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EventUniversity of Cambridge Public Engagement team

Cambridge Festival 2027 (free talks, hands-on science and family events)

The Cambridge Festival is a celebration of the research and ideas of the University of Cambridge, running 10 to 25 March 2027. It offers free talks, films, exhibitions, walks and family events, as a mixture of online, on-demand and in-person sessions. Events can be browsed by theme (Discovery, Environment, Health, Society).

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
University of Cambridge Public Engagement team[1]
Who it’s for
Open to the public, with family events and hands-on activities. The page does not state an age range for the festival as a whole; each event page gives its own details, and some events may require pre-booking.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Free access to talks, exhibitions and hands-on events with University of Cambridge researchers, including family-friendly sessions, a chance to see engineering and science research up close.[3]
Cost
Free talks, films, exhibitions, walks and family events.[4]
Where
England (Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (plus online))
Format
Hybrid
Dates
to

Sources

5 sources

  1. University of Cambridge

    Cambridge Festival – from the University of Cambridge

    The Cambridge Festival is a mixture of online, on-demand and in-person events covering all aspects of the world-leading research happening at Cambridge.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. University of Cambridge

    About | Cambridge Festival

    Whether you’re curious about the latest advances in science, eager to explore the arts and humanities, or looking for a family-friendly activity, the Cambridge Festival opens the doors on research

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. University of Cambridge

    About | Cambridge Festival

    To encourage young people to pursue higher education and consider research-based careers.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. University of Cambridge

    Cambridge Festival – from the University of Cambridge

    Free talks, films, exhibitions, walks and family events.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  5. University of Cambridge

    Cambridge Festival – from the University of Cambridge

    The Cambridge Festival 2027 will take place 10-25 March.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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10 to 25 March 2027[5]

Visit festival.cam.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)

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