November in Cambridgeshire starts with fireworks and ends with Christmas lights. Cambridge, Peterborough and St Ives all have big Bonfire Night displays in the first week, Ely Cathedral fills with its Christmas fair, and the switch-ons roll through Peterborough, Chatteris and St Neots before the month is out. In between there’s a Cambridgeshire derby at London Road, a winter literary festival and the first nights of the Wimpole and Botanic Garden light trails.
We’ve pulled together the 25 best events happening in Cambridgeshire this November to help you plan the run-up to Christmas.
Every event here comes from a published listing we checked in early November, but plans change, so check with the venue before you head out.
Top 25 Events – November 2026
Throughout November – A Call to Art: William Morris & the Pre-Raphaelites
Venue: The Fitzwilliam Museum (University of Cambridge)
Location: Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
A major exhibition re-examining William Morris and his circle, running from 23 October to 3 May 2027. Tickets from £14.50, free for members, concessions available. Open 10am to 5pm.
More info: https://www.visitcambridge.org/event/a-call-to-art-william-morris-the-pre-raphaelites/
Thursday 5 November – Cambridge Fireworks Night
Venue: Midsummer Common (Cambridge City Council)
Location: Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB5 8DJ
Cambridge City Council’s free, un-ticketed Bonfire Night display on Midsummer Common, with fireworks by Pains Fireworks at 7pm. Food vendors and DJ Josh Lovatt from 6pm, plus walkabout acts Ghost Caribou and Sashimi. Around 20,000 people are expected, roads around the common close from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and the last Park and Ride bus for the display leaves at 6.30pm.
More info: https://www.camcityevents.co.uk/events/fireworks-night-2026
Thursday 5 November – Fireworks Night at IWM Duxford
Venue: IWM Duxford (Imperial War Museums)
Location: Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR
Bonfire Night on the historic airfield at IWM Duxford, with fairground rides, food stalls, aircraft engine runs and a FIDO fog-dispersal demonstration before the fireworks. Gates open 4.30pm and the evening runs until 8pm. Listed tickets start at £15 for adults and £10 for children, with under-5s free.
More info: https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub/things-to-do/fireworks-night-iwm-duxford-2026
Saturday 7 November – Fireworks in Hemingford 2026
Venue: The Big Field (Fireworks in Hemingford)
Location: The Big Field, London Road, St Ives PE27 5ER
A 77-year local tradition with a pyro-musical display by Cambridge Fireworks, a bonfire, a funfair, street food and covers band Allergy. Gates 4.30pm to 8pm. Proceeds support Magpas Air Ambulance and local groups including Cromwell Explorer Scouts and St Ives Rowing Club.
More info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fireworksinhemingford/2272468
Saturday 7 November – Peterborough Fireworks 2026
Venue: The Embankment (Komodo Fireworks)
Location: The Embankment, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Two professional displays on The Embankment from Komodo Fireworks: a lower-noise pyromusical for children, then an 18-minute choreographed main show. Funfair rides, family entertainment and food. Gates open 5pm, event ends 10pm. Early bird adult tickets were £8 with children free.
More info: https://www2.ticketebo.co.uk/komodo-events/peterborough-fireworks-2026
Saturday 7 November – Romesh Ranganathan: Will Change Your Life
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
Romesh Ranganathan brings his new stand-up tour to the Corn Exchange. Tickets from £33.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/romesh-ranganathan-will-change-your-life
Sunday 8 November – Remembrance Run 2026
Venue: Ferry Meadows Country Park (Zig Zag Running)
Location: Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU
Zig Zag Running’s lapped challenge on a 5.3km multi-terrain loop at Ferry Meadows. Choose a 6-hour event from 9am or a 4-hour event from 11am and run anything from 5k to ultra distance. Entry £33 to £38, with medal, chip timing and coffee and cake at the finish.
More info: https://www.letsdothis.com/gb/e/remembrance-run-2026-260774
Friday 13 November – Sunday 3 January 2027 – Christmas in Cambridge
Venue: Parker’s Piece (Christmas in Cambridge)
Location: Parker’s Piece, Cambridge CB1 1NA
Parker’s Piece becomes a Christmas village with an open-air ice rink, big wheel, curling lanes, Alpine lodge, Christmas market, funfair and Santa visits. Entry is free but some attractions must be booked and can sell out. Open from 11.30am weekdays and 10am weekends, until 10pm or 11pm.
More info: https://www.christmasincambridge.co.uk/
Sunday 15 November – The BIG Switch On at Market Square
Venue: Market Square (Cambridge BID)
Location: Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3QJ
Cambridge’s main city centre lights switch-on, organised by Cambridge BID. Free stage entertainment from noon with local schools, dance groups and the ADC Theatre, crowd games, giveaways and Ruby Flames LED performers, with the lights going on at 5pm.
More info: https://www.visitcambridge.org/event/the-big-switch-on-at-market-square/
Monday 16 – Monday 30 November – Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
Venue: Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill (National Trust)
Location: Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge CB25 9EJ
From Monday 16 November the house at Anglesey Abbey is decorated for Christmas with a travel theme, alongside walks in the winter garden and the woodland play area. Normal admission applies, free for National Trust members. Father Christmas visits are on selected December dates and must be booked.
Monday 16 November – Chris Packham’s World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The naturalist and broadcaster’s live talk on the state of the natural world. Tickets from £32.99.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/chris-packhams-world-of-wonder-a-planet-on-the-edge
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 November – The Haunting of Hill House
Venue: The Arts Theatre Cambridge
Location: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
A stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel, the story behind the Netflix series, as a group of investigators probe Hill House. Evenings at 7.30pm.
