What's on in the city - including the vibrant Peterborough Carnival and the beer festival
Get into the carnival spirit in the city centre, head to the beer festival or make the most of the summer activities across Peterborough.
PETERBOROUGH CARNIVAL, August 29
A vibrant Carnival parade through the city centre will be followed by live music including headliner Blu James, known for Basement Jaxx hit, Red Alert; traditional and cultural dance performances; authentic Caribbean and African food; and family activities.
PETERBOROUGH BEER FESTIVAL
The Embankment until Saturday
A Mecca for lovers of real ale, ciders and the rest, festival-goers will also be entertained each evening with some of the best local bands.
THE ULTIMATE BUBBLE SHOW
Key Theatre, August 28 Ray Bubbles, International Bubbleologist, promises a whirlwind of excitement using various gases to craft stunning bubble sculptures, effects, and magical displays.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Cathedral Cloisters, August 28 (3pm)
DOT Productions’ magical family theatre adventure is a fast-paced 60-minute production, bursting with fun, silliness, and lively songs. This fantastical retelling sparkles with imagination and theatrical magic.
LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN
Cathedral Cloisters, August 28 (7pm)
DOT Productions presents Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan, a sparkling revival brimming with wit, charm, and the company’s signature comedic flair. A delightful evening of scandal, elegance, and laughter.
BONGO’S BINGO
The Cresset, August 29
It’s a crazy mix of traditional bingo, dance-offs, rave intervals, audience participation and countless magical moments – a night of pure nostalgic escapism, with the chance to win iconic prizes from giant pink unicorns to mobility scooters and karaoke machines.
THE SHINING
The Cresset, August 28, 8pm When writer Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) takes a job as winter caretaker for a hotel high in the Rocky Mountains, he, his wife and their psychic young son will be isolated until spring. Rated 15.
SUMMER FUN
Flag Fen until August 31
Start with a gentle ranger-led nature walk, followed by pond-dipping. In the afternoon, put your bushcraft skills to the test with hands-on family activities.
TRAVELLING BRICKS
Peterborough Cathedral, until August 29 A last chance to step into a world of imagination and engineering at this spectacular exhibition made from over 1 million LEGO® bricks featuring 120 incredible models.
BIG JUMP ADVENTURE PARK
Ferry Meadows until September 1
Big Jump – the UK’s largest inflatable obstacle course is back packed with with children’s fun fair attractions too, along with 8 days of free entertainment – including foam parties. Open 11am–2pm then 2:30pm–5:30pm.