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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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Kendal
Lakeland & District Cat Club 21st Annual Pedigree & House hold pet cat show with Best in show, held under GCCF rules.
All breed pedigree cat show, up to 200 exhibits including household pet & pedigree pet section.
We have many trade & charity…
Coniston
Chillswim Coniston End to End Swim 2026 will take place on Saturday 20th June. Long distance swimming isn't just about being in the water, it's about the journey. Travelling the length of a lake from one end to the other gives the swim meaning. You…
Coniston
Chillswim Coniston End to End Swim 2026 will take place on Saturday 20th June. Long distance swimming isn't just about being in the water, it's about the journey. Travelling the length of a lake from one end to the other gives the swim meaning. You…
Carlisle
Carnival Parade through the city centre and finishing at Bitts park for The Big Lunch
Milnthorpe
We're a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn. Whether you're into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there's something for you. Join our workshops, watch demonstrations, and meet some animals too.
122A Highgate, Kendal
11.30am-5pm | 18+ yrs
A focused, daylong practical workshop using collaborative approaches to creative writing. Through responses to photographs and images, discussion and whole group activities, participants will generate new writing within a…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment.
Full day workshops are designed for those looking to take their photography to the next level and learn how to get the most out of your photography equipment, be that an iPad or…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
122A Highgate, Kendal
12-5pm | 18+ yrs
Create unique fruit and flower-inspired mini lino prints in an afternoon.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
In this workshop, you will explore the lino printing process, including creating and transferring your…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Nikolaus Geyrhalter journeys through frozen landscapes, from Alpine glaciers to Antarctica, capturing lives shaped by snow and ice as they face rapid disappearance. Across Japan, France, Canada and beyond, people adapt to a changing white world…
Moresby
Following her hugely successful 'Side Eye' tour, Rachel Fairburn (BBC Two's Live at the Apollo) is heading out on her new 'Vexy Beast'UK tour from October 2026.
Come join her as she works up a whole cast of personalities including nepo babies with…
Nr Kendal
Join award-winning photographer and visual artist Joanne Coates for a midsummer guided walk and creative cyanotype workshop that brings together landscape, land-use and image-making. Explore Joanne's site-specific project Daughters of the Soil,…
Sizergh, Kendal
Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Castle Green Hotel is hosting another wedding showcase! Please feel free to drop in to view our beautiful wedding venue in Kendal, dressed & adorned for a wedding to help bring your vision to life❤️
Whether you are looking for a wedding venue on the…
Inspiration
Great British Motor Shows invite you to join us to celebrate classics from the Lake District,…
Acorn Bank can be found at Temple Sowerby, just a few miles east of Penrith and situated between…
Wed 22 April- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities.…
George Hardy is a shepherd who loves to read murder mysteries to his sheep, never suspecting that…
For the first time in 9 years, Myles and Jo Thompson are inviting the local community to their…
Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
Tue 21 Apr- 16 Jun (8 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ yrs An introduction to four different styles of…
Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be. Anna, a young woman who has abandoned her…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-4.45pm | 4-6 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
An evening yoga practice on the beautiful lawns at Lowther Castle. These sessions are accessible;…
Recce run for the 2026 Lakeland 50 & 100 from Pooley Bridge to Ambleside. This run is only open for…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 7.15-8.45pm | 14+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
Through organised 'mass trespass' events, the Right to Roam movement sets out to increase public…
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
Summer Sing 2026 - Gospel Music- held at The Pencil Factory Keswick on Saturday 13th June 2026 10am…
The Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, stages Lohengrin, Richard Wagner's epic story set in mediaeval…
DISCOVER, EXPLORE, IMAGINE – BEAKID Beakid is The Beacon Museum's creative, hands-on monthly…
Susannah Clegg is a Lancaster-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her…
STEAK NIGHT RACE NIGHT! Steak and Racing! Is there a much better way to spend a Tuesday night?


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