More info: https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-haunting-of-hill-house/
Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 November – Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair
Venue: Ely Cathedral
Location: The College, Ely CB7 4DL
Now in its 14th year, with curated stalls inside the cathedral, a festive seating area in the Lady Chapel and a free outdoor marquee and street food area. Session tickets £10 (£5 ages 3-15) with evening sessions on Thursday and Friday. All-day tickets for Thursday and Friday and the Saturday 1pm session are sold out.
More info: https://www.elycathedral.org/events/christmas-gift-food-fair
Thursday 19 November – Bellowhead: Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The big-band folk favourites mark 20 years of their album Burlesque. Tickets from £38.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/bellowhead-burlesque-20th-anniversary-tour
Friday 20 November – Sunday 3 January 2027 – Christmas at Wimpole
Venue: Wimpole Estate (National Trust / Raymond Gubbay)
Location: Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW
An after-dark illuminated trail through the Wimpole Estate with brand-new installations for 2026, food and drink stalls and a glimpse of Father Christmas. Timed entry from 4.30pm on selected evenings until 3 January, booked through Ticketek. Tickets do not include daytime admission.
More info: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wimpole-estate/christmas-at-wimpole
Friday 20 November – Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
Venue: Cathedral Square (Peterborough City Council)
Location: Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XH
Peterborough City Council’s switch-on in Cathedral Square, with entertainment from 5pm and the lights on at 7pm. St John’s Church stays open until 9pm.
More info: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/christmas-in-peterborough
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 November – Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Craft and Gift Market
Venue: Peterborough Cathedral
Location: Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XS
Around 140 stalls of handmade crafts and gifts inside the cathedral, opening on the same weekend as the city lights switch-on. Check the cathedral’s ticketing page for session times.
More info: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/christmas-in-peterborough
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 November – Cambridge Literary Festival: Winter Festival 2026
Venue: Cambridge Union (Cambridge Literary Festival)
Location: 9A Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UB
Two days of author talks, mostly at the Cambridge Union. Speakers include Elif Shafak, Michael Morpurgo with Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Lynda La Plante, Mariana Mazzucato, Hermione Lee and Alice Oswald, with Deborah Levy giving the Room of One’s Own lecture. Laura Kuenssberg’s event is sold out.
More info: https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/whats-on/winter-festival-2026/
Saturday 21 November – Beer Festival Raceday
Venue: Huntingdon Racecourse (The Jockey Club)
Location: Brampton, Huntingdon PE28 4NL
Jump racing combined with a beer festival of craft ales, lagers and ciders. Tickets from £22.
More info: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon/events-tickets/beer-festival-raceday/
Thursday 26 – Friday 27 November – Russell Howard: Don’t Tell The Algorithm
Venue: New Theatre Peterborough (Landmark Theatres)
Location: 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT
Two nights of Russell Howard’s new stand-up tour at New Theatre Peterborough. Limited availability, tickets from £41.20.
More info: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/new-theatre-peterborough-entrades-peterborough/venue/452095
Friday 27 November – Sunday 3 January 2027 – Jack and the Beanstalk
Venue: The Arts Theatre Cambridge
Location: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
The Arts Theatre’s own family pantomime, with Matt Crosby as Dame Trott and Ian McKellen providing the pre-recorded voice of the Giant. Tickets from £10. Relaxed, BSL, captioned and audio described performances are scheduled in December.
More info: https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/jack-and-the-beanstalk/
Friday 27 November – Cambridge Botanic Lights
Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Location: 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE
An illuminated after-dark trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden. November nights are 27, 28 and 29 November, then selected December dates up to 12 December. Tickets must be pre-booked through Cambridge Live and do not include daytime entry.
More info: https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/cambridgebotaniclights2026/
Saturday 28 November – Chatteris Christmas Lights Switch-On
Venue: Market Hill (Chatteris Christmas Lights)
Location: Market Hill, Chatteris PE16 6BA
Chatteris has one of the best-known volunteer-run displays in the county. Traders and fairground rides from around 3pm, Santa switches on the lights at 4.30pm with a child from Cromwell Primary, plus a Christmas Fayre, soup kitchen, Fenland Music Centre ensemble, a Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter & St Paul’s and Santa’s Grotto at the museum.
More info: https://chatterischristmaslights.co.uk/switch-on/
Saturday 28 November – Peterborough United v Cambridge United
Venue: Weston Homes Stadium (Peterborough United FC)
Location: London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AL
The Cambridgeshire derby in Sky Bet League One. Listed for Saturday 28 November but derby kick-offs often change for policing or TV, so confirm on the club websites and check away ticket arrangements.
More info: https://www.theposh.com/
Sunday 29 November – St Neots Christmas Light Switch On
Venue: Market Square (St Neots Town Council)
Location: Market Square, St Neots PE19 2AR
Free afternoon in the Market Square run by St Neots Town Council, with live music from local groups, festive stalls, a funfair, food and drink and a countdown to the lights. 12pm to 6pm.
