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Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, Cumbria, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged, and energised. From country fairs and garden parties to beer festivals and agricultural shows, this is very much #ThePlaceToBe – at all times of the year. Whether you are looking for what's on in the Lake District, or what's on in Cumbria, we have you covered with the best list of events taking place.
We Cumbrians love to celebrate things – food, music, literature, culture, the great outdoors – and nothing delights us more than sharing the wealth of our heritage and landscape with visitors from all over the world.
The county comes alive to the sound of music – and we mean all kinds of music, from classical to alt rock. We’ve got festivals aplenty, from folk weekends centred on a brewery to a music festival that also includes outdoor activities – hardly surprising given that the Lake District, Cumbria is known for its natural beauty. Walking festivals, fell runs, competitive bike races, orienteering and challenge events… whatever way you like to tackle or enjoy nature, we’ve got something for you.
When you’re done exerting yourself, you’ll be looking for something to eat - and in Cumbria, we know how to celebrate our remarkable food heritage! There are markets and foodie events all over the county spread throughout the year, from a celebration of marmalade to a chili eating competition. Taste Cumbria hosts a series of great festivals between April and October with lots of food stalls and cooking demos.
And don’t forget beer. We’re big fans of it in Cumbria – we like to brew it, drink it and celebrate its very existence with over a dozen brilliant festivals throughout the year. Discover big events spread over a couple of days that draw in crowds from all over England, and smaller events in cosy pubs deep in the heart of rural Cumbria.
Christmas markets, Easter fairs and seasonal celebrations are huge in the county, too. From agricultural shows to festive fun, we’ve got you covered. How about stepping back in time at the Ulverston Dickensian Festival? Check out our Lake District, Cumbria blog for bags of inspiring articles on places to visit and things to see.
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Barrow-in-Furness
Mark Simpson Geysir, Gary Carpenter Pantomime for 13 winds, Mozart Gran Partita, Wind soloists of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Barrow-in-Furness
No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band
Penrith
From war zones to volcanoes, continental crossings to Siberian ice, Oli France has spent much of his life chasing the edges of the map. In this immersive talk, he shares raw, rarely-told stories from expeditions through places that most people only…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Kendal
Our 'Taster' events are our shortest workshops, open to anyone looking for a brief but informative introduction to the wonderful world of foraging. No formal food is provided, but there will still be plenty of tasting along the way.
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Penrith
Rag Rugging is a traditional craft, in this case creating beautiful rugs out of pure wool blanket yarn. The yarn used in our workshop is a waste product from the mills and has been sourced by the tutors from various mills around the UK, and means…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Winscales, Workington
Come and join us at our Business & Conference Showcase where you can view our venue, meet our team & make connections.
Business & Conference Showcase
Come join us for a day filled with networking & showcasing at the Hunday Manor Country House Hotel…
Church St, Ambleside
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Written by William Shakespeare & Directed by Robert Hastie
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and…
Ambleside
January offers a natural pause — a time to take breath, to look back with honesty, and to look ahead with hope. This Quiet Day is an invitation to step into that space and allow God to make all things new.
Set in the peaceful surroundings of Rydal…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Rosehill's Comedy Club brings you some of the country's best touring comics.
Don't miss your chance to see our latest hand-picked selection of multiple stand-ups from the national circuit. Their names may not seem familiar but many are successful…
Ambleside
The focus of the retreat is the contemplation of creation. We will practice bringing loving-attention to all our daily activities – while sitting, while walking or eating, while looking at a beautiful tree or simply enjoying a glass of water. We…
Winscales, Workington
Join us for a celebration of the opening of our brand new Woodland Suites. The perfect opportunity to view the venue & meet our team!
Welcome to the Hunday Manor Events Open Weekend at Hunday Manor Country House Hotel! Join us on January 24 & 25th…
Inspiration
Join JAG Outdoors for a very family friendly festive walk around the forest at night. The event…
Step back in time to Regency England with this Christmas fireside talk. Immerse yourself in the…
Saturday, November 1st: 6pm-7.30pm Saturday, November 8th, 6pm-7.30pm Thursday, November 13th,…
On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00 It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns! We're…
Carlisle Cathedral will once again host their Christmas Tree Festival throughout December, building…
he Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones! Every weekend from…
Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas storytelling in Dove Cottage. We'll first meet in our…
William Wordsworth wrote his radical Guide to the Lakes at Allan Bank. A new permanent exhibition…
Grove Barn proudly presents "Carols by Candlelight," featuring the internationally acclaimed vocal…
Join us this festive season for hands-on family fun at Windermere Jetty Museum. Whether you're…
Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense. There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three…
✨ Santa's Grotto Experience – Just £10 per Child! (Adults go free!) Step into the magic of…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Come one, come all, to The Swan Hotel's lair, The Grinch himself will be waiting there! This…
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
November 16th: 1pm-5pm December 7th: 1pm-5pm December 17th: 12pm-4pm Cumbria Tourism's Experience…
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome back Sempre Amabile to…
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
Get creative with us this Christmas holidays at Abbot Hall. Make a Clothes Peg Doll Materials will…
Alan Cleaver and his wife Lesley Park conjure up the spirit of Cumbria's Christmas past with a look…
The traditional tale of Cinderella, but with hilarious twists! All the traditional elements of…
Print, sculpture and sound-based installation exploring bird song. Artist Heather Mullender-Ross…
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
On 28 October 2025 14:00-15:30 This presentation will provide an overview of the PhD research…


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