Events

The City of Cambridge facilitates a diverse program and Arts and Culture events throughout the year. Visit our  events and festivals page for information on all City Events, or click below to learn more about Arts & Culture Events hosted at Cambridge Centre for the Arts, the Arts Hubs at 19 Cambridge, and in our community: 

2026 Cambridge Art Attic  

Watch this page for the June 2026 date of our Annual 3-day Art Attic event at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts!   

Planning to de-clutter or re-decorate and have some art you would like to donate?  We accept all kinds of art pieces, such as prints, originals, sculptures and home décor, all year round! If you are interested in donating to our fundraiser, bring your art to the Cambridge Centre for the Arts during business hours.   

In the market to buy? At the June event, you can bid on, and purchase art donated by local artists and the community - all priced to sell! 

Proceeds go to Cambridge Arts Guild who support art initiatives such as: 

  • Cookies and Kids Theatre             
  • Cambridge Studio Tour 
  • Juried Art Show 
  • Outdoor Gallery 
  • Cambridge Winterfest - Phil Kline Unsilent Night 

For more information, follow the Art AtticFacebook page.   

We are always looking for volunteers to help at the Art Attic. To volunteer, contact Stephen Lavigne at 519-623-1340 ext. 4491. 

We appreciate all donations; thank you for being a part of this annual fundraising event! 

Running alongside CCA's annual Art Attic Fundraiser, Cambridge Celebration of the Arts has showcased the talent of local artists for more than 20 years. 

For more information, visit Cambridge Celebration of the Arts

Cambridge Centre for the Arts, collaborates with City Hall to host the Annual Cambridge Holiday Market.  featuring over 100 local artisans, crafters and makers. Visitors enjoy holiday music, festive food trucks, while browsing for unique gifts, home decor, and seasonal food items.

For more information visit Cambridge Holiday Market 

Discover Handmade Ceramics at the Cambridge Potters Market!

Experience the beauty of handmade pottery at the Second Annual Cambridge Potters Market, a vibrant celebration of clay, creativity, and craftsmanship. From free demonstrations to one‑of‑a‑kind ceramic pieces, we have something special for art lovers, collectors, and gift‑seekers alike.

Event Details

  • Friday, May 1, 2026; 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026; 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson Street. (519) 740-4681 ext.4376
    Admission is free.

Why You’ll Love It 

Meet the makers, shop locally made pottery and discover one‑of‑a‑kind ceramic pieces you won’t find anywhere else.

Please bring your own bag.

Call for Entry Studio Tour 2026 

Cambridge Artists, join us!  The Cambridge Fall Studio Tour welcomes applications from all artists and craftspeople with an established location within the borders of the City of Cambridge. 

Tour date: September 19 & 20.

  • All media are acceptable.
  • Applicants to be artists with a space to work, create, and develop their practice, located in Cambridge.
  • Artists to be present in their studio during the tour.
Submit your artist application online through the Art Studio Portal.

Participation fee of $146.90 ($130 + HST 13%) per artist is payable to the City of Cambridge. 

All participants/studios must have personal liability insurance during the tour; proof of insurance to accompany your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 30, 2026.  

Image and Document Uploads

With your application, you will need to upload the following digital files:

  • Three (3) images of your work
  • Proof of Liability Insurance

Input your contact information, studio information, artist’s profile, website and social media sites you use to promote your work (Facebook, etc.).  Each image file name must include the artist’s name (e.g.: bob-smith), title (i.e. horse-in-barn), media (i.e. pen-and-ink), and year (e.g. 2025) the piece was created. Include an underscore (_) between each as per the example below.

e.g.: bob-smith_horse-in-barn_pen-and-ink_2025.jpg

This will ensure that your work is properly attributed when received.

Filenames should only include standard characters, numbers, hyphens (-), and underscores (_). No other punctuation (e.g.: period, comma, semicolon, etc.) or other special characters (e.g.: #, $, @, ", etc.) should be used in file names. A period should only appear once, just before the three-letter file extension (e.g.: .jpg, .pdf, .tif, etc.). 

Images must be clear, sharp, and of high resolution (300 pixels per inch/ppi) and be representative of the type of work you intend to show during the tour.  Your images will be used in Tour promotions. 

Attention iPhone and iPad users: Newer versions of the iPhone and iPad use a proprietary file format (.heic). You must convert your images to one of the accepted formats (jpg, pdf, eps). You can use an online service such as or  cloudconvert

All artists are encouraged to apply regardless of medium or studio space. 

The Studio Tour requires "all-hands-on-deck" participation. Voluntary effort is necessary to keep fees at a reasonable rate.  Some volunteer duties include securing sponsors, promotion, tour kit pick up, etc.  For additional information contact: Nancy Movrin at 519-740-4681 x4565 or movrinn@cambridge.ca.

2025 Featured Artists 
Maria Antoniv
Nancy Brent
Laura Cook Vision Photography
Gordy Ess
Alfredo Galvin
Nazeeg Haneshian
Pat Krywy
Maria Abrasowicz
Salim Ammari 
Elizabeth Bell 
Ginny Carnevale
Jennifer de Timmerman
Sarah Hart
JoAna Iturriaga 
Christa Legate 
Sheila McDonough 
Tiina Price 
Carol Walthers 
Jessica Penney
Bill Schwarz 

Each year the Studio Tour offers a unique experience for art lovers to view quality art by artists who demonstrate a dedication to perfecting their craft.Artist Applications for the 2026 Studio Tour will be open in the coming months. 

Thank you to our 2025 tour partners! 

  • Cambridge Arts Guild 
  • Cambridge Centre for the Arts 
  • City of Cambridge 
  • LWN Studio 

Shop local and support the small businesses in our Region.  

Is your business interested in being part of the tour next year? Call (519) 740-4681 ext. 4565 oremail the Tour Coordinatorfor more information. 

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Cambridge Centre for the Arts is pleased to offer the Cookies and Kids Family Theatre. Made possible through the fundraising efforts of the Cambridge Arts Guild, this fun-filled performing arts series is great for families of all ages.

The Cookies and Kids Performing Arts Series season runs November to March. Thanks to the Fundraising efforts of the Cambridge Arts Guild, and sponsor Dryer Realty, tickets are only $5 per person!

Show time: 1:30 p.m. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Depending on the show, performances run approximately 35–50 minutes.

Upcoming Shows: 2026–2027 Season

Get ready for another season of imaginative storytelling, laughter, and audience participation! Mark your calendars for these exciting upcoming performances:

DuffleBag Theatre – Peter Pan

Sunday, November 15, 2026
Registration opens late August 2026.
Fly away to Neverland with this hilarious retelling of the beloved classic, where young audience members often become part of the performance!

The Ben Show

Sunday, January 17, 2027
Registration opens late August 2026.
A high-energy mix of comedy, circus arts, and skillful surprises—perfect for keeping the whole family entertained.

Heath-Tarlin – Show TBA

Sunday, February 28, 2027
Registration opens late August 2026.
Stay tuned for more details on this engaging performance by the dynamic Heath-Tarlin duo.

DuffleBag Theatre – Cinderella

Sunday, March 21, 2027
Registration opens late August 2026.
Experience a delightfully funny spin on this classic fairytale, complete with unexpected twists and lots of audience involvement.

Donations

Help us continue offering high quality family theatre at affordable prices. Donations to the Cambridge Arts Guild help keep ticket prices low and support arts experiences for families across our community. No amount is too small!

For more information, call 519 740 4681 ext. 4491.