More info: https://www.stneots-tc.gov.uk/whats-on/christmas-light-switch-on-2026/
This is the full calendar of events in Cambridgeshire in November 2026, in date order. It covers what’s on across Cambridgeshire this November, from Bonfire Night displays and Christmas lights switch-ons to gigs, comedy, theatre, talks, football, racing, exhibitions and markets. Alongside the big nights at the Corn Exchange, Cambridge Junction and New Theatre Peterborough, you’ll find the weekly fixtures that keep the county ticking: Ely’s four markets, Cambridge’s daily market on Market Hill and six Saturday parkruns from Coldham’s Common to Ferry Meadows. Huntingdon, St Neots, St Ives and Chatteris all feature, along with Wimpole, Lode and Duxford. We couldn’t confirm 2026 switch-on dates for Wisbech, March, Whittlesey, Ramsey, Soham or Huntingdon at the time of writing, so they aren’t listed yet. Check each venue’s website for the latest details before you travel.
Full Events Calendar – Date Order
Throughout November – A Call to Art: William Morris & the Pre-Raphaelites
Venue: The Fitzwilliam Museum (University of Cambridge)
Location: Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
A major exhibition re-examining William Morris and his circle, running from 23 October to 3 May 2027. Tickets from £14.50, free for members, concessions available. Open 10am to 5pm.
More info: https://www.visitcambridge.org/event/a-call-to-art-william-morris-the-pre-raphaelites/
Throughout November – Cambridge Market
Venue: Market Hill (Cambridge City Council)
Location: Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3QJ
Cambridge’s daily general market on Market Hill, open every day 10am to 4pm (closed only on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
More info: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/cambridge-market
Throughout November – Frank Bowling: Seeking the Sublime
Venue: The Fitzwilliam Museum (University of Cambridge)
Location: Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB
Exhibition of work by Frank Bowling, running until 17 January 2027.
More info: https://www.artrabbit.com/organisations/the-fitzwilliam-museum?apage=1
Thursday 5 November – Fireworks Night at IWM Duxford
Venue: IWM Duxford (Imperial War Museums)
Location: Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QR
Bonfire Night on the historic airfield at IWM Duxford, with fairground rides, food stalls, aircraft engine runs and a FIDO fog-dispersal demonstration before the fireworks. Gates open 4.30pm and the evening runs until 8pm. Listed tickets start at £15 for adults and £10 for children, with under-5s free.
More info: https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub/things-to-do/fireworks-night-iwm-duxford-2026
Thursday 5 November – Cambridge Fireworks Night
Venue: Midsummer Common (Cambridge City Council)
Location: Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB5 8DJ
Cambridge City Council’s free, un-ticketed Bonfire Night display on Midsummer Common, with fireworks by Pains Fireworks at 7pm. Food vendors and DJ Josh Lovatt from 6pm, plus walkabout acts Ghost Caribou and Sashimi. Around 20,000 people are expected, roads around the common close from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and the last Park and Ride bus for the display leaves at 6.30pm.
More info: https://www.camcityevents.co.uk/events/fireworks-night-2026
Thursday 5 November – Ely Charter Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Ely’s weekly Thursday market on the Market Place, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Thursday 5 November – Gipsy Kings by Andre Reyes
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
Rumba flamenco from Andre Reyes and his band, performing the Gipsy Kings songbook. Tickets from £38.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/gipsy-kings-by-andr%C3%A9-reyes
Thursday 5 November – Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
The Irish stand-up marks three decades on stage with a new touring show. Listed as sold out, so check for returns.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/jason-byrne-30-years-byrning/
Friday 6 November – Calm under the Canopy
Venue: Wandlebury Country Park (Cambridge Past, Present & Future)
Location: Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge CB22 3AE
A monthly Friday afternoon outdoor wellbeing session in the woods at Wandlebury Country Park, 3pm to 4.30pm.
More info: https://cambridgeppf.org/events-list/
Friday 6 November – W*nkernomics: Show_V4.1_FINAL_USETHIS
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
Live show from the creators of the office-life satire, at the Corn Exchange. Tickets from £35, times vary.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/w-nkernomics-show-v4-1-final-usethis
Friday 6 November – Bongo’s Bingo
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
The rowdy bingo-and-party night returns to Cambridge Junction. Over-18s.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/bongos-bingo-november/
Friday 6 November – Commoners’ Comedy Club
Venue: The Portland Arms (Commoners’ Comedy Club)
Location: 129 Chesterton Road, Cambridge CB4 3BA
Regular stand-up night in the back room of the Portland Arms, listed on Visit Cambridge.
More info: https://www.visitcambridge.org/event/commoners-comedy-club-4/
Saturday 7 November – Fireworks in Hemingford 2026
Venue: The Big Field (Fireworks in Hemingford)
Location: The Big Field, London Road, St Ives PE27 5ER
A 77-year local tradition with a pyro-musical display by Cambridge Fireworks, a bonfire, a funfair, street food and covers band Allergy. Gates 4.30pm to 8pm. Proceeds support Magpas Air Ambulance and local groups including Cromwell Explorer Scouts and St Ives Rowing Club.
More info: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/fireworksinhemingford/2272468
Saturday 7 November – Peterborough Fireworks 2026
Venue: The Embankment (Komodo Fireworks)
Location: The Embankment, Peterborough PE1 1EF
Two professional displays on The Embankment from Komodo Fireworks: a lower-noise pyromusical for children, then an 18-minute choreographed main show. Funfair rides, family entertainment and food. Gates open 5pm, event ends 10pm. Early bird adult tickets were £8 with children free.
