Eddington Carnival

Friday 17th – Saturday 18th July 2026

Location: Cricket pitch

REGISTER HERE FOR THE EDDINGTON CARNIVAL 2026

After a fantastic first year, Eddington Carnival returns, bigger and brighter, right in the heart of summer. Bursting with energy, the vibrant multicultural community made the debut truly special, bringing together a rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and backgrounds that reflect the spirit of Eddington: a place where everyone belongs.

Now that spirit returns stronger than ever – building a public celebration and platform for local participation, where creativity, culture, and collaboration come alive for all.

From creative workshops with Present Made to fitness sessions, community activities and the return of The Hill Group Kick Zone, there’s something for every age and interest. There will be a variety of local hobbyist, charity, and retail stalls, delicious food and drink offerings, and the brand-new 2026 Eddington Carnival Parade supported by Durkan Homes.

At the centre of it all, The Hill Group Stage will host a vibrant showcase of local talent including bands, dancers and performers – plus a special teaser act from the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival. Whatever your taste, there’ll be something for you.

So bring your friends, bring your family, and join your neighbours for two free days of summer memories at the Eddington Carnival 2026.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE EDDINGTON CARNIVAL 2026

WHAT’S ON

Live Entertainment from The Hill Group Stage – Friday 17th July 2026

Sammy Magic Magic – carnival compère with magic acts throughout the day
School Parade
13:15 – 14:15 Hartbeeps – pre-school magical multi-sensory adventure
14:30 – 16:00 Jumpin Jemma’s School’s Out Disco – kids’ classics to celebrate the start of the summer holidays
16:10 – 16:40 Rock Choir – performing all of the classics
16:50 – 17:35 Johnny and Marina – country blues vibe
17:45 – 18:00 Kpop Demon Hunter Rumi – character performance and meet and greet (after performance)
18:15 – 19:15 Jazz Against All Odds – local jazz act
19:30 – 20:30 The Koala Syndicate – sonic anthems, perfect for a Friday night

Live Entertainment from The Hill Group Stage – Saturday 18th July 2026

Sammy Magic Magic – carnival compère with magic acts throughout the day
12:30 – 13:00 East Anglia Swing Troupe
13:15 – 13:45 Indian dance from Sanskriti
14:00 – 14:30 The Buckleton Belly Dance School
14:45 – 15:15 Mirada – Cambridge under-18s band competition winners
15:45 – 16:30 Do More Good – Original blues rock
17:00 – 17:45 29th Funktion – 70s-inspired psychedelic blues rock band
18:10 – 18:30 Street dance from Colours of Dance
18:45 – 19:15 Cambridge Folk Festival Act: Annie Dressner – Cambridge-via-New-York singer-songwriter
19:30 – 20:30 Cores Do Samba – unforgettable rhythms and melodies of Brazil

The Eddington Carnival Parade – 12:00 Saturday 18th July

Supported by Durkan Homes, Eddington’s first carnival Parade features Brazilian martial arts and drums, swing dancing, belly dancing, and a chance for little ones to join the procession with the masks and flags they have made at the crafting station on Friday.

The route will travel along Pheasant Drive into Eddington Square before it finishes at the Cricket Field. If you would like to join the parade, please arrive at the lake area at 11:30.

Activities (until 19:00 unless otherwise stated)

Wellbeing arts engagement sessions with Present Made – Watercolour Painting workshops* & Japanese Ink Painting (Sumi-e)**
Durkan Homes crafting station – join us on Friday to create masks and flags to join Saturday’s parade, plus further crafting on Saturday
The Hill Group Kick Zone – featuring football darts and a giant inflatable pitch
OptiMum Pilates drop-in session – open to everyone. 45-minute class, 5:00pm, Friday 17th July.
Pickleball with the University Sports Centre*
The Eddington Walking Trail (pick up your map from the Cricket Pavilion)
UK Education Garden / First Class Learning – a range of Asian-themed activities
Woodcraft Folk – a variety of craft activities, games, parachute games, and a scavenger hunt
Whipple Museum of the History of Science – optical illusions, object handling, and craft*
Museum of Cambridge – Museum on a Bike, a vibrant outreach programme bringing local history, historical artefacts, and interactive storytelling to neighbourhoods across Cambridge
Cambridge University Museums*
Street magic with Pentangle Magic**
Pro Wrestling EAST Tag Team Champions – meet and greet with Kharnage and Tim Lee (the Super Raffle Bros) on Saturday 18th July 16:00 – 16:30
Senzala Cambridge – an Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music, and spirituality**
LEGO Station – catering for everyone from early years Duplo builders to more ambitious creators
Henna artists
Glitter and hair braiding with Douce*
Bubble fun
Community sandpit
Community Toy Swap**
Meet and greet with Billy the Bear (1pm-5pm)
Garden games at The Hill Group tent (until 5pm)
Library bus**
Funfair – featuring Funhouse, Teacups, Train Ride, Toyset Carousel, Hook a Duck, Bumpercarz, inflatable slide, and Bungee Trampolines

