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Come together at the Cathedral to welcome the festive season with carols, candlelight and community spirit. The service includes singing by the Girl Choristers and Ely Imps, followed by the blessing and lighting of Ely’s biggest Christmas tree. It begins at 5:15pm on Sunday 7 December, and entry is free — no tickets required.…

Saturday 6 & Sunday 7 December, 10:30am – 1pm & 1:30pm – 4pm. Take the children to meet Father Christmas in the enchanting surroundings of Ely Museum. Each child receives a gift and there’s time for a photo. Tickets are £6 per child with adults free. Drop in during either session and enjoy some…

East Anglia’s biggest Christmas party hits The Maltings with 80s, 90s and noughties classics, glow sticks and themed inflatables. Join the fun on Saturday 6 December from 7pm till late; advance tickets are £8 (groups of four £30) or £10 on the door. Expect festive fancy dress and floor‑filling anthems. Just add friends and…

Little ones can boogie to live music and festive tunes in a relaxed party for toddlers and under‑fives. The fun happens on Saturday 6 December from 2:30pm  – 3:30pm, with admission £8 for one adult and child (or £10 for larger families) and £4 per extra adult. Expect singing, dancing and lots of giggles.

The majestic nave of Ely Cathedral will glow by candlelight as the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performs Vivaldi’s celebrated Four Seasons and Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concerto. Violinist Victoria Lyon and pianist Warren Mailley‑Smith lead the ensemble. Thursday 4 December at 7:30pm, with tickets starting at £21.60. An enchanting start to the festive season.

Bring the children along on Saturday 29 November, 4pm ‑ 8pm for a magical pre‑Christmas evening at Ely Museum. Storyteller Marion Leeper shares festive tales while you play games in the galleries and make Christmassy crafts. The museum will be twinkling with trees and lights, and timed tickets help keep things relaxed. It’s a…

A centrepiece of the festive season, the Cathedral’s nave and grounds transform into a winter wonderland with over eighty boutique stalls, a vintage carousel and a 35m high observation wheel. From Thur 20 – Sat 22 Nov the fair is open in sessions (mornings, afternoons and an evening shopping slot) with tickets from £8.…

Travel back in time at Ely Museum on Tuesday 18 November, 7pm for a fascinating illustrated talk exploring how the Great Plague affected Cambridge. Hear stories of ordinary people, their remedies and superstitions, and what we learned from the epidemic. A perfect night for history lovers to discover local resilience. Tickets are £8.50.

Families can join storyteller David Smith and artist Jacqui Stevens at Ely Museum on Sunday 16 November, 2pm – 4:30pm for live storytelling, drawing and refreshments. Inspired by traditional tales of light and shadow, this creative session invites all ages to unleash their imagination. Materials and refreshments are included, and every drawing is treasured! General admission is…

Drag, comedy, cabaret and boylesque collide as Ms Amber Guity brings her sell‑out drag bingo extravaganza to The Maltings on Saturday 15  November, doors at 7pm and show at 8pm. Expect riotous games, prizes and hilarious performances from CJ Cabaret and DJ Lord Ant B – it’s not your usual quiet bingo! Get your pals together…