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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.

We’re having a party. Come and join us.

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Wild Swim to Wild Cat Island

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17th June 2026

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15th April 2026-12th July 2026

Relaxed Screening - The Sheep Detectives (PG)

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15th June 2026

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23rd April 2026-18th June 2026

Brewery Youth Theatre (14+ yrs)

Thu 23 Apr-2 Jul (10wks) | 7.15-8.45pm | 14+ yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…

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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026

Lake District Book Festival

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12th June 2026-14th June 2026

Introduction to Open Water Swimming

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23rd May 2026-18th July 2026

Untangling Colour – Vicky Ellis

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal…

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15th April 2026-12th July 2026

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Tue 21 Apr-30 June (10 wks) | 1-3pm | 18+ yrs This course is an open theatre group aimed at those…

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026

Brewery Youth Dance (15+ yrs)

Tue 21 Apr-30 Jun (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…

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21st April 2026-30th June 2026

Lake District Photography Experiences

Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…

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15th June 2026-31st December 2027

Make Your Own Distilled Spirit

Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025 Create your own distilled gin or vodka in…

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14th June 2026

The Lake District Book Festival

A long weekend of talks, panels and debates celebrating writers, writing and the spoken word at…

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12th June 2026-14th June 2026

Planet Mirth - Comedy as seen on TV - Ulverston

Cumbria's biggest comedy club (established 2010) - featuring 4 award winning, Edinburgh Fringe…

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19th June 2026

Silver Screening - The Choral (12a)

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18th June 2026

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23rd May 2026-1st September 2026

Painting from Life: Colour, Form and Expression

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24th April 2026-19th June 2026

National Theatre Live: The Playboy of the Western World

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Stage Stars

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23rd April 2026-2nd July 2026

Simone McGregor presents: Lost in Time with the Strictly Swing Band

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13th June 2026

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