➞ 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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Saturday 23 November
Cambridge University Orchestra
By popular demand from members of the University Orchestra, distinguished conductor Jac van Steen returns to the podium
Monday 25 November
Britten Sinfonia
A wonderful and interactive live orchestral experience for Key Stage 1 pupils and their teachers
Tuesday 26 November
The King’s Men, Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert
This renowned a capella ensemble performs a programme of Christmas hits and heartwarming songs
Wednesday 27 November
Cambridge University Chamber Choir, Collegium Musicum, Margaret Faultless, Nicholas Mulroy
A festive performance of Handel’s Messiah, performed without conductor
Thursday 28 November
Camerata Musica
Trio Wanderer returns to Camerata Musica to perform works by Schubert and Mendelssohn, before being joined by virtuoso clarinettist Michael Collins in Messiaen’s wartime masterpiece, Quartet for the End of Time
Friday 29 November
Down for the Count
The 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra returns to West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge, for their annual festive extravaganza - it's time to Swing Into Christmas!
Saturday 30 November
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Paris in the 1920s, Hollywood in the 1940s, and Moscow in the 1950s. Three contrasting views from the turbulent twentieth century.
Sunday 1 December
Cambridge Graduate Orchestra
Experience an enchanting evening with the Cambridge Graduate Orchestra
Monday 2 December
Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra
Outstanding student violinist Flora Clapham stars as soloist in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto
Tuesday 3 December
Cambridge University Brass Ensemble, Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert, Cambridge Festive Consort
Well-known carols performed alongside some enchanting and seldom heard Christmas pieces
Cambridge University Wind Orchestra
The Cambridge University Wind Orchestra performs both modern masters and classical favourites
Friday 6 December
David Christophersen
The refined vision of Fauré's dazzling piano masterpieces refreshingly contrasted with the magical compositions of his pupil Ravel
Saturday 7 December
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra, Cambridge University Symphony Chorus
This seasonal concert will certainly put you in the festive mood
Sunday 8 December
Prime Brass
Once again, popular ensemble Prime Brass presents its special brand of music-making in a new one hour concert for all the family.
Saturday 14 December
Cambridge Philharmonic
A festive family fairytale, where anything is possible!
Friday 20 December
Cambridgeshire County Youth Orchestra
A programme on music inspired by the tales of Christmas Eve to include Hely Hutchinson's Carol Symphony, The Polar Express Suite and a selection of Christmas favourites.
Saturday 21 December
Collegium Laureatum
A text for the season: parts 1 to 3 of JS Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Saturday 18 January
A glorious combination of one of Mozart’s best-loved works and the towering masterpiece that is Beethoven’s last symphony makes this a completely unmissable evening.
Saturday 25 January
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra
East Anglia Chamber Orchestra return to West Road under the baton of Jacques Cohen. They welcome back the wonderful international cellist Leonid Gorkhov to perform Schumann's Cello Concerto
Sunday 26 January
Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company
Flamenco Dance at the highest level, don't miss the opportunity to experience musicians and dancers at the very top of their game with this unforgettable flamenco show.
Friday 31 January
Join the BBC's World Affairs Editor and Magdalene Honorary Fellow and alumnus, John Simpson CBE (English, 1963) for an exclusive evening packed with unparalleled insights from one of the most distinguished foreign correspondents of our time.
Saturday 1 February
The Sampson Orchestra of Cambridge
Orchestral works by Gustav Mahler (Symphony No. 4) and Richard Strauss ("Don Juan" and "Four Last Songs")
Wednesday 5 February
Academy of Ancient Music
Swinging London meets Italian flair, 18th century style. AAM presents Georgian England in the company of Arne, Boyce, Geminiani and Bach. But not the Bach you’re expecting…
Thursday 6 February
Two young stars make their Camerata Musica debut in works for cello and piano by Chopin, Beethoven and Rachmaninov
Friday 7 February
Award-winning violinist Nikolay Madoyan showcases timeless masterpieces by Bach, Ysaye, Khachaturian and Paganini in a unique solo recital.
Saturday 8 February
A gigantic symphony, impossible to paraphrase or summarise. Join us for an evening in the company of a genius.
Sunday 23 February
Legendary pianist Dame Mitsuko Uchida performs some of the repertoire for which she is most renowned: sonatas by Beethoven and Schubert
Wednesday 12 March
AAM rediscovers the glorious music of Brazilian composer Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia – in the company of his heroes Mozart and Haydn.
Friday 14 March
The multi-award-winning Quatuor Van Kuijk perform string quartets by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven
Saturday 15 March
Our Principal Guest Conductor Lucy Hollins presents a magical tale to enchant children of all ages, weaving a story of space travel and adventure through some of the greatest music ever written.
Saturday 29 March
Two old friends, and a new acquaintance.
Tuesday 29 April
Christian Gerhaher and his long-time collaborator Gerold Huber return to Camerata Musica to perform song cycles by Schumann
Wednesday 14 May
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
Dorothy Howell’s rarely heard Piano Concerto, and William Walton’s intense Symphony no. 1
Saturday 24 May
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 28 June
CCSO’s season closes with three reflections on ultimate questions
