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Festivals

Whatever time of year, Cumbria is celebrating something. From music and film to food, beer and a dash of marmalade; Cumbria and the Lake District is home to a wide selection of fantastic festivals all year round.

Popular music and arts festivals include Kendal Calling, Lake District Summer Music Festival and Cockermouth Live. 

If you fancy trying something a little different, the Dalemain Marmalade Awards and Festival takes place annually at the impressive Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens and is a celebration of all things (you guessed it!) marmalade. There are tastings, activities, and the world-famous Marmalade Awards. Later in the year, Holker Fest features a popular chilli eating festival as well as artisan stalls selling local food and drink.

Celebrate the wonder of the night sky at a Dark Skies Festival; which takes place every October/November and makes full use of the tremendous opportunities to experience the truly magical dark skies here in Cumbria - we would argue one of the best places in the UK to do so. And raise a glass and grab a sausage for Oktoberfest Cumbria - the fabulous festival imported from the home of The Schuhplattler, dirndl and lederhosen!

There are also annual events like the Winter Droving in Penrith, and the Carlisle City of Lights festival which are experiences not to miss.

Whatever time of year, there is something happening here in the Lake District, Cumbria. Check out some of the festivals taking place below.

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Festivals throughout the year

  1. Oktoberfest Cumbria
    Oktoberfest Cumbria
    Join us for some excellent food & drink and a vibrant calendar of events – there is plenty on offer to keep you entertained in Cumbria this October.
  2. Cumbria Dark Sky Festival - 24th October and 21st November 2025
    Enjoy a selection of night time events in the wilds of Cumbria giving where you can spend time in the outdoors, get closer to nature and really appreciate the dark skies above you.
  3. Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival - held every year in April, at Dalemain Mansion & Gardens near Penrith in Cumbria.
    Dalemain World Marmalade Awards & Festival - April
    Held every year in April, at Dalemain Mansion & Gardens near Penrith in Cumbria.
  4. Keswick Mountain Festival
    Keswick Mountain Festival - May
    Find out more about this annual event which takes place in May each year.
  5. Dave Day 2025
    Dave Day - June
    Celebrating the life of Barrow-born Hairy Biker Dave Myers
  6. Local Performers at the Cockermouth Live! Festival
    Cockermouth Live! - July
    Cockermouth LIVE! is a local music festival, combining an exciting programme of headline, ticketed events and a weekend of free gigs by local musicians.
  7. Lake District Music Summer Festival
    Lake District Music Summer Festival - August
    From string quartets to jazz and baroque specialists to world music, there’s an incredible selection to choose from.

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  1. Spring Flower Show and Plant Fair
    Spring Flower Show and Plant Fair

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    Kirkbie Kendal School, Lound Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7EQ

    Telephone

    +447968220659

    alan.oatway@agsgroups.org

    Kendal

    The Flower Show is a competetive exhibtion of some 150 classes of flowering plants, and this is combined with a Plant Fair where visitors can purchase from different specialist nurseries from all over the UK.
    The event is organised for the Alpine…

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    14 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 15:30

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    Keswick Convention 2026

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    The Pencil Factory, The Pencil Factory, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NG

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    017687 80075

    info@keswickministries.org

    Keswick

    The annual Keswick Convention has been taking place since 1875. A completely free event offering life-changing Bible teaching, worship and fellowship, with fantastic Kids & Youth programme for 3-18 year olds, in the heart of the beautiful Lake…

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    18 July 2026to7 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  3. Lake District Music Summer Festival
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    Lake District Music Summer Festival

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    Cumbria

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    01539 266200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Lake District Music - Summer Festival - 1 - 10 August 2024.

    For 40 years the world’s finest classical musicians have performed in the stunning surroundings of the Lake District. Every summer they head to Cumbria for a festival like no other in this…

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    Keswick Mountain Festival

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    Crow Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    info@keswickmountainfestival.co.uk

    Keswick

    Experience adventure at Keswick Mountain Festival (16-18 May 2025) with trail runs, hikes, triathlons, live music, outdoor brands & more in the stunning Lake District. Book now!

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