# Poetry events in Cambridge, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Cambridge

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Cambridge, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Cambridge like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Poetry events in Cambridge, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Cambridge like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Cambridge

- **Event Name**: Poems on the Underground: Celebrating 40 Years
  - **Description**: Poems on the Underground has delighted millions of commuters, tourists and Londoners since the first posters appeared on the Tube in 1986.About this EventCambridge University Library will be celebrating 40 years since the
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/poems-on-the-underground-celebrating-40-years/100001982867601373
  - **Venue**: Cambridge University Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Sophie Hannah and Martina Evans Poetry Launch, at Heffers bookshop
  - **Description**: Carcanet Launch with Sophie Hannah & Martina Evans, with guest reader Nic Aubury.About this EventJoin Carcanet poets Sophie Hannah & Martina Evans to launch their new collections publishing this summer, joined by
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 02 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Jun 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/sophie-hannah-and-martina-evans-poetry-launch-at-heffers-bookshop/100001988777729726
  - **Venue**: Heffers Bookshop
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  - **Price**: GBP 5 to 29
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, comedy, performances, workshops, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Compaẏnẏs of Beestẏs - A night of new writing
  - **Description**: Poetry and prose readings as part of the Weirding Sustainability Festival - sign up for a reading slot, or just come and listen!About this EventAn evening of weird and wonderful new writing inspired by mediaeval collectiv
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/the-compaẏnẏs-of-beestẏs-a-night-of-new-writing/100001987048677083
  - **Venue**: Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, science-fair, music, nonprofit, karaoke
- **Event Name**: Rough Draft Writing Space Event
  - **Description**: New writing group offering a chill and supportive setting to get words on the page together.About this EventCome along for a creative Sunday evening wind-down and enjoy a tea or drinky in the wonderfully cosy Oscar's at W
  - **Date**: Sun May 24 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 24 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/rough-draft-writing-space-event/100001985725795308
  - **Venue**: Oscar's at Wilde Cambridge City Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Songsmith Sessions
  - **Description**: ‘The Songsmith Sessions has been running in Cambridge since 2011, it's the longest standing and best open mic for original song out there. Plus it's free entry.
Original song is preferred here but we're never too strict.
Everybody that comes to play gets
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/the-songsmith-sessions/200030034634255
  - **Venue**: 26 Russell Court, CB2 1HW Cambridge, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: open-mic

## Trending Events in Cambridge

- **Event Name**: The Cambridge Dance Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Cambridge Dance Festival - Cambridge
Saturday 4thJuly 2026
Cambridge Rugby Club , Cambridge
12 noon - 11pm
A Show case of the biggest artists.ArtistsGoldieEats Every
  - **Venue**: Cambridge Rugby Union Football Club
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- **Event Name**: Duxford Summer Air Show
  - **Description**: Thrills in the sky, adventure on the ground - get ready for sky-high entertainment at Duxford Summer Air Show.

Especially for 2026, the Duxford Summer Air Show returns with a special anniversary event to mark 250 years since the signing of the US Declara
  - **Venue**: Imperial War Museum Duxford, CB22 4QR Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Strawberry Fair
  - **Description**: The UK’s largest volunteer-run, free-to-enter festival returns in 2026. The 51st legendary year and you can expect aliens, spaceships, music & art radiating through every corner of the cosmos and beyond.
  - **Venue**: Midsummer Common
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- **Event Name**: Buff Bingo Drag Brunch - Cambridge
  - **Description**: ⭐ Your brunch plans just got buffer. Buff Bingo Drag Brunch in Cambridge serves up boys, balls, bottomless booze, and fabulous drag queens every week.  Highlights 👑 High-energy, hilarious drag shows  🍔 Delicious brunch dish of your choice (see menu here )
  - **Venue**: Revolution Cambridge
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- **Event Name**: Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
  - **Description**: Step back in time to 1940, in the air and on the ground, and even in the clothes you wear!

Journey with us to the summer of 1940 at the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show. Set within the historic grounds and airfield of IWM Duxford, this action-packed we
  - **Venue**: Imperial War Museum Duxford, CB22 4QR Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: CAMBRIDGE PRIDE 2026
  - **Description**: Cambridge Pride returns this year for another sensational day - Sat 13th June - Jesus Green, Cambridge !!
  - **Venue**: Jesus Green
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- **Event Name**: Greg Davies at Cambridge Corn Exchange
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Greg Davies at Cambridge Corn Exchange, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Cambridge Corn Exchange in dynamic Cambridge,
  - **Venue**: Cambridge Corn Exchange
- **Event Name**: Pimm’s bar at strawberry fair
  - **Description**: Strawberry Fair is a music and family fun event that has been run entirely by volunteers since 1974. It usually takes place on the first Saturday in June, and this year it will be held on June 6. The event transforms Midsummer Common into a vibrant playgr
  - **Venue**: Midsummer Common
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- **Event Name**: Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at Cambridge Corn Exchange
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at Cambridge Corn Exchange, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Cambridge Corn Exchange in vibra
  - **Venue**: Cambridge Corn Exchange
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Poems on the Underground: Celebrating 40 Years (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cambridge University Library), Sophie Hannah and Martina Evans Poetry Launch, at Heffers bookshop (Tue Jun 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Heffers Bookshop), The Compaẏnẏs of Beestẏs - A night of new writing (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH)), Rough Draft Writing Space Event (Sun May 24 2026 at 07:30 pm at Oscar's at Wilde Cambridge City Centre), The Songsmith Sessions (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at 26 Russell Court, CB2 1HW Cambridge, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Poems on the Underground: Celebrating 40 Years (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cambridge University Library), The Compaẏnẏs of Beestẏs - A night of new writing (Fri Jun 05 2026 at 06:00 pm at Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH)), Rough Draft Writing Space Event (Sun May 24 2026 at 07:30 pm at Oscar's at Wilde Cambridge City Centre).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Cambridge today May 14, 2026?
  - **A:** Poems on the Underground: Celebrating 40 Years (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cambridge University Library).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Cambridge this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** The Songsmith Sessions (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at 26 Russell Court, CB2 1HW Cambridge, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Cambridge in May 2026?
  - **A:** Poems on the Underground: Celebrating 40 Years (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cambridge University Library), Rough Draft Writing Space Event (Sun May 24 2026 at 07:30 pm at Oscar's at Wilde Cambridge City Centre), The Songsmith Sessions (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at 26 Russell Court, CB2 1HW Cambridge, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Cambridge on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Cambridge include Cambridge University Library, Heffers Bookshop, Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH).
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Cambridge range from GBP 5 to GBP 29. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Cambridge include Francesca Harper, Heffers Bookshop, LEAP Lab and ARU.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Cambridge?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Cambridge.

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