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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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Santa on his sleigh accompanied by an elf both are waving.
Santa's New Sleigh

Christmas is fast approaching and Santa's Sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will Sprocket and Dibs be…

Tapestry from the British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage

Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…

"Cinders" play poster
CINDERS - A Penrith Players Panto

The traditional tale of Cinderella, but with hilarious twists! All the traditional elements of…

Poster for the Annual Fungi Festival at the Armitt Museum
The Armitt's Annual Fungi Fest

On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00 It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns! We're…

Little Gift
Little Gift

Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It's…

Carlisle Cathedral alter
Carols by Candlelight: A Christmas Choral Concert

Every Christmas the Carlisle Cathedral choirs join forces for the annual Christmas Concert; this…

Artwork at the About Time Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
About Time – Richard Monks (RCA)

This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…

"Artist Lab Exhibition" poster
ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION

SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…

A choir on stage all looking in different directions
Sunday Afternoon Recital: Sempre Amabile

Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome back Sempre Amabile to…

Photograph of an abandoned mill by Lee Whitworth
Lives Lived Here – Lee Whitworth

I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days…

Mutiple artworks on a purple coloured wall
What We Treasure: Art out of the Archive

This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…

Four women dressed in black stand holding large U-shaped flutes (contrabass flutes) in front of their faces, partially obscuring them. They are standi
The Ways of Turner: Graphite scores played by Sepia Bassflute Quartet at The Armitt

On 5 October 2025 18:00-19:30 We are delighted to bring this project to England this year,…

A person playing a clarinet in a cave
Bellwethers Exhibition

A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…

A photo by Juliet Klottrup of a wooden jetty outstretched over a lake in Cumbria
Juliet Klottrup: An Archive

Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…

A still of Puss in Boots from the puppet show Puss in Boots
Christmas Puppet Show - Puss in Boots

This year's Christmas production at Upfront Puppet Theatre is a magical retelling of the classic…

Photo of Alfred Wainwright atop a Cumbrian fell
Alfred Wainwright Exhibition

Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…

The Three Little Pigs poster Directed by Niki McCretton
Three Little Pigs

Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense. There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three…

Andy Beck sat by a stone wall in the Lake district sketching
Wainwright: The Wainwrights in colour with Andy Beck

On 17 October 2025 18:00-19:00 Over a period of ten years, Teesdale based artist, Andy Beck,…

Carols By Candlelight poster
Carols by Candlelight

Grove Barn proudly presents "Carols by Candlelight," featuring the internationally acclaimed vocal…

The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz

We're not in Keswick anymore… From Aunty Em's Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her…

photo of an art exhibition at Rheged
Twenty Five & Onwards Art Exhibition

As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists…

It's a wonderful life - radio show play poster
It's a Wonderful Life - Radio Play

Set in a radio station in the 1940's, we have a very busy sound FX artist and lots of actors…

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  • 1Santa's New Sleigh
  • 2British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage
  • 3CINDERS - A Penrith Players Panto
  • 4The Armitt's Annual Fungi Fest
  • 5Little Gift
  • 6Carols by Candlelight: A Christmas Choral Concert
  • 7About Time – Richard Monks (RCA)
  • 8ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION
  • 9Sunday Afternoon Recital: Sempre Amabile
  • 10Lives Lived Here – Lee Whitworth
  • 11What We Treasure: Art out of the Archive
  • 12The Ways of Turner: Graphite scores played by Sepia Bassflute Quartet at The Armitt
  • 13Bellwethers Exhibition
  • 14Juliet Klottrup: An Archive
  • 15Christmas Puppet Show - Puss in Boots
  • 16Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
  • 17Three Little Pigs
  • 18Wainwright: The Wainwrights in colour with Andy Beck
  • 19Carols by Candlelight
  • 20The Wizard of Oz
  • 21Twenty Five & Onwards Art Exhibition
  • 22It's a Wonderful Life - Radio Play
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  1. Poster for the Annual Fungi Festival at the Armitt Museum
    Poster for the Annual Fungi Festival at the Armitt Museum
    The Armitt's Annual Fungi Fest

    Address

    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

    Telephone

    015394 31212

    info@armitt.com

    Ambleside

    On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00

    It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!

