The year is 2024 and the legendary historians and top-charting podcast hosts of The Rest is History, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook are back.
They delve into the past to unravel its links to the present with their new book, The Rest Is History 

The Rest Is History

Cambridge Corn Exchange

Comedy queen Bianca Del Rio Returns to the UK with new Dead Inside stand-up tour!
Comedy queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio officially announces her return to the UK with her new stand-up comedy tour, Dead Inside. 

As the seasoned comic’s sixth large-scale stand-up tour, the tour will cover politics, pop culture, political correctness, current events, cancel culture, and everyday life through the eyes of someone who's "dead inside," finding humour in everything. The UK tour follows a enormous 60 date North American tour across the summer.

Bianca Del Rio

This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike.

Buffy - Revamped

Direct from London’s West End, Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie.
A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy. 

Bowie Experience

Rachel Parris presents a dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs.
Rachel Parris is back with her biggest tour yet, presenting a dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs. The BAFTA-nominated comedian is best known for both her viral satirical segments on The Mash Report and Late Night Mash which have had over 100 million views, and as one of the founding cast members of the award-winning improv group Austentatious, who regularly perform to sold out crowds in London’s West End. In 2022, Rachel published her first book, Advice From Strangers, which was praised by Richard Osman as ‘warm witty and wise’. She has also appeared on Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You, Mock the Week, and Q.I and is a regular on much-loved radio shows I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue and The Now Show. 

Rachel Parris: Poise

Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff)

GRAMMY, ACM, CMA, AMA and Emmy Award-winning group, Little Big Town – consisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook.

The band’s breakthrough albums Tornado and Pain Killer produced multiple No. 1 singles, including “Pontoon,” “Tornado,” and “Day Drinking,” as well as the history-making, best-selling country single of the year (2015) “Girl Crush.” 2017’s The Breaker debuted at #1 on the Billboard Country Charts to critical acclaim. The album features their GRAMMY-winning, multi-week #1 single, “Better Man,” as well as the 2019 GRAMMY-nominated, “When Someone Stops Loving You.” The band’s self-produced ninth studio album, Nightfall, was released January 2020 and hit the top of the Billboard Country Charts. The record included critically acclaimed and GRAMMY-nominated “The Daughters,” “Over Drinking” and “Wine, Beer, Whiskey” - the latter of which has reached almost 400 million global streams.

Little Big Town

Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show!

Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity

The Sunday Sessions give you a chance to hear some of the best jazz musicians in the UK in Cambridge’s Coolest Cocktail bar. Hosted by Cambridge based jazz instrumentalist Tim Boniface.

Tim Boniface presents The Sunday Jazz Sessions

The LAB Cocktail Bar

Calling all 'Sweet Creatures'...this is the night you've been 'Daydreaming' of. Get ready to witness the fusion of timeless pop and gospel soul, as you experience the hits of Harry Styles like never before! 
 
Rejoice together as Harry's hits are performed with the soulful energy of gospel music, featuring the entirety of the Harry’s House album, Watermelon Sugar, Golden, Adore you and many more. This spectacular show combines glorious gospel sounds with the celebrated lyrics and melodies of Harry Styles hits, as a world-class choir takes the stage alongside a phenomenal live band.

Harry's House of Gospel

With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist –surrealist rock ’n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, performer.
An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Hitchcock has traversed myriad genres with humor, intelligence, and originality over more than thirty albums and seemingly infinite live performances.

Robyn Hitchcock

The Portland Arms

Come with us on this spectacular trip back to the unforgettable era of dance anthems, House, Chart, Club Classics, Drum n Bass, Trance and Hip Hop. Feel good tunes from over 2 decades.

Ultra 90s vs 2000s

From the producers who brought you hit show - Lost in Music!
 
Girls rock your boys as we bring you the biggest glam rock show of a generation! An outrageous celebration of a golden age, live on stage. The costumes, the make-up, the music.

The Glam Rock Show: Get it On

Just announced! Great new support added!

With Distorted Model

Plus, DJ Steve Greensides spinning Motown and Northern Soul Classics.

