➞ What's on
West Road hosts a variety of different types of event, including classical concerts, talks, and comedy. Use the filters below to help your search, or browse the list to discover what's on!
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Wednesday 23 April
ChamberStudio
Experience a powerful conclusion to the 2024/25 Hans Keller Forum as some of the UK’s most exciting young chamber ensembles perform three of Beethoven's masterful string quartets alongside Schubert’s wonderful Second Piano Trio.
Friday 25 April
British Armenian Society
Following his stellar performance at the West Road Concert Hall, renowned violinist, Nikolay Madoyan, returns for another extraordinary solo recital featuring a captivating blend of European and Armenian classics, including works by Khachaturian, Schubert, Komitas, Kreisler, Paganini, and more.
Saturday 26 April
Cambridge Wind Band
Uplifting symphonic wind band music, to include "Closing in" (from the film "Catch me if you can") by John Williams
Tuesday 29 April
Camerata Musica
Christian Gerhaher and his long-time collaborator Gerold Huber return to Camerata Musica to perform song cycles by Schumann
Saturday 3 May
KJV Community Children's Choir
From different parts of the Island, childhood friends, Jack and Sarah, are caught up in a war between the north and the south. When a severe drought threatens their existence, it is music that saves the day – and of course, there is a dog!
Sunday 11 May
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra return to West Road under the baton of guest conductor Dominic Grier. They are delighted to include the Nielsen Flute Concerto with the wonderful Zara Makinson.
Wednesday 14 May
Academy of Ancient Music
Four actors, four musicians, one unparalleled musical genius. From the theatrical imagination of Bill Barclay, a completely new journey into Bach’s astonishing Art of Fugue.
Saturday 17 May
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Dorothy Howell’s rarely heard Piano Concerto, and William Walton’s intense Symphony no. 1
Saturday 24 May
Cambridge Philharmonic
A trio of works exploring the theme of sanctuary in this special concert to celebrate Cambridge’s refugee community, featuring the world premiere of a new Concerto for Kamancheh and Orchestra by Iranian composer and virtuoso Rouzbeh Parsa.
Saturday 31 May
One of the world’s most revered pianists performs a programme of Fantasies, including Beethoven’s celebrated ‘Moonlight Sonata’
Saturday 21 June
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge, conducted by Darrell Davison, performs several famous Spanish-themed orchestral works
Friday 27 June
Down for the Count
Join the 30-piece Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for a celebration of one of the most iconic figures in show-business history – the incomparable Sammy Davis Jr. – in his centenary year
Saturday 28 June
CCSO’s season closes with three reflections on ultimate questions
Sunday 29 June
Choir 2000
Choir2000 celebrate their 25th anniversary with a gala performance of Verdi's magnificent Requiem
Friday 10 October
Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!
