Cambridge Folk Festival
Spread over four days in late July or early August at Cherry Hinton Hall, the Cambridge Folk Festival attracts major international folk singers and groups.
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Cambridge supports its own symphony orchestra, and regular musical events are held in many colleges, especially those with large chapels.
Spread over four days in late July or early August at Cherry Hinton Hall, the Cambridge Folk Festival attracts major international folk singers and groups.
Home of the famous Cambridge Footlights Revue, the ADC Theatre hosts mainly student and fringe theater productions.
The city's main repertory theater, built in 1936 by John Maynard Keynes (one of the most influential economists of the 20th century and a Cambridge University alumnus), still supports a full program of plays and concerts. It also has three lively bars and serves food.
The beautifully restored Corn Exchange presents classical and rock concerts, stand-up comedy, musicals, opera, and ballet.
During regular terms, King's College Chapel has evensong services Monday through Saturday at 5:30 and Sunday at 3:30. Your best chance of seeing the full choir is Thursday to Sunday.