What’s On

A theatre production of 2:22 A Ghost Story runs at Cambridge Corn Exchange with times varying by date.

Tia-Renee Mullings's chaotic comic coming-of-age blind-date play.

Post-hardcore and alt-rock double-bill, doors 18:00.

Awe-inspiring works from the sculptor in a major Southbank exhibition.

The soprano in recital with Pavel Nebolsin and guests.

The world's only full-size Victorian replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, on permanent display.

Historic food market — street food, produce and speciality stalls (Tue–Sun).

Bat walks, pond-dipping, boat trips, children's bushcraft, ecology talks and workshops — mostly free or low cost.

RSC transfer — Adrian Lester leads a contemporary adaptation.

Maximalist electro-pop spectacle across a multi-night Ally Pally run.

David Hare's new play starring Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison.

A major exhibition on the cultural and scientific impact of plants.

Exhibition built around newly found letters, photographs, drawings, clothing and sculpture linked to the Japanese artist and his bond with Jim Ede.

City-wide tours, installations, talks and family workshops on the built city.

A large UK retrospective of Escher's prints and impossible worlds.

Wise Children's joyful stage adaptation of Enid Blyton's boarding-school stories.

A free celebration of music, youth and summer joy curated by young people.

The UK's largest two-day county show — livestock, food, grand ring displays and music.

A major retrospective of the surrealist couturier Elsa Schiaparelli.

Estate-authorised Frank Sinatra bio-musical with 20+ songs; official press opening.

The RA's annual open-submission show, coordinated by Ryan Gander.

Touring musical thriller packed with Whitney Houston classics.

Sandra Oh stars in Martin Crimp's modern Molière, dir. Indhu Rubasingham.

A vast retrospective with 700+ objects, props and costumes from the director's films.

The 17th-century Spanish master of Seville, in focus.

Major Frida Kahlo exhibition on her art, identity and status as a global icon.

Music, talks and film centred on this year theme of courage.

Timeless soul and Motown hits from the legendary vocal group.

Aaron Sorkin's acclaimed stage adaptation returns to the West End.

Evening racing followed by a headline set from the dance duo.

Multi-night stadium residency (26, 27, 29 Jun & 1, 3, 4 Jul). Sold out.

A candlelit tribute to the music of Queen beneath the Octagon.

Mozart's comic opera of wedding-day intrigue in the Almaviva household.

A new summer music festival with headliners reported to include Katy Perry, Teddy Swims and Pete Tong.

The country superstar's first UK show in almost 30 years.

Lily Allen performs her acclaimed album live, two London nights.

London's great antiques and vintage street market (Saturdays are biggest).

The acclaimed all-male company mark 25 years with new dance.

Swedish pop icons live at Hammersmith.

10cc perform their And Another Bloody Greatest Hits Tour at Norwich Theatre.

A dance event listed at Theatre Royal.

K-pop powerhouse makes its Hyde Park debut.

The new £250m station opens to the public under Great British Railways branding, with up to nine trains per hour.

A free Music In The Parks event at Cherry Hinton Hall starting at 15:00.

Sunday-only flower and plant market, 8am–2pm.

World champion poet Harry Baker presents his show Tender.

A live celebration of K-pop music, artists and culture.

London green spaces seen anew in photos by young refugees and asylum seekers.

An interactive installation where your feet make the music.

Sharp, fearless stand-up from the US comedian and former Daily Show writer.

The beloved illustrator celebrates the 1951 Festival of Britain in a site-wide installation.

A recycled playground of play and invention for children and grown-ups.

A live music and talks event at the Corn Exchange on 28 June 2026.

Beverley Knight performs live at the Corn Exchange on 29 June 2026.

A CFF Presents ceilidh night at Cambridge Biomedical Campus with tickets from £10.00.

The masked country crooner, two nights at Camden's Roundhouse.

Grand Slam tennis fortnight begins on the grass courts of Wimbledon.

Sara Bareilles's warm-hearted musical about pie, love and reinvention.

'The Baddest Show On Earth' — boogie-blues rock, doors 19:00.

A drama event listed at Theatre Royal.

A workshop connected with It Comes In Waves at Theatre Royal.

A drama about an Indian rebel answering to a British officer after the Kanpur uprising.

The unstoppable ABBA jukebox musical on its UK tour.

A Teachers Network CPD session on approaching speech and language at Norwich Theatre.

Noël Coward's witty comedy of old flames and tangled aristocratic romance, on tour.

The Victoria String Quartet performs with talented pupils from Norwich School.

Wry, biting humour and new readings from the bestselling author.

