The arts and culture scene in The Lake District, Cumbria is thriving, with many events taking place throughout the county year-round. Whether you want to enjoy a play, dance to live music, discover an art exhibition or visit a museum, there’s so much to experience in this vibrant part of the country.
If you’re a theatre enthusiast, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in the Lake District, Cumbria, with performances in some truly spectacular venues. How about catching a show next to a lake, or in a coastal town?
We often welcome touring productions including theatre and opera; while our independent cinemas also show live streams of performances taking place in world-class venues like the National Theatre.
If you’re a film buff, there are lots of fantastic cinemas showing the latest releases as well as art house classics. Did you know? The Lake District, Cumbria has featured in a number of films and TV shows like Star Wars and The Witcher!
Put on your dancing shoes and head out for an evening of live music – whether it’s a concert, a festival or an evening at the pub, there’s something to suit all tastes.
For a real celebration of our local culture, why not head for one of our vibrant festivals? The Winter Droving festival in Penrith is a colourful display held every October, complete with torchlit parade and a festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, museums hold regular events and exhibitions highlighting everything from art and film to our local history.
Search and view what's taking place below and let us introduce you to a world of theatre, music and the arts here in Cumbria.
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (15-17 May 2026) with trail runs, hikes,…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 7.15-8.45pm | 14+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recPicture3ital we are delighted to welcome…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Kendal South Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present Haydn's secular oratorio.…
*WORLD PREMIERE From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new…
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Eira…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
The concert is in aid of a local Carlisle Christian charity, Tree of Life Ministries. Their purpose…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
We're talking The Inbetweeners and more at this very special evening with actor/comedian Joe…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…


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Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This exhibition of paintings and photography celebrates the people, stories and heritage of Windermere — from boatbuilders and our conservation team to community…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Grasmere
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover grand landscapes by Constable and Turner, a hasty sketch by Dorothy Wordsworth, dramatic watercolours and rarely displayed objects that spark wonder,…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Whitehaven
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell Kenworthy (1858–1954). Kenworthy's portraits bring to life the people of West Cumbria during the Edwardian period. Through faces and stories, visitors can…
Barrow-in-Furness
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The exhibition will be full of new and unseen paintings. The exhibition is accessible to all and is free to enter.
The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness
Kirkland, Kendal
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Kirkland, Kendal
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal.
Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Kirkland, Kendal
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
122A Highgate, Kendal
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs
Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future courses…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 7.15-8.45pm | 14+ yrs
Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs
Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be available, please contact the box office at 01539 725133. Join our mailing list for updates on future…
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…
The Abbey, Carlisle
The concert is in aid of a local Carlisle Christian charity, Tree of Life Ministries. Their purpose is to reach out to the poor and needy in our community with the love of Jesus Christ. Their path is framed around 5 outreach branches of support -…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recPicture3ital we are delighted to welcome Eira Lynn Jones to the Fratry Hall.
Entry is free; a collection will be taken at the end of the concert. Please pay what you can to support the…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Eira Lynn Jones to the Fratry Hall.
Entry is free; a collection will be taken at the end of the concert. Please pay what you can to support the artist and…
Keswick
Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (15-17 May 2026) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!
Moresby, Whitehaven
We're talking The Inbetweeners and more at this very special evening with actor/comedian Joe Thomas!
It wasn't long after audiences were first introduced to hilariously hapless sixth-formers Will McKenzie, Neil Sutherland, Jay Cartright and…
Kendal
Kendal South Choir and Orchestra, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present Haydn's secular oratorio. With Ellie Blewitt (soprano), Kristen Gregory (tenor) and Jonny Hill (bass). Tickets £18 (under-18s free) via our website or at the door.
122A Highgate, Kendal
Join our brand new Poetry Club featuring David Viney!
A multiple poetry slam winner, workshop facilitator and guest at poetry nights and festivals across the UK – he has published two poetry collections with Flapjack Press, 'A Poet Called Dave'…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Get ready to "Let It Go" all over again — live on stage!
Kendal College's exceptionally talented Performing Arts students bring Disney's Frozen to life at The Brewery Arts Centre, with the support of the brilliant Theatre Production students who…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Orwell Prize-winning author, BAFTA and RTS-winning documentary maker, and former BBC Reith Lecturer Darren McGarvey takes his acclaimed Fringe show Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show on tour across the UK and Ireland in 2026.
An entertaining…
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