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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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Cumbria
Move from 'How do I find the words', to feeling the satisfaction of engaging in a creative process as emotions become words on the paper in front of you. Inspired by what is under your feet, what you can hear, see & feel as you move around the…
Windermere
On the tour you'll take a close look at the exterior features of Townend, the unique 17th century home of the Browne family and get the rare chance to peer inside Townend barn, one of the few surviving examples of a Lakeland bank barn, on the…
Townend, Windermere
Coniston
Discover the Lake District after dark on an unforgettable canoe journey across beautiful Coniston Water. As daylight fades, paddle across the peaceful lake surrounded by the dramatic Coniston mountains and some of the Lake District's most…
Coniston Water, Coniston
122A Highgate, Kendal
Standard Theatre Seated
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson will release his new album Some Kind of Jubilee on Topic Records, his musical home for more than two decades, and joins us at Brewery Arts to celebrate this release and play…
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Durdar Rd, Carlisle
THE JUMPS ARE BACK
It's the moment that all Cumbrian racing fans have been waiting for. Come and enjoy the return of the Jumps at Carlisle Racecourse on 22 October.
It's a raceday that always promises a really competitive day of action with a…
Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle
Windermere
Step into the glamour and intrigue of the roaring twenties for a night unlike any other at Merewood. Expect an evening of laughter, suspense and scandal as a thrilling murder mystery unfolds around you.
As you enjoy a delicious two-course…
Kendal
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels…
Kendal
Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning.
Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter.…
Moresby, Whitehaven
The War of the Birds is a collection of famously untold Eastern European Stories. Unpublished and rarely translated into English, the War of the Birds is a Babushka doll of nested narratives, each exploring class, identity, and place, in the old…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Malt Room Standing | Age Guidance 16+ | Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult
Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties with the band's iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron. With their self-dubbed 'techno-pop, punk rock' sound. Republica led…
Millom
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…
Inspiration
Join local artist Lela Harris this summer for a weekly drawing workshop series designed especially…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Try wild swimming in the Lake District. All you need to do is book, bring your swimming costume and…
An evening yoga practice on the beautiful lawns at Lowther Castle. These sessions are accessible;…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX. Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100…
ROYALTY SOUL - NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN Are you ready for another unforgettable night of Tamla…
Explore the musical, interactive, piano sculptures of local artist Joshua Payne, exhibited across…
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
'Search for the Missing Sparkle' tells the story of a little fairy who has lost her sparkle. The…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
Come along to Party in the Park for an afternoon of live entertainment, family fun and great…
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Soak up the magic of a summer evening on England's finest lake! Enjoy live music, a delicious…
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…
Looking for a fun, free activity to keep little explorers entertained this summer? Our Palm Pals…
For an unforgettable fun-filled day out, Cartmel Races is hard to beat. Perfect for family, friends…
14 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles


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