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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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B5289, Keswick
Celebrate Christmas Day in the Lake District with an elegant and memorable 5-course Christmas Day lunch at the Borrowdale Hotel. Gather your family and friends for a truly special festive dining experience in one of the most scenic settings in the…
B5289, Keswick
Continue the festive celebrations with a traditional Boxing Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel, the perfect way to relax and indulge after Christmas Day.
Join us for a delicious 3-course Boxing Day roast, featuring perfectly…
20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE - THE HALSTON WAY 31ST DECEMBER 2026 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Choose your dining venue, then enjoy a whole-building celebration as the night unfolds. Dress to Impress Exclusive Ticketed Event Includes access to the entire New…
B5289, Keswick
Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Lake District with an unforgettable evening of fine dining, live entertainment, and midnight celebrations at the Borrowdale Hotel.
Dress to impress and join us for a spectacular New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, where…
B5289, Keswick
Start the year as you mean to go on with a delicious New Year's Day lunch in the Lake District at the Borrowdale Hotel.
Join us for a traditional New Year's Day roast dinner, served in our elegant restaurant and designed to bring comfort and…
Barrow-in-Furness
Forget the fairy tale you remember. This is the adults-only version, bursting with outrageous innuendo, shameless double entendres, and enough cheek to make even the Fairy Godmother ask you to behave.
Moresby, Whitehaven
Marley was dead… to begin with.
Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come. The chilling atmosphere of Victorian London is brought to life and the spirits of Christmas return from the dead – all through…
122A Highgate, Kendal
The Luke Combs Experience Is Back In Kendal!
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with amazing music and good vibes as we welcome the UKs best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs to Kendal. Get ready to sing along to all your…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Puccini's exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones, marking the company's first new production of La Fanciulla del West in more than 30 years.
Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky makes her role debut as Minnie, the tough…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!
Featuring guest writer John Alexander Scott, a popular performer on…
Barrow-in-Furness
Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan brings our Beethoven Celebrations to Barrow with a concert that's bold, vibrant and buzzing with life to mark 200 years since the composer's death.
122A Highgate, Kendal
An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods. Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved's innocence, Brünnhilde at last returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens,…
Inspiration
Join Joanne Coates for a walk and talk discussing her Daughters of the Soil work — how farming,…
OKTOBERFEST IS COMING TO THE BARREL HOUSE & THE VENUE! Get ready for an incredible three-day…
14 stalls selling Antiques, Vintage and Collectablesbles
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give…
learn how to use rag rugging tools including a latch hook and cutting gauge, you will then start to…
Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…
Cold Springs Community Orchard hosts an Apple day once again! Have your apples pressed; go…
A spellbinding evening of Gothic tales in candlelit Dove Cottage. Discover the origins of modern…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Enjoy a relaxed Sunday by the shores of Ullswater with a comforting Sunday roast and live music to…
To complement our newest exhibition, An A-Z of Beatrix Potter, we are excited to run our new…
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and…
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…
Join us on a exclusive guided tour of Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm owned…
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
Join actor, writer, presenter and poet Larry Lamb for an intimate and entertaining evening as he…
Join photographer Steve Blake in our beautiful woodland environment. Full day workshops are…
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…
13 Valleys celebrates the 13 unique valleys of the Lake District National Park which are part of…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas is a celebration of the Met's two decades of onstage glory as…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…


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