Cambridge
21 February – 1 June 2025
Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition
Drawing on new research, Rise Up tells the multifaceted story of the fight to end transatlantic slavery, its…
2025 LISTINGS
Events in the East of England
Cambridge
Tuesday 1, 8 April and 15 April
Rise Up Listening Salons
Take a deep dive into the themes of our Rise Up exhibition at our series of listening salons…
Cambridge
Thursday 10 April
The Rebel From Wisbech
In this lunchtime lecture, join Sarah Coleman – former Articles for Change Project Curator at Wisbech & Fenland…
Bedfordshire
Friday, 11 April
Nabil Abdulrashid : Urban Battuta – Luton
Award-winning, international touring comedian Nabil Abdulrashid returns with a riotous new stand-up show. Award-winning, international touring comedian Nabil…
Norfolk
Saturday 12 April
Legend – The Music Of Bob Marley
When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. Direct from a sell-out show…
Cambridge
Thursday 17 April
Meet the Artist: Keith Piper
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge will host “Meet the Artist: Keith Piper,” a…
Cambridge
Saturday 19 April
Zine Making Workshop: Jade Pollard-Crowe
Join us for a hands-on zine making workshop with art-activist and creative freelancer Jade Pollard-Crowe. Jade’s socially…
Cambridge
Thursday 24 April
Meet the Artist: Karen McLean
British contemporary artist Karen McLean talks about her powerful work Ar’n’t I a Woman! (2021), on display in…
Norfolk
Tuesday 29 April
Philharmonia Concert
Romantic grandeur and dramatic flair close our 2024/25 season in Bedford. Bursting with more memorable melodies than…
Cambridge
Tuesday 1 May
Meet the Artist: Kimathi Donkor
Join contemporary British artist Kimathi Donkor for an insightful talk on his work in Rise Up. Discover…
Cambridge
Tuesday 6 May
Meet the Artist: Joy Labinjo
Discover the distinctive visual language of British-Nigerian artist Joy Labinjo as she discusses her works in Rise Up,…
Cambridge
Thursday 15 May
Lunchtime Lecture: Equiano’s Women
Join exhibition lead curator Victoria Avery, alongside researchers Dawnanna Kreeger and Carol Brown-Leonardi, as they share their latest…
Cambridge
Thursday 22 May
Museum Late: Future Legacies
Join us after-hours at the Museum for a lively evening of art, music, conversation and engaging workshops inspired…
Cambridge
Saturday 24 May
Quilting workshop: Jahnavi Inniss
Immerse yourself in our patchwork and quilting workshop led by exhibition artist Jahnavi Inniss, award-winning textile-based graphic designer…
Norfolk
Friday 13 June
Totally Tina
The Lifetime Achievement awards was presented to Totally TINA as the tribute act who has made an outstanding…
Cambridge
3 October – 25 January 2026
The Makers of Ancient Egypt
From the gold mask of Tutankhamun to the bust of Nefertiti, ancient Egyptians produced objects that remain iconic…
Norfolk
Saturday 29 November
Lost In Music – One Night At The Disco
Get ready to recreate the Magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to…
Bedford
Friday 22 May
Whitney – Queen Of The Night
Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of…