A live music tribute event at the Corn Exchange on 1 July 2026.

CTC presents a stage production of Grease at The Apex.

New work from contemporary Latvian poets at the National Poetry Library.

Five nights of live comedy in a Big Top with boutique bars and leading comedians.

A toddler group session with crafts, rhymes, stories, a light box and interactive toys for babies and children up to 5 years old.

Contemporary and classical music from India and Pakistan.

A special networking forum for aspiring creatives at the Corn Exchange on 2 July 2026.

A historical walking tour offering a different look at the city.

Stadium-rock legends with Extreme in support, starts 18:30.

London Concertante perform Vivaldi and Vaughan Williams by candlelight.

Helen and Ellie return with a new comedy show about motherhood, menopause and more.

An inclusive open mic night for people to share poetry and prose with other writers.

An evening of comedy and conversation with the writer-comedian.

A showcase night for young comedians.

The family show The Tiger Who Came to Tea runs at Norwich Theatre.

David Sedaris appears for an evening talks event at the Corn Exchange on 3 July 2026.

A beginner-friendly linocut workshop where participants create and take home a cat print.

A four-hour hands-on adult workshop introducing fused glass techniques to create items such as coasters, bunting or a suncatcher.

Drag superstar and cabaret powerhouse live.

London Concertante performs Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending at Ely Cathedral.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons and The Lark Ascending in a stunning setting.

Three days of jazz, soul and R&B with Loyle Carner, Ezra Collective and De La Soul.

A VIP Lounge event linked to MAMMA MIA is listed at Norwich Theatre.

Pop-rock heavyweights headline a stacked Hyde Park bill.

A wellness experience combining nature and relaxation with Norfolk Natural Living.

A guided tour event at Norwich Guildhall.

Swedish pop auteur Robyn headlines, starts 18:30.

Open-air Shakespeare in the cathedral cloister.

A two-day adult workshop covering glass cutting, painting, kiln firing, leading, assembly and soldering to create a traditional stained glass panel.

A family live event listed at Theatre Royal.

Jinkx Monsoon brings Speaking of Witch to the Corn Exchange on 4 July 2026.

A West London homecoming show for the folk-rock favourites.

A flagship summer flat-racing fixture.

The flagship LGBTQ+ parade and city-centre celebration.

A free Music In The Parks event at Dudley Road Rec starting at 15:00.

A new-wave and disco mega-bill closes the first BST weekend.

A theatre event titled Murder Trial Tonight IV - Death of a Landlord takes place at the Corn Exchange on 5 July 2026.

A revival of Mike Leigh's excruciatingly funny suburban comedy.

Daily city-centre market — street food, art, plants, books, clothes and crafts.

Classical, jazz, song and chamber music in Cambridge's most beautiful spaces (festival runs 1–29 Jul).

An exhibition of 20th- and 21st-century flower paintings.

TurnStyle: As We Grow is presented at Norwich Theatre.

A singing group workshop listed at Theatre Royal.

A Big-Top stand-up run with Dylan Moran, Sara Pascoe, Jack Dee, Chris McCausland, Tom Allen and more.

Cambridge Comedy Garden presents David O'Doherty, John Robins and more at Parker's Piece on 8 July 2026.

A Mendelssohn concert titled Sunshine and Shade at The Apex.

A festival Pro-Am with Luke Humphries, Fallon Sherrock, Nathan Aspinall and Stephen Bunting.

Open-air Indo-jazz on the Main Lawn.

A festival of the cathedral's pipe organ, opening with 'A Night at the Movies'.

Cambridge Comedy Garden presents Ross Noble, Ivo Graham and more at Parker's Piece on 9 July 2026.

Course talks, college tours and Q&As for prospective applicants.

Julian Hellaby gives a lunchtime recital at Ely Cathedral.

A fun, interactive morning for ages 7-11 to learn about the Stone Age with object handling and archaeology activities.

Three days of top racing: Ladies Day, Festival Friday and July Cup Day.

The reunited indie favourites headline an outdoor Ally Pally summer show.

An arts workshop event, with listed dates including 10, 14 and 17 July 2026 at The Apex.

Cambridge Comedy Garden presents Dylan Moran, Fin Taylor and more at Parker's Piece on 10 July 2026.

Michael Flatley's Irish dance spectacular returns.

The Italian composer-pianist over two nights, with Anna Lapwood opening.

A tribute show to the modern country star.

'Mr Worldwide' headlines a high-energy pop party with Kesha and more.

The UK biggest poetry festival takes verse off the page.

