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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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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
Keswick
Inside just got interesting.
Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is reimagined. Sound, story and digital exploration blend into a hands-on experience that's full of life, built for curious minds and restless feet of all ages…
Inspiration
Join us for a trip back in time and discover over 200 iconic objects and artworks that bring the…
Celebrate spring at Abbot Hall with creative, family-friendly activities running throughout the…
Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead,…
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Tilly Green and Jamie…
Tue 21 Apr- 16 Jun (8 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ yrs An introduction to four different styles of…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
On May 30, the Metropolitan Opera's 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live…
Looking for things to do this May half term in the Lake District? Escape the ordinary and head to…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Shortlisted works from Farfield Mill's Textile Competition, chosen by judges Jan Beadle, Cas…
DISCOVER, EXPLORE, IMAGINE – BEAKID Join us for a fun and creative hands-on session exploring the…
hu 23 Apr- 2 July (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
RUM by Joe Mallalieu WINNER - BROADWAY BABY BOBBY AWARD 2024 "A powerful, intimate play"" ★★★★★…
Celebrating the Life and Music of the legendary Cilla Black, Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly…
Velo Retro is the largest and longest established retro cycling event in the UK With rides ranging…
Wed 22 April- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities.…
Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…
Fri 24 Apr-3 Jul (10 wks) | 4.30-6.30pm | 16+ yrs Design and make your own pieces, learning all the…
Seventy-five years before the Broadway musical, the true story of jazz-loving murderess Roxie Hart…
REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…


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