Running Cambridge Folk Festival and City Events alongside providing guidance in and around Cambridge
City Events, a part of Cambridge City Council’s Cultural Services, deliver a varied programme of events spanning from annual Fireworks Night celebrations, to Music in the Parks, our Sunday summer series of free concerts in the beautiful parks of Cambridge. Focusing on providing access to music and arts events for everyone in the city, we also support the delivery of civic, special and one-off events such as Tour de France, as well as offering advice, guidance and support to local events and festivals across the city.
Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world. Held each year since 1965 it attracts around fourteen thousand people, many of whom return year after year. The Festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and its eclectic mix of music, the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland rub shoulders with cutting edge contemporary acts, the finest American country, blues and roots artists, acclaimed singer songwriters, famous names and world music stars.
Additional Areas of Focus
Community Engagement, Cultural Diversity, Family Friendly