Lucas brings Soul and Motown classics to life! He has recorded for Polydor, Pye and MGM, and gained cult status in the 60’s singing with both Mike Cotton Sound and Geno Washington & The Ram Jam Band.

Lucas The Soul Singer

100 Club

One of Australia’s most successful exports in recent years, the two blues-leaning brothers, along with their well-oiled 7-piece live band, will perform songs from a much-celebrated catalogue.
The Teskey Brothers today release their expansive third studio album The Winding Way – a seminal moment in the band’s illustrious catalogue that is both a testament to their artistic evolution and their most adventurous record to date. Led and guided by vocalist Josh Teskey and his brother, guitarist and engineer Sam Teskey, The Teskey Brothers return with a newfound clarity as they shake the shackles of conventionality and emerge with a record that captures their free and fearless spirit. Teaming up with Grammy/ARIA Award winning producer Eric J (Flume/St Vincent/Chet Faker) each track on The Winding Way bursts forth with an undeniable vitality. It is a record that will sit comfortably amongst the songbook greats. 

The Teskey Brothers

The multi-platinum, Grammy Award Winning group Arrested Development delivers an onstage energy to thirsty audiences looking to quench their soul!
It’s been more than twenty years since a new group called Arrested Development slammed the gangsta dominated world of hip hop with defiant lyrics of hope.

Arrested Development

Cambridge Junction

From their debut gig at one of the largest Celtic music festivals anywhere in the world – Brittany’s famed Festival Interceltique de Lorient – the
exhilarating, genre-busting Mec Lir have been frenzying festival audiences for a decade, with 2024 being their 10th anniversary!

Mec Lir

Nick Cope is back!

Due to popular demand, we are thrilled to announce that Nick Cope will return as our Sunday Children's Concert performer! 

City Residents Sunday Children's Concert

Cherry Hinton Hall

Lucy and Hazel are a queer folk duo charming audiences with self penned political folk laced with humour, harmonies and heartache. With influences drawn from a lifetime steeped in traditional English and European folk music, song and dance, Lucy and Hazel combine a love of groove, soulful raw harmonies and passionate, honest songwriting to give you hope in these strange times. On melodeon, clarinet, guitar and two distinct and powerful voices, Lucy and Hazel’s set will take you on a journey through themes of land and climate justice, feminism, apocalypse, power and platonic love.

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Lucy & Hazel

Slow Worm Records is a relatively new label based in London, created by musician and producer Tom Moore. Since 2019 we have specialised in releasing folk, trad, experimental, improvised and electro-acoustic music, often taking influence from English folk music and 

Slow Worm Takeover

Herefordshire songwriter, Jakey Boy Hughes, creates melodic tunes matched with contemplative and personal narratives. Influenced by the great songwriting tradition of legends such as Lennon, McCartney, Brian Wilson, Harry Nilsson and Elliott Smith, as well as contemporary songsmiths such as Alex Turner and Adrianne Lenker, Jake sings original ballads with a steady voice and often with political undertones. He has performed on exciting stages across the country, from Latitude Festival to the Barbican Centre, and has amassed over seventy original songs broadcast on BBCIntroducing, BBC6Music and BBCWales, receiving support from Andrew Marston (BBCIntro), Tom Robinson (BBC6) and Adam Walton (BBCWales) in recent years. Jake will play new unreleased work as well as songs from his extensive back catalogue.

Jakey Boy Hughes

Turin Brakes celebrated the 20th Anniversary of their second album Ether Song in 2023 performing the album in full, along with other favourites, at sold out shows in the Autumn. Turin Brakes, founded by childhood friends Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian, released Mercury Prize nominated debut The Optimist Lp in March 2001 (achieving gold status in the UK) and followed it up in 2003 with their most commercially successful album - Ether Song. Produced by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Supergrass, The Kooks) it hit number 4 in the UK Official Album Charts. Arguably more sonically adventurous than their debut it features the Top 5 hit single Pain Killer (Summer Rain).

Turin Brakes

Fresh from their mind blowing set at Glastonbury, FLYTE has joined the Stage 1 Sunday night line up and will be bringing their big band with them!

