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Festivals

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

When it comes to music, we’ve got you covered with popular festivals welcoming international and local talent. Artists including the Kaiser Chiefs, Editors, and Tom Jones have all performed in the county – and every year, there’s more to discover.

Why not try something a little different with a quirky food festival? The Dalemain Marmalade 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; experience the great outdoors at a celebration of our mountains and outdoor activities; or get cultural at a film festival. There are also annual events like the Winter Droving in Penrith, and the Carlisle City of Lights festival.

For comic art lovers, the Lakeland Comic Arts Festival is a must. Held in Bowness-on-Windermere, it highlights the best comic artists, writers and creators over a weekend in October.

Take a look at our list and find what celebration works for you. 

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Major Annual Festivals

  1. Dark Sky Cumbria - Cumbria has some of the darkest skies in the whole of the UK which means on a clear night you could be standing amongst the stars gazing at the heavens.
    Cumbria Dark Sky Festival
    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.
  2. Lake District Summer Music Festival - Every July & August
    Lake District Summer Music
    From string quartets to jazz and baroque specialists to world music, there’s an incredible selection to choose from.

You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.

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  1. Catfish (band) at Bowness Bay Blues in
    Catfish (band) at Bowness Bay Blues in
    Bowness Bay Blues

    Address

    Wheelhouse Nightclub, Glebe Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE

    Telephone

    015394 43721

    info@bownessbayblues.co.uk

    Bowness-on-Windermere

    Bowness Bay Blues is a 3 day music festival on March 31st to 2nd April.There is music in venues in Bowness with the main venue being the Wheelhouse.Musicians from England Ireland and local talent too.

    Dates

    From:
    31 Mar 2023to2 Apr 2023Open 15:00 - 23:00

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  2. Visitors Enjoying A Festival of Colours in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Photo by John Rennie
    Visitors Enjoying A Festival of Colours in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Photo by John Rennie
    Visitors Enjoying A Festival of Colours in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Photo by Phil Green
    Visitors Enjoying A Festival of Colours in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Photo by Phil Green
    Visitors Enjoying A Festival of Colours in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Photo by John Rennie
    Visitors Enjoying A Festival of Colours in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Photo by Phil Green
    Visitors Enjoying A Festival of Colours in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria - Photo by Phil Green
    A Festival of Colours

    Address

    The Forum, 28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1HH

    info@barrowfull.org.uk

    Barrow-in-Furness

    The Festival of Colours on Saturday April 1 2023, hosts a vibrant mix of performances, creative workshops, live music and more, suitable for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2023Open 11:00 - 17:00

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  3. Marmalade Festival at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens in Penrith, Cumbria
    Marmalade Festival at Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens in Penrith, Cumbria
    Marmalade Festival

    Address

    Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens, Dalemain, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB

    Telephone

    01768486450

    marmalade@dalemain.com

    Penrith

    The Marmalade Festival is a celebration of marmalade makers and lovers. The Best in Show of the 2023 Marmalade Awards will be announced. There will also be hundreds of marmalades to try and buy as well as thousands on display in the historic Mansion…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  4. Penrith Lions Club May Day Carnival in Penrith, Cumbria
    Penrith Lions Club May Day Carnival in Penrith, Cumbria
    Penrith Lions Club May Day Carnival

    Address

    Penrith Town Centre, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7ST

    Telephone

    07748442280

    rogersonjohn@talktalk.net

    Penrith

    Penrith Lions May Day Carnival is a charity fund-raising annual event commencing at 10am on Monday 1st May 2023, ending at 5pm. The event comprises of street entertainment throughout the town, funfair, charity and commercial stalls and a grand…

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    From:
    1 May 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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  5. Flyer with Information for the 54 Degrees North Festival in Little Salkeld, Cumbria
    Flyer with Information for the 54 Degrees North Festival in Little Salkeld, Cumbria
    54 Degrees North

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    54 Degrees North, Into the Woods, Little Salkeld, Cumbria, CA10 1NP

    Telephone

    00000000000000

    mark@fiftyfourdegreesnorth.co.uk

    Little Salkeld

    54 Degrees North is a brand-new boutique family friendly food festival, located at Into the Woods, in the heart of Cumbria's Eden Valley, showcasing the very best of Cumbria's bountiful larder cooked by top chefs on open fires, running from Friday…

    Dates

    From:
    5 May 2023to7 May 2023Open 18:00 - 00:00

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  6. Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
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    Amazing Venues at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
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    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
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    Amazing Venues at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
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    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Performers at Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    Lake District Summer Music

    Address

    Stricklandgate House, 92 Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4PU

    Telephone

    01539 266200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Every July and August the finest musicians head to the serene lake District for a summer festival like no other. From string quartets to jazz and baroque specialists to world music, there’s an incredible selection to choose from.

    Dates

    From:
    15 May 2023to28 May 2023
    From:
    29 May 2023to6 Aug 2023
    From:
    28 July 2023to6 Aug 2023

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  7. Retro Rendezvous - The Retro Festival of the English Lakes in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Retro Rendezvous - The Retro Festival of the English Lakes in Ulverston, Cumbria
    Retro Rendezvous - The Retro Festival of the English Lakes

    Address

    Market Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LJ

    Telephone

    07536 103499

    alan@sportivelakes.co.uk

    Ulverston

    Based in the centre of the brilliant old market town of Ulverston, Retro Rendezvous is a full weekend of fabulous retro fun. Music, food, dance, clothes, markets, cars, motorcycles, drink and the famous Velo Retro old school cycling events through…

    Dates

    From:
    2 June 2023Open 20:00 - 19:00

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  8. Visitors Enjoying Askambury, a One-Day Music Festival
    Visitors Enjoying Askambury, a One-Day Music Festival
    Askambury

    Address

    Askam United Football Club, Duddon Rd, Askam-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA167FD

    Telephone

    07593437488

    mattygribbin@hotmail.co.uk

    Askam-in-Furness

    Small one day music festival.

    Dates

    From:
    1 July 2023Open 12:00 - 22:00

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  9. Lake District Summer Music Festival
    Lake District Summer Music Festival

    Address

    92 Stricklandgate, Ulverston, Kendal, CUMBRIA, LA9 4PU

    Telephone

    01539 266201

    admin@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    LAKE DISTRICT SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
    From percussion to jazz and string quartets to family events, there's so much for everyone to see, hear and experience.

    The 2023 festival takes its inspiration from Vienna; the powerhouse of musical thought and…

    Dates

    From:
    28 July 2023to6 Aug 2023

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  10. Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Cycling at Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Running at Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Cycling at Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Cycling at Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Running at Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Cycling at Wild GOAT Festival at Holker Hall in Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria
    Wild GOAT Festival

    Address

    Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark in Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7PL

    Telephone

    01434 689040

    info@eventsofthenorth.com

    Grange-over-Sands

    Join us at the Wild Goat Festival for a mix of Sporting Events, Music, Food and heaps of fun outdoor activities for all ages. Take on the stunning Lake District trails with some of sports greatest leading the way. Have your G.O.A.T weekend!…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Aug 2023to13 Aug 2023Open 12:00 - 18:00

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  11. Flowers at Alpine Flower Show and Plant Fair in Kendal, Cumbria
    Flowers at Alpine Flower Show and Plant Fair in Kendal, Cumbria
    Alpine Flower Show and Plant Fair

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07968 220659

    alan.oatway@agsgroups.org

    Kendal

    A show featuring nearly 150 classes of superbly grown alpine plants, providing vivid colours that welcome the arrival of spring. There are also 8 nurseries attending to showcase and sell the plants they raise, together with a stall of bargain plants…

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