Looking for things to do in Cambridgeshire? Our regularly updated What’s On guide brings together the best events across the county, from live music, theatre and food fairs to family days out, country shows and seasonal celebrations. Browse what’s coming up below and plan your next day or night out.
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.
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.
A family event at Cambridge Junction on Sunday 8 November. See the listing for times and age guidance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The shopping centre's own switch-on, with activities from 11.30am and the lights on at 4pm.
The annual student panto from Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club and the Footlights, running into December.
Our pick of whats’ on around Cambridgeshire in December. Check out our What’s On Calendar for more events around Cambridge and the county.
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Our complete guide on where you can see Santa with the kids in Cambridgeshire this Christmas.
