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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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Millom
Looking for a Christmas gift for Mum, Dad, the grandparents — or perhaps a little treat for yourself?
Give them something to look forward to with tickets to Forever Diamond: The Concert, a live theatre show celebrating the timeless music of Neil…
Grasmere
Join us in our cosy Café for Gothic book chats this autumn and delve deeper into the world of Gothic fiction. From doppelgangers to vampires, wild moors to haunted woods, dark labyrinths to spooky castles, Gothic literature has given us some of our…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
122A Highgate, Kendal
A 20th-anniversary screening tour of Graham Fellows' much loved comedy documentary It's Nice Up North starring his alter ego John Shuttleworth. The tour is also being presented as a tribute to the late Martin Parr, the celebrated photographer who…
Ambleside
Keeping the Members Together: A History of Music in Working Men's Clubs with Isabel Thomas
Is there anything special about the world of music in working men's clubs? Two quotes ninety years apart – 'the shows must be kept going, even if they do not…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Moresby, Whitehaven
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 Rosehill to celebrate this release and play songs from the album.
The…
Durdar Rd, Carlisle
This Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer takes to the skies in a spectacular drone light show at Carlisle Racecourse.
Coming to Cumbria for the first time, this magical family event will bring Rudolph's heart-warming story to life through…
Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle
Newby Bridge
The Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones!
Every weekend from November the 14th (coinciding with our Christmas Markets!), we invite children of all ages, up to 14, to experience the joy of meeting Santa Claus himself.…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Malt Room Standing
Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin, who plays piano and guitar…
Brampton, Carlisle
10 Mile Road Running Race Starting at William Howard School and finishing on Eden Bridge in Carlisle. A fast point to point
Carlisle
Christmas countdown begins for Carlisle's Christmas Light Switch-On.
With Christmas just around the corner, the festive countdown in Cumberland has officially begun - and Cumberland Council has announced one of the season's most anticipated…
North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston
Cumbria Tourism Best Experience Winner: 2022 & 2025
Create your own distilled gin or vodka in this hands-on experience hosted by Shed One founders and distillers, Andy and Zoe.
Begin with a welcome drink and guided distillery tour, then…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening
by Clifford Odets
directed by Sam Yates
Josh O'Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. 1930s New York, at the height of the Depression.
Joe Bonaparte is a…
Inspiration
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we welcome IsabelIMG_1774la Briggs, for her first…
Discover the Lake District after dark on an unforgettable canoe journey across beautiful Coniston…
Guided Stargazing walk with professional Mountain Leader, Martin Rivett Discover the night sky…
Step inside real-life cases through dramatised crime scene mock-ups, criminal profiling,…
Experience Swanfire Night a little differently this year with our Sparkling Skies Experience at…
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…
conic British screen and stage star Phil Daniels will journey from Quadrophenia to Parklife as the…
A struggling primary school teacher in England dealing with an intensely disruptive, violent…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Environmental and social change come to the big screen this autumn, with documentaries, short films…
Partly inspired by the life and work of John Gough, the 'Blind philosopher' and polymath of Kendal…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Swim in the lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping you…
PAY YOUR RESPECTS THROUGH RACING Falling close to Remembrance Day, our Afternoon Racing on…
Josh O'Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets'…
Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled,…
Winter Stained Glass Workshop with Annette McMillan £70 plus £15 on the day for materials A Winter…
Become a Weaver Workshop– Jan Beadle £150 plus £5 on the day for materials If you know the basics,…
Following a stellar performance in 2025, Hejira return to Brewery Arts. Hejira is an outstanding…
Our “Dark Sky Astronomy” events take place on moonless nights, providing the ideal conditions to…
Rosehill prepares to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…


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