{"id":2410929,"date":"2026-05-11T05:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2410929"},"modified":"2026-05-11T05:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:03:23","slug":"cambridges-summer-events-schedule-includes-cambridge-folk-festival-music-in-the-parks-out-of-the-ordinary-festival-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/cambridges-summer-events-schedule-includes-cambridge-folk-festival-music-in-the-parks-out-of-the-ordinary-festival-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge\u2019s summer events schedule includes Cambridge Folk Festival, Music in the Parks, Out of the Ordinary Festival and more"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cambridge is getting ready for an action-packed summer events schedule, as thousands can look forward to music, art and performance between June and September, organised by Cultural Services at Cambridge City Council.<\/p>\n

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The Out of the Ordinary Festival 2025. Picture: Keith Heppell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to enjoy the folk music extravaganza at Cherry Hinton Hall, delight in the free Music in the Parks concerts, pay a visit to the seaside for Mayor\u2019s Day Out or encounter some astonishing street performers at Out of the Ordinary Festival<\/a>, there\u2019s something for everyone in the city\u2019s 2026 summer events line-up.<\/p>\n

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Out of the Ordinary Festival, Mayor\u2019s Day Out and Music in the Parks are all returning to Cambridge in 2026. Picture: Elaine Mingay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Out of the Ordinary Festival, Mayor\u2019s Day Out and Music in the Parks are all returning to Cambridge in 2026. Picture: Elaine Mingay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cambridge Folk Festival: Saturday, 1-Sunday, 2 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

The much-loved music event returns to Cherry Hinton Hall for two days of music.<\/p>\n

The line-up includes headline performances from musical luminaries Frank Turner, Suzanne Vega<\/a> and Richard Thompson \u2013 plus many more singers and bands throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

2026 also has a unique twist, with special events being held in the run-up to the festival in venues around the city.<\/p>\n

Catch Thea Gilmore at Storey\u2019s Field Centre on Saturday, 25 July, and Dr John Cooper Clarke at the Corn Exchange, also on Saturday, 25 July.<\/p>\n

For more, visit cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The Cambridge Folk Festival 2024. Picture: Keith Heppell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Cambridge Folk Festival 2024. Picture: Keith Heppell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Music in the Parks: Selected Sundays between 21 June and 6 September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cambridge City Events has revealed the dates and bands set to take to part in this year\u2019s Music in the Parks programme.<\/p>\n

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Taking place on selected Sundays between 21 June and 6 September, this much-loved music series has been a highlight for locals and visitors to Cambridge for many years.<\/p>\n

The series begins at Romsey Rec on Sunday, 21 June, as Waterbeach Brass Band take to the stage.<\/p>\n

This is followed the week after, on Sunday, 28 June, at Cherry Hinton Hall with Cambridge Wind Band.<\/p>\n

The following week, on Sunday, 5 July, they\u2019ll be at Dudley Road Rec as Some Voices Choir with support entertain the crowds.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, 26 July, in association with Cambridge Folk Festival, local folk musicians Chris Fox and Lizzy Hardingham will perform at Nuns Way Rec to showcase Cambridge\u2019s local folk talent.<\/p>\n

The penultimate concert in the series sees the City of Cambridge Brass Band perform on Jesus Green on Sunday, 9 August, and the series is brought to a close at Chesterton Road Rec on Sunday, 6 September, with a performance from Soham Comrades Band.<\/p>\n

People are encouraged to pack a picnic, grab a blanket and bring a chair to enjoy an afternoon of free music as Cambridge\u2019s open spaces once again are filled with symphonies, songs and sound.<\/p>\n

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A small number of chairs are available, if you\u2019re not able to bring your own, and portable toilets are available on-site. Please ask a steward on-site if you need assistance.<\/p>\n

All concerts take place between 3-5pm.<\/p>\n

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Out of the Ordinary Festival, Mayor\u2019s Day Out and Music in the Parks are all returning to Cambridge in 2026. Picture: Elaine Mingay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Music in the Parks 2025 at the Nightingale Recreation Ground. Picture: Keith Heppell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cambridge 75th Celebrations: 1pm-8pm, Sunday, 12 July<\/strong><\/p>\n

2026 marks 75 years since Cambridge gained city status and, to celebrate, a party is being hosted on Jesus Green and everyone in Cambridge is invited!<\/p>\n

Enjoy a full day of live music and well-known DJs, and the day also features walkabout acts throughout the green with food vendors, bars, and stalls for people to browse.<\/p>\n

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This free event is a chance for people to come together and celebrate the great city of Cambridge.<\/p>\n

Mayor\u2019s Day Out: Tuesday, 11 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of Cambridge\u2019s longest-standing and best-loved traditions, for 41 years Cambridge\u2019s senior citizens have enjoyed the annual seaside day trip in August, provided by Cambridge City Council.<\/p>\n

This summer\u2019s destination will be the ever-popular traditional seaside town of Great Yarmouth and will take place on Tuesday, 11 August.<\/p>\n

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Join the mayor of Cambridge on a day out to this popular holiday destination.<\/p>\n

Tickets are on sale from Friday, 22 May to Monday, 3 July, and are \u00a310 per person. This includes return coach travel.<\/p>\n

As in 2025, tickets are available in-person at Clay Farm Centre, Brown\u2019s Field Community Centre and Meadows Community Centre (cash only).<\/p>\n

Tickets can be purchased online at camcityevents.co.uk<\/a><\/em>, or via telephone at 01223 357851. If you require any support or have any questions, contact tickets@cambridge.gov.uk<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The Out of the Ordinary Festival 2025. Picture: Keith Heppell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Out of the Ordinary Festival 2025. Picture: Keith Heppell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Out of the Ordinary Festival: Saturday, 29-Sunday, 30 August<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The streets of Cambridge will once again be abuzz with live performances and incredible artists as they showcase their skills to enthusiastic crowds.<\/p>\n

Since its creation in 2022, this free festival has been delighting locals and tourists with its unique performances.<\/p>\n

Celebrate the best of outdoor arts \u2013 featuring circus skills, physical comedy, immersive walkabout acts, expressive dance and much more, from performers both international and local.<\/p>\n

The Out of the Ordinary Festival is organised and provided by Cambridge City Council, with support from Cambridge BID.<\/p>\n

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Out of the Ordinary Festival, Mayor\u2019s Day Out and Music in the Parks are all returning to Cambridge in 2026. Picture: Elaine Mingay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Want to get involved this summer?<\/p>\n

To discover more about volunteering at any of these events, go to camcityevents.co.uk<\/a><\/em> and click on \u2018Get Involved\u2019.<\/p>\n

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\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.cambridgeindependent.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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