    We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  2. Andy Beck sat by a stone wall in the Lake district sketching
    Andy Beck sat by a stone wall in the Lake district sketching
    Wainwright: The Wainwrights in colour with Andy Beck

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    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

    Telephone

    015394 31212

    info@armitt.com

    Ambleside

    On 17 October 2025
    18:00-19:00

    Over a period of ten years, Teesdale based artist, Andy Beck, undertook a fascinating an unique project on the Lake District Fells - The Wainwrights in Colour. This task has been to find a locate every single…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

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    From:
    1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  3. Four women dressed in black stand holding large U-shaped flutes (contrabass flutes) in front of their faces, partially obscuring them. They are standi
    Four women dressed in black stand holding large U-shaped flutes (contrabass flutes) in front of their faces, partially obscuring them. They are standi
    The Ways of Turner: Graphite scores played by Sepia Bassflute Quartet at The Armitt

    Address

    The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

    Telephone

    015394 31212

    info@armitt.com

    Ambleside

    On 5 October 2025
    18:00-19:30

    We are delighted to bring this project to England this year, marking the 250th anniversary of Turners birthday. At the invitation of Brantwood, John Ruskin's home and museum, the exhibition Drawing Along Turner's…

    Venue

    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

    Dates

    From:
    1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  4. Photo of Alfred Wainwright atop a Cumbrian fell
    Photo of Alfred Wainwright atop a Cumbrian fell
    Alfred Wainwright Exhibition

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    Armitt Library & Museum Centre, Rydal Rd, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BL

    Telephone

    015394 31212

    info@armitt.com

    Ambleside

    Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt museum from February to December 2025.

    The Armitt museum and Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia are thrilled to announce a collaborative and…

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    The Armitt Museum, Ambleside

    Dates

    From:
    12 Feb 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  5. Artwork at the About Time Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
    Artwork at the About Time Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
    About Time – Richard Monks (RCA)

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Sedbergh

    This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted from memory and includes familiar shapes; field patterns on the fellside, ancient gate stoops weathered by the elements, a hog hole in a wall, the…

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    From:
    17 Sept 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  6. Tapestry from the British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
    Tapestry from the British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage Exhibition at Farfield Mill in Sedbergh, Cumbria
    British Tapestry Group - Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Sedbergh

    Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the Northern region of the British Tapestry Group. The theme for the exhibition is Our Textile Heritage. This broad theme of textiles created in the North of…

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    From:
    17 Sept 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  7. Photograph of an abandoned mill by Lee Whitworth
    Photograph of an abandoned mill by Lee Whitworth
    Lives Lived Here – Lee Whitworth

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

    Telephone

    01539621958

    reception@farfieldmill.org

    Sedbergh

    I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days playing amongst the derelict mills that are our industrial heritage. After travelling extensively, I returned to my hometown and the rugged and remote…

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    From:
    17 Sept 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  8. A photo by Juliet Klottrup of a wooden jetty outstretched over a lake in Cumbria
    A photo by Juliet Klottrup of a wooden jetty outstretched over a lake in Cumbria
    Juliet Klottrup: An Archive

    Address

    Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN

    Telephone

    015394 46139

    info@lakelandarts.org.uk

    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…

    Venue

    Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere

    Dates

    From:
    11 Oct 2025to31 May 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

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  9. photo of an art exhibition at Rheged
    photo of an art exhibition at Rheged
    Twenty Five & Onwards Art Exhibition

    Address

    The Rheged Centre, Redhills, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0DQ

    Telephone

    +441768868000

    enquiries@rheged.com

    Penrith

    As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists across a range of disciplines. From striking paintings and dynamic sculpture to powerful photography and mixed media, showcasing the talent, creativity,…

    Venue

    The Rheged Centre, Penrith

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to1 Feb 2026Open 09:30 - 05:00

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  10. Carols By Candlelight poster
    Carols By Candlelight poster
    Carols by Candlelight

    Address

    Stockghyll Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LG

    Telephone

    07788420311

    anna@grovebarncafe.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Grove Barn proudly presents "Carols by Candlelight," featuring the internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, Amabile,from Merchant Taylors' School under the visionary direction of Marie-Claire Gervasoni. Amabile is renowned for its musical…

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    From:
    10 Nov 2025to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times

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  11. The Wizard of Oz
    The Wizard of Oz

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

    Telephone

    017687 74411

    enquiries@theatrebythelake.com

    Lake Rd, Keswick

    We're not in Keswick anymore…

    From Aunty Em's Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her old life in London. But as she climbs out of the window to run away, a storm whisks her up, and she gets far more than she bargained for.