 
Flyte is the project of English songwriters Will Taylor and Nick Hill. The pair met at secondary school, eventually settling in Hackney, London. Taylor’s parents were both English teachers and inevitably, various literary influences trickled into the duo’s music- the band taking it’s name from Sebastian Flyte of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited.

Flyte

Award-winning singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist, renowned for her unwavering authenticity, Annie is a composer of honest, original folk songs. Through stories and experience, she powerfully captures the reality of existence in 21st Century Britain.

Annie Baylis

We’re very pleased to be hosting our old friends the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Steven Mercurio, again at the Corn Exchange.

Czech National Symphony Orchestra

One of the most keenly anticipated elements of the Cambridge Folk Festival programme is the line-up for Emerging Talent Stage, The Den. Expertly curated and featuring the brightest rising stars of contemporary roots music, The Den offers Festival-goers the chance to see the stars of tomorrow in a charming, intimate setting. Future hitmakers Jake Bugg and Passenger first played The Den before headlining Stage 1 and over recent years Christian Raphael Prize winners Angeline Morrison and Katherine Priddy have followed suit.

The Den line up is now revealed!

Corn Exchange Theatre and Cinema

Cambridge Folk Festival is delighted to announce the first artist names for 2024 including iconic music makers, artists in the vanguard of folk’s evolution, legendary names and names of the future in a significant programme marking the Festival’s 60th year. Taking place from 25-28 July in the beautiful grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall, BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 Artists Announced

We are delighted to welcome the Symphony Orchestra of India to Cambridge. The orchestra will be conducted by the eminent Wagnerian conductor Richard Farnes, who will perform in the second half a specially arranged suite featuring the profound and emotive music from Wagner’s last great opera, ‘Parsifal’.  The first half of the concert will begin with John Williams’ grand Imperial March from Star Wars and will be followed by Pavel Kolesnikov’s interpretation of Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, one of the most challenging works in the piano repertoire.  

Symphony Orchestra of India

The UK 2023 tour will be the orchestra’s biggest UK tour to date, and the first time they have toured the UK in 22 years, after last playing in the UK in May 2001.

Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra

“With his keening tenor vibrato sailing effortlessly into the upper register, there’s something of Tim Buckley about Sam Brookes” – Andy Gill – The Independent

“[Kit] plays with dazzling virtuosity” Ethan John

The John Martyn Project

Storey's Field Centre

I was told to write something to market my new show Loophole, but to be honest, I don’t think you’re going to decide whether to buy a ticket or not based on this half-arsed collection of words.

So, really, all I need to do is reach the required 100 words. That’s 50 so far. Nearly there. Ooooh, what about my favourite fact: did you know that when you swallow a spider, it can taste your dreams?

Max Fosh: Loophole

As one of the UK’s biggest comedy stars, he’s achieved phenomenal success in just a few short years with two sold out national tours including London’s O2 Arena, three Stand Up Specials and numerous smash hit TV credits to his name with highlights including The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (C4), That’s My Jam (BBC One), The Brit Awards (ITV1) and The Masked Singer (ITV1). 

Mo Gilligan

The Girls Bathroom is a place we all know to be full of girl chat and gossip and the place we often confide in girls we’ve never even met before. Sophia and Cinzia are bringing this experience and their fun, outspoken podcast to the stage for a night you won’t forget!

The Girls Bathroom Podcast

10 years since his last published diary, Michael unlocks volume four of his life and times, from 1999 to 2009. As the centuries change and Michael heads into middle age, he’s busier than ever. In this new show, with the help of rarely seen photos and video, Michael brings these momentous times to life as he talks through this latest Diary to take us backstage on this most productive decade of his life, whilst always, in the background, showing us the wider world, one of infinite possibilities and new and unimagined dangers

Michael Palin

Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London’s West End, and accumulating countless 5-star reviews, Queenz has rapidly ascended as one of the world’s most successful drag shows. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling disco divas.

Queenz - Drag Me to the Disco!

