Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - 9–18 February 2026
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Cambridge Arts Festivalfor its 3rd year! Delivered by Cambridge BID, the festival will once again shine a spotlight on the extraordinary creativity and talent that make our city so special.
This year’s programme promises something for everyone — from exhibitions and workshops to hands-on activities and family-friendly fun, in venues across the city. Staying true to our ethos, most of the programme will be free to attend, making art accessible for all.
This festive season, the City has been brought to life with a magical festive atmosphere that delighted residents, visitors, and businesses alike. Cambridge BID delivered a vibrant and distinctive citywide lighting scheme with Field & Lawn, marking the eighth consecutive year of this project. Alongside this, two seasonal launch events.
Cambridge BID delivered a family-friendly Halloween Film & Activity Day at The Grafton, transforming the centre into a lively and welcoming destination for families during the half-term period.
The event featured three free film screenings, face painting and glitter tattoos, and a Halloween window display competition for retailers across the centre.
Cambridge’s creative community is invited to take part in an exciting new event as part of the upcoming Cambridge Arts Festival delivered by Cambridge BID. We’re calling on local and regional artists, makers, and creators of all disciplines to showcase and sell their work at The Art Makers Fair, a vibrant marketplace celebrating originality, craft, and artistic talent.
We were delighted to welcome around 60 guests to this year’s Cambridge BID Annual General Meeting and Networking Evening. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year, share updates from across our projects, and officially launch our refreshed Business Plan for the year ahead.
We are proud to announce the launch of our refreshed Cambridge BID Business Plan, unveiled at this year’s AGM and Networking Evening. The updated plan builds on the successes of the past year and outlines our continued commitment to creating a world-class experience for all who visit, live, and work in Cambridge.
Cambridge Arts Festival 2026 - 9–18 February 2026
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Cambridge Arts Festivalfor its 3rd year! Delivered by Cambridge BID, the festival will once again shine a spotlight on the extraordinary creativity and talent that make our city so special.
This year’s programme promises something for everyone — from exhibitions and workshops to hands-on activities and family-friendly fun, in venues across the city. Staying true to our ethos, most of the programme will be free to attend, making art accessible for all.
On Thursday 21st August, Cambridge BID partnered with the Cambridge Film Festival Youth Lab to deliver a day of creative content production as part of our festival sponsorship. The initiative challenged young filmmakers to produce short videos that promote Cambridge as an overnight destination – highlighting everything from “24 Hours in Cambridge” experiences, to food and drink trails and hidden gems across the city.
