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.
We are delighted to welcome Victoria Ulriksen back to the Cathedral. She has kindly agreed to…
When tragedy strikes, courage blossoms. The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Join Rosehill this summer for The People's Gallery, a free, family-friendly exhibition showcasing…
Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK…
You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a…
A free 2 hour outdoor concert in the grounds of Carlisle Castle. If the weather is wet you will…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
Welcome to Newport, a picture-perfect slice of suburbia where appearances are everything, and the…
'She ran away to the circus' tells the story of a little girl called Lilly who's a little bit wild.…
A spellbinding evening of Gothic tales in candlelit Dove Cottage. Discover the origins of modern…
Join us for a fun-filled evening of live outdoor theatre with Pinocchio performed to the stunning…
Take your seats and join the fun as Peter Rabbit and his friends hop from page to stage in a…
'Search for the Missing Sparkle' tells the story of a little fairy who has lost her sparkle. The…
Looking for the ultimate family day out in Cumbria this summer? Get ready for Summer of Fun on the…
A very special evening of live music in the Cathedral as we welcome the Castleford Male Voice Choir…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…


You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

Number of results: 72
, currently showing 1 to 20.
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
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
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…
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…
Walby Farm Park, Carlisle
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lowther, Penrith
Join us for a fun-filled evening of live outdoor theatre with Pinocchio performed to the stunning backdrop of Lowther Castle!
A wonderful event for the whole family, the talented Illyria Theatre Company celebrates this magical coming-of-age tale in…
Lowther Castle & Gardens, Penrith
The Abbey, Carlisle
We are delighted to welcome Victoria Ulriksen back to the Cathedral. She has kindly agreed to perform for us once again as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral, and we very much hope you can join us and offer her a warm…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Ravenglass
Welcome to Newport, a picture-perfect slice of suburbia where appearances are everything, and the Newport Village Garden Club, a community of housewives, fiercely rules the town. At the centre of it all are the Wilders, a young, glamorous couple…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Grasmere
A spellbinding evening of Gothic tales in candlelit Dove Cottage.
Discover the origins of modern horror and fantasy fiction in this bewitching storytelling event. This time the theme is HEROINES: the ingénues, femme fatales, anti-villains and…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Carlisle
A free 2 hour outdoor concert in the grounds of Carlisle Castle. If the weather is wet you will find Hot Aire! Concert Band upstairs in the Museum of Military Life.
The Abbey, Carlisle
A very special evening of live music in the Cathedral as we welcome the Castleford Male Voice Choir as part of their Centenary Tour.The programme will include popular favourites alongside songs from the musicals, folk tunes and classics. Think Elvis…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Ravenglass
'Search for the Missing Sparkle' tells the story of a little fairy who has lost her sparkle. The one thing that makes her smile from the inside out a lot.
'You have your magic inside of you and when you're ready the world will see. How magical you…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Ravenglass
'She ran away to the circus' tells the story of a little girl called Lilly who's a little bit wild. Tired of not feeling she belongs in the world around her she goes in search of a exciting adventure in the hope to find her 'happy' place.
When the…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Ravenglass
Be among the first to experience an exciting new musical theatre production inspired by the remarkable story of the Herschel family.
This special event offers a workshop performance featuring puppetry, music and storytelling, giving audiences an…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Adam Heron to the Cathedral. Organised as part of the free recital series.
Take some time out of your day and unwind with a free afternoon recital . Whether you're a…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Brampton
Join us and some of the Ermine Street Guard at the Roman Army Museum to practice your archery skills.
Roman Army Museum, Brampton
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL