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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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    Distillery Tour & Tasting

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    Shed One Distillery, The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AU

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    North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston

    Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour of the distillery and the story behind our gins and vodkas. Then relax in our visitor bar for a guided tasting of at least five of our spirits, with…

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    Afternoon G&Tea with Distillery Tour at Shed One

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    The Old Calf Shed, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 9AU

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    Ulverston

    Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of the botanicals we use to make our gins & vodkas. A welcome tipple awaits you, followed by a distillery tour by the owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe.…

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    Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk

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    Wray, Low Wray, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0JA

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    015394 33250

    wraycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Ambleside

    Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of the Wray team.

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    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Malt Room Standing | By Arrangement with Tony Denton Promotions
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    01539440872

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    It's been 17 years since the release of Elio's critically acclaimed debut album of his own songs, 'A Seat At My Table'. The wait is over!

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    The Victoria Wood Theatre, The Victoria Wood Theatre, Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

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    01539440872

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    Mark, once half of legendary radio double-act Mark and Lard, has been on the national airwaves since the early nineties and currently hosts the Radio 2 Folk Show and weekend breakfast on 6Music with Stuart Maconie. He was the leader of folk-rock…

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    Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas: An Anniversary Celebration – The Met Opera

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

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    01539 725 133

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    122A Highgate, Kendal

    Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas is a celebration of the Met's two decades of onstage glory as experienced in cinemas, featuring highlights from the company's collection of more than 185 extraordinary onscreen performances.

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    Wordsworth Grasmere, Town End, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH

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    Join actor, writer, presenter and poet Larry Lamb for an intimate and entertaining evening as he shares poems and memories in conversation with Tim Robertson, Trustee of the Wordsworth Trust.

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    Finds Handling

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    Senhouse Roman Museum, Senhouse Roman Museum, The Battery, The Promenade, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JD

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    +441900816168

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    The Promenade, Maryport

    Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling

    Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on with real and replica objects, lead by one of our team of volunteers. Included in museum admission.

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    Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport

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    Flavours from the Farm: A Zimbabwean Dinner with Neels

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    Skiddaw Hotel, Main Street, Kendal, Cumbria, CA12 5BN

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    01768772071

    SkiddawHotel@lakedistricthotels.net

    Kendal

    Born and raised on a farm in Zimbabwe in an Afrikaans family, Neels invites you to reminisce with him and explore the food and drink influences of this distinctive culture.

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

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    01539 725 133

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    122A Highgate, Kendal

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    After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK's dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy.

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    Shipping Brow Gallery, 1 Senhouse Street, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6AB

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    07738006323

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    A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid.

    This solo exhibition brings together a collection of pastel paintings inspired by the ever-changing beauty of  the Cumbrian coastline. Working with the rich, luminous qualities of pastel, Sarah…

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Elio Pace Live
Elio Pace Live

It's been 17 years since the release of Elio's critically acclaimed debut album of his own songs,…

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Season

21st September 2026
A grid made up of different images of artists artwork and colours
Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris: Familial Traces

This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…

Openings

Season

11th April 2026-3rd October 2026
Visitors explore the grounds at Wray on a Walk and Talk Guided Tour
Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk

Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…

Openings

Season

6th September 2026-22nd October 2026
Girl in Roman helmet
Finds Handling

Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…

Openings

Season

23rd September 2026
Gruffalo and Child at Walby Farm Park
Gruffalo and Child

"All was quiet in the deep dark wood…" not for long! The Gruffalo & Child will be making personal…

Openings

Season

26th September 2026-27th September 2026
Upside-down reflection of a landscape in still water, showing a cloudy sky, grassy reeds, and warm orange light along the shoreline, with a blurred ho
Bellwethers: Fragility & Survival

Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…

Openings

Season

11th April 2026-3rd October 2026
Farmer's Wife
The Farmer's Wife

Welcome to the farm. In The Farmer's Wife, one day holds a lifetime. Three generations of women…

Openings

Season

18th September 2026-10th October 2026
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  • 1Rydal Island and Caves Swim
  • 2Create a Shopper Bag with Emma Redfern
  • 3Townend guided tours
  • 4Live Music at The Swan - Molly Warburton
  • 5Wild Wellness Retreat
  • 6Harvest Festival
  • 7Beyond Horizons Film Festival
  • 8'What the sea decides to give you' photographic exhibition
  • 9Arts & Crafts Houses Tour: Blackwell & Broad Leys Tour
  • 10Altra 13 Valleys Ultra
  • 11Comedy Club
  • 12TIDAL
  • 13Afternoon G&Tea with Distillery Tour at Shed One
  • 14Paddleboarding at The Swan Hotel
  • 15AudaTours Carlisle Audio Tour: Citadels, Friaries, and Legends of Caldewgate
  • 16Poetry & Music at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house
  • 17Coniston Vintage Summer Shop
  • 18Elio Pace Live
  • 19Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris: Familial Traces
  • 20Wray Grounds Tour - Walk & Talk
  • 21Finds Handling
  • 22Gruffalo and Child
  • 23Bellwethers: Fragility & Survival
  • 24The Farmer's Wife
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