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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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  1. Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
    Wild Swimmers in Rydal Water with Swim the Lakes
    Rydal Island and Caves Swim

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    Rydal Water, -, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9LW

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    015394 33826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    Ambleside

    Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming. Rydal Water has a fascinating history and is the ideal location for wild swimming. Join us on this gem of a swim-hike, swim the islands of Rydal Water,…

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    Rydal Water, Ambleside

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    Visitors explore the grounds at Wray on a Walk and Talk Guided Tour
    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.

    Starting on the Castle terrace, you'll stop at key points around the perimeter to hear how the Dawson family created the estate,…

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    Wray, Ambleside

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  3. Teacups and Table at Afternoon G&Tea at Shed 1 Distillery in Ulverston, Cumbria
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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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    07794699913

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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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    Shed One Distillery Tours & Tastings, Ulverston

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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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    07794699913

    info@shed1distillery.com

    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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    Photograph of two women in regency costume reading books in a garden.
    Ghost Story! Gothic Garden Party

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

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    +441539435544

    enquiries@wordsworth.org.uk

    Grasmere

    We are celebrating our new exhibition in style – with a Gothic summer garden party!

    Step into a Gothic tale as you explore our immersive exhibition, where moonlit woodlands, haunted villas and eerie seascapes surround rare treasures, including a…

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    Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere

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    16 July 2026Open 18:00 - 21:00

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  6. Close-up image of an electrolier (an elaborate late Victorian electric chandelier) on the ceiling of a museum gallery in dim lighting.
    Close-up image of an electrolier (an elaborate late Victorian electric chandelier) on the ceiling of a museum gallery in dim lighting.
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    Keswick Museum, Station Road, Station Rd, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4NF

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    01768773263

    info@keswickmuseum.org.uk

    Station Rd, Keswick

    Our galleries take on a unique atmosphere as the world slows down.

    Whether you're looking to unwind after work or school, or are simply looking for a calm place to spend a slow summer afternoon in Keswick, our doors will be open until well into the…

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    Keswick Museum, Keswick

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  7. Pink Floyd
    Pink Floyd
    Pink Floyd By Candlelight

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

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    01539 725 133

    boxoffice@breweryarts.co.uk

    Kendal

    Pink Floyd by Candlelight is an intimate acoustic concert celebrating the music of Pink Floyd. Performed by a trio featuring male and female vocals, acoustic guitars and violin, the show presents carefully arranged interpretations of Pink Floyd's…

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  8. The Pantaloons: The (almost) Complete History of Britain
    The Pantaloons: The (almost) Complete History of Britain
    The Pantaloons: The (almost) Complete History of Britain

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

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    01228 598596

    info@discovercarlisle.co.uk

    Tarn Road, Brampton

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

    Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in…

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    Talkin Tarn Country Park, Brampton

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    16 July 2026Open 18:00 - 21:30

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  9. Wild Swimmers with swim the Lakes, Ambleside
    Wild Swimmers with swim the Lakes, Ambleside
    The Swim to Devil's Chimney

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    Glenridding Car Park, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0JS

    Telephone

    01539433826

    swim@swimthelakes.co.uk

    Glenridding

    The Swim to Devils Chimney is another one of our favourite island-hopping adventures, this time on Ullswater. With it's 'Big Lake' exposure and dramatic views this exciting swim requires a good level of fitness… anything can happen on the way to…

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  10. Brown Boots
    Brown Boots
    Brown Boots

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    Rosehill Theatre, Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven, CA28 6SE

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    +441946692422

    info@rosehilltheatre.co.uk

    Moresby

    Brown Boots serve up the full works of traditional music from the UK and beyond. From pumping dance bangers to succulent slow airs, saucy waltzes to chunky polkas, they've got it all covered. All beautifully presented, with loads of colour and…

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  11. Band performing at the Countrt by the Castle Festival at Muncaster Castle
    Band performing at the Countrt by the Castle Festival at Muncaster Castle
    Country by The Castle

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

    Telephone

    01229717614

    info@muncaster.co.uk

    Ravenglass

    Mosey on down to Country By The Castle, Muncaster's Country Music festival!

