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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
The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, Hadestown: The Musical is the genre-defying musical blending modern American…
Durdar Rd, Carlisle
THE JUMPS ARE BACK
It's the moment that all Cumbrian racing fans have been waiting for. Come and enjoy the return of the Jumps at Carlisle Racecourse on 22 October.
It's a raceday that always promises a really competitive day of action with a…
Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle
Windermere
Step into the glamour and intrigue of the roaring twenties for a night unlike any other at Merewood. Expect an evening of laughter, suspense and scandal as a thrilling murder mystery unfolds around you.
As you enjoy a delicious two-course…
Kendal
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels…
Penrith
Featuring the Cosmic Cumbria Astrophotography Exhibition launch, Film Premiere of Cumbria Night Skies and a talk by Professor Roger William Lewis Jones. This has been programmed to coincide with Cumbria Dark Skies Festival and the North Pennines…
Penrith
Eden Valley and Penrith Astronomy Group have created an exhibition of Astrophotography for Rheged's Community Gallery Space, to coincide and celebrate Cumbria's Dark Skies Festival. This interactive exhibition will take you on a cosmic journey from…
Kendal
Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning.
Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter.…
Moresby, Whitehaven
The War of the Birds is a collection of famously untold Eastern European Stories. Unpublished and rarely translated into English, the War of the Birds is a Babushka doll of nested narratives, each exploring class, identity, and place, in the old…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Malt Room Standing | Age Guidance 16+ | Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult
Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties with the band's iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron. With their self-dubbed 'techno-pop, punk rock' sound. Republica led…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles and George MacKay
A charming, witty, and deeply relatable retelling of the Jane Austen 1811 novel of love and sisterhood.
Information about this Screening
These films are screened with the house…
Crook Road, Kendal
Using the Autumn landscape as inspiration, join artist Penny Hillier–Evans for a creative workshop inspired by the colours of the changing seasons.
This workshop is suitable for adults and teenagers - with adult supervision.
No drawing or painting…
Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Cumbria
Millom
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…
Inspiration
OKTOBERFEST IS COMING TO THE BARREL HOUSE & THE VENUE! Get ready for an incredible three-day…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Mark, once half of legendary radio double-act Mark and Lard, has been on the national airwaves…
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…
Environmental and social change come to the big screen this autumn, with documentaries, short films…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
"All was quiet in the deep dark wood…" not for long! The Gruffalo & Child will be making personal…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin…
Molly Warburton, a UK Indie Pop singer-songwriter from Lancaster, will be joining us at The Swan on…
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give…
Come and taste different varieties of apples and explore our orchard. During these weekends,…
Four award winning, Edinburgh Fringe storming, prime time TV smashing acts including; BEN…
To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works…
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday by the shores of Ullswater with a comforting Sunday roast and live music to…
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
14 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles
Cold Springs Community Orchard hosts an Apple day once again! Have your apples pressed; go…
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of…
Enjoy an afternoon of poetry and live music at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, near…
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
This is a Laser Show with classical background music. With Cub Scouts doing a mock attack on the…
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet…


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