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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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Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Handwoven Bracelet Workshop – Isobelle Stothert
£70 plus £5 for materials
Treat yourself to a peaceful and creative day learning the beautiful craft of handwoven bracelet making. Using a small loom and guided step by step by an experienced tutor,…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Ambleside
Lakes in a Day Half Distance Run
23 miles, 850m ascent – Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but without so much of the navigation element or the high mountains? This half distance trail option takes you on a journey from the…
Rothay Park, Ambleside, Ambleside
Barrow-in-Furness
An evening of iconic pop hits transformed through the sound of the Orchestra and performed by candlelight in the stunning surroundings of the Town Hall.
Whinlatter Pass, Braithwaite
Looking for unique things to do in the Lake District this October? Back by popular demand, Go Ape Whinlatter's Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the evenings after dark. Experience the usual Go Ape thrills taken up a level as you…
Millom
Unversed…
Written and Performed by Beckis Cooper
Directed by Rachel Fowler
'It's against the law of England for me to even stand up on that stage, let alone permission to embody the range of fascinating creatures who speak such glorious verse…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Verbalise is one of Brewery Arts' most beloved community events, where emerging voices meet world-renowned artists on a shared stage. Sign up and take part, or sit back and enjoy!
Peter Kay was born in Heywood, 1950, and now lives in Carnforth. He…
Cockermouth
Book your place on a fused glass taster session at the RD Glass studio. Learn a new skill and have fun being creative with hands on instruction and the freedom to choose what you make.
During the session you will use pre-cut pieces of glass in a…
2 Compston Rd, Ambleside
The virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns with a celebration of timeless standards.
Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE has been described by Jeff Beck as "the best guitarist in the world" and by Pat Metheny as "one of the most awesome…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Relax into Weaving (Workshop) with Denise Bryan
£70 Plus £10 for Materials
Come and enjoy a mindful & relaxing day of weaving with Denise on a simple rigid heddle loom. We will weave two pieces of fabric from cotton; one plain & one textured. There…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Penrith
Let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is riding into the Lake District with your bike films fix!
Bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Showcasing 2.5 hours of…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Penrith
Showcasing 2.5 hours of dazzling bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want - action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration.
Grasmere
The Cumbrian Cracker is one of the original Lakeland cycle sportives, with Grasmere Village hosting the start, finish and Race HQ. For the 2025 edition we retain the 100 mile option together with the original 60 mile route.
Inspiration
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
Shipping Brow Contemporary 2026 brings together ten young, emerging and/ or contemporary artists…
The Northern String Quartet is a highly acclaimed and award-winning ensemble based in the UK,…
Discover the tales of Townend on our daily 45-minute guided tour at 3pm. Led by knowledgeable…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an unmissable poetry reading in Grasmere. The event will take…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Summer of Play stretches across the school summer holidays at Wray. Designed for families and…
Fifty four artists will open their studios or create a pop-up exhibition as part of this free event…
You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a…
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the…
a fabulous 4-hour workshop celebrating our fabulous feathered friends, whilst exploring the…
Live music event in aid of the Fire Fighters Charity and Air Ambulance with Entertainment, Raffle,…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s…
The Unseen Child is the story of a young carer who escapes his daily life through fantasy worlds…


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