Cambridge Creatives: End of Year Wrap-Up

Join us for a celebration of Cambridge's creative community and everything created in 2026! As 2026 draws to a close, we're bringing Cambridge's creative community together for a festive evening of networking, celebration and creativity at Cambridge Corn Exchange! From artists, makers and designers to performers, filmmakers, freelancers and creative organisations, this is an opportunity to recognise the people, projects and achievements that have shaped Cambridge's creative landscape over the past year, while building connections for the year ahead. At the heart of the evening will be our Cambridge Creatives Showcase, featuring artwork, projects and creative achievements submitted by your peers and collaborators. Created something you're particularly proud of in 2026? We're inviting attendees to submit their work for inclusion in our digital showcase, celebrating everything from visual art and photography to film, design, performance and community projects. We'll also have a live artist creating work throughout the evening, alongside opportunities to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces and explore potential collaborations. Looking ahead to 2027, attendees will also have the chance to share upcoming projects, opportunities and ideas for collaboration. We recognise that many freelancers and independent creatives don't always have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements alongside colleagues at the end of the year. We hope this event offers a chance to do just that, by coming together in one of Cambridge's best-known cultural venues to celebrate your work and feel part of a wider creative community. Whether you're an established creative professional, just starting out or somewhere in between, we'd love you to join us… So, dress up for the festive season, enjoy a welcome drink and join us for an evening celebrating Cambridge's creative community and the connections that make it thrive! Further details on how to submit work to the Creative Showcase will be provided to attendees who opt in during the ticket booking process. The Creative Showcase submission deadline is Thursday 26th November 2026.

Venue: Cambridge Corn Exchange.

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