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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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Kendal
Forge Festival 2024 is an ambitious young person-led festival with young creatives and early career artists from across Cumbria all performing exciting pieces of original live performance in response to the theme 'Our Human Connection to the Natural…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Barrow-in-Furness
We've hidden space-themed geocaches as well as planet-themed and sea-themed painted rocks. While looking for geocaches and rocks, you are likely to encounter abandoned fishing gear and marine litter. We will be providing beach clean equipment so…
Barrow-in-Furness
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next exhibition, Psychogeology, opening at Barrow Market on Saturday the 4th of May.
The Abbey, Carlisle
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market.
In the historic grounds of the Cathedral you'll find everything from homemade goodies to artisan crafts, charity stalls and gifts for all occasions. All…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Ambleside
Ambleside & District Choral Society present an evening with the three greatest composers of the Golden Age of music in Vienna – Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. The concert will feature Mozart's masterpiece, The Requiem, Beethoven's joyful Choral…
Frizington
Simply enter the event, then choose whichever course you prefer daily. With six courses to choose from, there's something for everyone!
Cartmel Fell, Grange over Sands
Join nature expert, Gemma and local photographer, Ginny Koppenhol for a nature experience with a twist.
Saturday 4th May 10am - 2pm, £65 per person, tasty vegetarian picnic lunch included.
This spring we're teaming up with Hare Hill Barn, a great…
Windermere
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn the skills to be self-sufficient in the wild and implement them in our reality-based two day bushcraft and survival training experience in the Lake…
Keswick
It is traditional at Beltane to jump the 'Bel fire' for good luck and prosperity, to purify and heal. But why jump when you can walk across it..?
Coniston
Start your day with a Dawn Chorus Walk. 6.30am – 9.30am. Guided walk through Brantwood estate to listen to and identify our woodland and garden birds.
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin, Coniston
Penrith
Sally's Army invites you to join them on
Sunday 5th May 2024 at 3pm in St Andrew's Church, Penrith to Sing As We Go in an 'interactive Singing experience'.
Whitehaven
Aigul Akmetshina performs the title role in Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production of Bizet's ever-popular opera.
Damiano Michieletto's sizzling new production evokes all the passion and heat of Bizet's score, which features Carmen's sultry…
Inspiration
Spend a lovely day with Sue learning the art of lino cutting with a botanical/wildlife theme. To…
Theresa Taylor is an artist based in Lancaster, at the edge of the Bowland Fells. She works out of…
The Cumbrian uplands include extensive areas of considerable nature conservation value. The…
Connect with other visitors and explore the space through their illustrations and ideas. Engage…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Are you a crafter or interested in crafts? Would you like to take part in our free wellbeing…
As Kay lives in Cumbria and Gillian lives in the Trossachs, textiles and walking are intertwined…
As part of Lake District Music's spring concert series Austrian pianist Hanna Bachmann performs at…
The ultimate Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, are the only Mac…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
An outdoor exhibition based on the award-winning book, Forty Farms by Lakeland Photographer of the…
Starts 7.15pm | Tickets £16.50 | Conc. £14.50 | Live Broadcast | Screen 1 Running time: 2 hours and…
Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans…
Michael Sheen plays Nye Bevan in a surreal and spectacular journey through the life and legacy of…
Brìghde Chaimbeul (Bree-chuh CHaym-bul) is a leading purveyor of experimental Celtic music and of…
Join us for our Wedding Showcase at Broadoaks Country House on Sunday 21st April from 12 noon to 4…
Saturday 20 April 2024 10am-3pm | Free entry With Kendal Farmers Market & Lovingly Artisan at…
Little Arrow String Band is a six-piece performing traditional American music including bluegrass,…
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout…
Sarah, based in Penrith, Cumbria, an ideal base to explore the Lakes, Cumbrian coastline, and the…
UK'S FIRST SUSTAINABLE POWER BOAT RACE TO TAKE PLACE IN WINDERMERE THIS WEEKEND! SAT 20 APRIL -…
Wrap up warm and join our expert Ranger Rob for a chance to spot a hawfinch at first light.…
Join photographers Rosamund and John Macfarlane as they share stories and slides from their winter…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
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