Fireworks in Hemingford 2026
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 […]
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What's on in Cambridgeshire
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.
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The Big Field The Big Field, London Road, St Ives, St Ives, United Kingdom
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Peterborough Fireworks 2026
The Embankment The Embankment, Peterborough, Peterborough, United KingdomTwo 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 […]
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The Mystery of Cambridge Junction
Cambridge Junction Clifton Way, Cambridge, Cambridge, United KingdomA family event at Cambridge Junction on Sunday 8 November. See the listing for times and age guidance.
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Christmas Lights Switch On at Station Square
Station Square Station Square, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, United KingdomFree 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 […]
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Christmas in Cambridge
Parker's Piece Parker's Piece, Cambridge, Cambridge, United KingdomParker'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 […]
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St Ives Big Switch On and Market
Market Hill Market Hill, Chatteris, Chatteris, United KingdomA 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 […]
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The BIG Switch On at Market Square
Market Square Market Square, St Neots, St Neots, United KingdomCambridge'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 […]
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Christmas at Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Lode, United KingdomFrom 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 […]
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Christmas at Wimpole
Wimpole Estate Arrington, Royston, Arrington, United KingdomAn 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 […]
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Peterborough Christmas Lights Switch-On
Cathedral Square Cathedral Square, Peterborough, Peterborough, United KingdomPeterborough 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.
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Queensgate Christmas Lights Switch-On
Queensgate Shopping Centre Queensgate, Peterborough, Peterborough, United KingdomThe shopping centre's own switch-on, with activities from 11.30am and the lights on at 4pm.
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CUADC/Footlights Pantomime 2026: Cinderella
ADC Theatre Park Street, Cambridge, Cambridge, United KingdomThe annual student panto from Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club and the Footlights, running into December.
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