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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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Moresby, Whitehaven
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, Australia and USA, receiving standing ovations and selling out theatres night after night.
Fronted…
Cumbria
Move from 'How do I find the words', to feeling the satisfaction of engaging in a creative process as emotions become words on the paper in front of you. Inspired by what is under your feet, what you can hear, see & feel as you move around the…
Windermere
On the tour you'll take a close look at the exterior features of Townend, the unique 17th century home of the Browne family and get the rare chance to peer inside Townend barn, one of the few surviving examples of a Lakeland bank barn, on the…
Townend, Windermere
122A Highgate, Kendal
Standard Theatre Seated
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson will release his new album Some Kind of Jubilee on Topic Records, his musical home for more than two decades, and joins us at Brewery Arts to celebrate this release and play…
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Kendal
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels…
Kendal
Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning.
Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter.…
Whitehaven
The War of the Birds is a collection of famously untold Eastern European Stories. Unpublished and rarely translated into English, the War of the Birds is a Babushka doll of nested narratives, each exploring class, identity, and place, in the old…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Malt Room Standing | Age Guidance 16+ | Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult
Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties with the band's iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron. With their self-dubbed 'techno-pop, punk rock' sound. Republica led…
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
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…
Inspiration
On May 30, the Metropolitan Opera's 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
Pegeen Flaherty's life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he's…
Looking for something creative to do with the kids this May half term? Join us at Blackwell – the…
A packed weekend celebrating off-road running. The festival aims to bring together trail runners,…
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…
Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be. Anna, a young woman who has abandoned her…
We're bringing back the summer Sisters In The Wild vibe to the Lake District for our 6th annual…
Fri 24 Apr- 19 Jun (8 wks) | 1.45-40pm | 16+ yrs Designed for those with life drawing experience,…
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self's Signature Nature Day Come and join The Conscious Self for a…
Thu 23 Apr- 18 Jun (8 wks) | 7-9pm | 16+ yrs Enhance your drawing skills in a welcoming, relaxed…
Thu 24 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 6-8pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the…
Looking for things to do this May half term in the Lake District? Escape the ordinary and head to…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land,…
In 2026, we're back for a great retro weekend in Ulverston town centre. On Saturday 30th May, we'll…
The Rosehill Players return with the ever heart warming tale of Calendar Girls. After the death of…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead,…
RUM by Joe Mallalieu WINNER - BROADWAY BABY BOBBY AWARD 2024 "A powerful, intimate play"" ★★★★★…


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