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.
Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park. The critically acclaimed…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Join us in the beautiful gardens of Muncaster Castle as The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
11.30am-5pm | 18+ yrs A focused, daylong practical workshop using collaborative approaches to…
The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of…
Join us in the Café for a writing workshop themed around weeds and wildflowers. Led by poet Jessica…
Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
Jack McNeill – clarinet & bass clarinet, percussion & whistles Eleanor McIntosh – soprano Kate…
Join us for an evening of Propriety, Pernicious Aunts, and Perfect Nonsense! P.G. Wodehouse's…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 7.15-8.45pm | 14+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
HAWKSHEAD PARISH CHURCH MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING 2026 All concerts start at 7.30 pm Tues. 2nd…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…


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Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Ruby Hughes - Soprano | Huw Watkins - Piano
Bach Sarabande from Partita No.4
Purcell By Beautious softness arr. Ades
Purcell Music for a while arr. Tippett
Britten Folk Song arrangements
Huw Watkins…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us on August 8th at the breathtaking Carlisle Cathedral, for 'Our precious concert' — one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes!
Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27, No.2 'Moonlight'
Ravel Gaspard de la nuit
Dobrinka Tabakova Nocturne
Dobrinka Tabakova Halo
Beethoven Piano Sonata No.21 in C Op.53…
Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Playful, witty and inventive, 'the world's first genetically modified string quartet' will take you on a whistle-stop journey through the history of music. Using electric instruments, String Fever's…
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…
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…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton
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
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
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
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
122A Highgate, Kendal
This Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, is known for its lavish sets, including a 25-meter dragon and a 20-meter pagoda, and its use of contemporary cinema and Chinese acrobatics.
The production features a cast of…
Grasmere
Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading in Grasmere. The event will take place at the Daffodil Hotel – on the shore of Grasmere lake and only a short walk from Dove Cottage, where former Poet Laureate William Wordsworth…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Based on the classic 1935 RKO movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a sparkling romantic cocktail laced with witty comedy, stunning choreography and tapdancing brilliance, brought to life on stage with lavish sets and gorgeous…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Welcome to Poetry Club! A space for poets and creatives to share their Spoken Word work and explore featured poets from across the country. Born from our popular Verbalise events, Poetry Club offers a relaxing and inspiring evening. Sign up and take…
The Abbey, Carlisle
We look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 22nd July, organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the concert - please give…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
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