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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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Kendal
It's been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks.
Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing…
122A Highgate, Kendal
FLEETWOOD BAC are the world's first and are regarded as the UK's most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute show, raved about by Peter Green's biographer, and were the first Fleetwood Mac tribute band to fully replicate the classic Stevie, Lindsey,…
Kendal
Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years. The man who gave us signature riffs, ignited The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High and helped propel OCS to double-platinum…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It's been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours.
A fast, forensic show…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Plus Special Guests | Standard Theatre | Age Guidance 16+
Matt Bragg is one of the UK's most distinctive comedic voices, entertaining audiences around the world for over a decade. Now firmly established as one of comedy's most in-demand names, he's…
Keswick
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This exhibition of paintings and photography celebrates the people, stories and heritage of Windermere — from boatbuilders and our conservation team to community…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Grasmere
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover grand landscapes by Constable and Turner, a hasty sketch by Dorothy Wordsworth, dramatic watercolours and rarely displayed objects that spark wonder,…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Nr Kendal
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn, on Sizergh's estate.
Sizergh, Kendal
Whitehaven
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell Kenworthy (1858–1954). Kenworthy's portraits bring to life the people of West Cumbria during the Edwardian period. Through faces and stories, visitors can…
Nr Kendal
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.
Sizergh, Kendal
Grasmere
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of modern printmaking. Women in Print draws inspiration from the life and legacy of Gwyneth Alban Davis, whose values of community, resilience, and…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Inspiration
Dalston Tractor Run showcases vintage and modern tractors. The convoy leaves The Green at 12md…
Join Becks Skinner at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 19 May for a fascinating talk. Inspired by a…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
The Flower Club at Cumberland Flower Farm is back! After a long break, we're relaunching our…
This gathering offers a spacious and gentle environment in which we can pause from the momentum of…
Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those…
Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…
Join our volunteer ranger and bird enthusiast on a gentle stroll through the forest. Suitable for…
The Buttermere Swim Hike takes an exciting approach to wild swimming by combining one of our…
Orwell Prize-winning author, BAFTA and RTS-winning documentary maker, and former BBC Reith Lecturer…
*WORLD PREMIERE From Tom MacRae, the writer of Everybody's Talking About Jamie, comes a brand-new…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 7.15-8.45pm | 14+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Amy Rhiannon Worth's Jazz Jive Jukebox is a unique, high-octane, powerhouse show that contrasts…
This temporary exhibition celebrates the work of local artist and civic leader John Dalzell…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
6.30-9.30pm | 18+ yrs A Brewery Arts Darkroom Membership allows experienced and professional…
Tue 21 April-30 Jun (10 wks) | 1.30-4.30pm or 6-9pm | 18+ yrs A great way to relax, learn a new…
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
A Songwriter's Adventure Along the Pilgrimage Trails of St Oswald's Way & The Way of Light. In…
Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6pm | 11+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
10km race from school around the quiet country roads in the picturesque Bridekirk and Tallentire…
Our popular series of free Afternoon Recitals continues — we're delighted to welcome Chiara Lordi…
Follow the grieving Harley family as they attempt to save their failing rural pub and community by…
May arrives in fullness. Light lingers. Gardens lean toward abundance. In a season that urges us to…


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