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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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122A Highgate, Kendal
12-5pm | 18+ yrs
Create unique fruit and flower-inspired mini lino prints in an afternoon.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
In this workshop, you will explore the lino printing process, including creating and transferring your…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Nikolaus Geyrhalter journeys through frozen landscapes, from Alpine glaciers to Antarctica, capturing lives shaped by snow and ice as they face rapid disappearance. Across Japan, France, Canada and beyond, people adapt to a changing white world…
Moresby
Following her hugely successful 'Side Eye' tour, Rachel Fairburn (BBC Two's Live at the Apollo) is heading out on her new 'Vexy Beast'UK tour from October 2026.
Come join her as she works up a whole cast of personalities including nepo babies with…
Nr Kendal
Join award-winning photographer and visual artist Joanne Coates for a midsummer guided walk and creative cyanotype workshop that brings together landscape, land-use and image-making. Explore Joanne's site-specific project Daughters of the Soil,…
Sizergh, Kendal
Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Castle Green Hotel is hosting another wedding showcase! Please feel free to drop in to view our beautiful wedding venue in Kendal, dressed & adorned for a wedding to help bring your vision to life❤️
Whether you are looking for a wedding venue on the…
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
Arnside
CancerCare's Cross Bay Walk 2026 will take place on Sunday 21st June and we would love you to join us.
The Cross Bay Walk promises to be the most incredible experience as hundreds of supporters come together to take on the Bay while surrounded by…
Hawkshead
Skip the socks. Send him up a tree!
Looking for things to do this Father's Day in the Lake District? Head to Go Ape Grizedale Forest for Dadventure – Dad's go free*
Take someone special to conquer the Treetop Challenge high ropes course where…
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
Grange-over-Sands
'Music in the Park' Summer Concerts
Various bands will perform in the Bandstand in Park Road Gardens, Grange, LA11 7HF
Free entry.
2026 performance dates:
May 24th - Bay Big Band
June 7th - Burneside Brass
June 21st - Sedbergh Town…
Wigton
Open Garden Event, Sunday 21st June. Ticket £10, includes a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of cake. Children free. Proceeds from tickets to be split 50/50 between Community Action Nepal and the National Garden Society.
Whitehaven
Out of on the far flung Wallis Island, Charles, an eccentric widower and lottery winner, hires a formerly famous, acrimoniously split folk duo, to play a private reunion gig on a remote Welsh island for him alone.
This is a Relaxed Screening
We'd…
Inspiration
Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land,…
Fri 24 Apr- 19 Jun (8 wks) | 1.45-40pm | 16+ yrs Designed for those with life drawing experience,…
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
Wed 22 April- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities.…
Jack McNeill – clarinet & bass clarinet, percussion & whistles Eleanor McIntosh – soprano Kate…
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
We're a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn. Whether you're into spinning,…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
12-5pm | 18+ yrs Create unique fruit and flower-inspired mini lino prints in an afternoon. What…
Carnival Parade through the city centre and finishing at Bitts park for The Big Lunch
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
Lakeland & District Cat Club 21st Annual Pedigree & House hold pet cat show with Best in show, held…
Nikolaus Geyrhalter journeys through frozen landscapes, from Alpine glaciers to Antarctica,…
Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
Wed 22 Apr-1 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Britain. Wartime. Yorkshire. A local choir depleted by WWI, recruits teenagers under the guidance…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Following her hugely successful 'Side Eye' tour, Rachel Fairburn (BBC Two's Live at the Apollo) is…
CancerCare's Cross Bay Walk 2026 will take place on Sunday 21st June and we would love you to join…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
Open Garden Event, Sunday 21st June. Ticket £10, includes a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of…
Chillswim Coniston End to End Swim 2026 will take place on Saturday 20th June. Long distance…


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