Heather Small is a veteran in the live music and touring scene and year on year, Heather’s demand has seen her play shows not just in the UK but internationally.
Heather became one of the seminal British voices of the 1990s, as part of M People, with hits such as ‘Moving On Up’, ‘One Night In Heaven’ and ‘Search For The Hero’ along with albums like Elegant Slumming, Bizarre Fruit, and Fresco, achieving massive worldwide success.

Heather Small

The city's own Oktoberfest running for the 8th year with a lot of fun, good mood and of course German beer and food.

Grab your friends and come along for a good time 27th or 28th of September at Jesus Green. 

Cambridge Oktoberfest 2024

Jesus Green

The 'How Long' 50th Anniversary Tour takes audiences on a journey through Carrack's illustrious career, spanning half a century of extraordinary music.
A musical legacy that spans five decades is something to celebrate, and when that legacy includes a timeless classic like 'How Long,' the occasion becomes truly remarkable. Paul Carrack, the maestro behind this iconic song, is proud to announce the 'How Long' 50th Anniversary Tour. It's a testament to the enduring appeal of 'How Long' and Paul Carrack's exceptional talent.

Paul Carrack

Joining us from New York, the Philip Glass Ensemble makes a triumphant return to Cambridge following their sell-out Festival performance in 2014.

Philip Glass Ensemble

Following her sold-out Agatha Christie tour, acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the life of one of English literature's most cherished figures.
For these live, beautifully-illustrated talks, Lucy invites audiences to step into the world of Jane Austen, the beloved author of timeless classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion.

An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen

In ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space, European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake will recount stories from his own journey to space and bring to life iconic and groundbreaking missions from the past.
After multiple sell-out tours with his debut show, My Journey to Space, Tim Peake returns to venues across the UK with his hugely anticipated new show, ASTRONAUTS: The Quest to Explore Space.

Tim Peake: Astronauts - The Quest to Explore Space

Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE - ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’ - as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Experience a night of pure entertainment as we transport you to the dazzling world of the Moulin Rouge!
Experience a night of pure entertainment as we transport you to the dazzling world of the Moulin Rouge, starring AJ and Curtis Pritchard (Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing With The Stars, Love Island) and a cast of West End performers.

Come What May

Sivu recently released his incredible album Wild Horse Running, alongside trailer single Apollo, where his more acoustic leanings mixed with influences like Wild Beasts, Hot Chip, SBTRKT and Beck to devastating effect. While recording the album he assembled a crack team of musicians to bring the album to life and he's bringing this home to The Portland Arms.

Green Mind Presents: Sivu (full band show)

“They’re still able to channel an almost Dickensian parallel universe of lowlife, crime and violence into something poetic and romantic.”  - THE GUARDIAN
 
The last gang in town The Libertines, who release their hotly anticipated new album All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade on March 15th, have announced a UK & Irish tour commencing in Dublin on 23rd September and taking in two shows at The Roundhouse in London and culminating at Manchester’s Albert Hall on 7th November.

The Libertines

Legendary guitarist Steve Hackett announces the dates for his 2024 UK tour: Steve Hackett - Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo.
The tour takes in 15 dates across the UK to mark the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, Hackett is including a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album. 

Steve Hackett - Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo

Fairground Attraction reunite after 35 years!
After an absence of 35 years, all four original members of 80s band Fairground Attraction are reuniting for a 14-date UK tour and a brand new studio album.

There is no other band like Fairground Attraction – their use of the guitarrón (a large, Mexican acoustic bass), played by Simon Edwards, gives the bottom end of their records a warmth and character that combines with drummer Roy Dodds, Nevin and Reader to create a charming acoustic antidote to all that is modern and digital. When they arrived on the scene all those years ago, their unique sound was described by many as a “breath of fresh air” and it is even truer today than it was then. 

Fairground Attraction

Mr. Joe Jackson Presents “The Two Rounds Of Racket Tour”
Following the newly released album by earMUSIC, Mr. Joe Jackson presents: Max Champion in 'What A Racket!' – reviving the songs of enigmatic early 20th-century English Music Hall artist Max Champion – renowned musician and producer Joe Jackson announces “The Two Rounds Of Racket Tour” appearing at 10 venues across the UK in October 2024, including two nights at London’s Alexandra Palace. 