The Cureheads and Siouxsie and the Budgiees perform at Portland Arms on 10 July 2026.

Headline show from the Isle of Wight indie breakouts.

Cambridge Comedy Garden presents Jack Dee, Janine Harouni and more at Parker's Piece on 11 July 2026 at 19:30.

Cambridge Comedy Garden presents Sara Pascoe, Bridget Christie and more at Parker's Piece on 11 July 2026 at 16:00.

Artists open their studios to the public, 10am–5pm (also 18–19 Jul).

An evening of short films celebrating storytelling and creativity.

Ally Pally's one-day summer music, comedy and arts festival.

Two Hyde Park headline shows with Conan Gray, The Vaccines and more.

Newmarket School of Dance presents Nova at The Apex.

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote is a participatory comedy event at Norwich Theatre.

A free city-status anniversary party with live music, DJ sets, food, bars and stalls.

A free Cambridge 75th celebration event at Jesus Green starting at 13:00.

Cambridge Comedy Garden presents Chris McCausland, Ed Byrne and more at Parker's Piece on 12 July 2026 at 16:00.

Cambridge Comedy Garden presents Tom Allen, Lou Sanders and more at Parker's Piece on 12 July 2026 at 19:30.

Selene is presented at Norwich Theatre.

Welsh psych-pop legends headline Ally Pally.

The family show The Dinosaur that Pooped is presented at Norwich Theatre.

Open-air Shakespeare in idyllic college gardens — The Tempest and Much Ado About Nothing (runs to 1 Aug).

An arts workshop event, with listed dates including 10, 14 and 17 July 2026 at The Apex.

John Cleese's stage adaptation of the classic sitcom.

Shirley Manson leads the alt-rock icons in Camden.

A new political comedy in the 'Yes, Minister' tradition.

The Spooky Men's Chorale perform live at The Apex.

A bold contemporary dance programme from Rambert.

Kai Widdrington brings the dance show Evolution to The Apex.

Irvine Welsh's cult novel and film reborn as a West End musical.

A high-energy celebration of classic and modern country.

A country music show inspired by Nashville comes to The Apex.

A Booze & Brushes arts workshop focused on a poppy wood pallet at The Apex.

A cheese and wine pairing workshop runs at 50-60 Lounge from 16 July to 22 October 2026.

The Sanctus Project gives a lunchtime recital at Ely Cathedral.

A Cambridge Summer Music string-quartet concert.

Mike Skinner brings a three-night Ally Pally run.

Alistair McGowan performs his show 3 in 1 at The Apex.

An arts workshop event, with listed dates including 10, 14 and 17 July 2026 at The Apex.

A puppet-filled family stage adaptation of Rod Campbell's beloved children's book.

A two-day CFF Presents summer carnival at Eddington Cricket Pitch with times varying by date.

Hundreds of beers from the world's best breweries, plus food traders and DJs.

Racing followed by a live set from the ska-pop legends.

The Verve frontman headlines an outdoor summer show.

Bachata superstars on the 'Mejor Tarde Que Nunca' tour.

A takeover marking 50 years of the iconic Rough Trade record shop.

A live music special event in the Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival at Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Beatles classics reimagined by candlelight.

A two-day adult workshop using classical portraits and faces from the gallery to create painted glass pieces with mixed techniques and silver stain.

A live music showcase for the Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival at Cambridge Corn Exchange.

Exchange: Stories in Stitch runs at Norwich Theatre.

An adult workshop introducing glass cutting, leading, soldering and glazing techniques to make a decorative glass panel.

A recurring Strictly Saturdays dance event at The Apex.

A fundraiser challenge event listed by Theatre Royal.

Swamplesque runs at Norwich Theatre.

An a cappella workshop with Helen Lappert at Cambridge Corn Exchange.

A family-friendly pop singing workshop with Rachel Hill at Cambridge Corn Exchange.

A gospel workshop with Lizzie Deane at Cambridge Corn Exchange.

A musical theatre workshop with Carrie Rawlings at Cambridge Corn Exchange.

The Journey to Neverland runs at Norwich Theatre.

A candlelight performance of music by Westlife takes place at Ely Cathedral.

Immersive electronic show staged in the round.

The genre-hopping Japanese pop-performance group play Camden.

Edmund Aldhouse gives an organ recital at Ely Cathedral.

Irish dance and live music spectacular.

A silver clay jewellery taster workshop at The Apex.

A VIP lunch event with Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter takes place on 19 July 2026.

Henry Blofeld and Peter Baxter appear for Test Match Special on 19 July 2026.

A CFF Presents music event at St Clement's Church with tickets from £20.00.