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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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Moresby, Whitehaven
Performed by GERARD LOGAN
Directed by GARETH ARMSTRONG
Music by SIMON SLATER
Hauntings is a spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural from two of the world's greatest writers of ghost stories, E.F. Benson and M.R. James.
With…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Live/Wire: the AC/DC Show bring TNT High Voltage Dirty Deeds to Kendal!
AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share your love of…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Back by popular demand! Step into a world of magic at The Beacon Museum!
Get ready to wave your wands, brew some bubbling potions and unleash your inner witch or wizard!
The Beacon School of Magic is back, bringing a spellbinding day of magical…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Braithwaite, Keswick
Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge | Whinlatter Forest
Step into the wild beauty of the Lake District and experience the powerful combination of heat, cold water and nature with our Wild Sauna & Forest Plunge sessions in Whinlatter Forest.
Set high among…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Moresby, Whitehaven
Critically acclaimed as one of the greatest tribute shows in the world, Simon & Garfunkel Through the Years has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, Australia and USA, receiving standing ovations and selling out theatres night after night.
Fronted…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self's Signature Nature Day
Come and join The Conscious Self for a wellness day like no other! Deep in the heart of the forest we will connect to nature and community!
Step into the woods and let your system exhale…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Cumbria
Move from 'How do I find the words', to feeling the satisfaction of engaging in a creative process as emotions become words on the paper in front of you. Inspired by what is under your feet, what you can hear, see & feel as you move around the…
Windermere
On the tour you'll take a close look at the exterior features of Townend, the unique 17th century home of the Browne family and get the rare chance to peer inside Townend barn, one of the few surviving examples of a Lakeland bank barn, on the…
Townend, Windermere
Coniston
Discover the Lake District after dark on an unforgettable canoe journey across beautiful Coniston Water. As daylight fades, paddle across the peaceful lake surrounded by the dramatic Coniston mountains and some of the Lake District's most…
Coniston Water, Coniston
122A Highgate, Kendal
Discover a vibrant selection of French-language
cinema, from acclaimed contemporary releases and
major hits to bold work from distinctive filmmakers.
122A Highgate, Kendal
Standard Theatre Seated
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson will release his new album Some Kind of Jubilee on Topic Records, his musical home for more than two decades, and joins us at Brewery Arts to celebrate this release and play…
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Inspiration
Four award winning, Edinburgh Fringe storming, prime time TV smashing acts including; BEN…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give…
Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin…
Silver Screening Starring: Peter Mullan, Jakob Oftebro & Sid Sagar Kenneth, fixated on ancestor…
Discover the creatures that came before the T.REX. Step back to the Carboniferous period, 100…
A spellbinding evening of Gothic tales in candlelit Dove Cottage. Discover the origins of modern…
Malt Room Standing | By Arrangement with Tony Denton Promotions Altered Images originated in…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK…
Celebrate 80 years of Brathay with a fun-filled family event at Brathay Hall on Saturday 26…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid. This solo exhibition brings together a…
Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
Join Joanne Coates for a walk and talk discussing her Daughters of the Soil work — how farming,…
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…
learn how to sew a fully lined bag, using the 'bagging out' technique to ensure there are no raw…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
To complement our newest exhibition, An A-Z of Beatrix Potter, we are excited to run our new…
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
Visit our Farm for this totally bespoke and fun farmer experience tailored especially for children.…
Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…


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