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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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Kirkland, Kendal
Join Tor Scott, Assistant Curator at the National Galleries Scotland, for a special talk exploring the work of Andy Goldsworthy, one of Britain's most influential environmental land artists.
Goldsworthy has worked with nature for over 5 decades,…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
20-34 Warwick Rd, Carlisle
ARRIVAL FIZZ THREE COURSE MEAL 360 ° PHOTOBOOTH
ABBA THE PARTY & SAX DJ & SAX NIGHTS Dance Through the Decades – selected dates only
BOOK NOW: events@thehalston.com | 01228 210244 £65 per person £10 deposit per person Bar opens: 6:00pm…
Kirkland, Kendal
Mark your latest mountaineering achievement – or your Kendal Mountain Festival weekend – by creating your very own embroidered patch to add to your backpack.
Adults and children are welcome to take part in this relaxed drop-in activity, included…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Kirkland, Kendal
Join Keeper of Collections Niall Hodson on a special guided tour of Abbot Hall Art Gallery, created as part of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2026 offer.
This 30-minute walk around tour will introduce visitors to some of the highlights of Abbot…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Kirkland, Kendal
As part of our Kendal Mountain Festival 2026 offer, we're offering discounted day entry to Abbot Hall.
Your ticket gives you access to all of Abbot Hall's current exhibitions and galleries, including Russell Mills: Darkness Visible, Flowing from…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Kirkland, Kendal
Eilish Briscoe is an artist and designer from Lancashire, now based in London. Her multidisciplinary practice spans graphic design, printmaking, sculpture and installation, exploring the relationship between art, language and health.
After…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Penrith
Whether you're getting together with friends,
celebrating with family, or planning with
colleagues, make a meal of any occasion with
lunch and dinner at our award-winning restaurant.
From familiar favourites to stand-out specials,
browse our menu…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Starring: Charlotte Ritchie, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Lolly Adefope
The ghostly residents of Button House are adjusting to life without Alison and Mike, but when protesters disrupt the construction of the planned hotel, the ghosts need to…
Penrith
Treat you and yours to a fabulously festive afternoon tea,
handcrafted by our team of expert chefs.
Help yourself to delicious sandwiches, tuck into homemade
savouries, and savour every bite with seriously tempting sweets.
Feeling parched? Quench…
Ambleside Rd, Windermere
The UK's first-ever Gingerbread House Festival is an innovative and creative national event, competition and collaboration between Grasmere Gingerbread® and
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa. The first-ever national celebration and bold reimagining of a…
Kirkland, Kendal
Join Dr Amy Concannon, Manton Senior Curator of Historic British Art at Tate Britain, for a special talk exploring J.M.W. Turner, at Abbot Hall.
Inspired by Turner's dramatic Alpine watercolour The Passage of Mount St Gothard from the Centre of…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT!
Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a 40-love letter…
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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