➞ 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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Thursday 15 May
Cambridge University Wind Orchestra
For their Easter concert, Cambridge University Wind Orchestra team up with Big Band Roulette, a new jazz project based out of the University of Cambridge.
Saturday 17 May
City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra
Dorothy Howell’s rarely heard Piano Concerto, and William Walton’s intense Symphony no. 1
Tuesday 20 May
Cambridge University Lunchtime Concert
MPhil music student, Alexander Austin, takes to the West Road stage to perform a series of works by J.S. Bach and François Couperin on the harpsichord. Throughout the MPhil course, Alexander has used these works as a point of research, exploring different aspects of embodied performance between two composers.
Wednesday 21 May
Cambridge University Symphony Orchestra
Join Cambridge’s Premier Student-run orchestra for a night of Strauss. Mascagni, Rossini and Britten.
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.
Tuesday 27 May
Recent graduate and current alto lay clerk Doraly Gill finishes this year’s lunchtime concert series with a thrilling cello recital. The concert will centre around Samuel Barber’s Cello sonata and Igor Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne, alongside some compositions from recent Cambridge composers.
Saturday 31 May
Camerata Musica
** THIS CONCERT WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING PLACE - MORE DETAILS IN EVENT ** 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!
Sunday 23 November
Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company
A celebration of flamenco dance, a vibrant journey into the heart of Andalucia, where the tradition and passion of flamenco are brought to life through stunning choreography and powerful performances.