Charity and Retail Stalls (until 19:00 unless otherwise stated)

FOCUS (Friends of the University of Cambridge Primary School) – The parent-teacher association (PTA) for UCPS*
RSPB – Bird & Wildlife Conservation Charity*
Volunteer Cambridge – an online platform for volunteering in Cambridgeshire*
Pink Ribbon Duck Race – helping support those affected by breast cancer
Karim Foundation – A Cambridge-based charity aiming to prevent and relieve poverty by providing food and support with domestic costs for those in financial hardship**
Water Sensitive Cambridge CIC – a community interest company promoting sensitive use of water in Cambridge by keeping the rain out of the drains through raingardens, planters and rainwater harvesting systems.*
Active Lifestyles**
Smartphone Free Childhood**
Flit Bike – compact, lightweight foldable electric bikes**
Noralisa – handcrafted jewellery focusing on gemstone and pearl
Tightrope Knots – handmade rope products
Ceranna Designs – handmade ceramics made locally
Apothekå Botanica – artisan soaps, natural deodorant, lip balms, and body butters
Melakai Crystals – healing crystals and natural healing crystal jewellery
EmBel Studio – fused glass art including framed and free-standing pieces, decorative bowls, and sun catchers
Simpsons Handicraft – resin animal ornaments and lamps, home-printed pencil cases, brackets, crochet items, and more
Happy Heads Club – a small, Cambridge-based business offering affordable, fully customisable pick ’n’ mix relaxation sessions**
PeachyBoo Crafts – polymer clay and resin handmade jewellery
LampadaStudio – cushions, lamps, lampshades, lavender bags, and woven bags**
Green Blue You – local refill delivery service selling household cleaning and laundry products, and hair and body products**
Tumis Creations – unique colourful African fabric-themed personal accessories, jewellery, household gifts, and customised wearables**
Nora’s Aromas – mini hand massage treatments at the stall, plus handmade aromatherapy products including natural creams, balms, candles, room sprays, and original essential oil blends, made in Cambridge by a Japanese IFPA-certified aromatherapist*
Cool Bears – crafted from mohair wool and available in various sizes, these bears are fully dressed in beautiful quality materials with exquisite finishing details
Cambridge African Network – store and groceries, information, and sale of African items
CosyAurora & MOÉVE – elegant linen table linens, including table runners, tablecloths, napkins, and other home dining accessories
IOLLA Eyewear
Lou’s Toy Shack – new and retired LEGO sets, Funko pops Pokemon and movie memorabilia
Ria’s Interiors – a local, independent window-furnishings specialist
TadPat – handmade bags including bum bags, hobo bags, tote bags, rucksacks, and card holders.**

Food and Drink

Gentleman Jim’s Horsebox Bar
Eddie’s Cafe – tea, coffee, and cakes
Fevi Bansal – Indian cuisine
Dapur CUK, Authentic Indonesian Food**
Hit Wrap – Chinese cuisine
Papa Locas – French Canadian cuisine
Al Chile – Mexican cuisine
African Network – African cuisine
Your Burger – gourmet burgers
Granny Ma’s Bubble Tea
Cantab Cookie Lab – cookies and baked goods
La Pizzica – gelato and more
Cloud Nine Art*

*Friday only **Saturday only

EVENT DATES, TIMES AND LOCATION:

Friday 17 July 2026: 1pm – 9pm (activities and stalls until 19:00)
Saturday 18 July 2026: 12pm – 9pm (activities and stalls until 19:00)

Eddington Cricket Field, Cambridge, CB3 1AA

Please note: Photography and/or filming will take place at the event.

WANT TO BE PART OF THE EDDINGTON CARNIVAL 2026?

We are currently open to applications from community groups, activities, entertainers, food traders, and stallholders. Please complete this short form to apply.

SPECIAL THANKS

This event is funded by the University of Cambridge to showcase the active, vibrant and growing neighbourhood of Eddington.

Thank you to Knights Park by The Hill Group & The Icon, our headline sponsors for their support in making this event a reality for the community. Having won a medley of awards for its high-quality, innovative design and eco credentials, Knights Park by five star housebuilder The Hill Group offers an impeccable collection of modern homes where cutting-edge sustainability merges with captivating design and architecture. Occupying an enviable setting within the new district of Eddington, Knights Park & The Icon have become a thriving new community that focuses on the first-class quality of life for its residents.

Further thanks to Durkan Homes for supporting the parade and sponsoring the crafting station, Present Made for providing the creative workshops, the Cambridge Folk Festival for their support in bringing their breakthrough teaser act to the stage, plus our community partners for their volunteering efforts.