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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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14 mile road race
Barrow-in-Furness
We're heading back through the musical mists of time to meet everyone's favourite prehistoric pals… Together with presenter Claire Henry and musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
122A Highgate, Kendal
Following his smash-hit company debut with The Hours, composer Kevin Puts returns to the Met with his Pulitzer Prize–winning opera, inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas truce.
A poignant depiction of shared humanity in the most…
Kendal
Ocean Colour Scene guitarist Steve Cradock is responsible for some of the most distinctive riffs of the past 30 years. The man who gave us signature riffs, ignited The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High and helped propel OCS to double-platinum…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Winner of the inaugural Morecambe Poetry Festival poetry prize and The Plough Poetry Prize Trystan Lewis performed at Poetry Club last year supporting David Viney. He was so popular, lots of people were asking when we could have him back. Trystan…
122A Highgate, Kendal
At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents' friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland,…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Extended Theatre | Age Guidance 16+
Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show – taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive, gloriously unfiltered wit.
Direct from the Edinburgh…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with his critically acclaimed brand new stand-up show.
Remember when people were excited for the future? With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around,…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the ever growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It's entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.
Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham, the founding members of Nine Below Zero, started making music and playing live together in South East London back in 1977. Celebrating 50 years of creating and playing some of the finest UK Rhythm n Blues, Nine Below…
122A Highgate, Kendal
She's back! Our favourite Canadian spoken word artist, one-person show award winner and ace creator of the podcast 'Have a Kind Word with Yourself' Rose Condo. If kindness were an Olympic sport she'd be a multi-gold medalist. Come and hear some of…
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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