Cambridge BID is excited to launch Creative Club for 2026/2027, a refreshed and reimagined version of the former Art Club series.
Welcome Back / Refresher Fair Wrap-Up
As part of Cambridge BID’s ongoing commitment to supporting a safe, welcoming, and vibrant night-time economy, the Purple Flag team attended the January 2026 Welcome Back events at University of Cambridge – footfall of approx. 1,256 (19 January 2026) and Anglia Ruskin University footfall of approx. 2,000 (27 January 2026).
Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - Wrap-Up Report
Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - Wrap-Up Report
Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 was delivered by Cambridge BID to celebrate the City’s rich creative and cultural landscape, while actively engaging City centre businesses in a programme designed to increase footfall, dwell time and visibility across key locations.
In conversation with the Chief Executive – What is a Business Improvement District?
Join Chief Executive Maria Manion in conversation, Maria will provide a brief outline on What is a Business Improvement District, and what we deliver across the City. This is also an opportunity to discuss the burning issues you have as a business and to find out more about the projects being delivered. These will be quarterly meetings so don’t worry if can’t make the April meetings.
Purple Flag - Festive Season Night-Time Economy: Safety & Welfare Wrap-Up
December is one of the busiest and most important trading periods for Cambridge’s city centre, with increased footfall, later trading hours, and a higher concentration of visitors and residents enjoying the festive offer.
To ensure the city remained safe, welcoming, and well-managed throughout the festive season, Cambridge BID and CAMBAC coordinated an enhanced multi-agency safety and welfare programme across the night-time economy (NTE).
The King Street Mural is now complete!
What is the King Street Mural? As part of Cambridge Arts Festival 2026, Cambridge BID has been working on a large-scale collaborative project to bring vibrant street art to Cambridge, spanning 45-metres across a wall on King Street. The artwork was expertly created by three talented artists (Darin Mount, Melissa Lhoirit and Susy Snow) who drew inspiration from the rich history of Cambridge and King Street. Their designs were painted on the wall by Graffwerk, appointed design agency. The mural is a temporary installation, live for 24 months.
Call for Artists – Cambridge Arts Monthly Workshops
Cambridge Food and Drink Week Returns This May (9–17 May 2026)
Cambridge’s vibrant hospitality scene will take centre stage this spring as Cambridge BID announces
the return of Food and Drink Week, taking place from 9–17 May 2026.
The week-long celebration will see the city come alive with special dining offers, exclusive
experiences and curated trails, showcasing the very best of Cambridge’s food and drink offer. From
independent cafés and restaurants to bars, pubs and speciality venues, businesses across the city
will be taking part.
