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 look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 17th June, organised as part of the Free Live…
A long weekend of talks, panels and debates celebrating writers, writing and the spoken word at…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 7.15-8.45pm | 14+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Join us for an evening of Propriety, Pernicious Aunts, and Perfect Nonsense! P.G. Wodehouse's…
The Lake District Book Festival is an annual celebration of the written and the spoken word. It…
Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park. The critically acclaimed…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
HAWKSHEAD PARISH CHURCH MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING 2026 All concerts start at 7.30 pm Tues. 2nd…
Summer Sing 2026 - Gospel Music- held at The Pencil Factory Keswick on Saturday 13th June 2026 10am…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Jack McNeill – clarinet & bass clarinet, percussion & whistles Eleanor McIntosh – soprano Kate…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
Pop in and meet Bry Cooper, our family history expert, for a free informal session packed with…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…


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Town End, Grasmere
Join us in the Café for a writing workshop themed around weeds and wildflowers. Led by poet Jessica Sneddon, this relaxed creative writing workshop explores our relationships with plants through poetry. Explore the language of plants in our lives,…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Ravenglass
Join us in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle as The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem.
In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
122A Highgate, Kendal
Standard Theatre Seated
Brewery Arts Youth Theatre present their Summer Show – Love and Hope.
Have you ever wondered how you can make a tiny tortoise grow, exactly what happens when the Monopoly man enters the game or what happens when you find…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!
Rowland's a Morecambe-based poet known largely for his crazy,…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Acclaimed pianist Ida Pelliccioli returns to the Cathedral's Fratry Hall in 2026 presenting a new programme of pieces celebrating the work of Claude Debussy and his influences.
This programme aims to create echoes between the music of Debussy…
Cockermouth
A concert featuring a fantastic brass quintet from the Royal Northern College of Music. Music by Gershwin, Bernstein and J S Bach and others.
Tickets £15 from www.kirkgateartsandheritage.org.uk or on the door (cash only on the door)
Full concert…
Station Rd, Alston
A great day out for everyone. Featuring locos from the railway’s fleet, guest locos, heritage carriages, photo opportunities, signal box tours, footplate rides and railway nostalgia.
Workington
An event designed to bring the community together for a free, family friendly weekend, from 11am –5pm, Saturday and Sunday. It will feature live music, market stalls, children's entertainment, face painting, fun fair and much more…
In 2026 the…
Vulcan Park, Cumbria
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton's celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Dominic Downs, Pianist, Composer and Conductor back to perform for us.
While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at…
Keswick
London, 1660. The theatres are alive, the monarchy's restored, and women are finally allowed on stage. One woman is about to take it by storm.
Orange-seller, wit, trailblazer, Nell Gwynn is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go…
Portinscale, Keswick
Join us for a fun-filled evening of live outdoor theatre with The Three Musketeers performed at the gorgeous Lingholm Estate, on the outskirts of Keswick.
A wonderful event for the whole family, the talented Illyria Theatre Company celebrates this…
Tarn Road, Brampton
Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park.
Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in…
Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton
Grasmere
We are celebrating our new exhibition in style – with a Gothic summer garden party!
Step into a Gothic tale as you explore our immersive exhibition, where moonlit woodlands, haunted villas and eerie seascapes surround rare treasures, including a…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Kendal
Immersion Theatre will be putting on their outdoor production of The Jungle Book at Levens Hall this season on Sunday 19th July.
Immersion Theatre are thrilled to bring their trademark energy to their wildly entertaining musical adaptation of the…
Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Kendal
Longtown, Carlisle
Georgia Cécile is a UK award-winning jazz vocalist, championed by Gregory Porter and Jamie Cullum. A rising star of the UK jazz scene, she has headlined sold-out shows at Ronnie Scott's, wowed audiences at international festivals, and performed with…
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
122A Highgate, Kendal
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!
Jake Wild Hall is an award-winning poet and one half of Bad Betty…
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Beth Williams, a local Beatrix Potter researcher, and welcome manager at Hill Top, will be joining us to explore how WWI impacted Beatrix Potter & the residents of these Lakeland villages. Beth will talk about local genealogy & the complexities in…
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hawkshead
Kendal
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the…
Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Kendal
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