Joe Jackson

Charpentier’s Actéon and Rameau’s Pygmalion: two mythological mini-masterpieces of baroque opera, in an exuberant concert performance.
In the world of baroque opera, the impossible comes as standard. Deep in the forest, a huntsman surprises a naked goddess – and finds himself transformed from hunter into prey. A sculptor falls in love with his own beautiful creation; but this time, the gods are smiling and even cold stone can conceal a passionate heart. 

Academy of Ancient Music - Charpentier’s Actéon & Rameau’s Pygmalion

University of Cambridge

Lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16.

Sarah Millican

Lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.
When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16.

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

From serenading the dimly-lit corners of East London pubs to Courting interest from several major record labels, agents, promoters & publishers in a few short months, The Last Dinner Party have burst forth gloriously into the guitar music renaissance.
Conceived during a wine-stained evening in Brixton, the name embodies a musical and aesthetic ethos of decadence, mystery, spectacle and charm. Finding artistry in the intersection between the beautiful, sublime and grotesque, the band are guided by their favourite Romantic poets and Gothic novelists.

The Last Dinner Party

Strictly Come Dancing legends Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite are to perform in a spectacular new show called Legends of The Dance Floor.
As legends of the Strictly dance floor, Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian have all headlined their own solo tours, but never before have they all performed together as professionals on one stage – until now!

Legends of the Dancefloor

After 10 seasons starring on Bravo's biggest show, Below Deck, CAPTAIN LEE ROSBACH sailed his way into viewer's hearts, becoming a beloved fan favorite and household name with over a million social media followers.

Nightcap: An Evening with Captain Lee

Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4's hit show Escape to the Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, and experience the Chateau like never before.
Over the past eight years, millions of viewers across the world have been enthralled by the adventures of retired Lieutenant Colonel, engineer and chef, Dick, and his entrepreneur and designer wife, Angel. Now, following two sell out UK tours, the pair are heading back out on the road, sharing even more of the adventures, challenges, and successes of building and living their Chateau dream.

Dick and Angel: Forever Home

Performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites, Adam Ant will be appearing live across the UK throughout October and November 2024.
 
“ I’m really looking forward to the thrills and spills of playing live, again . . there’s nothing like it ! 

Adam Ant

Fresh from her victory as the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2024, Sydnie Christmas is thrilled to announce the My Way Tour, her debut UK tour.
The tour will commence on October 5th at the iconic Glasshouse International Centre For Music in Gateshead, traversing the UK and performing at some of the country’s most prestigious venues.

Sydnie Christmas

Art pop and rock icons 10cc, have announced the addition of a further 25 concerts to their The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour for Autumn 2024.
Considered one of the UK’s premier live touring bands, the extra shows come off the back of the band’s most successful UK tour to date, with 18 concerts through March, including an advance sell-out at London’s 5,200-seat Royal Albert Hall.

10cc

To celebrate their momentous 50th anniversary, British music legends Squeeze have today announced a massive UK tour for 2024.  With a half-century distinguished by some of the smartest and sweetest guitar-pop made during the rock & roll era, Squeeze will be performing an impressive list of hits and rare gems from their extensive back catalogue. They will be joined by special guest Badly Drawn Boy.

Squeeze are one of rock's vital institutions, a band who carved out a distinctive place in the pop firmament with their vibrantly melodic, perceptive songs. Those songs were written by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, the composers who have remained at the heart of Squeeze since its inception. 70s and 80s Hits such as ‘Up the Junction’, ‘Cool for Cats’, ‘Another Nail in My Heart’, ‘Hourglass’ and ‘Tempted’ led critics to label Difford and Tilbrook the "next Lennon and McCartney", an assessment that wasn't proven to be hyperbole.

Squeeze - 50th Anniversary Tour

Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe.
Expect jokes about climate collapse, income inequality and the emotional sensation of being a British Indian man who isn’t going to vote for a British Indian Prime Minister. It’s 80 minutes of sweet, sweet vibe killing, plus support act and interval.

