Following the Pawprints

Museum of Classical Archaeology

Join us this summer for a paw-sitively fun daily craft activity inspired by our new exhibition, Cultured Canines: Evolution, Emotion, Imitation.Get creative with our dog-themed crafts, perfect for young artists and animal lovers alike. While you're here, follow our brand new t...

The Great Greek Gymnasium

Museum of Classical Archaeology

Step into the sandals of the young athletes from the classical past and join the Great Greek Gymnasium. It's a fun-filled family event exploring the world of ancient sports.Discover how the ancient Greek gymnasium was more than just a training ground - it was also a place of l...

Museum Marvellous Medicine

Museum of Classical Archaeology

Step back in time and uncover the curious cures and fascinating treatments of the ancient world.Join us for a family-friendly exploration of Greek and Roman medicine: discover how ancient physicians diagnosed illnesses, what remedies they prescribed, and how gods like Asclepiu...

The Romans are Coming!

Museum of Classical Archaeology

Ever wondered what it was like to be a Roman soldier or wear a toga? Now's your chance to find out!March into the past with us to the world of ancient Rome during an action-packed family day. Meet a Roman soldier, try on traditional Roman dress, and get stuck into craft activi...

Community Grants Over £5000, Sustainable City Grant launched 4 August

Cambridge City Council

Fund your community activity with a City Council Grant  Have you got plans or ideas for an activity that will take place between April 2026 and March 2027 and help to reduce inequality?  Voluntary or community organisations, or groups of local residents, could be eligible for ...

Rhythm Across Time

The Wave QuartetChristoph Sietzen director & marimbaAcademy of Ancient MusicBojan Čičić director & violinAcademy of Ancient Music joins The Wave Quartet in an ingenious, audacious musical voyage across five centuries.Centuries pass, but artistry is forever, and whether...

The Chosen One

Hilary Cronin sopranoHelen Charlston altoNick Pritchard tenorAcademy of Ancient Music orchestra & choirLaurence Cummings director & harpsichordLeipzig’s got talent: in 1723 Bach competed for one of Germany’s top musical jobs. Today, Laurence Cummings and Academy of Anc...

Gambarini: English Impresaria

Mhairi Lawson sopranoAcademy of Ancient MusicBojan Čičić director & violinElegance, exuberance, and one remarkable woman: Academy of Ancient Music travels to Georgian London and the lost world of musical innovator Elisabetta da Gambarini.Think you knew 18th century London?...

Songs of Love & War

Anna Dennis sopranoEd Lyon tenorAcademy of Ancient MusicLaurence Cummings director & harpsichordAcademy of Ancient Music performs Monteverdi’s genre-defying Madrigals of Love and War. Unrequited passion has never sounded sweeter.In lovers’ hearts, ice and fire mingle… and ...

Haydn in Paris

Academy of Ancient MusicLaurence Cummings director & harpsichordParis in the 1780s was the musical centre of Europe. Academy of Ancient Music plays showpieces by Mozart, Haydn and the Chevalier de Saint-Georges: three geniuses on the edge of a volcano.They knew how to part...