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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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Millom
Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences minds and real their thoughts at will.
Having played to packed houses at the Edinburgh Fringe, award nominated sell-out shows in Australia, and extensively touring…
Kewswick
Sign up to take on this unique triathlon event, while raising funds for Turning Tides, a homelessness charity supporting people in W Sussex!
Bikes, Boots, Boats
Sign up to take on this one-of-a-kind triathlon event, while raising vital funds for…
Bowness-on-Windermere
*WORLD PREMIERE
From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new original musical based around classic Victoria Wood songs.
Peggy is recently divorced and lost in life, when a chance meeting with her childhood best…
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…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Newby Bridge
Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs, with a special interest in jazz 'n' blues. Her soulful vocals and jazzy piano styles make her live performances a great experience.
We're looking…
Ambleside
A performance of Faure's celebrated Requiem and the wonderfully uplifting Magnificat by John Rutter. With orchestra.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Calling all music lovers are invited to a special fundraising concert in support of Blood Bikes Cumbria, featuring live performances from Phil Lewthwaite and Keri Farish.
The event aims to raise vital funds for Blood Bikes Cumbria, a volunteer‑run…
Whitehaven
Join us for a full two days and one evening of Eat Street
Bringing together 16 of Cumbria's very best street food traders, serving world-class, worldwide dishes made by local people, alongside live local music and a relaxed, social atmosphere…
Maryport
Join us for a full two days and one evening of Eat Street
Bringing together 16 of Cumbria's very best street food traders, serving world-class, worldwide dishes made by local people, alongside live local music and a relaxed, social atmosphere…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that's not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake on a half day workshop
Whinlatter's beautiful woodland environment is a perfect setting in which to 'dip your toe' into the world of landscape photography.
You'll explore different elements and techniques of landscape…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Handwoven Bracelet Workshop – Isobelle Stothert
Saturday 2 May
£70 including materials
Treat yourself to a peaceful and creative day learning the beautiful craft of handwoven bracelet making. Using a small loom and guided step by step by an…
Inspiration
Annual Easter Exhibition of Brough and Stainmore Art Group. There's no entry fee and all are…
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…
Maya Kally is a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and composer, with influences ranging from…
Based in the heart of Whinlatter Forest, just inside Keswick, adventure awaits. Whether you're a…
Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the…
Have you always wanted to grab a selfie with a Roman solider? Be transported 2,000 years back…
Discover a season-round programme of inspiring monthly art workshops at Holker Hall & Gardens,…
Carlisle is gearing up for the much anticipated return of the International Market. An open air…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
The varied habitats of the Dalemain Estate parklands and gardens area provide a rich, year-round…
Easter at Levens Hall 28 March – 6 April Spring is arriving at Levens Hall, and we're opening our…
xplore our Collection Galleries for less while we prepare for our upcoming exhibitions. From…
A comic radio play presented live on stage – with the help of the audience! Mad but fun! What is…
Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
Discover the work of acclaimed artist Julian Cooper at Theatre by the Lake in Keswick, Cumbria,…
53k and 23k trail running races.
Join us for a fun Night of live Country and Folk music at the Vic! Back for a second year after…
Get Crafty! Drop in and join our team in the Visitor Centre for free craft activities. A great…
Kris Drever is among Scotland's most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated…
We're looking forward to welcoming Rob Young to The Swan on the 5th April for an evening of live…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
Molly Warburton, a UK Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Lancaster, will be joining us at The Swan on…
Our popular series of free Afternoon Recitals continues — we’re delighted to welcome back the ever…
If you fancy trying your hand at making a fused glass bowl, wall hanging or freestanding curve,…


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