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe

Public Service Broadcasting have been “teaching the lessons of the past through the music of the future” for over a decade. 2013’s debut album Inform - Educate - Entertain used archival samples from the British Film Institute as audio-portals to the Battle Of Britain, the summit of Everest and beyond. Two years later, The Race For Space used similar methods to laud the superpowers’ rivalry and heroism in orbit and on the Moon. In 2017, they were joined by voices including Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield for Every Valley. 

Public Service Broadcasting

“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.”

Al Murray: Guv Island

Lucinda won the hearts of fans around the globe during her stint on Married At First Sight Australia.
Lucinda Light, the hugely popular star of Channel 4’s Married At First Sight Australia, has just announced that an additional 13 new live dates have been added in the UK and Ireland, after selling out all the shows in her debut tour in August 2024. 

An Evening With Lucinda Light

His books include “The Ancestor’s Tale,” “The Selfish Gene,” “The Blind Watchmaker,” “Climbing Mount Improbable,” “Unweaving the Rainbow,” “A Devil’s Chaplain,” “The God Delusion,” “The Greatest Show on Earth,” “The Magic of Reality,” his two-part autobiography “An Appetite for Wonder” and “A Brief Candle in the Dark,” and “Outgrowing God: A Beginner’s Guide.”

An Evening with Richard Dawkins

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.
He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes.


Milton Jones: HA!MILTON

Do Psychopaths rule the world? How do we define normal? Are you friends with a psychopath? Are you worried YOU might be one?
Fifteen years has passed since he embarked on the adventure that became his ground-breaking and best-selling work, The Psychopath Test, and now renowned journalist, filmmaker, and author Jon Ronson reopens the case with exclusive anecdotes and fresh reflections, taking you on a thrilling exploration of madness and the elusive psychopathic mind.


Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night 2024

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have today announced the run of dates for their 2024 Autumn/Winter tour, with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee.
From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including ‘Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, ‘Touch’ and, of course, ‘Tainted Love’. Marc has been awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award and the Icon Award by Attitude Magazine. His collaborators include the likes of Gene Pitney, Tony Visconti and Burt Bacharach, as well as Jools, who Marc previously toured with in 2018.

Jools Holland

He’ll reflect on the highs and lows of his sensational 17-year career as well as the new challenges he faces beyond the boundary rope.
 
Renowned for his colourful personality both on and off the field, Stuart will take to the stage to discuss unforgettable moments - from Ashes glory and winning the T20 World Cup to joining the elite club of bowlers to take over 600 wickets.

An Evening with Stuart Broad

Don’t miss a hugely entertaining access-all-areas conversation with former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive.
Reflecting on his decade in charge of Haas, Guenther will offer an unobstructed view of what really takes place behind the scenes. Through this unique lens, Guenther takes us on the thrilling rollercoaster of life at the heart of elite motor racing.

An Evening with Guenther Steiner

Joshua Burnell makes retro pop-rock for the modern world. His latest album, Glass Knight - which according to the Financial Times, "plays like a lost out-take from Spiders-From-Mars-era Bowie" - won over a lot of new fans upon its release in 2023.

Joshua Burnell (full band show)

Fisherman’s Friend have nine albums to their name, two feature films, a stage musical, a book, a TV documentary, they’ve played for royalty and to tens of thousands of fans in sell-out tours year in year out… No, it’s not The Beatles,  Take That or One Direction – it’s The Fisherman’s Friends! 

A decade ago, The Fisherman’s Friends  signed a million-pound record deal that saw their album Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends go Gold as they became the first ever traditional folk act to land a UK top ten album. 

Fisherman's Friends: ROCK THE BOAT TOUR 2024

The Brand New Heavies celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary with the announcement of the ‘Brother Sister 30’ tour.
Released in 1994, The Brand New Heavies’ third album ‘Brother Sister’ changed everything for the band. Propelled by the classic singles ‘Dream On Dreamer’, ‘Midnight At The Oasis’ and ‘Back To Love’, the record achieved huge success (a #4 chart position, over a million sales and a BRIT nomination) as they cemented their position as the pioneers of Acid Jazz.