More info: https://www2.ticketebo.co.uk/komodo-events/peterborough-fireworks-2026
Saturday 7 November – Romesh Ranganathan: Will Change Your Life
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
Romesh Ranganathan brings his new stand-up tour to the Corn Exchange. Tickets from £33.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/romesh-ranganathan-will-change-your-life
Saturday 7 November – Ely Craft, Food and Vintage Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Saturday market of crafts, food and vintage finds on Ely Market Place, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Saturday 7 November – Coldham’s Common parkrun
Venue: Coldham’s Common (parkrun)
Location: Whitehill Road, Cambridge CB5 8NT
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/coldhamscommon/
Saturday 7 November – Fulbourn Hospital parkrun
Venue: Fulbourn Hospital (parkrun)
Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5EF
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/fulbournhospital/
Saturday 7 November – Huntingdon parkrun
Venue: Hinchingbrooke Country Park (parkrun)
Location: Brampton Road, Huntingdon PE29 6DB
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/huntingdon/
Saturday 7 November – Peterborough parkrun
Venue: Ferry Meadows Country Park (parkrun)
Location: Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peterborough/
Saturday 7 November – Storey’s Field parkrun
Venue: Storey’s Field, Eddington (parkrun)
Location: Garrod Street, Eddington, Cambridge CB3 1AA
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/storeysfield/
Saturday 7 November – Wimpole Estate parkrun
Venue: Wimpole Estate (parkrun)
Location: Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode. Parking is £2, free for National Trust members.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate/
Saturday 7 November – Classically Kate Bush
Venue: New Theatre Peterborough (Landmark Theatres)
Location: 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT
An orchestral-style tribute to the music of Kate Bush at New Theatre Peterborough.
More info: https://www.stereoboard.com/classically-kate-bush-tickets/peterborough/2026-11-07
Sunday 8 November – Remembrance Run 2026
Venue: Ferry Meadows Country Park (Zig Zag Running)
Location: Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU
Zig Zag Running’s lapped challenge on a 5.3km multi-terrain loop at Ferry Meadows. Choose a 6-hour event from 9am or a 4-hour event from 11am and run anything from 5k to ultra distance. Entry £33 to £38, with medal, chip timing and coffee and cake at the finish.
More info: https://www.letsdothis.com/gb/e/remembrance-run-2026-260774
Sunday 8 November – Ely Sunday Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Sunday market on Ely Market Place, 10am to 3pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Sunday 8 November – The Mystery of Cambridge Junction
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
A family event at Cambridge Junction on Sunday 8 November. See the listing for times and age guidance.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/the-mystery-of-cambridge-junction/
Sunday 8 November – Phil Wang
Venue: The Arts Theatre Cambridge
Location: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
Stand-up from Phil Wang, with two shows on the night at 5pm and 8pm.
More info: https://www.chortle.co.uk/venues/33/england_the_east/5446/cambridge_arts_theatre
Sunday 8 November – Jack Savoretti
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The singer-songwriter plays the Corn Exchange. Listed with limited availability, tickets from £22.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/jack-savoretti
Sunday 8 November – The Overtones
Venue: New Theatre Peterborough (Landmark Theatres)
Location: 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT
The vocal harmony group play New Theatre Peterborough.
More info: https://www.stereoboard.com/the-overtones-tickets/peterborough
Monday 9 – Saturday 14 November – Pride & Prejudice (Sort Of)
Venue: The Arts Theatre Cambridge
Location: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
A comic retelling of Pride and Prejudice, running Monday to Saturday at the Arts Theatre.
More info: https://www.ents24.com/cambridge-events/the-arts-theatre/pride-and-prejudice-sort-of/7481245
Tuesday 10 November – Agricultural Raceday
Venue: Huntingdon Racecourse (The Jockey Club)
Location: Brampton, Huntingdon PE28 4NL
An afternoon of jump racing at Huntingdon celebrating the local farming and agricultural community, with seven races on the card. Tickets from £14, gate times to be confirmed by the course.
More info: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon/events-tickets/winter-afternoon-racing/
Wednesday 11 November – Garth Marenghi: This Bursted Earth – Paperback
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
Matthew Holness’s horror author alter ego returns to the stage at Cambridge Junction.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/garth-marenghi-this-bursted-earth-paperback/
Wednesday 11 November – Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing
Venue: New Theatre Peterborough (Landmark Theatres)
Location: 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT
One-liner specialist Gary Delaney on tour. Tickets from £27.50.
More info: https://songkick.com/concerts/43072200-gary-delaney-at-new-theatre-peterborough
Wednesday 11 November – Goldie: Live
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
Drum and bass pioneer Goldie plays live, presented in association with Warning.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/goldie-live/
Thursday 12 November – Ely Charter Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Ely’s weekly Thursday market on the Market Place, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Thursday 12 November – Christmas Lights Switch On at Station Square
Venue: Station Square (Cambridge BID)
Location: Station Square, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JW
Free community switch-on outside Cambridge railway station, hosted by Josh Lovatt with festive quizzes, prize giveaways, local band The Los Amigos and Ruby Flames walkabout performers. 4.30pm to 7pm. The switch-on time is listed as both 6pm and 6.30pm, so check before going.
More info: https://www.visitcambridge.org/event/christmas-lights-switch-on-at-station-square/
Thursday 12 November – Gentleman’s Dub Club
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
The Leeds ska and dub collective bring their live show to Cambridge Junction.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/gentlemans-dub-club/
Friday 13 November – Sunday 3 January 2027 – Christmas in Cambridge
Venue: Parker’s Piece (Christmas in Cambridge)
Location: Parker’s Piece, Cambridge CB1 1NA
Parker’s Piece becomes a Christmas village with an open-air ice rink, big wheel, curling lanes, Alpine lodge, Christmas market, funfair and Santa visits. Entry is free but some attractions must be booked and can sell out. Open from 11.30am weekdays and 10am weekends, until 10pm or 11pm.
