Amid a sea of zombies, ghouls and impressively crafted costumes, Zombie Fest has carved out a unique place on the region's festival calendar.
Mixing rave culture, Halloween spectacle and a strong sense of community, it is easy to see why it has developed such a loyal following.
The festival transformed every available inch of the Cambridge Junction into a vibrant celebration of music and alternative culture.
Stages were spread throughout the J1 and J2 arenas, as well as outdoor space, creating an impressive multi-stage experience with something always happening around the next corner.
The atmosphere was warm, welcoming and relentlessly upbeat, with festivalgoers throwing themselves wholeheartedly into the Halloween spirit.
From elaborate costumes to impromptu dance-offs, there was a genuine sense that everyone was there for the same reason: to celebrate great music, creativity and unapologetic fun.
Musically, highlights were undoubtedly Jaguar Skills and also the brilliant BCXD vs DJ Gumbar hardstyle set which featured lookalikes of Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump.
It was impossible not to get swept up in the fun. I laughed hard, danced even harder, and loved every minute – it was one of those performances that perfectly captured the anything-goes spirit of the festival.
Across six stages organisers say there were more than 90 live performers and acts across the entire venue with a wide range of styles.
There was 90s & 00s classics and anthems featuring acts such as Ultrabeat and N-Trance, drum and bass and jungle featuring Jaguar Skills, Logan D plus Harry Shotta with Triple Threat, house and classics from Grooverider and Alex P.
Hardcore and hardstyle fans were catered for by Slipmatt and Dougal, breaks were in abundance from Dub Pistols and Jay Cunning, while hard house and trance heads were treated to sets from Rob Tissera, Lisa Pin-Up.
What stood out most was the sheer ambition of the event. The organisers squeezed every ounce of potential from the venue, transforming Cambridge Junction into a fully immersive, multi-room festival experience.
For anyone looking for a Halloween night out with great music, plenty of energy and a welcoming crowd, Zombie Fest delivered in style and already it has a date set for next year.
Put it in your calendars! Zombie Fest X · The 10th Edition · Cambridge · 30 Oct 2027
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