🆓 Free Events in Cambridge

323 free events happening in Cambridge — no entry fee required. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, markets and more.

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Tue 25 Aug — Thu 27 Aug

Big Tree Climbing

📍 Wimpole Estate

Tyrrell Art Gallery - NatWest bank in Cambridge, 25 & 26 August 2026 at NatWest Cambridge Petty Cury

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Tue 25 Aug — Wed 26 Aug

Tyrrell Art Gallery - NatWest bank in Cambridge, 25 & 26 August 2026

📍 NatWest Cambridge Petty Cury

Pond Dipping at Wicken Fen at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

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Tue 25 Aug — Thu 27 Aug

Pond Dipping at Wicken Fen

📍 Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

Digital Drop-in with Cambridge Online at Arbury Court Library at Arbury Court Library

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Tue 25 Aug

Digital Drop-in with Cambridge Online at Arbury Court Library

📍 Arbury Court Library

Rhymetime at Cambridge Central Library at Cambridge Train Station

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Tue 25 Aug

Rhymetime at Cambridge Central Library

📍 Cambridge Train Station

Twice Weekly CBC Yoga - HLRI on campus (for those who work on the Campus) at Heart and Lung Research Institute

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Tue 25 Aug

Twice Weekly CBC Yoga - HLRI on campus (for those who work on the Campus)

📍 Heart and Lung Research Institute

Demystifying the Planning Process at The Grafton

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Tue 25 Aug

Demystifying the Planning Process

📍 The Grafton

Broken Spines: A Weird Fiction Book Club in Cambridge at Waterstones

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Tue 25 Aug

Broken Spines: A Weird Fiction Book Club in Cambridge

📍 Waterstones

Cambridge Songwriters Circle at The Artyst

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Tue 25 Aug

Cambridge Songwriters Circle

📍 The Artyst

Crafty Creations and Big Imaginations: Creative Play Session at Meadows Community Centre

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Wed 26 Aug

Crafty Creations and Big Imaginations: Creative Play Session

📍 Meadows Community Centre

Wex Sessions: Leica In-Store Day & Photo Walk | Cambridge at Wex Photo Video Cambridge

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Wed 26 Aug

Wex Sessions: Leica In-Store Day & Photo Walk | Cambridge

📍 Wex Photo Video Cambridge

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Wed 26 Aug — Wed 23 Sept

Walk with Us

📍 Hatfield Forest

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Wed 26 Aug

Family printing workshop - Bugs and Butterflies!

📍 Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve

Bookstart Stay & Play at Cambridge Central Library at Cambridge Central Library

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Wed 26 Aug

Bookstart Stay & Play at Cambridge Central Library

📍 Cambridge Central Library

Make your own Musical Note Bookmarks @ Rock Road Library at Rock Road Library

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Wed 26 Aug

Make your own Musical Note Bookmarks @ Rock Road Library

📍 Rock Road Library

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Wed 26 Aug

Fay B Pilates

📍 Hall 1

Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill at Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

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Wed 26 Aug — Wed 7 Oct

Boat Tour and Tour of Houghton Mill

📍 Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows

Digital Drop-in with Cambridge Online at Cambridge Central Library at Cambridge Central Library

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Wed 26 Aug

Digital Drop-in with Cambridge Online at Cambridge Central Library

📍 Cambridge Central Library

Discover & Connect: Hands-On Skill Workshops for Young people at Meadows Community Centre

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Wed 26 Aug

Discover & Connect: Hands-On Skill Workshops for Young people

📍 Meadows Community Centre

Decoding DNA at Cambridge Central Library at Cambridge Central Library

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Wed 26 Aug

Decoding DNA at Cambridge Central Library

📍 Cambridge Central Library

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Wed 26 Aug

Improve Your English at Cambridge Central Library

📍 Cambridge Central Library

Martial art & Self-Defense for Kids at Pa-Kua Cambridge

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Wed 26 Aug

Martial art & Self-Defense for Kids

📍 Pa-Kua Cambridge

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Wed 26 Aug

Workout Wednesday – Free Social Fitness Cambridge

📍 Outdoor calisthenics area, Davy Road, Cambridge

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Wed 26 Aug

ByNatasha Pilates

📍 Hall 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many free events are happening in Cambridge?

There are currently 323 free events listed in Cambridge. New free events are added daily — check back often for the latest listings.

What types of free events can I find in Cambridge?

Free events in Cambridge include art exhibitions, community workshops, outdoor activities, markets, live music sessions, talks, guided walks and family-friendly activities.

Do I need to book free events in Cambridge?

Some free events require advance booking while others are drop-in. Check individual event listings for booking details — we include direct links to register where available.

Free Things to Do in Cambridge

Cambridge offers a wealth of free events and activities throughout the year. From free gallery exhibitions and museum open days to outdoor concerts, community workshops, and seasonal markets — there's always something to enjoy without spending a penny. EventsList.co.uk updates free event listings daily with Full event descriptions, venue details, and direct booking links so you never miss out on the best free things to do in Cambridge.