to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
Festivals throughout the year
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.- 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.
- Held every year in April, at Dalemain Mansion & Gardens near Penrith in Cumbria.
- Find out more about this annual event which takes place in May each year.
- Cockermouth LIVE! is a local music festival, combining an exciting programme of headline, ticketed events and a weekend of free gigs by local musicians.
- 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.
Search
- Accommodation
- Things to Do
- What's On
- Food & Drink
Accommodation
Things to Do
What's On
Food & Drink
Accommodation
Things to Do
What's On
Food & Drink
Number of results: 19
Address
The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 29 October 2025 10:00-17:00
It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!
We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
The Armitt Museum, Nook Lane, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9BLTelephone
015394 31212Ambleside
On 29 October 2025
10:00-17:00It's that time of year again! Fungi Fest returns!
We're looking forward to hosting Fungi Fest again, this time with more outdoor events. This year we are blending the scientific and entertainment sides of fungi…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Feb 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AETelephone
015395 69818Kendal
There's winter wonder for the whole family at the gateway to the Lake District this year. From 21 November - 24 December, make memories with loved ones at Sizergh.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 12:00 - 20:00
Address
Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Levens Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PDTelephone
+441539560321Kendal
Join us for our Christmas Opening here at Levens Hall this December. We will be opening the House and Topiary area of the Gardens over the first three weekends in December.
5th, 6th, 7th December
12th, 13th, 14th December
19th, 20th, 21st…Venue
Dates
- From:
- 5 Dec 2025to21 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Address
Yew Tree Barn, Low Newton, Cartmel, Cumbria, LA11 6JPTelephone
01539531498Cartmel
Join us for three days of the much anticipated and fabulous YTB Christmas Festival Market! Visit our handpicked range of artisan makers & creatives, live music throughout each day, food & drink both inside and outside the barn from Harry's Cafe…
Dates
- From:
- 5 Dec 2025to7 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
The Pencil Factory, The Pencil Factory, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5NGTelephone
017687 80075Keswick
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…
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to7 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Captain Nelson Tavern, Irish St, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8ABTelephone
07525 665714Maryport
Come along on the weekend of Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November and enjoy an amazing weekend . This is our first beer and cider festival so it’s as new to us as it is to you guys. We know together we can make it a brilliant weekend, and…
Dates
Address
Tullie - Museum and Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TPTelephone
00000000000000Carlisle
Borderlines 2025!
We are back and ready to do it all again. Look forward to a bookish weekend (plus a couple of extra special events) full of prose, poetry and incredible authors.
Tuesday 4th November
L J Ross in conversationMonday 10th November…
Dates
Address
Windermere Camping & Caravanning Club, Ashes Lane, Staveley, Cumbria, LA89JSTelephone
01539751001Staveley
A fantastic collaboration of food, music and craft beers held at our best kept secret bar at The Whistling Pig, Staveley. Based on Windermere Camping and Caravanning club, a perfect family friendly event with no entry fee, just live music, great…
Dates
Address
The Halston Aparthotel, The Halston, 20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1ABTelephone
01228 65842220-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle
Join us for an exclusive whisky experience like no other.
As one of the UK's premier online whisky retailers, House of Malt is proud to present Northern Whisky Festival – a celebration of world-class whisky, distiller excellence, and Northern…
Dates
Address
Bitts Park, Dacre Street, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA3 8UZTelephone
01228 598596CARLISLE
This year's Cumberland Council Fireshow will take place in Bitts Park on Saturday 1 November.
In addition to a centre piece bonfire, more than 2,000 spectacular sparkling fireworks, set to music, will also light up the sky.
The theme for…
Venue
Dates
Address
Muncaster Castle, Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQTelephone
01229 717614Ravenglass
Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance this year at SCARECASTER - our spine-tingling event for those aged 16 and over!
Building on last year's bone-chilling success, this year's festival promises to be even more terrifying.
Do you have the…
Venue
Dates
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…
Dates
Address
The Tithe Barn, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UFTelephone
07950038622Carlisle
Beer, brass and a big Bavarian knees-up. The Brass Rats lead the oompah, games and sing-alongs; we'll pour our collaboration Oktoberfest lager (Crooked River x West Walls) alongside West Walls favourites & german beers. Expect Oompah band singalong…
Dates
Address
Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QYTelephone
00000000000Carlisle
Now in its 32nd year, the Carlisle Beer and Cider Festival stands as Cumbria's premier celebration of Real Ale and Cider showcasing top-notch brews from across the region and beyond.
Entirely volunteer-run, the festival champions the aims of…Dates
Address
Pool Darkin Lane, Beetham, Cumbria, LA7 7APTelephone
+441539563630Beetham
Beetham Nurseries is delighted to announce the return of its annual Apple Weekend, taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025. This free, family event has become a firm favourite in the local calendar, celebrating Britain's…
Dates
Address
Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 6SETelephone
+441946692422Moresby, Whitehaven
The Whitehaven Flower Club are pleased to announce an evening with Julia Loudon, who will be demonstrating methods, tips and tricks to creating a wonderful winter arrangement.
Raffle tickets will be available, fingers crossed that you win a…
Dates
Address
Sticklebarn, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JUTelephone
+447795055444Ambleside
Octoberfest Returns to Langdale Valley with Beats, Brews and the beauty of the fells. With Mr Scruff, Mungo's Hi Fi & Riot Jazz
Dates
Address
Crow Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJKeswick
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!
Dates
You may also like
Follow The Lake District, Cumbria on Social Media
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Ratings Powered By
© Cumbria Tourism