What’s on in Cambridge this February

What’s on in Cambridge this February

This February is packed with live music, comedy, festivals and family-friendly activities. From headline gigs at the Corn Exchange to hands-on half-term trails in the city’s museums, there’s plenty to fill a winter break or weekend away.

Whether you’re visiting for a show, travelling with children for February Half Term, or keen to soak up Cambridge’s creative scene, here’s your guide to February 2026 in Cambridge.

February at a Glance

• Cambridge Arts Festival – 9–18 February
• Illuminating History (Museum of Cambridge half-term trail) – 14–22 February
• Cambridge Spring Festival (Chinese New Year celebration) – 15 February
• SOURCE Creative Workshops (ages 15–25) – 19–21 February.

Cambridge Arts Festival

9–18 February 2026

The Cambridge Arts Festival returns with ten inspiring days of exhibitions, performances, workshops and hands-on creative experiences across the city. Designed to make art accessible to all, the festival brings together local venues, artists and communities, with events suitable for families, students and visitors alike.

Full programme details: www.cambridgebid.co.uk

Cambridge Corn Exchange – February 2026 Highlights

Right in the heart of the city, the Corn Exchange hosts a packed February programme featuring major names, comedy favourites and community events:

• T.Rextasy (T. Rex tribute) – Sunday 1 February, 19:00
• Mo Gilligan (stand-up comedy) – Thursday 5 February, 20:00
• Austentatious (improvised Jane Austen comedy) – Saturday 7 February, 19:30
• Chinese New Year Gala 2026 (music and dance) – Tuesday 10 February, 19:00
• Suede – Wednesday 11 February, 19:30
• The Magic of Motown – Thursday 12 February, 19:30
• The Anglia Comedy Allstars – Friday 13 February, 19:30
• Community Open Day (free entry & activities) – Monday 16 February
• Maxïmo Park – Tuesday 17 February, 19:30
• Clinton Baptiste (comedy) – Thursday 19 February, 19:30
• Kaiser Chiefs – Friday 27 February

Community Open Day – Monday 16 February

A great free day out featuring:

• Drama, dance and technical theatre workshops
• Guided behind-the-scenes tours
• The Corn Exchange is also hosting
  “A Stage in Time: Celebrating 150 Years of the Corn Exchange”, with quiet-hour sessions available during the exhibition run.

Theatre & Live Performance

Cambridge Arts Theatre

• Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts – Monday 10 February. The first-ever stage adaptation of the iconic detective series
• Cambridge Footlights Sketch Comedy – Two-night run (dates vary).

ADC Theatre & Corpus Playroom

A lively programme of student and amateur theatre throughout February:

• The Great Gatsby – Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21 February, 19:45
  A stylish and atmospheric stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel
• Stags and Hens (The Remix) – Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 February, 19:45
  A contemporary reworking of Willy Russell’s comedy – Corpus Playroom
• Private Lives (Noël Coward) – Wednesday 11 to Saturday 14 February, 19:45. A sparkling comedy of manners.

Cambridge Junction – Live Music

• Spiers & Boden – Wednesday 4 February, 19:30
• Yann Tiersen – Thursday 5 February, 19:00
• Ash – Saturday 7 February, 19:00
• Kula Shaker – Sunday 8 February, 19:00
• Gok Wan – Isolation Nation Presents: Unity – Saturday 21 February
  A high-energy house brand and community celebration.

Comedy Highlights

• Desirée Burch: The Golden Wrath – Saturday 7 February, 19:30
• Mike Rice: Cruel Little Man – Tuesday 10 February, 19:30
• Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death Tour – Thursday 19 February, 19:30
• Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath – Friday 20 February, 19:00
• Schalk Bezuidenhout – Saturday 21 February, 19:30
• Ria Lina – Friday 27 February, 19:30.

Museums, Exhibitions & Half-Term Events

Museum of Cambridge

• Illuminating History (February Half-Term Trail) – 14–22 February
• A family-friendly trail during normal opening hours
• Uses recreated magic lanterns to tell Cambridge stories
• Includes free drop-in craft sessions on 16, 17, 18 & 20 February

Twilight at the Museums (City-Wide)

Late openings across university museums during half term, with family activities and torchlit exploring.

University of Cambridge Museums

• SOURCE Creative Workshops (ages 15–25) – 19–21 February
• Ongoing exhibitions – Contemporary painting, themed displays and collections

Kettle’s Yard

• Contemporary Art Exhibition – Running throughout February
• Chamber Music Concerts – Selected dates in the historic house

Festivals & Special Events

• Cambridge Spring Festival (Chinese New Year Celebration) – Sunday 15 February – Netherhall School
• Pet Portraits with David Sandell. A creative animal drawing workshop. Details via www.allevents.in
• Now That’s What I Call… Drag – Saturday 19 February – Blue Moon
• The Labubu Kids Party – Saturday 21 February – Vinyl Cambridge
• Day of Performance (Samra Mayanja, Harold Offeh & others) – Date varies – Kettle’s Yard
• Comedy at The Tram Depot – Friday 23 February

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