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Cambridge Festival 2024

The Cambridge Festival returns for 2024.

Fri 23 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.

10:00AM - 1:00PM

ONLINE COURSE Organic paint & inks

Discover how paints and inks can be made using forgotten craftsmens' ideas and techniques

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.