    Join us 17 - 18 July for a country music spectacular, set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Lake District fells and featuring some of the hottest acts from the UK…

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    Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

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    17 July 2026to18 July 2026Various Opening Times

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  12. Lighthouse Ultra 180
    Lighthouse Ultra 180
    Lighthouse Ultra 180 Triathlon

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    Waterhead, Ambleside, Lake District, LA22 9BU

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    07749248884

    ultraendurancetri@gmail.com

    Ambleside

    Coast-to-coast 180 mile ultra triathlon.

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    17 July 2026to19 July 2026Open 06:00 - 20:30

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18th July 2026-6th September 2026
Massive video wall, great sound and lights
World Cup Family Fanzone - SEMI-FINAL!

Keswick's family fan zone for the FIFA World Cup is hosted at The Mixing Shed at The Pencil Factory…

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
Keswick Convention poster 2026 with the caption "Strong In His Strength" being used as the text overshadows an illustration of Derwent water and the s
Keswick Convention 2026

The annual Keswick Convention has been taking place since 1875. A completely free event offering…

Openings

Season

18th July 2026-7th August 2026
Audio tour in Carlisle
AudaTours Carlisle Audio Tour: Citadels, Friaries, and Legends of Caldewgate

Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…

Openings

Season

2nd March 2026-31st December 2026
Paddleboarding on Lake
Paddleboarding at The Swan Hotel

Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…

Openings

Season

28th March 2026-1st October 2026
swimmers stood on shoreline with Swim the Lakes
Introduction to Open Water Swimming

Our popular Introduction to outdoor swimming course takes place at either Rydal Water or Waterhead,…

Openings

Season

23rd May 2026-18th July 2026
A man giving a talk to a group of people sat down on chairs
Distillery Tour & Tasting

Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…

Openings

Season

6th June 2026-1st August 2026

Season

4th July 2026-25th July 2026
Big Kid Circus JURASSIC Poster
Big Kid Circus: JURASSIC - Carlisle

Big Kid Circus presents JURASSIC in Carlisle, UK. 2 Hours of incredible entertainment for all ages…

Openings

Season

15th July 2026-19th July 2026
Engraving of a ship on stormy waters
Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination

Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…

Openings

Season

7th July 2026-19th June 2027
Visitors at a Stall at Keswick Saturday Market in the Lake District, Cumbria
Keswick Market

Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.

Openings

Season

20th July 2025-20th July 2026
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  • 1Summer of Play at Allan Bank
  • 2Big Kid Circus
  • 3Pillar, Rock & Beyond: 200 Years of Rock Climbing
  • 4Text & Textile! – Connie Flynn
  • 5Cave Art Workshop
  • 6Introduction To Stained Glass
  • 7Print Room Members Sessions
  • 8Evening buffet cruises 2026
  • 9Summer of Play at Wray
  • 10Hill Top Herdwick - Farm Tour
  • 11Glimpses of Our Bay ArtyBird Carnforth Fellowship Alumni Exhibition
  • 12Cine-Social
  • 13Live Music at Wainwrights' Inn
  • 14Carboniferous Monsters Exhibition
  • 15World Cup Family Fanzone - SEMI-FINAL!
  • 16Bellwethers: Fragility & Survival
  • 17Keswick Convention 2026
  • 18AudaTours Carlisle Audio Tour: Citadels, Friaries, and Legends of Caldewgate
  • 19Paddleboarding at The Swan Hotel
  • 20Introduction to Open Water Swimming
  • 21Distillery Tour & Tasting
  • 22Big Kid Circus: JURASSIC - Carlisle
  • 23Ghost Story! Into the Gothic Imagination
  • 24Keswick Market
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