The Brand New Heavies: Brother Sister 30 Tour

Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024.
After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. His huge tour kicks off in Bromley on 9 March and will play 57 dates at a host of venues throughout next year, including two nights at the iconic London Palladium.

John Bishop: Back At It

Simon will inspire and remind audiences that we all need more journeys in our lives, and plenty of wild experiences.
Simon is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries, across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions of the world. 

Simon Reeve - To The Ends Of The Earth

New Years Eve 2006 on Jools Holland’s BBC Hootenanny an unknown American singer/songwriter already a grandfather with a beat-up Japanese guitar with only three strings and old wooden box to stomp on made musical history.
Seasick Steve was introduced to the UK and the UK adopted Seasick Steve.
 
There was no one more surprised than Steve at the overwhelming reception he has had since that famous night in 2006. He had hoped that after Jools he would be able to play out 2007 never imagining that 17 years later, he would still be playing all over the World and releasing new records. Seasick Steve has gone on to play almost every major festival in the World, selling out numerous tours and legendary venues along the way such as Wembley Arena in 2016 and two nights at The Royal Albert Hall in 2014 brining his collection of homemade guitars and his drummer crazy Dan Magnusson along for the ride.

Seasick Steve

Musical metamorphoses: Mozart, Haydn and their colleagues come together as AAM celebrates a friendship that transformed music for ever.
‘The greatest composer known to me, either in person, or by reputation.’ Joseph Haydn never stopped admiring his younger friend Mozart: but the pair shared many musical friendships, and one day in Vienna in 1784 they came together with two of the finest composers of the age for one of the most extraordinary musical gatherings of all time.

Academy of Ancient Music - Viennese Virtuosity: symphonies by Mozart, Haydn & friends

After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to the Cambridge Corn Exchange.
In ‘Screwed Up’ Simon rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew and God! Nothing is off limits in this critically acclaimed show, including his own mental health, his family, his five arrests and how he once found himself at an underground sex party.

Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up

When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. The legend that was Bob Marley.
 
Legend - the music of Bob Marley is an unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show extravaganza. Combining his superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship, a supremely talented cast recreate the timeless hits Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, No Woman No Cry, Three Little Birds, Jammin’, Buffalo Soldier, Stir It Up, Get Up Stand Up, Exodus, Waiting in Vain, Satisfy My Soul, Iron Lion Zion, I Shot the Sheriff  and many more reggae classics.

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

The award-winning smash-hit comedy, as seen in the West End every week since 2022, and heard on BBC Radio 4, comes to you on a strictly limited tour.
For one delightful evening only, the all-star Austentatious cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment, it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed. 

Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austin Novel

After spending five years starring as Dean Martin in the hit West End show ‘The Rat Pack - Live From Las Vegas’, Mark Halliday created his first of many hit shows, ‘The Rat Pack - Swingin’ At The Sands’ in 2010. 
 
Over the past decade the show has gone from strength to strength, with appearances in some of the UK’s leading theatres, spots on cruise ships across the world from Catalan to Colombia, events for corporate clients including Virgin Airlines and performances at outdoor shows everywhere from Denmark to Dubai. 

Rat Pack - A Swingin' Christmas At The Sands

It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.

A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, fabulous fire jugglers and thrilling feats of agility and flair.

Cirque - The Greatest Show

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music. Brand-new for 2024, from hit producers Entertainers. . . this is the Lost in Music of Country! 

Country Roads

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three decades.
Selling over 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as “The Gold Standard” and The Daily Mirror as “The Kings of the Genre”, The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour’s 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by David & Rick Wright. TAPFS is the leading show of its kind in the world. 

