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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.

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Stand and Deliver poster.
Stand and Deliver - The Muncaster Fringe

The year is 1725. A roving court arrives to dispense swift justice, led by the notorious "Hanging…

Brilliance of Birds Exhibition
The Brilliance of Birds Exhibition

Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK…

Close-up of layered white paper pieces stitched together with visible red thread, forming a patchwork surface with faint leaf prints and soft, texture
The Paper Quilt Project

The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…

Kirsty McClean posing beautifully in front of a pink wall
Festival Finale: Cavalleria Rusticana

Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival Kirsty McClean - Santuzza | Jay Broadhurst -…

Junior Musical Theatre Summer School (for ages 9 - 13)
Junior Musical Theatre Summer School

MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026 We're thrilled to let you know that bookings are now OPEN…

André Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht!
André Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht! -Rosehill

This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic…

Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit
Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit

Take your seats and join the fun as Peter Rabbit and his friends hop from page to stage in a…

The Killer's Mark promo image, showing book front cover and artwork of Long Lane in Carlisle
Poe and Tilly's Footsteps

Walk in Poe and Tilly's Footsteps... and follow the mark. Explore the locations that inspired M.W.…

Anna Morley
Aspiring classical saxophonist Anna Morley is coming to entertain us

Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Anna…

Soaked
Soaked

Emma Rydal returns to Rosehill with a Special Preview of Soaked before taking it to the Edinburgh…

Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing

You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a…

The People's Gallery
The People's Gallery

Join Rosehill this summer for The People's Gallery, a free, family-friendly exhibition showcasing…

Man with guitar performing Firebird: an hour of folk tales.
Firebird: An Hour of Folk Tales - The Muncaster Fringe

3pm. The Playground Lawn, Muncaster. Suitable for ages 5+ Firebird is a collection of famously…

Adapt
ADAPT

The Knotted Project invites you to join them for the first public sharing of ADAPT, a bold new…

A grid made up of different images of artists artwork and colours
Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris: Familial Traces

This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…

A drawing of a smiling duck floating in the night sky
Family Event: The Duck With No Luck

Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival Showtimes: 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm Join Concerteenies…

Summer of Fun on the Farm
Summer of Fun on the Farm

Looking for the ultimate family day out in Cumbria this summer? Get ready for Summer of Fun on the…

Blockbuster Factory poster.
Blockbuster Factory - The Muncaster Fringe

Step into Martin Bielspurg's film aventure, where you're not just an audience but the beating heart…

The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night
The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night

Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park. The critically acclaimed…

Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls the musical

When tragedy strikes, courage blossoms. The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of…

Upside-down reflection of a landscape in still water, showing a cloudy sky, grassy reeds, and warm orange light along the shoreline, with a blurred ho
Bellwethers: Fragility & Survival

Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…

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  • 1Stand and Deliver - The Muncaster Fringe
  • 2The Brilliance of Birds Exhibition
  • 3The Paper Quilt Project
  • 4Festival Finale: Cavalleria Rusticana
  • 5Junior Musical Theatre Summer School
  • 6André Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht! -Rosehill
  • 7Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit
  • 8Poe and Tilly's Footsteps
  • 9Aspiring classical saxophonist Anna Morley is coming to entertain us
  • 10Soaked
  • 11Every Brilliant Thing
  • 12The People's Gallery
  • 13Firebird: An Hour of Folk Tales - The Muncaster Fringe
  • 14ADAPT
  • 15Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris: Familial Traces
  • 16Family Event: The Duck With No Luck
  • 17Summer of Fun on the Farm
  • 18Blockbuster Factory - The Muncaster Fringe
  • 19The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night
  • 20Calendar Girls the musical
  • 21Bellwethers: Fragility & Survival
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  1. A grid made up of different images of artists artwork and colours
    A grid made up of different images of artists artwork and colours
    Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris: Familial Traces

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    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…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  2. Close-up of layered white paper pieces stitched together with visible red thread, forming a patchwork surface with faint leaf prints and soft, texture
    Close-up of layered white paper pieces stitched together with visible red thread, forming a patchwork surface with faint leaf prints and soft, texture
    The Paper Quilt Project

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    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…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2026to19 Sept 2026Various Opening Times

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  3. Upside-down reflection of a landscape in still water, showing a cloudy sky, grassy reeds, and warm orange light along the shoreline, with a blurred ho
    Upside-down reflection of a landscape in still water, showing a cloudy sky, grassy reeds, and warm orange light along the shoreline, with a blurred ho
    Bellwethers: Fragility & Survival

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    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…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2026to3 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  4. Brilliance of Birds Exhibition
    Brilliance of Birds Exhibition
    The Brilliance of Birds Exhibition

    Address

    Rheged, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    01768 868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK artists. Featuring ceramics, painting, print, photography, sculpture and textiles, alongside original children's book illustrations and a spectacular mural…

    Dates

    From:
    3 July 2026to4 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00

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  5. Summer of Fun on the Farm
    Summer of Fun on the Farm
    Summer of Fun on the Farm

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    Walby Farm Park, Walby, Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA10 2FE

    Telephone

    01228 573056

    info@walbyfarmpark.co.uk

    Crosby-on-Eden, Carlisle

    Looking for the ultimate family day out in Cumbria this summer?

    Get ready for Summer of Fun on the Farm at Walby Farm Park – back for 2026 with weeks of adventure, fresh air and memory-making moments for the whole family.

