Highways Events – November 2026

Please find attached above the Highway Events diary for November 2026. The diary shows all known events and their highway restrictions. The diary includes links to one.network where further details, including specific road closure timings and traffic management plans, can be viewed.

November’s Highlights

🎇 5 & 6 November – Fireworks Weekend Across Cambridgeshire

A busy evening across the county with major displays including:

  • Cambridge Fireworks (approx. 20,000 attendees)
  • Kimbolton Fireworks (approx. 8,400 attendees)
  • Cambourne Fireworks (approx. 5,000 attendees)
  • Great Shelford Fireworks

Remembrance Poppy Logo Poppies Through The Ages | About The8 November – Remembrance Sunday Events

Numerous Remembrance parades and services will take place across Cambridgeshire, including Huntingdon, March, St Ives, Soham, Sawtry, Duxford and many other communities. Local road closures and temporary traffic restrictions will be implemented to facilitate commemorative activities safely.

Graduate9-10 November – ARU Graduation Ceremonies, Cambridge
A major city-centre event with approximately 14,000 attendees

Xmas tree18-21 November – Ely Cathedral Christmas Fair
A four-day festive event expected to attract around 15,000 visitors

Xmas treeLate November – Christmas Light Switch-On Events Across the County

*Please remember details of all highway events can be found on https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/roads-and-pathways/highway-events/

Future key event dates

5 December – Mill Road Winter Fair, Cambridge
One of Cambridge’s most popular seasonal events, featuring extensive road closures and an anticipated attendance of around 10,000 visitors