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Mon 9 February 9:00AM - 4:00PM

'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner

Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Visit the Winter Garden

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

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break

A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories.

Tue 10 February 9:00AM - 4:00PM

'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner

Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

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

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 - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

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 - 4:00PM

Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break

A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories.

5:00PM - 6:30PM

On Disability: Ableism, Development and Selective Solidarity

Please join members of the Margaret Anstee Centre for Global Studies for our latest event. In a wide-ranging lecture, Professor Maha Shuayb will reflect on the question of disability in theory and practice.

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Love and Change: Experimental Philosophy of Personal Identity and Relational Obligations

What happens to love when the beloved changes?

7:30PM - 8:30PM

Out in the Fields: Past the Priory to the Great Fair at Stourbridge

Join Mill Road History Society and Honor Ridout to hear the history of the great fair that took place for centuries on Stourbridge Common

Wed 11 February 9:00AM - 4:00PM

'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner

Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Winter tree identification

Join Assistant Curator Margeaux Apple and learn how to identify trees all year round, without the traditional aid of leaves and flowers.

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

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

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sat 2 May

Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find?

A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art.

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 - 4:00PM

Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break

A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories.

7:00PM - 8:00PM

Talk by Dolly Jørgensen - 'Ghosts Behind Glass'

Join us for a fascinating evening with author of 'Ghosts behind Glass' Dolly Jørgensen

Thu 12 February 9:00AM - 4:00PM

'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner

Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

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

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

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Sun 3 May

Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find?

A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art.

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 - 4:00PM

Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break

A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories.

5:30PM - 7:00PM

Productive Disturbance in Pedagogy

A talk and a discussion concerning educational approaches to - and through - disturbance. An event hosted by CRASSH and the Affective Encounters research network.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

The Physics and Philosophy of Directionless Time

A talk by Dr Matt Farr on time - something that many do not have enough of, and some have too much!

7:00PM - 10:00PM

Very Santana: Tribute to Carlos Santana

Join Very Santana for a musical time travel experience, where you can enjoy the beautiful guitar melodies and creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana.

8:00PM - 10:00PM

Fenella Humphreys, violin, and Sam Armstrong, piano

Join us for a Chamber Music concert with Fenella Humphreys, violin, and Sam Armstrong, piano, in the Kettle’s Yard house.

Fri 13 February 9:00AM - 4:00PM

'All your Demons will Wither Away': paintings by Marguerite Horner

Clare Hall is pleased to present an exhibition by Marguerite Horner, which will be open for public viewing Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

9:00AM - 7:00PM

Shutter Hub Photography Open 2026

An exhibition of hundreds of images curated by photography organisation Shutter Hub

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

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

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Mon 4 May

Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find?

A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art.

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 - 4:00PM

Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break

A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories.

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.

6:00PM - 7:30PM

Imaginaries of Immortality in the Age of AI

As digital technologies increasingly preserve our voices, images, and messages, new forms of “digital immortality” are emerging. These innovations raise powerful ethical, emotional, and cultural questions about how we remember, mourn, and live on. This interdisciplinary event will explore how different cultures understand death, memory, and technology.

8:00PM - 9:00PM

Highlight Psalter: Themes for Peace

Jazz composer and performer Tim Boniface and his band perform the celebrated release, ‘Psalter: Themes for Peace’ in St John's College Chapel.

Sat 14 February 10:00AM - 3:30PM

Adult ArtLab: Sow a Little Tenderness

Join artist Anna Brownsted for a playful digital video-making & augmented reality workshop inspired by Harold Offeh’s exhibition.

10:00AM - 4:00PM

Growing succulents: Theory and practice

Expert advice from the Botanic Garden’s Experimental and Nursery Horticulturist Katie Sarll on propagation techniques for succulent plants

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

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

Art Exhibition: 'Life and Experience'

Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'Life and Experience' featuring work by contemporary artist Janette Parris.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:00AM - 5:00PM on Tue 5 May

Laetitzia Campbell: On Your Way Home, What Did You Find?

A solo exhibition by a British-French textile artist Laetitzia Campbell, who has Jamaican heritage, presented in collaboration with Ed Cross Fine Art.

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.

12:00PM - 2:00PM

CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: PETALS AND MEMORIES 14 FEB 2026

Join us for a one-off screening of ‘Petals and Memories’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge.

12:30PM - 2:00PM

Hidden Cambridge: The Unusual, The Quirky, and the Downright Bizarre!

Hidden Cambridge’s latest and surely most entertaining city centre walking tour led by a Cambridge Green Badge Guide

1:30PM - 2:45PM

Lunchtime Concert - Wolfson Student Musician Showcase

Enjoy performances by an array of talented Wolfson student singers and instrumentalists.

2:00PM - 6:00PM

Cornelia Parker: One Day This Glass Will Break

A Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition of twenty large-scale photogravures by Cornelia Parker from three experimental series: Fox Talbot’s Articles of Glass (2017); One Day This Glass Will Break (2015); and Thirty Pieces of Silver (exposed) (2015). Taken together, the series explores the artist’s fascination with the physical properties of objects, materials and their histories.

2:00PM - 8:00PM on Fri 3 April

GLOBAL CULTURES: CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST 14 FEB - 28 MAR 2026

The 2026 edition of the Cambridge Japan Fest will again be presented throughout February and March in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, Film@Jesus, Jesus College, and Cambridge Festival.

3:00PM - 4:30PM

GLOBAL CULTURES: SOAS MIN’YO 14 FEB 2026

Join us at Jesus College, Cambridge, for a performance and workshop with the SOAS Min’yo group.

5:00PM - 7:00PM

CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: THE HOTEL OF MY DREAM 14 FEB 2026

Join us for a one-off screening of ‘The Hotel of My Dream’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge.

7:00PM - 9:00PM

CAMBRIDGE JAPAN FEST: THE MAN WHO FAILED TO DIE 14 FEB 2026

Join us for a one-off screening of ‘The Man Who Failed to Die’ as part of the Cambridge Japan Fest 2026 at Jesus College, Cambridge.

7:30PM - 9:30PM

Sibelius 2 and the Cyber Bird

Joint winner of the 2025 University of Cambridge Concerto Competition Jack Marley joins forces with the Cambridge University Orchestra for a performance of Japanese composer Takashi Yoshimatsu’s Saxophone Concerto.

7:30PM - 11:00PM

caroline

Returning with caroline 2, the eight-piece collective embrace a bolder, more expansive sound.

Sun 15 February 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Visit the Winter Garden

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

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Art Exhibition: 'Life and Experience'

Visit Wolfson's latest exhibition 'Life and Experience' featuring work by contemporary artist Janette Parris.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Exhibition: Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig

Step inside the world of Angelina Ballerina as the Museum of Cambridge opens a new exhibition ‘Making Angelina: The World of Helen Craig’!

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Talking Plants

Step into the Glasshouse and experience plants in a completely new way!

10:00AM - 6:00PM

Reframing the Past: Historical landscapes of Spain - Dr Elizabeth Drayson

These paintings are not conventional landscapes, as they trace the history of Spanish towns, cities and historical sites in their landscape from earliest times to the present, using techniques of medieval narrative painting as well as contemporary abstraction.

10:30AM - 12:00PM

Hidden Cambridge: The Unusual, The Quirky, and the Downright Bizarre!

Hidden Cambridge’s latest and surely most entertaining city centre walking tour led by a Cambridge Green Badge Guide

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.

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 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?

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.