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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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  1. Savage House
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    Savage House (15)

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    Rosehill, Rosehill Arts Trust, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SE

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    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

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    Starring: Richard E. Grant, Claire Foy & Jack Farthing

    Set in 18th century England during pox outbreak and Jacobite uprising, Sir Chauncey and Lady Savage blindly pursue a better life. Their pursuit is filled with ironic…

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    people on a float in a pool smiling
    Spa Party Nights – Robbie & Take That Spa-rty At The Swan Hotel

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    The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

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    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Guess who's back… back for good!✨

    Our Summer Spa-rtys have returned — and this time it's all about Robbie Williams & Take That. No support acts, no warm-ups… just pure 90s & 00s pop perfection.

    Join us on 18th September, 6–9pm for a night that'll…

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  3. Farmer's Wife
    Farmer's Wife
    The Farmer's Wife

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    Theatre By The Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

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    +441768206076

    laura.knights@theatrebythelake.com

    Keswick

    Welcome to the farm.

    In The Farmer's Wife, one day holds a lifetime. Three generations of women from the same family – a daughter, a mother and a grandmother – share a kitchen, their stories overlapping as the past and present sit side by side…

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  4. Cara Dillon
    Cara Dillon
    Cara Dillon

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    Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

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    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    Kendal

    Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon's. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim and countless awards, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For close to 30 years, she has…

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    19 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

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  5. Collagraph printmaking
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    Creative Card Collagraph Workshop with Jenny McCabe | 2 Day Course

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    Rheged, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

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    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    explore a range of card collagraph techniques, creating textured plates that will make unique prints.

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    19 Sept 2026to20 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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  6. Edenfest26
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    Edenfest26

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    Carlisle Cricket Club, Edenside, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 9NS

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    07940532982

    info@imeventsservices.co.uk

    Carlisle

    A family fun music festival with a wonderful mix of local acts with renowned UK Tribute acts.

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    19 Sept 2026Open 12:00 - 20:00

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  7. Harriet cutting flowers in the field
    Harriet cutting flowers in the field
    Flower Club: Guided Tours and Flower Workshops

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    5 Valley View, Little Clifton, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 1YS

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    07928986915

    harriet@cumberlandflowerfarm.co.uk

    Workington

    The Flower Club at Cumberland Flower Farm is back! After a long break, we're relaunching our monthly gathering for seasonal flower lovers. Taking place in our flower field in West Cumbria, we'll be running small guided tours, showing you each stage…

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  8. Two woven wicker baskets resting on a grassy surface, highlighting their rustic appearance.
    Two woven wicker baskets resting on a grassy surface, highlighting their rustic appearance.
    Foraging Basket Weaving Workshop with Jackie Carnell

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    Farfield Mill, Farfield Mill, Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LW

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    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh

    Foraging Basket Weaving Workshop with Jackie Carnell
    £70 plus £20 on the day for materials
    Create a beautiful and practical foraging basket from natural willow in this hands-on weaving workshop with skilled basket maker Jackie Carnell.
    During the…

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    Farfield Mill, Sedbergh

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    Illustration of screaming men on an historical ship.
    Gothic Monsters: A Loose Leaf Poetry Workshop

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    Lake District, Grasmere, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

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    +441539435544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    'It is true, we shall be monsters, cut off from all the world; but on that account we shall be more attached to one another.'

    ― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein, 1818

    Join us in the Café for a writing workshop themed around Gothic monsters.

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    Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere

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    M H Baillie Scott: Architect & Designer

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Blackwell, Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3JT

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    015394 46139

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    Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere

    To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works by its architect, the Arts & Crafts designer Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott (1865-1945).

    This exhibition brings together significant works by Baillie…

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    Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

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  11. Maverick Lake District X-Trail
    Maverick Lake District X-Trail

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    Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SL

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    07377 512801

    info@maverick-race.com

    Ambleside

    Come and give Trail running in the Lake District a try, with its rugged fells, stunning glacial ribbon lakes and market towns. 5 distances to choose from; 9km, 14km, 25km, 44km and 52km.

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    MELTIT
    Melt It! The Film of the Iceman +Q&A

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    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

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    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    From producer Michael Cumming (Oxide Ghosts, King Rocker)

    In the 1980s and 1990s, Anthony Irvine was a comedian and cabaret performer. His act was a little unusual. As the Iceman, he went on stage… to melt ice. Literally. He'd bring a large block…

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