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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
Ravenglass
Join Rob Baxter at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 29 September for a fascinating talk on the history of the Seaton Priory Estate and the Pennington Family.
Seaton Priory was a rather obscure medieval nunnery near Bootle in West Cumbria. In this talk,…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Hartsop
A brilliant way to explore and learn...
Start to understand the signs of animals that run before us, nibble the shoots, gnaw the hazelnuts.. who was it? the red squirrel, the vole, or the fieldmouse? Who's poo is that?... the red deer, the Herdwick…
Ambleside
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of connection, healing and transformation.
The Buffalo is the only animal that charges headfirst into a storm rather than run from it. While other animals turn and flee-prolonging their struggle – the buffalo…
Ravenglass
Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!
Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.
Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Keswick
Salsa Night in Keswick | Dance & Dine Latin Evening at the Skiddaw Hotel
Step into an evening of rhythm, flavour and atmosphere at our Salsa Steps: Dance & Dine Latin Night at the Skiddaw Hotel in the heart of Keswick.
Hosted by Diane and Ashia…
Whitehaven
As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly's hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life, celebrating what he firmly believes to be the greatest invention of the modern age.
How did a…
Millom
Henry Naylor
Monstering The Rocketman
FRINGE FIRST WINNER 2025EDINBURGH FRINGE THEATRE AWARD 2025
SIXTEEN 4-& 5-STAR REVIEWS AT EDINBURGH 2025
IT'S ELTON JOHN VS. THE SUN!! WORLD'S BIGGEST STAR battles WORLD'STOUGHEST TABLOID in EPIC…
kirkby lonsdale
On sunday 4th october 2026 a large team of 78 male/female volunteers will attempt to pull a 11.5 ton wagon, 10.5 miles from devils bridge, kirkby lonsdale to sedbergh. All monies raised will be shared three ways between the samaritans, cancer…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities.
Despite this, after two completely sold-out tours in 2023 and 2024 – with over 100 packed-out shows – he's heading back on the road with a…
122A Highgate, Kendal
The Long Ryders, pioneers of the alt-country movement, return to the stage with the same fiery spirit that first made them legends.
Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today's Americana…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Join us for an in-depth panel discussion featuring Lancaster University Professor Mike Berners-Lee and Environmentalist and Author Kate Rawles.
In November 2025, the National Emergency Briefing brought together leading experts to present the latest…
Inspiration
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
To celebrate World Cucumber Day, Lake District Hotels are getting the party started early on Friday…
Tue 21 April-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1.30-4.30pm or 6-9pm | 18+ yrs A great way to relax, learn a new…
Before we say goodbye to I Grew Up 90s exhibition (on 21 June), we wanted to celebrate the decade a…
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm | 18+ yrs Mature Movers is an open dance class for…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
Thu 24 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 6-8pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
A trail running weekend with two unique races.
Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Explore the creative possibilities of watercolour…
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
Through organised 'mass trespass' events, the Right to Roam movement sets out to increase public…
The Lake District Book Festival is an annual celebration of the written and the spoken word. It…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Pick and Pick and Stripes in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell Saturday 13th June £70 plus £5…
Acorn Bank can be found at Temple Sowerby, just a few miles east of Penrith and situated between…
Pop in and meet Bry Cooper, our family history expert, for a free informal session packed with…
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
Fri 24 Apr-3 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6.30pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
Great British Motor Shows invite you to join us to celebrate classics from the Lake District,…
Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's…
Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…


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