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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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Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening.
Book nowUnder the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto's searing…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon's cycle and reconnect…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Lake Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
Join St John's Hospice for our Bowness-on-Windermere Light Up A Life Remembrance and Celebration Event.
Enjoy an evening of readings from staff, volunteers and family members with music provided by the Windermere & Bowness Community Choir and the…
St. Martin's Church, Bowness-on-Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere
Ravenglass
Join David Felton at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 24 November for a fascinating talk on the cartographic history of Cumbria.
The name Camri first appears on maps in AD 1050. Since then the Lake District and historic counties of Cumberland,…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
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…
Kendal
Treasure Island By Robert Louis Stevenson
This family friendly version was adapted for stage by Toby Hulse
Like Jim Hawkins, the boy hero in Treasure Island, Emily, a bored school kid, dreams of being a pirate even though many other careers would be…
Ambleside
Please join us for St Mary's Hospice Community Christmas Celebration in Ambleside.
This fun and friendly event, hosted by St Mary's community services team, will be a celebration for the whole community.
To feature:
Festive activities
Hot drinks,…
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Add some handcrafted charm to your festive celebrations this year by creating your very own unique traditional Christmas Wreath.
You'll learn how to use locally sourced foliage, natural materials and decorations to make an original wreath to…
Castle Green Lane, Kendal
Get ready for a high-energy night of Boomin' Bingo – brought to you by PC Roadshows – where classic bingo meets dancefloor anthems, outrageous prizes, and non-stop party vibes! Think big tunes, hilarious hosts, wild audience games and epic throwback…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Larry Dean is coming to Brewery Arts!
Recently married, emotionally feral.
The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.
As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and The Royal Variety Performance.
★★★★★…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Starring: Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, Elizabeth Debicki & Nabhaan Rizwan
On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed.
One day, fed up with her stuffy,…
Ulverston
Friday 27th November: 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Join us for an evening of local art and craft stalls, both in our Conference Room and Barn space. Find unique gifts for the season, meet local creators and enjoy an evening experience here at Swarthmoor Hall…
Inspiration
PAY YOUR RESPECTS THROUGH RACING Falling close to Remembrance Day, our Afternoon Racing on…
A struggling primary school teacher in England dealing with an intensely disruptive, violent…
One of the most unique and enjoyable live dub acts on the planet, Zion Train's use of dynamic…
Our “Dark Sky Astronomy” events take place on moonless nights, providing the ideal conditions to…
This Christmas, prepare for a festive tale with a ghostly twist. It's midnight on Christmas Eve,…
Join us for our planetarium show about a fascinating topic in astronomy. We begin with a…
Embrace winter with fresh air, star-gazing and warm waters. Escape to the Lakes this winter and…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Flowing from the Fells presents selected works from the Lakeland Arts collection to explore the…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Set within Rose Castle's magnificent State Rooms, this elegant autumn experience is the perfect…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
The world's finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year arrives in The…
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell & Stephen Dillane Based on the 14th-century English uprising…
Join us for a special evening of music, film and spoken word as we come together to mark Armistice…
Join Jo from JAG Outdoors at Whinlatter for a walk around the forest at night. The walk will…
Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through…
Furness Youth Theatre presents a double bill of Ghost Town Halloween & Dracula Ghost Town…
Environmental and social change come to the big screen this autumn, with documentaries, short films…
Saturday 7 November 10am – 1pm £35 Join Rosie, a local Artist and experienced workshop…
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge…
Free Temple Tours & Meditation at Conishead Priory International Temples Day · Saturday 7 November…
Cult horror, supernatural cinema and big-screen scares come to Brewery Arts this autumn, with…


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