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.
Aigul Akmetshina performs the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Forge Festival 2024 is an ambitious young person-led festival with young creatives and early career…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he…
APPRAISAL by Tim Marriott An annual work review that goes horribly wrong. Head of Department…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Heavyweights of the Cumbrian and International art world are joining together to take part in Rock…
Sally's Army invites you to join them on Sunday 5th May 2024 at 3pm in St Andrew's Church, Penrith…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
Russell Mills, himself a graduate and former lecturer at the Royal College of Art, will explore an…
Annie - A local artist who has worked in pastels, watercolours and acrylics for over 30 years. A…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of any sort of… disappointed love. Catherine…
Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells. She works out of…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Moresby, Whitehaven
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time MURDER: STAGED.
Grasmere
What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some Georgian Christmas crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths.
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Penrith
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
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