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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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Grasmere, Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Harty In Ireland
Andy Scott Sonata for flute and harp
Vaughan Williams Silent Noon (arr. Hathor Duo)
Tom Harris Ivy (arr. Hathor Duo)
Catriona McKay & Chris Stout Michaelswood
Bax Sonata for flute and…
Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Schumann Kinderszenen Op.15
Čiurlionis Four Preludes
Chopin Waltzes Op.34
Chopin Nocturne Op.27
Chopin Barcarolle Op.60
Kindly supported by the Royal Over-Seas League and in loving memory of Ken…
122A Highgate, Kendal
03-07 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri
Our popular and fun youth summer camps are back again this year.
An action-packed week for 7–14 year-olds which culminates in a performance on the Brewery Arts stage.
Join us, meet new…
Winderemere
Windermere Art Society Annual Exhibition
Hawkshead
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Nadejda String Quarter | Resol String Quartet
Haydn String Quartet in C Op.74, No.1
Caroline Shaw Plan and Elevation
Grieg String Quartet No.1 in G minor Op.27
Kindly supported by Ian & Susan…
Hawkshead
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Bellinati Baião de Gude
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol (arr. William Kanengiser)
Ariel Ramírez and Félix Luna Alfonsina y el mar (arr. Roland Dyens)
Martin Hasta Alicia…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Our popular series of free Afternoon Recitals continues — we're delighted to welcome Bob Pritchard and Mike Ames to the Fratry Hall.
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the concert - please give what you…
Keswick
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Nadejda String Quartet | Resol String Quartet
Ravel String Quartet in F
Elgar String Quartet in E minor
Kindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman and the Haworth Trust
A journey from impressionistic…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join photographer Steve Blake on a family friendly 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…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Keswick
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Aquarelle Guitar Quartet
Rossini Sinfonia from The Italian Girl in Algiers
Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol (arr. William Kanengiser)
Ariel Ramírez and Félix Luna Alfonsina y el mar
Traditional…
Keswick
When tragedy strikes, courage blossoms.
The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women's Institute to do something extraordinary: create a nude calendar to raise money for charity.
News spreads fast…
Grasmere
The Ease into Easedale Wild Swim sums up outdoor swimming in the Lake District fells: dramatic scenery and clear tarn swimming. With its mini classic walk and well-situated pools, it's the perfect introduction to adventure swimming. We meet and end…
Inspiration
If you love walking or hiking and taking in spectacular scenery, and want to help support…
Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
Epic Lakes Swim Ullswater takes place from Park Foot Holiday Park, near Pooley Bridge, which…
If you fancy trying your hand at making a fused glass wave, wall hanging and more then don't miss…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
Annual charity cycle event comprising four routes of either 13, 25, 50, or 71 miles. The event…
Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land,…
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends…
Out of on the far flung Wallis Island, Charles, an eccentric widower and lottery winner, hires a…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
TOUCH A TRUCK Cockermouth Rotary Club Family Fun Day BIG vehicles. BIG fun
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1-2.30pm | 7+ yrs Art Explorers is a creative and sociable mixed…
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ This course will explore multiple forms of fiction…
REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
Be part of history at Carlisle Racecourse this summer as we host one of the most iconic fixtures in…
Our Finsthwaite Wild Swim is an easy-paced swim walk taking us from the village of Finsthwaite,…
The varied habitats of the Dalemain Estate parklands and gardens area provide a rich, year-round…
A walk through the Social History of Whitehaven Town. Join us for a series of fascinating walks…
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…


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