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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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Ulverston
Join us for an all women's wellness festival based in the The Lake District this Spring.
Enjoy two days of movement, connection, sunshine & spritz with likeminded women.
With day tickets and full weekend passes available, you can move, breathe,…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!
Rosy Carrick is a writer, performer, translator, compere and bad-ass…
Kendal
You'll start with a 400m swim in the pool and then transition to your bike for an out and back route which has a timed out neutral zone. Finally, a 5km off-road run using the route of the old canal for a short distance then onto woodland trails and…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter's rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it…
The Abbey, Carlisle
We look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 29th April organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
This event is free to enter; there will be a retiring collection at the end of the concert - please give what…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
122A Highgate, Kendal
Simon Yates of Touching the Void returns to Brewery Arts, Kendal, with his new talk 'Pleasure and Pain' due to phenomenal demand!
'Touching the Void' mountaineer Simon Yates is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high and remote mountains…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Spring Fibre Art Landscape Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
Thursday 30 April 2026
£70 + £10 materials (payable on the day)
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for a creative introduction to fibre art with a special focus on designing your own…
Kewswick
Sign up to take on this unique triathlon event, while raising funds for Turning Tides, a homelessness charity supporting people in W Sussex!
Bikes, Boots, Boats
Sign up to take on this one-of-a-kind triathlon event, while raising vital funds for…
Bowness-on-Windermere
*WORLD PREMIERE
From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new original musical based around classic Victoria Wood songs.
Peggy is recently divorced and lost in life, when a chance meeting with her childhood best…
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…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Ambleside
A performance of Faure's celebrated Requiem and the wonderfully uplifting Magnificat by John Rutter. With orchestra.
Braithwaite, Keswick
Get ready for an adventure with a Totally Wild UK professional forager on our Forage and Cookery Course. Join them on a journey to learn about the hidden world of wild edibles that surrounds us. And that's not all! Enjoy a delicious wild food meal…
Inspiration
Join us for an inspiring guided walk with acclaimed photographer Joanne Coates, as we explore her…
Get creative this February half term at Abbot Hall, with hands-on activities inspired by the Simon…
Celebrate the important women in your life this Mother's Day with a delicious Afternoon Tea in the…
Western – True Grit (2010) The Coen Brothers' reimagining of the classic Western tale. A determined…
Wed 14 Jan-25 Mar (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Building Shapes and Colour Blending in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell Saturday March 14th £70…
Tue 13 Jan-24 Mar (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
Step into the radiant world of Carlisle Cathedral's stained glass with our brand‑new tour, Sacred…
Sip & Paint with Gemma Longworth on Saturday 14th March, 1pm-3pm, £30. Celebrate Mother's Day…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
An exhibition of spring-flowering plants combined with a plant fair featuring 8 nurseries from…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
As winter gives way to spring, this exhibition celebrates renewal and transformation through the…
Please join us for a creative afternoon in the Undercroft at Carlisle Cathedral as we explore the…
A 48-Hour Retreat for Discovery & Replenishment of Mind, Body, and Spirit, for men and women. Fiona…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
Alligator Gumbo are an exciting band playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz…
Based on the book by Amy Liptrot. An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books. A…
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 4-4.45pm | 4-6 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
With all those early mornings, muddy school runs and hours spent cheering from the sidelines, isn't…


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