More info: https://www.christmasincambridge.co.uk/
Friday 13 November – Outdoor Mini Retreat
Venue: Wandlebury Country Park (Cambridge Past, Present & Future)
Location: Wandlebury Country Park, Cambridge CB22 3AE
A two-hour outdoor retreat in the woodland at Wandlebury Country Park, 10am to 12pm.
More info: https://cambridgeppf.org/events-list/
Friday 13 November – Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
The award-winning stand-up and Saturday Night Live UK cast member on tour with a new show. Last few tickets at time of listing.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/paddy-young-will-sir-be-laughing-alone/
Friday 13 November – Sinatra & Friends
Venue: St Andrew’s Street Baptist Church
Location: St Andrew’s Street, Cambridge CB2 3AR
An evening of songs from Sinatra and his contemporaries, listed on Visit Cambridge.
More info: https://www.visitcambridge.org/event/sinatra-friends/
Friday 13 November – Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The former Spandau Ballet singer with a big band and a festive set. Tickets from £44.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/tony-hadley-the-christmas-big-band-tour-2026
Saturday 14 November – Ely Craft, Food and Vintage Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Saturday market of crafts, food and vintage finds on Ely Market Place, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Saturday 14 November – Ely Farmers’ Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Local producers’ market held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 8.30am to 2pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Saturday 14 November – Coldham’s Common parkrun
Venue: Coldham’s Common (parkrun)
Location: Whitehill Road, Cambridge CB5 8NT
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/coldhamscommon/
Saturday 14 November – Fulbourn Hospital parkrun
Venue: Fulbourn Hospital (parkrun)
Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5EF
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/fulbournhospital/
Saturday 14 November – Huntingdon parkrun
Venue: Hinchingbrooke Country Park (parkrun)
Location: Brampton Road, Huntingdon PE29 6DB
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/huntingdon/
Saturday 14 November – Peterborough parkrun
Venue: Ferry Meadows Country Park (parkrun)
Location: Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peterborough/
Saturday 14 November – St Ives Big Switch On and Market
Venue: Market Hill (St Ives Christmas Lights)
Location: Market Hill, St Ives PE27 5AL
A giant market, funfair and the big Christmas lights switch-on at 5pm on Market Hill, running from 9am to 7pm. This date comes from an events aggregator rather than the organiser, so check the St Ives Christmas Lights social media before travelling.
More info: https://allevents.in/huntingdon/st-ives-big-switch-on-and-market/200029527778540
Saturday 14 November – Storey’s Field parkrun
Venue: Storey’s Field, Eddington (parkrun)
Location: Garrod Street, Eddington, Cambridge CB3 1AA
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/storeysfield/
Saturday 14 November – Wimpole Estate parkrun
Venue: Wimpole Estate (parkrun)
Location: Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode. Parking is £2, free for National Trust members.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate/
Saturday 14 November – Anglia Comedy Allstars
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
A line-up stand-up night at the Corn Exchange. Tickets from £29.50.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/anglia-comedy-allstars-2
Saturday 14 November – Grace Jarvis: Getting Dragged Backwards Through a Hedge
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
Stand-up from Grace Jarvis at Cambridge Junction.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/grace-jarvis-getting-dragged-backwards-through-a-hedge/
Sunday 15 November – The BIG Switch On at Market Square
Venue: Market Square (Cambridge BID)
Location: Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3QJ
Cambridge’s main city centre lights switch-on, organised by Cambridge BID. Free stage entertainment from noon with local schools, dance groups and the ADC Theatre, crowd games, giveaways and Ruby Flames LED performers, with the lights going on at 5pm.
More info: https://www.visitcambridge.org/event/the-big-switch-on-at-market-square/
Sunday 15 November – Ely Sunday Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Sunday market on Ely Market Place, 10am to 3pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Sunday 15 November – London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
Rock anthems arranged for orchestra, band and singers. Tickets from £36.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/london-symphonic-rock-orchestra-2
Monday 16 – Monday 30 November – Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
Venue: Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill (National Trust)
Location: Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge CB25 9EJ
From Monday 16 November the house at Anglesey Abbey is decorated for Christmas with a travel theme, alongside walks in the winter garden and the woodland play area. Normal admission applies, free for National Trust members. Father Christmas visits are on selected December dates and must be booked.
Monday 16 November – Chris Packham’s World of Wonder: A Planet on the Edge
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The naturalist and broadcaster’s live talk on the state of the natural world. Tickets from £32.99.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/chris-packhams-world-of-wonder-a-planet-on-the-edge
Monday 16 November – Nick Heyward: The 12 Dates of Christmas
Venue: Peterborough Cathedral
Location: Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XS
The former Haircut 100 frontman plays a festive show in the nave of Peterborough Cathedral. Tickets from £46.
More info: https://www.stereoboard.com/nick-heyward-tickets/peterborough/2026-11-16
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 November – The Haunting of Hill House
Venue: The Arts Theatre Cambridge
Location: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
A stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel, the story behind the Netflix series, as a group of investigators probe Hill House. Evenings at 7.30pm.
More info: https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-haunting-of-hill-house/
Tuesday 17 November – Larry Dean: Hellbent
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
The Scottish comedian’s new touring show at Cambridge Junction.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/larry-dean-hellbent/
Tuesday 17 – Friday 20 November – Othello
Venue: New Theatre Peterborough (Landmark Theatres)
Location: 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT
Shakespeare’s tragedy on tour at New Theatre Peterborough.
