture entitled: ‘Following the Science? Trust and Truth in a Post-Truth World’.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

New Music: Leonore Piano Trio

Join us for a performance by the Leonore Piano Trio in the Kettle’s Yard house as part of this year’s New Music Concert Series.

Fri 28 March 9:00AM - 5:30PM

The Unknown Maxwell - One Day Meeting

One day meeting looking at Maxwell’s insights in laying the foundations for so much of our contemporary science.

9:00AM - 6:00PM

ThinkLab Ideation Event: Strategies for Neurodiversity and Disability Inclusion

The University of Cambridge ThinkLab is excited to announce our upcoming event on neurodiversity, disability, inclusion and the future of work.

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 - 4:00PM

Highlight 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 - 5:00PM

A Room of One's Own

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2025

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 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.

10:00AM - 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival

This exhibition presents eight contemporary artists whose works offer vantage points on a world in perpetual crisis.

11:00AM - 4:00PM on Mon 31 March

IF Retreat: Navigating changing times

Join the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College to explore issues of the day and changes for tomorrow at the IF Retreat. Discover the intellectual nourishment and reflective space you need to chart your next chapter during a weekend filled with stimulating conversation, intellectual engagement, relaxation, dining, and camaraderie.

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.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ...

Sat 29 March 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Curious Cures: Medicine in the Medieval World

Illuminated by medieval manuscripts, Cambridge University Library's exhibition explores a complex and intriguing world of medieval medicine.

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 - 4:00PM

Highlight 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 - 5:00PM

A Room of One's Own

An exhibition of contemporary queer art by Mark Mann

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2025

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

10:00AM - 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.

10:00AM - 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.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival

This exhibition presents eight contemporary artists whose works offer vantage points on a world in perpetual crisis.

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Haunted Cambridge Ghost Tours

Cambridge guides' scariest storytellers take you to the darker byways of our city, where the spirits of the dead still hover ...

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Piano Recital by Vitaly Pisarenko

?Vitaly Pisarenko, a prize-winning pianist based in London, is returning to Cambridge for his fourth concert. His previous recitals have been met with tremendous success.

7:30PM - 9:15PM

Highlight In the Beginning: Music of Myth and Creation

?A feast of creation, with the New Cambridge Singers and top-class soloists.

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Beethoven and Dvorak

Beethoven's Emperor Concerto and Dvorak 8th Symphony, performed by CCSO

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Sakuntala Trio

We are delighted to welcome the Sakuntala Trio, a London based string trio, to Clare Hall.

Sun 30 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

10:00AM - 5:00PM

International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2025

Enjoy exploring a selection of winning garden photos

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Here is a Gale Warning: Art, Crisis & Survival

This exhibition presents eight contemporary artists whose works offer vantage points on a world in perpetual crisis.

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 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.

2:30PM - 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.