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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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Bowness-on-Windermere
Joe Martin is a modern day troubadour, a seasoned songwriter and performer having played to tens of thousands of people across the UK and Europe over the past decade.
The Lancashire born singer-songwriter is deservedly gaining attention on both…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Joe Martin is a modern day troubadour, a seasoned songwriter and performer having played to tens of thousands of people across the UK and Europe over the past decade.
The Lancashire born singer-songwriter is deservedly gaining attention on both…
Keswick
Step into a world of glamour, espionage, and intrigue at this unforgettable James Bond–themed murder mystery dinner, brought to life by acclaimed troupe Highly Suspect.
Saturday 18 April 2026
Lodore Falls Hotel
Arrivals from 6:30pm
Tickets: £55…
122A Highgate, Kendal
How many bands have the career longevity to release ten albums? They might have been perilously close to falling apart on various occasions in their history, but the Dub Pistols have rolled with the punches and their 10th album is released in 2025…
Ambleside
The main writing theme for the weekend is centred around what it looks like to walk with Jesus.
Using stories of wandering in the wilderness and facing the wildness of life's storms, we will explore how Jesus triumphed over the temptations and…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Bernard Butler, Norman Blake and James Grant are three established and respected musicians. Norman, a centrifugal force in Teenage Fanclub, Bernard, renowned for his production and songwriting with myriad artists, and James, best known as the…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV, Europe's No.1 multi-award-winning show "The Legends of American Country" returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping country nostalgia!
The show will showcase highly acclaimed…
122A Highgate, Kendal
LOVE with Johnny Echols sees Arthur Lee's longest-serving band head to Brewery Arts, performing the classic songs from Love's first three albums Love, Da Capo, Four Sail and of course the timeless Forever Changes.
2026 also marks the 60th…
Moresby, Whitehaven
After three sell-out shows in a row, Meetwood Flac return to share their love of the legendary Fleetwood Mac.
If you're yet to experience the thrill of a Meetwood Flac show then prepare to be blown away! Hear your favourite Fleetwood Mac hits…
122A Highgate, Kendal
John Jones is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, veterans of the folk and roots scene since the 1980s. They started as The Whitstable Oyster Company Ceilidh Band, one of the best ceilidh bands in the business, which…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter's rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it…
122A Highgate, Kendal
The combined vocal and multi-instrumental talents of Rowan Rheingans, Hazel Askew and Hannah James make up the uniquely captivating band Lady Maisery who have for well over a decade enraptured audiences throughout the UK and Europe. Individually…
Inspiration
Join us for a relaxed, hands-on day creating your very own Memory Bear, lovingly guided by Monkey…
The 25/26 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 5-6pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 11.30am-12.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start…
Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection. Experience…
Thirlmere WI are organising a charity fund raiser showing the Calendar Girls film.
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 4-4.45pm | 4-6 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
The Montane Grizedale Trail 13 & 26 takes place from Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, near…
As featured in The Sunday Times, "Seven Best Affordable Afternoon Teas". Enjoy a botanical-inspired…
Celebrate 25 years of ceramic art by Edinburgh-based Frances Priest in Motif | Line | Colour. The…
Tue 13 Jan-24 Mar (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
Please join us for a special tour of Carlisle Cathedral. Climb up to our clerestory to experience…
Slideshow and talk with a visual as well a actual taste of Plov,the National dish of Uzbekistan
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on…
This interactive exhibition celebrates the treasures of the Wordsworth Grasmere trove. Discover…
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
A celebration of 120 years of musical theatre. As WAOS celebrate 120 years of bringing West End…
As Rheged celebrates 25 years of culture, discover the work of 25 exceptional Cumbrian artists…
Victoria Wood remains one of Britain's most cherished entertainers – a comic genius whose work…
Discover how World War II shaped the lives of people in our community in this powerful, story-led…
We are proud to be working with our friends from Barrow Full to bring you our next temporary…
SIGNAL proudly presents its first major group exhibition in their newly refurbished gallery spaces.…


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