The Australian Pink Floyd

In 2004, Bellowhead burst onto the British folk scene like nothing before or since. Famously conjured up by duo Spiers & Boden whilst sitting in a traffic jam, they roped in friends, and friends of friends until the big band was born. In their early years Bellowhead played to hundreds of thousands of people at festivals and on tour and were regularly lauded as “One of the country’s greatest live outfits.” They recorded 5 studio albums (selling over a quarter of a million copies), were the proud recipients of 2 x silver discs and won a staggering 8 x BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Bellowhead

Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress Katherine Ryan is at the top of her game and Battleaxe brings her back out on tour after the sell-out international smash hit that was Missus ended its year long run in 2022.
Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe, which will embark on a major UK and European tour in 2024. 

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

It is proudly announced that Glasgow’s finest The Almighty will be back to play more headline shows!
The band’s original lineup of Ricky Warwick, Stumpy Monroe, Floyd London and Andy “Tantrum” McCafferty will continue the three in a row concept under the title ‘THREE ‘N’ EASY’ with shows at the end of November 2024, but also have taken the unprecedented move to also announce three more shows at the end of November 2025 at the same time!

The Almighty

Following the resounding success of his previous tours, Gareth Malone is back and this time it’s personal!
Sing-Along-A-Gareth: My Life Through Song delves into the heart and soul of Gareth’s musical journey. Warm up your pipes and have your song sheets ready, as the time has come to lift our voices once again.

Gareth Malone

Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing.
Monty has been making television programmes for over 30 years and has been lead presenter of the BBC’s Gardener’s World since 2003. Since 2011 the programme has come from his own garden, Longmeadow, in Herefordshire.

An Audience with Monty Don

One of the biggest all star line ups of sixties stars, comes to Cambridge Corn Exchange on Sunday 1st December 2024.
So many acts with so many hits from the golden age of music, the swinging 60s.

60's Hitmakers

Seen by over a million people, now in its 19th year touring the UK.
Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2024 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.

The Magic of Motown

Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!
With a brand-new show for 2024, Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you!

FastLove - The Tribute to George Michael

This Christmas concert brings all the magic of the season to life, with all you favourite songs, you will know and love! Including – All I Want for Christmas is you, Last Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Stay another Day, Let it Snow, White Christmas, Do They Know its Christmas,  A Winters Tale, Merry Xmas Everybody and many many more!

Step into Christmas

Following the release of their acclaimed number one album ‘A Matter of Time', Shed Seven are thrilled to announce a very special 30th-anniversary tour, spanning 23 dates across 23 cities and towns this November and December!
The tour promises to be Shed Seven’s biggest yet, as they revisit cities and towns that have been instrumental in shaping their journey over the past three decades. Each night will see the band deliver a career-spanning set, as well as featuring tracks from their number one album 'A Matter of Time'. Expect some surprise guest appearances along the way too and as if things couldn't get any better, Shed Seven will joined by special guests The Sherlocks on all dates.

Shed Seven

Following an incredible nationwide tour last year, the No1, multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group is bringing back the ‘GOOD TIMES’ this winter... and it’s your official start to Christmas!
Over the last fourteen years, The Overtones have released seven studio albums, enjoyed many sold out tours, appeared on major TV shows and headlined in world renowned venues including the London Palladium, the Royal Albert Hall and have also performed The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee at Buckingham Palace. 

The Overtones

Embark on a dazzling journey into a festive wonderland as Strictly’s one and only Anton Du Beke brightens up your Christmas with his brand new show - Christmas with Anton Du Beke!
The Ballroom King and Strictly Come Dancing judge joins forces with his dynamic live band, the incomparable vocalist Lance Ellington, and a troupe of extraordinary dancers, to bring you a magical evening of music, dance and laughter

Christmas with Anton Du Beke

From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 was a bumper 5-star review year for Ed. They came in thick and fast alongside outstanding critical acclaim for this exceptionally funny, ‘Best Reviewed Stand Up Show at Edinburgh 2023’ (British Comedy Guide).  

Cambridge Corn Exchange

Sep 19, 2024

The John Martyn Project

Sep 19, 2024

Max Fosh: Loophole

Sep 20, 2024

Mo Gilligan

Sep 21, 2024

The Girls Bathroom Podcast

Sep 25, 2024

Michael Palin

Sep 17, 2024

The Rest Is History

Sep 16, 2024

Bianca Del Rio

Cambridge Corn Exchange