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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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Braithwaite, Keswick
Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon's cycle and reconnect…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
The Abbey, Carlisle
We are delighted to have Harry Brown back at the Cathedral, on Wednesday 29th July at his next Organ Recital organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
Take some time out of your day and unwind with a free afternoon…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Grasmere
Drop into our Learning Space for summer holiday Make and Play activities.
Come and celebrate a sunny summer with crafts, games, printing and creative writing. Make and fly your own summer kite, create a seaside in a bottle, write and decorate…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Barrow-in-Furness
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Showtimes: 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Come with us on a fun, enchanting musical adventure inspired by Mozart's opera The Magic Flute. Led by a trio of opera singers and an accordionist, Mini Magic Flute…
Ambleside
Excitement is in the air as Lake District Music announce the programme for the 2026 Summer Festival. Featuring a captivating blend of music, and world class performers and emerging artists, the Summer Festival takes place from 31 July to 9 August…
Newby Bridge
We're looking forward to welcoming Rob Young to The Swan on the 31st July for an evening of live music.
Enjoy the longer evenings with the Rob – a singer songwriter, purveyor of roots acoustic blues, ragtime, the old-time banjo sounds of Appalachia…
Ulverston
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Rachel Podger - Violin/Director | Brecon Baroque
Bach Excerpts from The Art of Fugue
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
'Queen of the baroque violin', Rachel Podger and her period orchestra open this year's…
Ambleside
Lake District Music Academy | Ignas Maknickas - Piano | Agogo String Quartet | Nadejda String Quartet | Resol String Quartet | Stephen Threlfall - Conductor
Bloch Concerto Grosso No.1
Janáček Adagio from Suite for Strings
Dvořák Serenade for…
Keswick
We indulge our obsession with swimming around islands on the Derwentwater Island Hop, and there is no better place in the Lake District to do it. This is one of our swim guides' favourite swim; it's a real adventure, has amazing North Lakes views,…
Derwentwater, Keswick
Brampton
Members of the Ermine Street Guard, the world famous re-enactment group will be at the Roman Army Museum to show how they make the replica Roman items they wear and use for their displays.
Roman Army Museum, Brampton
Longtown, Carlisle
Set in the beautiful Cumbrian countryside, Netherby Hall hosts a fantastic car show which displays some of the best and unique classic cars and performance vehicles that the UK has to offer.
Saturday will be dedicated to showing Performance and…
Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines arrived in the UK on the last Winton train from Prague in 1939. She will share some reflections of her life, in particular her immense support of the arts and deep…
Inspiration
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery…
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those…
HAWKSHEAD PARISH CHURCH MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING 2026 All concerts start at 7.30 pm Tues. 2nd…
21 Apr – 30 Jun (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
Susannah Clegg is a Lancaster-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her…
Acorn Bank can be found at Temple Sowerby, just a few miles east of Penrith and situated between…
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for…
Learn how to make your own herbal remedies for everyday ailments with medical herbalist, Bel…
Summer Sing 2026 - Gospel Music- held at The Pencil Factory Keswick on Saturday 13th June 2026 10am…
Tue 21 April-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1.30-4.30pm or 6-9pm | 18+ yrs A great way to relax, learn a new…
The Lake District Book Festival is an annual celebration of the written and the spoken word. It…
Before we say goodbye to I Grew Up 90s exhibition (on 21 June), we wanted to celebrate the decade a…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
Tue 21 Apr- 16 Jun (8 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ yrs An introduction to four different styles of…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
Recce run for the 2026 Lakeland 50 & 100 from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside. This run is only open for…
Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
Rosehill are delighted to announce its return of The Whitehaven Flower Club for their upcoming…
Malt Room Cabaret Seating A relaxed two hours of entertainment as a pre Pride aperitif. Spoken…


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