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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
Standard Theatre Seated | Age Guidance 16+
Alasdair Beckett-King is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation. Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and…
Bowness On Windermere
★★★★★ "Doctors should prescribe it as an antidepressant" – Broadway Baby
★ SELL-OUT show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 ★
Toronto-based singer-songwriter Duane Forrest presents his captivating, award-winning music-storytelling show to…
Newby Bridge
Guess who's back… back for good!✨
Our Summer Spa-rtys have returned — and this time it's all about Robbie Williams & Take That. No support acts, no warm-ups… just pure 90s & 00s pop perfection.
Join us on 18th September, 6–9pm for a night that'll…
Keswick
Welcome to the farm.
In The Farmer's Wife, one day holds a lifetime. Three generations of women from the same family – a daughter, a mother and a grandmother – share a kitchen, their stories overlapping as the past and present sit side by side…
Kendal
Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon's. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim and countless awards, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For close to 30 years, she has…
Carlisle
A family fun music festival with a wonderful mix of local acts with renowned UK Tribute acts.
Ambleside
Come and give Trail running in the Lake District a try, with its rugged fells, stunning glacial ribbon lakes and market towns. 5 distances to choose from; 9km, 14km, 25km, 44km and 52km.
122A Highgate, Kendal
From producer Michael Cumming (Oxide Ghosts, King Rocker)
In the 1980s and 1990s, Anthony Irvine was a comedian and cabaret performer. His act was a little unusual. As the Iceman, he went on stage… to melt ice. Literally. He'd bring a large block…
Moresby, Whitehaven
We are thrilled to have Emma return to Rosehill with TWO nights of delving deep into the worlds most MURDEROUS MINDS.
Murderous Minds isn't just a retelling of crimes—it's an unflinching journey into the psyche of killers, exploring the dark…
Moresby, Whitehaven
We are thrilled to have Emma return to Rosehill with TWO nights of delving deep into the worlds most MURDEROUS MINDS.
Murderous Minds isn't just a retelling of crimes—it's an unflinching journey into the psyche of killers, exploring the dark…
Kendal
From the time The Springsteen Sessions hit the stage, they take you on a musical journey down E Street that will leave you enthralled, excited and exhausted but more importantly wanting more.
Covering over four decades of The Boss, this tight unit…
Millom
TINA LIVE – SIMPLY THE BEST TRIBUTE TO TINA TURNER
New look. Same fire. All Tina.
Get ready for an unforgettable night as Tina Live – The Tina Turner Experience returns with a brand-new, streamlined show packed with energy, attitude, and iconic…
Inspiration
Cine-Social is a once-a-month evening for film-lovers to get together. Each month, three films are…
Festival of the Lake is coming to Windermere Jetty Museum on Saturday 27 June 2026 for a full day…
Nine years after Brazil's worst environmental disaster, filmmaker Claudia Neubern returns to the…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
6.30-9.30pm | 18+ yrs A Brewery Arts Darkroom Membership allows experienced and professional…
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
A trail of venues around Arnside, Storth and Silverdale showcasing the work of around 80 talented…
If you love walking or hiking and taking in spectacular scenery, and want to help support…
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…
SAVE THE DATE - 27th and 28th June… We have a party pending... Jenningsfest - Celebrating 1 year of…
Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…
A German emigrant living in a trailer in Kansas is the victim of a botched sex-change operation.…
Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 7.15-8.45pm | 14+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
With 4 race options and 3 distances in each to choose from, the event is ideal for both novice and…
REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
Our Summer Sizzler will serve up the very best of summer grub, all while you relax by the shores of…
Ullswater Epicman Triathlon is based at Park Foot Holiday Park. You can choose either the Sprint,…
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new…
Out of on the far flung Wallis Island, Charles, an eccentric widower and lottery winner, hires a…
Wed 22 April- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities.…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Wed 22 Apr- 24 Jun (8 wks) | 11.15am-1.45pm | 16+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If…
Standard Theatre Seated Brewery Arts Youth Theatre present their Summer Show – Love and Hope. Have…
Based on the true story of John Davidson, a Scottish activist who grew up in the 1980s with severe…


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