Cambridge Corn Exchange

    The Corn Exchange celebrated its 25th anniversary since its reopening in 1986 with a Royal Philharmonic Orchestra gala performance.

    Pop, Rock, Classical Music, Dance, Comedy and more: The stellar list of Corn Exchange performers. Over the years the Corn Exchange has brought some of the biggest, most exciting, popular and inspiring names in music, comedy and dance to Cambridge.

    A pre-stardom (and Ziggy Stardust-dom) David Bowie appeared with his band The Buzz in 1966, followed three years later in March 1969 by The Who. Queen spread some of their glam sparkle over the venue in 1974, while the following year saw the distinctly more prosaic pub-rock of Dr Feelgood. Take That – first time around – made fans swoon in November 1992, contrasting with Britpop stars Oasis, who played in 1994. Acclaimed company Theatre de Complicité brought their production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle to delight theatre goers in 1997, while Eddie Izzard’s surrealistic stand-up arrived the same year. In the audience for Eddie’s show was Jimmy Carr – then a student in the city – at his first ever comedy show. This was to go on to inspire him in his own career, and he has now appeared at the Corn Exchange 25 times himself!

    Dance fans have been well served by the venue too. The Royal Ballet performed in December 1997, with Darcey Bussell appearing two years later in Dance Bites. The late 90s also saw an appearance from quirky Icelandic superstar Bjork (1998), one of the last appearances by Ian Dury of Blockheads fame, in 1999 just a year before his death, and a wonderful performance by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in April. 1999. They returned in March of the following year, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle.

    The 21st century saw appearances from old musical legends like Van Morrison, Chuck Berry and John Martyn, as well as young upstarts like Arctic Monkeys, Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse. More of the biggest names in comedy continued to play Cambridge, with both Lenny Henry and Russell Brand starring in 2007. Bands that were booked for the following year included The Manic Street Preachers, Elbow and Primal Scream, while pop fans were well-served by the likes of Sugababes. The venue had quite a coup in 2010, when Radiohead’s Thom Yorke chose the Corn Exchange for a one-off solo show, to raise money for the Green party.

    Upcoming Events at the Cambridge Corn Exchange

    Milton Jones HA!MILTON

    A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    31 Oct 2024

    This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.

    Madama Butterfly

    Senbla presents Opera International’s award-winning Ellen Kent Production, featuring the Ukrainian National Opera of Kharkiv...

    Sir Ranulph Fiennes

    Living Dangerously

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    2 Oct 2024

    Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure

    Simon Reeve

    To The Ends Of The Earth

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    11 Nov 2024

    Simon Reeve is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world’s most adventurous travellers....

    Mo Gilligan

    In The Moment World Tour

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    20 Sep 2024

    Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated world tour… In...

    Come What May

    The Ultimate Tribute To Moulin Rouge And Other Musicals

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    4 Oct 2024

    Experience a night of pure entertainment as we transport you to the dazzling world of...

    Ben Elton: Authentic Stupidity Tour

    The undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    11 Sep 2024

    The undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road.

    Magic Of Motown

    2024 tour

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    15 Jun 2024

    Magic of Motown

    What’s love got to do with it

    A Tribute to Tina Turner

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    11 May 2024

    The exciting live show celebrating the music of Tina Turner is getting back on the road with a huge tour across the UK.

    Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

    with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    3 Nov 2024

    Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee

    Some Guys Have All The Luck

    The Rod Stewart Story

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    8 Jun 2024

    Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back in theatres with its hotly anticipated new production.

    Rachel Parris: Poise

    Rachel Parris is back with her biggest tour yet.

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    13 Sep 2024

    Rachel Parris is back with her biggest tour yet, presenting a dazzling new hour of her signature blend of stand-up and songs.

    Brian Butterfield

    Call of Now Tour

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    17 Jun 2024

    Brian Buttefield Call of Now Tour

    Frankie – The Concert

    National Tour

    Cambridge Corn Exchange

    3 May 2024

    Frankie – The Concert celebrates the outstanding career of one of the biggest pop acts...
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