Exhibitions & Art Events in Cambridge
26 upcoming exhibitions & art events
Cambridge's exhibition and art scene offers a compelling blend of historic influence and contemporary creativity. Beyond its renowned academic institutions, the city cultivates a dynamic artistic landscape. Here, you'll find established galleries like the Broadway Gallery and Ruskin Gallery showcasing a diverse range of works, alongside spaces within hotels such as the Graduate by Hilton Cambridge that embrace artistic expression. Even specialist craft, like the intricate designs at Harriet Kelsall bespoke Jewellery, contributes to the city's creative fabric. This is a place where artistic exploration is woven into the very fabric of daily life, inviting discovery at every turn.
As of October 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 26 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, including 11 free to attend. Each listing is updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
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Pop-up shop – Aurora Meldreth Manor School
FREEABRASIONS - new work by IAN RAWLINSON
📍 The Edge Café
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TOUR: Collecting Passions
📍 Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill
FREECAA Exhibition Events
📍 The Cambridge Room , The Grafton Centre (opposite Decathlon and Boots)
Syd Barrett Talk - Rob Chapman
📍 OpenSpace Gallery
Roddy Bogawa - Syd Barrett Talk
📍 OpenSpace Gallery
Draw the Museum with Karin Eklund Zoology Museum
📍 Whale Cafe
Artist Talk: Rod Shone
📍 Broadway Gallery
Opening Reception: Alasdair Lindsay Exhibition
📍 Cambridge Contemporary Art
FREEThe Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing
📍 Cambridge Artworks & Artspace
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Exhibition: Folklore
📍 The Museum of Cambridge
FREEThe Cambridge Photography Show 2026
📍 Graduate by Hilton Cambridge
FREEBritish Sign Language Exhibition Tour
📍 Cambridge University Library
FREENorthstowe Art Show Performing Arts Showcase
📍 Northstowe Secondary College
FREEFree Sri Chinmoy Meditation Class in Cambridge
📍 Hartington Grove Quaker Meeting
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Meet the Archaeologists
📍 Wimpole Estate
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Cambridge Drawing Society 2026 Autumn Exhibition
📍 The Pitt Building
Bring 'n' Byte Sale
📍 CCH
FREERoots and Rhythms Exhibition Private View
📍 Ruskin Gallery
FREEBlackout Poetry
📍 The Polar Museum
Museum Late: Folklore
📍 The Museum of Cambridge
The Coming of Arthur - Malcolm Guite, at Heffers Bookshop
📍 Heffers Bookshop
£5.00 - £32.00
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Exhibition: The Arts of the Book - Muslim and Christian Manuscripts
📍 Parker Library
Exhibition Opening: Ash-Shams wal-Qamar (The Sun and the Moon)
📍 Cambridge Central Mosque
£6.13
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Cambridge — Complete Guide
Discover the vibrant exhibitions & art scene in Cambridge with EventsList.co.uk's comprehensive event listings. Our platform aggregates exhibitions & art events from across Cambridge, providing you with detailed information including venue details, ticket prices, and direct booking links.
Whether you're looking for tonight's exhibitions & art events or planning ahead for the weekend, our real-time listings are updated daily to ensure you never miss out on the best exhibitions & artexperiences Cambridge has to offer.
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How many exhibitions & art events are on in Cambridge?
There are currently 26 upcoming exhibitions & art events in Cambridge. New events are added daily — check back regularly or browse by date to find the best upcoming exhibitions & art in the city.
Are there free exhibitions & art events in Cambridge?
Yes — 11 of the current exhibitions & art listings in Cambridge are free to attend. Use the free events filter to see them all.
Where can I find exhibitions & art events in Cambridge this weekend?
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Exhibitions & Art Events in Cambridge — Your Complete Guide
Cambridge's exhibitions and art scene is one of the most exciting in the UK, with a rich mix of major international shows, homegrown talent, experimental galleries, and pop-up art spaces that keep the visual arts calendar constantly refreshed.
The city's galleries span the full spectrum: publicly funded institutions with world-class permanent collections sit alongside commercial galleries representing emerging artists, artist-run spaces showcasing experimental work, and temporary exhibition spaces that transform warehouses, shops and unusual venues into immersive art environments.
Photography, sculpture, installation, painting, printmaking, digital art and craft all feature strongly in Cambridge's exhibition programme. Many shows are free to enter, and the city's late-night gallery openings (often free, with drinks) have become an established part of its social calendar — a chance to see new work and meet the artists who made it.
Cambridge's creative community is deeply engaged: open studio events, artist talks, workshops tied to current exhibitions, and print fairs give visitors the chance to go beyond passive viewing and engage directly with the creative process. If you're new to art, following a gallery's social media accounts or joining a mailing list is the best way to stay on top of the constantly changing programme.