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Mon 29 June 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Highlight Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

Tue 30 June 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Highlight Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

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 - 5:00PM

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

Inspired by the presence of freshly cut flower displays and paintings in the Kettle’s Yard house, this exhibition will present works featuring flowers by artists spanning across the 20th and 21st centuries.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Kenji Umeda: a journey

This display will exhibit never-before-seen drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside sculpture, prints and letters between the artist and Jim Ede.

Wed 1 July 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Highlight Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

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 - 5:00PM

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

Inspired by the presence of freshly cut flower displays and paintings in the Kettle’s Yard house, this exhibition will present works featuring flowers by artists spanning across the 20th and 21st centuries.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Kenji Umeda: a journey

This display will exhibit never-before-seen drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside sculpture, prints and letters between the artist and Jim Ede.

Thu 2 July 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Highlight Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

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 - 5:00PM

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

Inspired by the presence of freshly cut flower displays and paintings in the Kettle’s Yard house, this exhibition will present works featuring flowers by artists spanning across the 20th and 21st centuries.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Kenji Umeda: a journey

This display will exhibit never-before-seen drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside sculpture, prints and letters between the artist and Jim Ede.

Fri 3 July 9:00AM - 6:30PM

Highlight Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

10:00AM - 10:45AM

Early Years Studio

Join us for a fun, creative, experience for children aged 0–4.

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 - 5:00PM

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

11:00AM - 11:45AM

Early Years Studio

Join us for a fun, creative, experience for children aged 0–4.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

Inspired by the presence of freshly cut flower displays and paintings in the Kettle’s Yard house, this exhibition will present works featuring flowers by artists spanning across the 20th and 21st centuries.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Kenji Umeda: a journey

This display will exhibit never-before-seen drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside sculpture, prints and letters between the artist and Jim Ede.

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.

7:30PM - 10:30PM

Commoners' Comedy Club

Commoners' is Cambridge's most loved comedy club, showcasing the best comedians from across the UK and landing them straight into your lap. Hosted by our very own Ali Warwood, Commoners' has hosted some of the UK and World's best talent including Jessica Fostekew, Jordan Brookes, Sophie Duker, Ivo Graham and Lou Sanders.

Sat 4 July 9:00AM - 4:30PM

Highlight Living Water: Poetry, Art and the Fight for Clean Rivers

A free exhibition at Cambridge University Library.

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 - 5:00PM

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

10:00AM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

Inspired by the presence of freshly cut flower displays and paintings in the Kettle’s Yard house, this exhibition will present works featuring flowers by artists spanning across the 20th and 21st centuries.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Kenji Umeda: a journey

This display will exhibit never-before-seen drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside sculpture, prints and letters between the artist and Jim Ede.

Sun 5 July 11:00AM - 5:00PM

Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today

Inspired by the presence of freshly cut flower displays and paintings in the Kettle’s Yard house, this exhibition will present works featuring flowers by artists spanning across the 20th and 21st centuries.

11:00AM - 5:00PM

Kenji Umeda: a journey

This display will exhibit never-before-seen drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside sculpture, prints and letters between the artist and Jim Ede.

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 - 1:00PM

Studio Sunday: Relaxed Session

Join us for a relaxed Studio Sunday session aimed at children and families with additional sensory needs.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Highlight Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime

Experience the dynamic paint, vivid colour, and bold vision of contemporary British painter Frank Bowling. Celebrating a career lasting nearly seven decades, our exciting display brings together a lifetime of the artist’s work.

12:00PM - 5:00PM

War Craft

What can artworks and objects made in times of war reveal about the pain, peril and lifechanging experiences of conflict and our instincts to seek out hope and humanity through creativity and making?

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Studio Sunday

Join our free, artist-led Studio Sunday workshops for families and unlock your creativity.

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.