More info: https://www.ents24.com/peterborough-events/peterborough-new-theatre/othello/7484173
Tuesday 17 – Saturday 21 November – The Da Vinci Code
Venue: ADC Theatre (ADC Theatre / University of Cambridge)
Location: Park Street, Cambridge CB5 8AS
Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club stage Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel’s adaptation of Dan Brown’s novel. Tickets £10 to £18.50 depending on the night.
More info: https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/play/the-da-vinci-code/
Wednesday 18 November – Susan Calman: Tall Tales
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
Stand-up and storytelling from Susan Calman. Tickets from £31.50.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/susan-calman-tall-tales
Wednesday 18 November – Yard Act
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
The Leeds post-punk band play Cambridge Junction. Listed as sold out.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/yard-act/
Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 November – CUMTS Freshers Musical
Venue: ADC Theatre (ADC Theatre / University of Cambridge)
Location: Park Street, Cambridge CB5 8AS
Cambridge University Musical Theatre Society’s showcase for new performers.
More info: https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/musical/cumts-freshers-musical/
Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 November – Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair
Venue: Ely Cathedral
Location: The College, Ely CB7 4DL
Now in its 14th year, with curated stalls inside the cathedral, a festive seating area in the Lady Chapel and a free outdoor marquee and street food area. Session tickets £10 (£5 ages 3-15) with evening sessions on Thursday and Friday. All-day tickets for Thursday and Friday and the Saturday 1pm session are sold out.
More info: https://www.elycathedral.org/events/christmas-gift-food-fair
Thursday 19 November – Bellowhead: Burlesque 20th Anniversary Tour
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The big-band folk favourites mark 20 years of their album Burlesque. Tickets from £38.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/bellowhead-burlesque-20th-anniversary-tour
Thursday 19 November – Ely Charter Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Ely’s weekly Thursday market on the Market Place, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Thursday 19 November – Hugh Cornwell
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
The former Stranglers frontman plays Cambridge Junction.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/hugh-cornwell/
Friday 20 – Sunday 22 November – Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Craft and Gift Market
Venue: Peterborough Cathedral
Location: Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XS
Around 140 stalls of handmade crafts and gifts inside the cathedral, opening on the same weekend as the city lights switch-on. Check the cathedral’s ticketing page for session times.
More info: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/christmas-in-peterborough
Friday 20 November – Sunday 3 January 2027 – Christmas at Wimpole
Venue: Wimpole Estate (National Trust / Raymond Gubbay)
Location: Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW
An after-dark illuminated trail through the Wimpole Estate with brand-new installations for 2026, food and drink stalls and a glimpse of Father Christmas. Timed entry from 4.30pm on selected evenings until 3 January, booked through Ticketek. Tickets do not include daytime admission.
More info: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wimpole-estate/christmas-at-wimpole
Friday 20 November – Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
Venue: Cathedral Square (Peterborough City Council)
Location: Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XH
Peterborough City Council’s switch-on in Cathedral Square, with entertainment from 5pm and the lights on at 7pm. St John’s Church stays open until 9pm.
More info: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/christmas-in-peterborough
Friday 20 November – Del Amitri: Past to Present
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The Scottish band play the hits. Listed as sold out.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/del-amitri-past-to-present
Friday 20 November – Harriet Kemsley: Floozy
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
Stand-up from Harriet Kemsley. Last few tickets at time of listing.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/harriet-kemsley-floozy/
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 November – Cambridge Literary Festival: Winter Festival 2026
Venue: Cambridge Union (Cambridge Literary Festival)
Location: 9A Bridge Street, Cambridge CB2 1UB
Two days of author talks, mostly at the Cambridge Union. Speakers include Elif Shafak, Michael Morpurgo with Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Lynda La Plante, Mariana Mazzucato, Hermione Lee and Alice Oswald, with Deborah Levy giving the Room of One’s Own lecture. Laura Kuenssberg’s event is sold out.
More info: https://www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/whats-on/winter-festival-2026/
Saturday 21 November – Beer Festival Raceday
Venue: Huntingdon Racecourse (The Jockey Club)
Location: Brampton, Huntingdon PE28 4NL
Jump racing combined with a beer festival of craft ales, lagers and ciders. Tickets from £22.
More info: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/huntingdon/events-tickets/beer-festival-raceday/
Saturday 21 November – Ely Craft, Food and Vintage Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Saturday market of crafts, food and vintage finds on Ely Market Place, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Saturday 21 November – Coldham’s Common parkrun
Venue: Coldham’s Common (parkrun)
Location: Whitehill Road, Cambridge CB5 8NT
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/coldhamscommon/
Saturday 21 November – Fulbourn Hospital parkrun
Venue: Fulbourn Hospital (parkrun)
Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5EF
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/fulbournhospital/
Saturday 21 November – Huntingdon parkrun
Venue: Hinchingbrooke Country Park (parkrun)
Location: Brampton Road, Huntingdon PE29 6DB
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/huntingdon/
Saturday 21 November – Peterborough parkrun
Venue: Ferry Meadows Country Park (parkrun)
Location: Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peterborough/
Saturday 21 November – Storey’s Field parkrun
Venue: Storey’s Field, Eddington (parkrun)
Location: Garrod Street, Eddington, Cambridge CB3 1AA
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/storeysfield/
Saturday 21 November – Wimpole Estate parkrun
Venue: Wimpole Estate (parkrun)
Location: Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode. Parking is £2, free for National Trust members.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate/
Saturday 21 November – Queensgate Christmas Lights Switch-On
Venue: Queensgate Shopping Centre (Queensgate)
Location: Queensgate, Peterborough PE1 1NT
The shopping centre’s own switch-on, with activities from 11.30am and the lights on at 4pm.
