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Whatever time of year you want to visit the Lake District, Cumbria, we have something planned to keep you entertained, engaged, and energised. From country fairs and garden parties to beer festivals and agricultural shows, this is very much #ThePlaceToBe – at all times of the year. Whether you are looking for what's on in the Lake District, or what's on in Cumbria, we have you covered with the best list of events taking place.
We Cumbrians love to celebrate things – food, music, literature, culture, the great outdoors – and nothing delights us more than sharing the wealth of our heritage and landscape with visitors from all over the world.
The county comes alive to the sound of music – and we mean all kinds of music, from classical to alt rock. We’ve got festivals aplenty, from folk weekends centred on a brewery to a music festival that also includes outdoor activities – hardly surprising given that the Lake District, Cumbria is known for its natural beauty. Walking festivals, fell runs, competitive bike races, orienteering and challenge events… whatever way you like to tackle or enjoy nature, we’ve got something for you.
When you’re done exerting yourself, you’ll be looking for something to eat - and in Cumbria, we know how to celebrate our remarkable food heritage! There are markets and foodie events all over the county spread throughout the year, from a celebration of marmalade to a chili eating competition. Taste Cumbria hosts a series of great festivals between April and October with lots of food stalls and cooking demos.
And don’t forget beer. We’re big fans of it in Cumbria – we like to brew it, drink it and celebrate its very existence with over a dozen brilliant festivals throughout the year. Discover big events spread over a couple of days that draw in crowds from all over England, and smaller events in cosy pubs deep in the heart of rural Cumbria.
Christmas markets, Easter fairs and seasonal celebrations are huge in the county, too. From agricultural shows to festive fun, we’ve got you covered. How about stepping back in time at the Ulverston Dickensian Festival? Check out our Lake District, Cumbria blog for bags of inspiring articles on places to visit and things to see.
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Ravenglass
Join us at Muncaster from 24 October - 1 November for some spook-tacular family fun! The iconic Muncaster Halloween Family Festival is back, and this year its bigger and better than ever with pumpkin-fuelled mayhem and madness to be found in every…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. Two of opera's most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi's thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost.
Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish…
Windermere
This Halloween, take an exclusive night time tour of Townend by candlelight, exploring the superstitious beliefs and macabre potions of the 17th century Browne family. £18pp (Suitable for children 11+)
This tour invites you to not only explore…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…
With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated…
Another Place The Lake, Ullswater, Watermillock
Swim in the lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you company under the stars. Open water swimming specialist, Colin Hill, will be your guide in the water with you. Experience 20 – 40 mins in the water. The…
Grasmere
Have a go at carving a spooky Halloween pumpkin this October half-term at Allan Bank. We'll prepare the pumpkins ready for you to carve a spooky face. Templates and tools provided. £5 per child. Includes pumpkin and tea light to take home. Booking…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Millom
CELEBRATE THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF
"ONE OF THE GREATEST FILMS IN THE LAST 50 YEARS"
BBC Movie Connections.
We're thrilled to present the fantastic Stars From The Commitments, a band who truly are Dublin's Saviours of Soul as they bring you The Great…
Penrith
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and…
Penrith
The one hour family show features some of Britain's funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, the amazing girl in the spinning bottle, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon's cycle and reconnect…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Moresby, Whitehaven
Set in the present day, Gaby Gulliver, an eight-year-old child, is sent on an errand into the woods for her mum…
Gaby finds herself in another universe, a weird but wonderful world… then another, and another, as she travels on a magical journey…
Hawkshead, Ambleside
Join The Director of Hawkshead's ghost tours, Tallow Tales, to explore the horrifying tales, folklore and legends of this small Lake District village.
The venue is just up from Hawkshead Car Park, through black iron gates on the path towards the…
Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Hawkshead
Inspiration
Join us for a day of live music, family fun and festival vibes in the heart of the Langdale Valley…
Trawler Race, Dog show, Bar, Live music, stall, Emergancy services,
'Search for the Missing Sparkle' tells the story of a little fairy who has lost her sparkle. The…
Take your seats and join the fun as Peter Rabbit and his friends hop from page to stage in a…
'She ran away to the circus' tells the story of a little girl called Lilly who's a little bit wild.…
When tragedy strikes, courage blossoms. The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of…
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…
You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a…
Join Jordan, your local Wild Food UK foraging instructor and immerse yourselves in Nature's…
Join local artist Lela Harris this summer for a weekly drawing workshop series designed especially…
Explore the musical, interactive, piano sculptures of local artist Joshua Payne, exhibited across…
Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading in Grasmere. The event will take…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Photography exhibition about the Morecambe Bay fishing community by Tessa Bunney
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
You may have walked the narrow pavements of Ambleside, exploring the various cafes, gift outlets…
Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX. Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100…
This Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, is known for its lavish…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Tickets are now available for the main arena on the Sunday of Whitehaven Weekender, a vibrant new…
If you love wild swimming around beautiful islands then you will love our Wild Isle…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
Make the most of the final weeks of the summer holidays with a fantastic family day out at Carlisle…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…


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