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Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, Cumbria, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged, and energised. From country fairs and garden parties to beer festivals and agricultural shows, this is very much #ThePlaceToBe – at all times of the year. Whether you are looking for what's on in the Lake District, or what's on in Cumbria, we have you covered with the best list of events taking place.
We Cumbrians love to celebrate things – food, music, literature, culture, the great outdoors – and nothing delights us more than sharing the wealth of our heritage and landscape with visitors from all over the world.
The county comes alive to the sound of music – and we mean all kinds of music, from classical to alt rock. We’ve got festivals aplenty, from folk weekends centred on a brewery to a music festival that also includes outdoor activities – hardly surprising given that the Lake District, Cumbria is known for its natural beauty. Walking festivals, fell runs, competitive bike races, orienteering and challenge events… whatever way you like to tackle or enjoy nature, we’ve got something for you.
When you’re done exerting yourself, you’ll be looking for something to eat - and in Cumbria, we know how to celebrate our remarkable food heritage! There are markets and foodie events all over the county spread throughout the year, from a celebration of marmalade to a chili eating competition. Taste Cumbria hosts a series of great festivals between April and October with lots of food stalls and cooking demos.
And don’t forget beer. We’re big fans of it in Cumbria – we like to brew it, drink it and celebrate its very existence with over a dozen brilliant festivals throughout the year. Discover big events spread over a couple of days that draw in crowds from all over England, and smaller events in cosy pubs deep in the heart of rural Cumbria.
Christmas markets, Easter fairs and seasonal celebrations are huge in the county, too. From agricultural shows to festive fun, we’ve got you covered. How about stepping back in time at the Ulverston Dickensian Festival? Check out our Lake District, Cumbria blog for bags of inspiring articles on places to visit and things to see.
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Ulverston
Female-only, non competitive walking event with bite-sized bits of adventure bookending the walk
Ambleside
Summer of Play stretches across the school summer holidays at Wray.
Designed for families and children of all ages, Wray's outdoor spaces will become a hive of activity.
Let your imagination run wild with natural play at Wray this summer.…
Wray, Ambleside
Kendal
Cumbria Festival Chorus and Orchestra (led by Pam Redman) perform Verdi's great Requiem, conducted by Ian Jones. Soloists Faye Bowness (soprano), Joyce Tindsley (mezzo-soprano), Jacob Clark (tenor) and Paul im Thurn (bass). Tickets £25 (under-18s…
Crooklands
The Wheels Up North Weekender 2026 is our flagship show of the year, set in the beautiful Lake District, where we aim to bring the best of our season together and celebrate all things automotive.
So if you fancy a weekend away, full of cars,…
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
Haverigg, Millom
7.2 miler , multi terrain, charity run event
Braithwaite, Keswick
Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge | Whinlatter Forest
Step into the wild beauty of the Lake District and experience the powerful combination of heat, cold water and nature with our Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge sessions in Whinlatter Forest.
Set high among…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
The Abbey, Carlisle
We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Pilgrim to the Cathedral as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral, and we very much hope you can join us and offer him a warm welcome
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Ambleside
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming. Rydal Water has a fascinating history and is the ideal location for wild swimming. Join us on this gem of a swim-hike, swim the islands of Rydal Water,…
Rydal Water, Ambleside
Ambleside
Participants will learn about:
*The fascinating history of the process
*Talk about design elements (and possibly collect objects/plants from around the grounds) to act as a "resist". Responding to the local environment and discussing ideas for a…
Brampton
Weekly on a Tuesday from 23.07 - 27.08. Aim for the high score as you test out your ancient archery skills at the Roman Army Museum! Can you be as accurate as the cohort of Hamian archers stationed at Magna Fort 2,000 years ago?
Roman Army Museum, Brampton
Glenridding
The Helvellyn Double Dipper Swim provides the perfect adventure swimming day out. Swimming in the awe-inspiring Red Tarn is not to be missed and the second dip in Ashworth's Dub on the descent route rounds the day off nicely.
This is our own…
Inspiration
We're looking forward to welcoming Tom Woods to The Swan on the 26th June for an evening of live…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
hu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
An evening yoga practice on the beautiful lawns at Lowther Castle. These sessions are accessible;…
Thu 24 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 6-8pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
11.15am, 1.30pm or 3.30pm | Sessions are 90mins | 16+ yrs Discover Pottery Throwing is a fun,…
Our Finsthwaite Wild Swim is an easy-paced swim walk taking us from the village of Finsthwaite,…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
A series of three fun and creative art workshops using driftwood from the Solway Coast and found…
Windermere Ring – Walk the Fells and Valleys around Lake Windermere Full event details here:…
Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land,…
Hutton-in-the-Forest is a beautiful historic house and garden, situated on the northern edge of the…
The varied habitats of the Dalemain Estate parklands and gardens area provide a rich, year-round…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Mark Hatton, a researcher and enthusiast of local mining history will be joining us to explore the…
Experience a rejuvenating blend of mindful movement and delicious seasonal fare at Yoga & Brunch at…
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self's Signature Nature Day Come and join The Conscious Self for a…
The Dock Museum are proud to bring you the latest exhibition from John Duffin, "Look North" The…
Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…


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