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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. Poster for Christmas Market Weekend at Beetham Nurseries in Beetham, Cumbria
    Poster for Christmas Market Weekend at Beetham Nurseries in Beetham, Cumbria
    Christmas Market Weekends at Beetham Nurseries

    Address

    Beetham Nurseries, Pool Darkin Ln, Beetham, Cumbria, LA7 7AP

    Telephone

    015395 63630

    marketing@beethamnurseries.co.uk

    Beetham

    Christmas is around the corner and this year, local independent garden centre Beetham Nurseries is running Christmas Markets on two four-day weekends, starting with late-night shopping events on Thursday 30th of November and Thursday 7th of…

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    7 Dec 2023to10 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

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  2. Poster for Taste Cumbria Christmas with information on sponsors, times, and locations
    Poster for Taste Cumbria Christmas with information on sponsors, times, and locations
    Mince Pies at Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth, Cumbria
    Poster for Taste Cumbria Christmas with information on sponsors, times, and locations
    Mince Pies at Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth, Cumbria
    Taste Cumbria Christmas

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    Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9LU

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    01900 516766

    festivals.events@allerdale.gov.uk

    Cockermouth

    Get in to the festive spirit with Taste Cumbria Christmas in Cockermouth on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December 2023.

    We treat you to more than just food and drink at our Christmas event. There will be gifts and homewares, seasonal specials and…

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    From:
    9 Dec 2023to10 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  3. The Light District: Crown and Coronation in Carlisle, Cumbria
    The Light District: Crown and Coronation in Carlisle, Cumbria
    The Light District: Crown and Coronation

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    Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle City Centre, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8JW

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    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    Carlisle

    Carlisle is set to host a spectacular sound and light show this coming February, bringing the splendour of the Crown Jewels - 300 miles from their home at the Tower of London - to some of the most iconic buildings in the city.

    Brought to…

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    From:
    15 Feb 2024to17 Feb 2024

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  4. Flower Appeal 2022
    Flower Appeal 2022

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    Brockhole on Windermere, Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ

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    01524 382538

    fundraising@sjhospice.org.uk

    Brockhole, Windermere

    Dedicate a Forget Me Not this summer and support your local hospice.
    Available in two colours Blue £35 & Copper £100
    Each hand crafted metalwork flower purchased will be publicly displayed at Brockhole on Windermere, Lancaster Castle and our own…

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    From:
    1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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  5. Lake District Summer Music Festival in the Lake District, Cumbria every August
    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
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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
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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

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    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.

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