    How do you…

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    From:
    14 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

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  12. "Artist Lab Exhibition" poster
    "Artist Lab Exhibition" poster
    ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION

    Address

    Signal Film and Media, Cooke's Studios, 102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5QR

    Telephone

    +441229838592

    info@signalfilmandmedia.co.uk

    102-104 Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness

    SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces. Their ARTIST LAB EXHIBITION showcases bold new work shaped by landscape and protest from 14 emerging artists connected to Cumbria and the wider North…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to20 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    6 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026Various Opening Times

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  13. A person playing a clarinet in a cave
    A person playing a clarinet in a cave
    Bellwethers Exhibition

    Address

    The Dock Museum, The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW

    Telephone

    +441229876400

    jirving@barrowbc.gov.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local stories of fragility & survival - of nature, of people - in South Cumbria. Through sound, film, images and words, an unseen, unheard world emerges. A world…

    Venue

    The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness

    Dates

    From:
    5 Dec 2025to23 Feb 2026Various Opening Times

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  14. Mutiple artworks on a purple coloured wall
    Mutiple artworks on a purple coloured wall
    What We Treasure: Art out of the Archive

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441539435544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    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,…

    Venue

    Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere

    Dates

    From:
    9 Dec 2025to6 June 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  15. Little Gift
    Little Gift

    Address

    Theatre by the Lake, Theatre By The Lake, Lakeside, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    017687 74411

    enquiries@theatrebythelake.com

    Lake Rd, Keswick

    Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It's quieter and safer. Until one extraordinary day, a surprise visitor turns his lonely life upside down.

    Told by a very special performer, with a…

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    From:
    10 Dec 2025to27 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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  16. "Cinders" play poster
    "Cinders" play poster
    CINDERS - A Penrith Players Panto

    Address

    Penrith Players Theatre, Penrith Playhouse, Auctionmart Ln, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7JG

    Telephone

    01234567890

    penrithplayers@gmail.com

    Auctionmart Ln, Penrith

    The traditional tale of Cinderella, but with hilarious twists!

    All the traditional elements of that most British of institutions, the Pantomime. Suitable for all ages, You will encounter:

    a Fairy Godmother new to the job, a downtrodden Cinders…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Dec 2025to20 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

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  17. Carlisle Cathedral alter
    Carlisle Cathedral alter
    Carols by Candlelight: A Christmas Choral Concert

    Address

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

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    marketing@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Every Christmas the Carlisle Cathedral choirs join forces for the annual Christmas Concert; this year our boy and girl choristers, Consort and Lay Clerks will be singing Carols by Candlelight - the perfect pre-Christmas musical treat, including…

    Venue

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

    Dates

    From:
    18 Dec 2025to19 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
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  18. It's a wonderful life - radio show play poster
    It's a wonderful life - radio show play poster
    It's a Wonderful Life - Radio Play

    Address

    The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    boxoffice@worldofbeatrixpotter.com

    Bowness on Windermere

    Set in a radio station in the 1940's, we have a very busy sound FX artist and lots of actors playing over 30 characters. Feel the spirit of Christmas as Frank Capra's 1946 Christmas film comes vividly to life!

    It's Christmas Eve in Bedford Falls.…

    Dates

    From:
    18 Dec 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

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  19. The Three Little Pigs poster Directed by Niki McCretton
    The Three Little Pigs poster Directed by Niki McCretton
    Three Little Pigs

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    marketing@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Enter the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense.

    There's a wolf coming… but for now, The Three Little Pigs have tricked him onto a bus. If he catches them, he'll huff and he'll puff and we all know how that ends…

    On the run and with the need to…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025to28 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 15:00

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  20. Santa on his sleigh accompanied by an elf both are waving.
    Santa on his sleigh accompanied by an elf both are waving.
    Santa's New Sleigh

    Address

    The Old Laundry Theatre, Crag Bow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Telephone

    015394 40872

    boxoffice@worldofbeatrixpotter.com

    Bowness on Windermere

    Christmas is fast approaching and Santa's Sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will
    Christmas be cancelled? Can you help them save the day? Only time will tell but with audience…

    Dates

    From:
    20 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 14:50
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    20 Dec 2025Open 16:00 - 16:50
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    21 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 11:50
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    21 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 14:50
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    23 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 11:50
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    23 Dec 2025Open 14:00 - 14:50
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    24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 10:50
    From:
    24 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 12:50

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