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  1. Audience enjoying the Open Mic Night in the Muncaster Castle Stable Yard
    Audience enjoying the Open Mic Night in the Muncaster Castle Stable Yard
    Muncaster Open Mic Night

    Address

    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Calling all local talent – and local music lovers!
    Join us for Muncaster Castle's monthly Open Mic Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening celebrating the best of our local music scene.
    Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this…

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

    Dates

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    7 Aug 2026Open 18:30 - 23:00

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  2. person wearing a yellow outfit in front of a purple background
    person wearing a yellow outfit in front of a purple background
    Live Music at The Swan - Molly Warburton

    Address

    Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Molly Warburton, a UK Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Lancaster, will be joining us at The Swan on 7th August for a night of live music!

    Previously featured on BBC Introducing, MusicCrowns, and Spotify Editorial Playlists, Molly's soulful sound…

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    7 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  3. The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore
    The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore
    The Music of The Lord of The Rings. Tribute to Howard Shore

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    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    info@redevents.uk

    The Abbey, Carlisle

    Join us on August 8th at the breathtaking Carlisle Cathedral, for 'Our precious concert' — one of our most beloved and best-selling programmes!

    Experience the majestic and timeless music of the legendary Lord of the Rings films in a…

    Venue

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

    Dates

    From:
    8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30

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  4. String Fever all playing on one instrument
    String Fever all playing on one instrument
    String Fever

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    Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DL

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Playful, witty and inventive, 'the world's first genetically modified string quartet' will take you on a whistle-stop journey through the history of music. Using electric instruments, String Fever's…

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    8 Aug 2026Open 19:30 -

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  5. Isata Kanneh-Mason in a yellow, floral outfit surrounded by flower petals
    Isata Kanneh-Mason in a yellow, floral outfit surrounded by flower petals
    Isata Kanneh-Mason

    Address

    Kendal Town Hall, 9a Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4DL

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27, No.2 'Moonlight'
    Ravel Gaspard de la nuit
    Dobrinka Tabakova Nocturne
    Dobrinka Tabakova Halo
    Beethoven Piano Sonata No.21 in C Op.53…

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    8 Aug 2026Open 15:00 -

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  6. Mermaids at the 2025 Maryport Taste of the Sea festival
    Mermaids at the 2025 Maryport Taste of the Sea festival
    Maryport Taste of the Sea

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    Maryport Harbourside, South Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AB

    Telephone

    01228 817200

    paul.walker@cumberland.gov.uk

    Maryport

    Maryport is welcoming back Taste Cumbria on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026 for the Taste of the Sea festival.

    After the success of expanding it over two sites last year, that will happen again this Summer, ensuring it makes the very best use…

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    8 Aug 2026to9 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  7. Chapel Island Walk 2026
    Chapel Island Walk 2026
    Chapel Island Walk

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    Canal Foot, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA129EL

    Telephone

    01524 381820

    fundraising@cancercare.org.uk

    Ulverston

    Join CancerCare for a walk to the unique landmark Chapel Island, one of Morecambe Bay's hidden gems, on Sunday 9th August 2026!

    The route sets off from Canal Foot (near Ulverston), from where we will make our way along the sands across the Bay…

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    9 Aug 2026Open 01:30 -

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  8. A drawing of a smiling duck floating in the night sky
    A drawing of a smiling duck floating in the night sky
    Family Event: The Duck With No Luck

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    Abbot Hall, Kirkland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 5AL

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Showtimes: 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm

    Join Concerteenies for the musical story of The Duck With No Luck.

    'When Dizzy the duck oversleeps and misses the flight South, he knows that he must, somehow, catch…

    Venue

    Abbot Hall, Kendal

    Dates

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    9 Aug 2026Open 11:00 -
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    9 Aug 2026Open 13:00 -
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    9 Aug 2026Open 14:30 -

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  9. Kirsty McClean posing beautifully in front of a pink wall
    Kirsty McClean posing beautifully in front of a pink wall
    Festival Finale: Cavalleria Rusticana

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    Kendal Leisure Centre, Burton Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7HX

    Telephone

    01539 266 200

    boxoffice@ldsm.org.uk

    Kendal

    Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival

    Kirsty McClean - Santuzza | Jay Broadhurst - Turiddu | Anna Elizabeth Cooper - Lola | Jemima Gray - Lucia | Alex Riddell - Alfio | Lilly-May Woodward - Violin | Northern Chamber Orchestra | Lake…

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    9 Aug 2026Open 17:00 -

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  10. Group Smiling getting into Windermere
    Group Smiling getting into Windermere
    Epic Lakes Swim Windermere

    Address

    Borrans Park, Ambleside, Borrans Road, AMBLESIDE, Cumbria, LA22 0EN

    Telephone

    01257 251217

    info@epicevents.co.uk

    AMBLESIDE

    Epic Lakes Swim Windermere is the final event of the Epic Lakes Open Water Swim Series and takes place from Borrans Park, Waterhead. You can choose either the 750m, 1500m, 3k or 5k distances, depending upon your age and ability. Bring the family and…

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    Borrans Park, Ambleside, Ambleside

    Dates

    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 07:00 - 17:00

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  11. Meetwood Flac
    Meetwood Flac
    Summer Sundays ft. Meetwood Flac

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    Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    Kendal

    Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return!

    Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer…

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    From:
    9 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

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  12. Junior Musical Theatre Summer School (for ages 9 - 13)
    Junior Musical Theatre Summer School (for ages 9 - 13)
    Junior Musical Theatre Summer School

    Address

    Hampsfell Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 6BE

    Telephone

    07540423550

    info@cumbriacurtaincall.co.uk

    Grange-over-Sands

    MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026

    We're thrilled to let you know that bookings are now OPEN for our 2026 Summer Schools in Grange-over-Sands!

    ️ This August, we're offering two incredible week-long programmes packed with singing, dancing,…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

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  13. Arts Unleashed Summer Camp 2026 (7-14 Yrs)
    Arts Unleashed Summer Camp 2026 (7-14 Yrs)
    Arts Unleashed Summer Camp 2026 (7-14 Yrs)

    Address

    Brewery Arts, Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    122A Highgate, Kendal

    10-14 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri
    Arts Unleashed is a hands-on week of Visual Art and Craft activities for young people. A chance to express yourself, go wild and make new friends!

    The programme will be run by local artists…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Open 09:30 - 03:30

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  14. Anna Morley
    Anna Morley
    Aspiring classical saxophonist Anna Morley is coming to entertain us

    Address

    Carlisle Cathedral, The Abbey, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TZ

    Telephone

    +441228548151

    Events@carlislecathedral.org.uk

    Carlisle

    Our series of Afternoon Recitals continues. For today's recital we are delighted to welcome Anna Morley to the Fratry Hall.

    Entry is free; a collection will be taken at the end of the concert. Please pay what you can to support the artist and the…

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    From:
    12 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 15:00

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  15. wild swimmers with Swim the Lakes sat on the edge of a Lake District tarn
    wild swimmers with Swim the Lakes sat on the edge of a Lake District tarn
    More Adventures in the Beautiful South

    Address

    Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HP.

    Telephone

    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    Ambleside

    More Adventures in the Beautiful South is a 2-day swimming adventure in the beautiful South Lake District. We draw on our extensive knowledge of hidden wild swimming locations to bring you more of what you love: Relaxed and enjoyable swimming in…

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    From:
    12 Aug 2026to14 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  16. Every Brilliant Thing
    Every Brilliant Thing
    Every Brilliant Thing

    Address

    Theatre by the Lake, Lake Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5DJ

    Telephone

    +441768206076

    laura.knights@theatrebythelake.com

    Keswick

    You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy.

    So you start to make a list of everything that's brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for.

    Ice cream
    Water fights
    Staying up past your bedtime and being…

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    From:
    12 Aug 2026to5 Sept 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30

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  17. swimming in a dark lake
    swimming in a dark lake
    Wild Swimming - Thursday 13th August

    Address

    The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our expert guide, Karen, leads you through the session in the picturesque River Leven.

    Session Details:

    Dates & Times: Thursday 13th August,…

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    13 Aug 2026Various Opening Times

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  18. The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night
    The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night
    The Pantaloons: Twelfth Night

    Address

    Talkin Tarn Country Park, Tarn Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 1HN

    Telephone

    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    Tarn Road, Brampton

    Outdoor theatre suitable for all ages at Talkin Tarn Country Park.

    The critically acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bard's comedy of fools, duels and dual identities.

    "Some are born great,…

    Venue

    Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton

    Dates

    From:
    13 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30

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  19. person holding flower and smiling at camera
    person holding flower and smiling at camera
    Live Music at The Swan - Evie Plumb

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    Conferences, Weddings & Events at The Swan Hotel & Spa, The Swan Hotel & Spa, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA12 8NB

    Telephone

    015395 31681

    events@swanhotel.com

    Newby Bridge

    Evie is a singer-songwriter from the Lake District. Evie has built up a vast repertoire of songs, with a special interest in jazz 'n' blues. Her soulful vocals and jazzy piano styles make her live performances a great experience.

    We're looking…

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    From:
    14 Aug 2026Open 18:00 - 20:00

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  20. Atomic Brass
    Atomic Brass
    Summer Sundays ft. Atomic Brass

    Address

    Brewery Arts, 122A Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4HE

    Telephone

    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    Kendal

    Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return!

    Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer…

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    From:
    16 Aug 2026Open 14:00 - 16:00

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