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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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B5289, Keswick
Continue the festive celebrations with a traditional Boxing Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel, the perfect way to relax and indulge after Christmas Day.
Join us for a delicious 3-course Boxing Day roast, featuring perfectly…
B5289, Keswick
Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Lake District with an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and midnight celebrations at the Borrowdale Hotel.
Dress to impress and join us for a spectacular New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, where…
B5289, Keswick
Start the year as you mean to go on with a delicious New Year's Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel.
Join us for a traditional New Year's Day roast dinner, served in our elegant restaurant and designed to bring comfort and…
Barrow-in-Furness
Forget the fairy tale you remember. This is the adults-only version, bursting with outrageous innuendo, shameless double entendres, and enough cheek to make even the Fairy Godmother ask you to behave.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Marley was dead… to begin with.
Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come. The chilling atmosphere of Victorian London is brought to life and the spirits of Christmas return from the dead – all through…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Puccini's exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones, marking the company's first new production of La Fanciulla del West in more than 30 years.
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky makes her role debut as Minnie, the tough…
Barrow-in-Furness
Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan brings our Beethoven Celebrations to Barrow with a concert that's bold, vibrant and buzzing with life to mark 200 years since the composer's death.
122A Highgate, Kendal
An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods. Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved's innocence, Brünnhilde at last returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens,…
122A Highgate, Kendal
One Night In Nashville is back! The UK's first downtown Nashville honkytonk live experience, this incredible live show is fronted by singer-songwriter Maria Jordan. Following a songwriting trip to Nashville, Maria Jordan & Dave Heyes (JTC Records)…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends. What follows is a slippery game of seduction and power, the four lovers plunging into a dizzying world of shifting reality, where truth becomes increasingly…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Extended Theatre Seated
McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle are one of the most important and sought-after collaborations in contemporary Celtic music; a true folk supergroup whose influence reaches far beyond the tradition.
Individually, they are…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Kick your festival weekend off with the Trailhead Social!
This is where the festival really begins. The Trailhead Social brings together riders, adventurers, exhibitors and festival-goers for an evening packed with great company, great beer, and…
Inspiration
We welcome all enthusiasts to our annual Automotive Car Show, hosted at one of Cumbria best kept…
Shipping Brow Contemporary 2026 brings together ten young, emerging and/ or contemporary artists…
Go behind the scenes at Holker Hall & Gardens with our Walled Garden Workshop, a hands-on…
An evening yoga practice on the beautiful lawns at Lowther Castle. These sessions are accessible;…
Weekly on a Tuesday from 23.07 - 27.08. Aim for the high score as you test out your ancient archery…
Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
The Millom & Broughton Agricultural Show has a long and rich history, and is one of the highlights…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Experience the magic of cinema beneath the stars in the beautiful grounds of Ambleside Manor.…
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give…
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
Join Jordan, your local Wild Food UK foraging instructor and immerse yourselves in Nature's…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
'Search for the Missing Sparkle' tells the story of a little fairy who has lost her sparkle. The…
Come along to Party in the Park for an afternoon of live entertainment, family fun and great…
Tickets are now available for the main arena on the Sunday of Whitehaven Weekender, a vibrant new…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
If you love wild swimming around beautiful islands then you will love our Wild Isle…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Now one of the most popular traditional events in the English Lake District, participants compete…
Soak up the magic of a summer evening on England's finest lake! Enjoy live music, a delicious…
Play the traditional games croquet, quoits & skittles on Allan Bank's front lawn with glorious lake…


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