Music on the River

Live music from the Cam

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Live Music in Cambridge is back at the best venue in ‘town’; the River Cam.

This year we have 3 incredible artists performing throughout the summer: Dorothea, Liam Martin and Ukulele Simon. These unique events are not to be missed with the best acoustic music and the most magnificent back drop, the college backs.

Categories: Cambridge Punting, Punting Cambridge, Special Events

This year, summer 2022, 3 incredible acts all with different music styles will join us to perform on the River Cam. Music on the River is unique to Cambridge and is back by popular demand from its success back in 2019 (pre-covid). It is the best way to spend a beautiful summers evening with your friends, family and loved ones.

The first artist this year is Dorothea performing on the 22nd of July.

The second artist is Liam Martin performing on the 29th of July.

And our last artist for Music on the River is Ukulele Simon performing on the 5th of August.

All of the events will start at 7:30pm, departing from our landing stage on the corner of Jesus, so join us on board for some of the most memorable live performances at a venue like no other.

A Perfect Summer Evening

Singing on the river Cambridge

Music on the River brings you live acoustic music on the River Cam. These events are intimate gigs with multiple artists performing throughout the summer period. Since the events are taken place on the river, the backdrop does not disappoint. Passing some of the most beautiful architecture in the UK, it creates an incredible atmosphere that will never be forgotten. Our line up this year are a great mix of pop, alternative, indie, rock, originals and covers which combines the best artists of the City with Cambridge’s number one activity – punting.

Music on the River takes place over 3 Fridays in July and August. Tours depart at 7.30pm (late arrivals with miss the event) and return at around 9pm. During each evening you will be entertained and enthralled, with each performance lasting over 60 minutes. Whats more, you even get the chance to speak with the artists directly in-between songs.

More about the artists:

Dorothea: “A passionate Vocalist & Songwriter. Based in the United Kingdom. Pop, Alternative Rock and R&B influenced artist.”

Liam Martin: “Liam Martin’s music features atmospheric, emotive and cinematic resonances along the lines of Paper Kites, and Sleeping at Last, drawing influence from the essence of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, Ben Howard, Damien Rice, and S Carey.”

Ukulele Simon: “The beatboxing ukulele guy, making music using ukuleles, beatbox and effects… LOTS OF EFFECTS”

Punting Events

Cambridge live music

Allow yourself time to relax whilst you are chauffeured down stream, taking in all that surrounds you as well as listening to some incredible acoustic music. These punting events will bring you a different perspective to live music, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in beauty, mingle with like-minded music fans and connect with artist themselves whilst on board. It is a great way to spend your summer evening with a drink in hand at a music venue like no other.

From early evening until dusk you can enjoy live music in an unbeatable location.

[Please note that we do go ahead in poor weather and tickets for this event are non-refundable]

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Music on the river cam, Event punting, punting in front of the Bridge of Sighs, Ukulele Simon performing on the punts