More info: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/christmas-in-peterborough
Saturday 21 November – Cambridge United v Stockport County
Venue: Cledara Abbey Stadium (Cambridge United FC)
Location: Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8LN
Sky Bet League One fixture at the Abbey Stadium. Kick-off is listed as 3pm but fixtures can move for TV, so check the club website.
More info: https://www.cambridgeunited.com/
Saturday 21 November – Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Location: Clifton Way, Cambridge CB1 7GX
Big band jazz at Cambridge Junction, listed as part of the Cambridge Jazz Festival.
More info: https://www.junction.co.uk/events/fergs-imaginary-big-band/
Saturday 21 November – Professor Alice Roberts: From Cell to Civilisation
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The anthropologist and broadcaster’s live talk. Limited availability, tickets from £50.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/professor-alice-roberts-from-cell-to-civilisation
Saturday 21 November – The Amy Winehouse Band
Venue: New Theatre Peterborough (Landmark Theatres)
Location: 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT
Amy Winehouse’s own band perform her music at New Theatre Peterborough. Tickets from £35.20.
More info: https://www.stereoboard.com/venues/peterborough/new-theatre
Sunday 22 November – Ely Sunday Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Sunday market on Ely Market Place, 10am to 3pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Sunday 22 November – Adult Panto: Puss & Dick
Venue: Key Theatre (Landmark Theatres)
Location: Embankment Road, Peterborough PE1 1EF
A three-actor, very much adults-only take on Dick Whittington. 7.30pm.
More info: https://www.ents24.com/peterborough-events/key-theatre/adult-panto-puss-and-dick/7448336
Sunday 22 November – Embrace: Celebrating 30 Years
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The Yorkshire band mark 30 years. Tickets from £35.50.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/embrace-celebrating-30-years
Sunday 22 November – Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
Venue: New Theatre Peterborough (Landmark Theatres)
Location: 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT
Stand-up from Simon Brodkin, also known for Lee Nelson, at New Theatre Peterborough.
More info: https://www.stereoboard.com/simon-brodkin-tickets/peterborough/2026-11-22
Wednesday 25 November – Man in the Mirror
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
A Michael Jackson tribute show. Tickets from £31.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/man-in-the-mirror-3
Wednesday 25 November – Saturday 5 December – CUADC/Footlights Pantomime 2026: Cinderella
Venue: ADC Theatre (ADC Theatre / University of Cambridge)
Location: Park Street, Cambridge CB5 8AS
The annual student panto from Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club and the Footlights, running into December.
More info: https://www.adctheatre.com/whats-on/whatsonpanto/cuadcfootlights-pantomime-2026-cinderella/
Thursday 26 – Friday 27 November – Russell Howard: Don’t Tell The Algorithm
Venue: New Theatre Peterborough (Landmark Theatres)
Location: 46 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RT
Two nights of Russell Howard’s new stand-up tour at New Theatre Peterborough. Limited availability, tickets from £41.20.
More info: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/new-theatre-peterborough-entrades-peterborough/venue/452095
Thursday 26 November – Ely Charter Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Ely’s weekly Thursday market on the Market Place, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Thursday 26 November – Wednesday 6 January 2027 – Peterborough Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival
Venue: Peterborough Cathedral
Location: Minster Precincts, Peterborough PE1 1XS
Christmas trees decorated by community groups, charities and businesses fill the cathedral from 26 November to 6 January.
More info: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/christmas-in-peterborough
Thursday 26 November – Wednesday 23 December – Christmas Carnival at Ferry Meadows
Venue: Ferry Meadows Country Park (Nene Park Trust)
Location: Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU
Festive event at Ferry Meadows on selected dates from 26 November to 23 December, listed by Peterborough City Council. Check Nene Park Trust for dates, times and booking.
More info: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/christmas-in-peterborough
Thursday 26 November – Ocean Colour Scene
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The Britpop band play the Corn Exchange. Limited availability, tickets from £38.50.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/ocean-colour-scene-2
Friday 27 November – Sunday 3 January 2027 – Jack and the Beanstalk
Venue: The Arts Theatre Cambridge
Location: 6 St Edward’s Passage, Cambridge CB2 3PJ
The Arts Theatre’s own family pantomime, with Matt Crosby as Dame Trott and Ian McKellen providing the pre-recorded voice of the Giant. Tickets from £10. Relaxed, BSL, captioned and audio described performances are scheduled in December.
More info: https://www.artstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/jack-and-the-beanstalk/
Friday 27 November – Cambridge Botanic Lights
Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Location: 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE
An illuminated after-dark trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden. November nights are 27, 28 and 29 November, then selected December dates up to 12 December. Tickets must be pre-booked through Cambridge Live and do not include daytime entry.
More info: https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/cambridgebotaniclights2026/
Friday 27 November – Can You Catch a Serial Killer?