    Running throughout the…

    Venue

    Walby Farm Park, Carlisle

    Dates

    From:
    18 July 2026to2 Sept 2026Open 10:00 - 17:30

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  6. Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit
    Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit
    Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit

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    The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    01539440872

    tickets@victoriawoodtheatre.com

    Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere

    Take your seats and join the fun as Peter Rabbit and his friends hop from page to stage in a delightful musical spectacular! With beautiful puppets and enchanting songs, this theatrical treat is perfect for the whole family.

    ️ Thanks to the…

    Dates

    From:
    21 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    25 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
    From:
    25 July 2026to30 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  7. Calendar Girls
    Calendar Girls
    Calendar Girls the musical

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441768206076

    laura.knights@theatrebythelake.com

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00

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  8. A drawing of a smiling duck floating in the night sky
    A drawing of a smiling duck floating in the night sky
    Family Event: The Duck With No Luck

    Address

    Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Showtimes: 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm

    Join Concerteenies for the musical story of The Duck With No Luck.

    'When Dizzy the duck oversleeps and misses the flight South, he knows that he must, somehow, catch…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 13:00 -
    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 14:30 -

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  9. Kirsty McClean posing beautifully in front of a pink wall
    Kirsty McClean posing beautifully in front of a pink wall
    Festival Finale: Cavalleria Rusticana

    Address

    Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HX

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Kirsty McClean - Santuzza | Jay Broadhurst - Turiddu | Anna Elizabeth Cooper - Lola | Jemima Gray - Lucia | Alex Riddell - Alfio | Lilly-May Woodward - Violin | Northern Chamber Orchestra | Lake…

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    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 17:00 -

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  10. André Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht!
    André Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht!
    André Rieu's 2026 Summer Concert: Viva Maastricht! -Rosehill

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square. Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and…

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 15:20

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  11. Blockbuster Factory poster.
    Blockbuster Factory poster.
    Blockbuster Factory - The Muncaster Fringe

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RD

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Step into Martin Bielspurg's film aventure, where you're not just an audience but the beating heart of the movie! Join his stretched yet dedicated assistant Phil in one of a diverse range of roles—be it camera whiz, makeup artist, daring stunt…

    Venue

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2026Open 14:30 -

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  12. Junior Musical Theatre Summer School (for ages 9 - 13)
    Junior Musical Theatre Summer School (for ages 9 - 13)
    Junior Musical Theatre Summer School

    Address

    Hampsfell Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6BE

    Telephone

    07540423550

    info@cumbriacurtaincall.co.uk

    Grange-over-Sands

    MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026

    We're thrilled to let you know that bookings are now OPEN for our 2026 Summer Schools in Grange-over-Sands!

    ️ This August, we're offering two incredible week-long programmes packed with singing, dancing,…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  13. Stand and Deliver poster.
    Stand and Deliver poster.
    Stand and Deliver - The Muncaster Fringe

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RD

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    The year is 1725. A roving court arrives to dispense swift justice, led by the notorious "Hanging Judge" Jeffries. Before him stands Spigot, a young farmer accused of highway robbery. With the flamboyant Lord George Georginton prosecuting and the…

    Venue

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2026Open 14:30 -

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  14. Man with guitar performing Firebird: an hour of folk tales.
    Man with guitar performing Firebird: an hour of folk tales.
    Firebird: An Hour of Folk Tales - The Muncaster Fringe

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RD

    Telephone

    01229 717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    3pm. The Playground Lawn, Muncaster.

    Suitable for ages 5+

    Firebird is a collection of famously untold Eastern European Stories. Unpublished and rarely translated into English, Firebird is a Babushka doll of nested narratives, each exploring class,…

    Venue

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026Open 15:00 -
    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 15:00 -

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  15. Every Brilliant Thing
    Every Brilliant Thing
    Every Brilliant Thing

    Address

    Theatre by the Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    +441768206076

    laura.knights@theatrebythelake.com

    Keswick

    You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy.

    So you start to make a list of everything that's brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for.

    Ice cream
    Water fights
    Staying up past your bedtime and being…

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    From:
    12 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30

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  16. The People's Gallery
    The People's Gallery
    The People's Gallery

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Join Rosehill this summer for The People's Gallery, a free, family-friendly exhibition showcasing art from creatives across Cumbria.

    Plus, spend time getting creative in our Art Lab, a creative play space packed full of free activities, books, art…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2026to15 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
    From:
    19 Aug 2026to22 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 10:00

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  17. Anna Morley
    Anna Morley
    Aspiring classical saxophonist Anna Morley is coming to entertain us

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Anna Morley 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 the…

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    From:
    12 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

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  18. The Killer's Mark promo image, showing book front cover and artwork of Long Lane in Carlisle
    The Killer's Mark promo image, showing book front cover and artwork of Long Lane in Carlisle
    Poe and Tilly's Footsteps

    Address

    Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JW

    Telephone

    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Walk in Poe and Tilly's Footsteps... and follow the mark.

    Explore the locations that inspired M.W. Craven's bestselling detective series and celebrate the launch of The Killer's Mark.

    Celebrate the launch of The Killer's Mark by M.W. Craven with a…

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  19. The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night
    The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night
    The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night

    Address

    Talkin Tarn Country Park, Tarn Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HN

    Telephone

    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    Tarn Road, Brampton

    Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park.

    The critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bard's comedy of fools, duels and dual identities.

    "Some are born great,…

    Venue

    Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30

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  20. Soaked
    Soaked
    Soaked

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby, Whitehaven

    Emma Rydal returns to Rosehill with a Special Preview of Soaked before taking it to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
    High-flyers Imogen and Rich like wine. It drips into their lives as their love language and helps them to cope with their stressful…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 20:40

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