Cambridge Celebration of the Arts returns June 13
Don’t miss the Pop-Up Performances starting in May!
The City’s largest arts festival is back on Friday, June 13, 2025, bringing over 40 artists and performers into the downtown core for an immersive artistic experience.
“Cambridge Celebration of the Arts gives the community the chance to see talented local artists and enjoy the true Cambridge experience,” said Mayor Jan Liggett. “Cambridge has a rich arts scene, and it’s wonderful to be able to bring such a large group of performers together for one night of entertainment full of different genres perhaps not experienced otherwise – I encourage everyone to come and join the celebration.”
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts is a free, yearly festival that showcases a mix of various artistic talents from local artists, including musicians, dancers, painters, poets, and writers. This year the festival received 217 applications from artists from cities as far away as Fredericton and Vancouver to join in the celebration.
As well, the Cambridge Art Attic silent auction is running in the Cambridge Centre for the Arts, and the Fire Hall Museum will be open to visitors during the event.
Last year approximately 5,000 people filled the streets of downtown Cambridge to experience music, food, art, dance, and local shops. This year’s event aims to increase participation further.
Event Details:
Cambridge Celebration of the Arts
Friday, June 13 | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cambridge City Hall - 50 Dickson St.
Pop-Up Performances:
Pop-Up Performances are back this year, giving residents early opportunities to check out some of the surprise artists who will be performing at the Celebration of the Arts.
Wednesday, May 21 | 12 p.m. at Civic Square, 50 Dickson St.
Saturday, May 24 | 10 a.m. at the City of Cambridge Public Works Open House, 1310 Bishop St. N.
Saturday, June 7 | 10 a.m. at the Cambridge Farmer’s Market, 40 Dickson St.
This event aligns with the City's strategic goals outlined in the Strategic Plan - Cambridge Connected including creating and activating spaces that offer things for people to do and establish the City's core as an attractive destination.
For more information visit, cambridge.ca/cca