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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Live Events & Performances

Learn FCE vocabulary for live events and performances, including concerts, theater, shows, audiences, venues, performers, tickets, and entertainment experiences.

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Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First)
audience
audience
[noun]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

Ex: He was nervous to speak in front of a large audience. 
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choir
choir
[noun]

an organized group of people who sing together

Ex: She sings soprano in the school choir. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: Every summer, they travel to a different music festival. 
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gig
gig
[noun]

a performance of live music, comedy, or other entertainment, usually by one or more performers in front of an audience

Ex: The band played a fantastic gig at the local club last night. 
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lottery
lottery
[noun]

a game of chance where tickets with numbers or symbols are purchased, and a random selection of numbers or symbols determines the winners

Ex: She bought a ticket for the state lottery in hopes of winning the jackpot. 
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musician
musician
[noun]

a person who plays, performs, or composes music, especially professionally

Ex: Emma works as a professional musician in New York. 
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orchestra
orchestra
[noun]

a large group of musicians who play different instruments together, usually under the direction of a conductor

Ex: Emma plays violin in the local orchestra. 
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organizer
organizer
[noun]

a person who plans and arranges an event, activity, or project

Ex: Emma is one of the organizers of the music festival. 
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to perform

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: The band will perform at the city park next week. 
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performer
performer
[noun]

someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.

Ex: She's a versatile performer who excels in both dramatic and comedic roles. 
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venue
venue
[noun]

the place where an event, meeting, performance, or other activity takes place

Ex: The hotel was chosen as the venue for the conference. 
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comedian
comedian
[noun]

someone whose job is making their audience laugh through jokes

Ex: The comedian had the audience laughing non-stop with his clever jokes. 
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to star
to star
[Verb]

to act as a main character in a play, movie, etc.

Ex: He starred in a critically acclaimed play at the local theater. 
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ovation
ovation
[noun]

an enthusiastic expression of approval by the audience, typically through clapping

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carnival
carnival
[noun]

a temporary fair or show featuring rides, games, food stalls, and other attractions that moves from place to place

Ex: Families enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere of the carnival, indulging in cotton candy and taking rides on the Ferris wheel. 
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feast
feast
[noun]

a meal with fine food, typically for many people, celebrating a special event

Ex: The royal wedding was followed by a lavish feast. 
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nightclub
nightclub
[noun]

a place that is open during nighttime in which people can dance, eat, and drink

Ex: We decided to go to the nightclub downtown to celebrate Jane's birthday. 
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exhibition

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

Ex: The art museum's latest exhibition features works by contemporary artists from around the world. 
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to [throw] a party

to organize and host a social event or celebration, typically involving friends, family, or acquaintances

Ex: She decided to throw a party for her birthday with close friends and family. 
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