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
An interactive true-crime theatre show. Tickets from £23.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/can-you-catch-a-serial-killer
Saturday 28 November – Chatteris Christmas Lights Switch-On
Venue: Market Hill (Chatteris Christmas Lights)
Location: Market Hill, Chatteris PE16 6BA
Chatteris has one of the best-known volunteer-run displays in the county. Traders and fairground rides from around 3pm, Santa switches on the lights at 4.30pm with a child from Cromwell Primary, plus a Christmas Fayre, soup kitchen, Fenland Music Centre ensemble, a Christmas Tree Festival at St Peter & St Paul’s and Santa’s Grotto at the museum.
More info: https://chatterischristmaslights.co.uk/switch-on/
Saturday 28 November – Peterborough United v Cambridge United
Venue: Weston Homes Stadium (Peterborough United FC)
Location: London Road, Peterborough PE2 8AL
The Cambridgeshire derby in Sky Bet League One. Listed for Saturday 28 November but derby kick-offs often change for policing or TV, so confirm on the club websites and check away ticket arrangements.
More info: https://www.theposh.com/
Saturday 28 November – Ely Craft, Food and Vintage Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Saturday market of crafts, food and vintage finds on Ely Market Place, 8.30am to 3.30pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Saturday 28 November – Ely Farmers’ Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Local producers’ market held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 8.30am to 2pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Saturday 28 November – Coldham’s Common parkrun
Venue: Coldham’s Common (parkrun)
Location: Whitehill Road, Cambridge CB5 8NT
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/coldhamscommon/
Saturday 28 November – Fulbourn Hospital parkrun
Venue: Fulbourn Hospital (parkrun)
Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5EF
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/fulbournhospital/
Saturday 28 November – Huntingdon parkrun
Venue: Hinchingbrooke Country Park (parkrun)
Location: Brampton Road, Huntingdon PE29 6DB
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/huntingdon/
Saturday 28 November – Peterborough parkrun
Venue: Ferry Meadows Country Park (parkrun)
Location: Ham Lane, Peterborough PE2 5UU
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/peterborough/
Saturday 28 November – Storey’s Field parkrun
Venue: Storey’s Field, Eddington (parkrun)
Location: Garrod Street, Eddington, Cambridge CB3 1AA
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/storeysfield/
Saturday 28 November – Wimpole Estate parkrun
Venue: Wimpole Estate (parkrun)
Location: Arrington, Royston SG8 0BW
Free, timed 5k every Saturday at 9am, open to runners, joggers and walkers. Register once at parkrun.org.uk and bring your barcode. Parking is £2, free for National Trust members.
More info: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wimpoleestate/
Saturday 28 November – St John’s Church Christmas Craft Fayre
Venue: St John the Baptist Church (St John’s Church)
Location: Church Street, Cathedral Square, Peterborough PE1 1XB
Christmas craft fayre in the city centre church, 10am to 3pm. Repeats on 5 December.
More info: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/leisure-and-culture/christmas-in-peterborough
Saturday 28 November – Cambridge Botanic Lights
Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Location: 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE
An illuminated after-dark trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden. November nights are 27, 28 and 29 November, then selected December dates up to 12 December. Tickets must be pre-booked through Cambridge Live and do not include daytime entry.
More info: https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/cambridgebotaniclights2026/
Saturday 28 November – Praising the Beloved: An Evening with Mesut Kurtis
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
An evening of devotional song from Mesut Kurtis. Tickets from £15.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/praising-the-beloved-an-evening-with-mesut-kurtis
Sunday 29 November – St Neots Christmas Light Switch On
Venue: Market Square (St Neots Town Council)
Location: Market Square, St Neots PE19 2AR
Free afternoon in the Market Square run by St Neots Town Council, with live music from local groups, festive stalls, a funfair, food and drink and a countdown to the lights. 12pm to 6pm.
More info: https://www.stneots-tc.gov.uk/whats-on/christmas-light-switch-on-2026/
Sunday 29 November – Ely Sunday Market
Venue: Market Place, Ely (Ely Markets)
Location: Market Place, Ely CB7 4LS
Sunday market on Ely Market Place, 10am to 3pm.
More info: https://elymarkets.co.uk/our-markets-6/
Sunday 29 November – Trumpington Eco Christmas Market
Venue: Clay Farm Centre
Location: Hobson Square, Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9FN
A Christmas market with an environmental focus at the Clay Farm Centre, listed on Visit Cambridge.
More info: https://www.visitcambridge.org/event/trumpington-eco-christmas-market/
Sunday 29 November – Cambridge Botanic Lights
Venue: Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Location: 1 Brookside, Cambridge CB2 1JE
An illuminated after-dark trail around Cambridge University Botanic Garden. November nights are 27, 28 and 29 November, then selected December dates up to 12 December. Tickets must be pre-booked through Cambridge Live and do not include daytime entry.
More info: https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/cambridgebotaniclights2026/
Sunday 29 November – The Amy Winehouse Band: Back To Black 20th Anniversary Tour
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
Amy Winehouse’s band mark 20 years of Back To Black. Tickets from £32.50.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/the-amy-winehouse-band-back-to-black-20th-anniversary-tour
Monday 30 November – Shed Seven
Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange (Cambridge Live)
Location: Wheeler Street, Cambridge CB2 3QB
The York band close the month at the Corn Exchange. Tickets from £44.
More info: https://www.cornex.co.uk/events/shed-seven-2
This guide was compiled by Inside Cambs on 4 November 2026 from venue, organiser, council and ticketing websites, including Visit Cambridge, Cambridge Live, the National Trust, Peterborough City Council, The Jockey Club and parkrun. Dates, times, prices and availability can change at short notice, and some listings come from ticket agents rather than the organiser. Always check directly with the venue or organiser before you set off.
