Sounds Green at the Botanic Garden
Cambridge University Botanic Garden Summer Music
Cambridge Summer Music Festival 2026
On Wednesday evenings in July, Cambridge University Botanic Garden rings to the sound of live music when we present Sounds Green – the best in open-air music. Bring a rug and a picnic. Food, ice creams and drinks on sale. Open to all ages. Music from 6.30pm. Garden closes at 8.30pm.
PLEASE NOTE: All paying visitors should buy garden entrance tickets in advance via the Botanic Garden website, available for purchase from June. Tickets may also be available on the gate, but this cannot be guaranteed. Friends of the Botanic Garden and CU students are admitted free. Retiring collection towards artists’ costs.
This year’s line‑up:
1 July – Prime Brass
8 July – Arun Ghosh Quintet
15 July – The Basin Street Brawlers
22 July – Paprika
29 July – Cores do Samba
Music begins at 6.30pm – Garden open until 8.30pm – Picnics welcome + food trucks and The Garden Café on site.
Sounds Green is part of the wider Cambridge Summer Music Festival, bringing world‑class performers and rising stars to beautiful venues across the city throughout July.
Picnics are welcome. Food and drink will be provided by a variety of food trucks, Jack’s Gelato and The Garden Café.
Bring a rug or picnic chair and relax in beautiful surroundings to some stunning musical sounds!
Tickets available – £ 9.50 for adults, children free entry
