One of the pleasures of Cambridge Open Studios is discovery.
A studio tucked behind a garden gate. A workshop hidden in a converted barn. A painter, ceramicist or jeweller you may never otherwise have found.
Many visitors plan whole weekends around exploring studios, villages and neighbourhoods, often stopping at local cafés and eateries along the way.
It is an arts event, but also a wonderful way to discover new corners of Cambridgeshire and the surrounding region.
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There is something very special about seeing art in the place where it is made.
Not in a gallery. Not behind glass. But amongst sketchbooks, tools, paint, clay, works in progress and all the beautiful chaos of creativity.
That is what makes Cambridge Open Studios such a unique experience.
This July, visitors will be welcomed into working studios and venues across Cambridgeshire and the borders to meet artists, hear their stories and experience the creative process first-hand.
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The Cambridge Open Studios 2026 event guide cover is here!
The cover features artists working at St Barnabas Press and celebrates something at the very heart of Cambridge Open Studios - artists at work, in real studio spaces, sharing creativity, ideas and community.
The photograph was chosen to reflect the spirit of COS and everything the organisation has always stood for. As well as capturing a working studio environment, it shows artists working alongside one another — a reminder that whilst being an artist can often be solitary, Cambridge Open Studios creates connection, encouragement and a strong creative community.
It also reflects the long-standing relationship between COS and St Barnabas Press, one of our valued partners and home to many artists who are also Cambridge Open Studios members.
Printed copies of the 2026 brochure will be available across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas in the lead-up to this year’s event, helping visitors discover studios, trails and artists across the region.
Cambridge Open Studios 2026 is free to attend and will take place across four weekends in July: July 4/5, 11/12, 18/19 and 25/26. #COSArt2026
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Cambridge Open Studios returns this July and we can’t wait to welcome you.
With over 300 studios and houses opening their doors, there is more to discover than ever before.
We’re delighted to be welcoming many new artists this year, alongside familiar faces from our vibrant creative community.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing a few sneak previews — a glimpse into some of the studios you may already know and love, as well as those you’ve yet to discover.
Join us across four July weekends: 4–5, 11–12, 18–19 and 25–26 July.
It’s a chance to explore, meet artists, and experience work where it is made, across Cambridgeshire and beyond.
More to come soon as preparations begin behind the scenes.
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If you’re in or around #Ely, make sure you visit our fantastic artists this afternoon for the last July Open Studios of the year!
Pictured: @AndreeBowmer , @lindamccordartist and @isafdelauz at @babylonarts
More artists in and around Ely can be found using our online map or app-link in bio for details.
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Thank you to everybody who has visited, appreciated and even made a purchase during this year’s July Open Studios. If you’ve been undecided about visiting or have your eye on something special, there are just a few hours left to take a trip to a studio or art space. Link in bio for details.
📸 @artspace5.7@elementaljewellerydesign@richardbraysculpture@dempster2020
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From political unrest to meditative moments, @shojendowellart shares the stories behind her artwork in her Open Studio this weekend. Our artists are ready to welcome you into their world today - it’s the last chance this year to enjoy July Open Studios!
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There is still time to visit our artists for the last day of July Open Studios. Learn more about their inspiration, techniques and maybe even try it yourself.
Here is @sherry_l_rea in action @franks.farm . Visit her and @erniebutlerstudios and a host of other painters, printers, potters and more across Cambridgeshire until 5:00pm today. Link in bio to find your nearest studio!
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... installation by @richardbraysculpture playing with light and shade, on show at @artspace5.7 for @camopenstudios
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@camopenstudios this is the last weekend. I'll open my studio from 10-5pm today and tomorrow.
Punting in Cambridge was sold this morning to a professor at Cambridge university. I hope it will bring them lots of enjoyment!
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Last weekend of open studios! I'll have nettle paper making demos going on both days, come and see how I make this beautiful paper just from stinging nettles. Open 10 to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The video shows the sheets I made over the last weekend, and the photos show my work on nettle paper, some that's sold and some that's still available.
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