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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.
- 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.
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Ravenglass
Mosey on down to Country By The Castle, Muncaster's Country Music festival!
Join us 17 - 18 July for a country music spectacular, set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Lake District fells and featuring some of the hottest acts from the UK…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 17 July 2026to18 July 2026Various Opening Times
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…
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- From:
- 18 July 2026to7 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Address
Wainwrights' Inn, Chapel Stile, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JDTelephone
+441539438026Ambleside
Join us at Wainwrights' Inn for a free, family friendly afternoon of live music with the Thompson Brothers. We will be firing up the BBQ and as always fantastic beer! Come along enjoy some of Wainwrights' famous hospitality by the river, we cant…
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026Open 15:00 - 18:00
Address
St Bees Coast, Cumbria, St Bees, Cumbria, CA270ESTelephone
01539 816300St Bees
An action-packed family-friendly festival celebrating Cumbria's coastline and marine wildlife
Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4QTTelephone
+447834488773Kirkby Stephen
Join us to celebrate the wonderful Westmorland Dales with a packed weekend of exploration, events & entertainment! Something for everyone and lots of free activities for all to enjoy.
Festival highlights include Fell Foodie Harrison Ward with…Dates
- From:
- 25 July 2026to26 July 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Ambleside Parish Church, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Excitement is in the air as Lake District Music announce the programme for the 2026 Summer Festival. Featuring a captivating blend of music, and world class performers and emerging artists, the Summer Festival takes place from 31 July to 9 August…
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- From:
- 31 July 2026to9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
Keswick
Thirlmere's 76th show! Everyone is welcome to join the cut and thrust of the competitions or come and share the buzz when the doors open at 2.30pm on Saturday 1 August. The WI teas are second to none and this year we also have music from the North…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Aug 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
Address
Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DLTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Fanny Mendelssohn String Quartet in E flat
Dvořák Cypresses Nos.1, 9, 10&12
Bliss String Quartet No.1Kindly supported by the Bliss Trust
Fresh from their appearance during our spring series the…
Dates
- From:
- 2 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
Address
Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Wihan String Quartet | Trio Bohémo | Marcelo Rodrigues - Double Bass | Nadejda Strin Quartet | Resol String Quartet
Dvořák Piano Quintet No.2 in A Op.81
Dvořák String Quintet No.2 in G Op.77
Suk…Dates
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- 3 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
Hawkshead Parish Church, Church Hill, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0PQTelephone
01539 266 200Hawkshead
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Nadejda String Quarter | Resol String Quartet
Haydn String Quartet in C Op.74, No.1
Caroline Shaw Plan and Elevation
Grieg String Quartet No.1 in G minor Op.27Kindly supported by Ian & Susan…
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- From:
- 4 Aug 2026Open 16:00 -
Address
St John's Church, Ambleside Road, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4DDTelephone
01539 266 200Keswick
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Nadejda String Quartet | Resol String Quartet
Ravel String Quartet in F
Elgar String Quartet in E minorKindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman and the Haworth Trust
A journey from impressionistic…
Dates
- From:
- 5 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
Address
Cartmel Priory, The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QBTelephone
01539 266 200Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Schubert String Quartet in A minor Op.29 'Rosamunde'
Ravel String Quartet in FKindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman
The spectacular setting of Cartmel's medieval priory is the venue for this…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
Address
Cartmel Priory, The Square, Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6QBTelephone
01539 266 200Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Britten Fanfare for St Edmundsbury
Rossini Overture to William Tell
Mussorgsky Suite from Pictures at an Exhibition (arr. Cox & Knight)
Handel Music for the Royal FireworksDoes music sound better on…
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
Brantwood, East of Lake, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8ADTelephone
01539 266 200Coniston
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Ruskin's historic lakeside home plays host to two intricate and imaginative concerts with duo Flutes & Frets, known for their onstage chemistry and audience interaction.
The first concert explores…
Dates
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
- From:
- 6 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
Address
Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Haydn String Quartet in F Op.50, No.5 'Dream'
Webern Langsamer satz
Mark-Anthony Turnage Laura
Britten String Quartet No.1Kindly supported by the Kirckman Concert Society
From the elegant wit of…
Dates
- From:
- 7 Aug 2026Open 14:00 -
Address
Victoria Hall, Main Street, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6DXTelephone
01539 266 200Grange-over-Sands
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Coleridge-Taylor Five Fantasiestücke for String Quartet, Op.5
Elgar String Quartet in E minorKindly supported by Ian & Susan Pettman
Coleridge-Taylor's graceful, characterful miniatures are paired…
Dates
- From:
- 7 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
Address
Ambleside Parish Church, Vicarage Road, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9DHTelephone
01539 266 200Ambleside
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Ruby Hughes - Soprano | Huw Watkins - Piano
Bach Sarabande from Partita No.4
Purcell By Beautious softness arr. Ades
Purcell Music for a while arr. Tippett
Britten Folk Song arrangements
Huw Watkins…Dates
- From:
- 7 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DLTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27, No.2 'Moonlight'
Ravel Gaspard de la nuit
Dobrinka Tabakova Nocturne
Dobrinka Tabakova Halo
Beethoven Piano Sonata No.21 in C Op.53…Dates
- From:
- 8 Aug 2026Open 15:00 -
Address
Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DLTelephone
01539 266 200Kendal
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Playful, witty and inventive, 'the world's first genetically modified string quartet' will take you on a whistle-stop journey through the history of music. Using electric instruments, String Fever's…
Dates
- From:
- 8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -
Address
Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HETelephone
01539 725 133Kendal
Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return!
Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer…
Dates
- From:
- 9 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00
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