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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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122A Highgate, Kendal
Standard Theatre Seated
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson will release his new album Some Kind of Jubilee on Topic Records, his musical home for more than two decades, and joins us at Brewery Arts to celebrate this release and play…
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooky Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of their…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Durdar Rd, Carlisle
THE JUMPS ARE BACK
It's the moment that all Cumbrian racing fans have been waiting for. Come and enjoy the return of the Jumps at Carlisle Racecourse on 22 October.
It's a raceday that always promises a really competitive day of action with a…
Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle
Windermere
Step into the glamour and intrigue of the roaring twenties for a night unlike any other at Merewood. Expect an evening of laughter, suspense and scandal as a thrilling murder mystery unfolds around you.
As you enjoy a delicious two-course…
Kendal
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide. Drawing upon a dazzling myriad of influences from jigs and reels…
Kendal
Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning.
Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter.…
Moresby, Whitehaven
The War of the Birds is a collection of famously untold Eastern European Stories. Unpublished and rarely translated into English, the War of the Birds is a Babushka doll of nested narratives, each exploring class, identity, and place, in the old…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Malt Room Standing | Age Guidance 16+ | Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult
Republica dominated the charts in the Nineties with the band's iconic and fiery front woman, Saffron. With their self-dubbed 'techno-pop, punk rock' sound. Republica led…
Millom
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…
Ravenglass
Join us at Muncaster from 24 October - 1 November for some spook-tacular family fun! The iconic Muncaster Halloween Family Festival is back, and this year its bigger and better than ever with pumpkin-fuelled mayhem and madness to be found in every…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Moresby, Whitehaven
Screening. Two of opera's most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi's thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost.
Baritone Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish…
Windermere
This Halloween, take an exclusive night time tour of Townend by candlelight, exploring the superstitious beliefs and macabre potions of the 17th century Browne family. £18pp (Suitable for children 11+)
This tour invites you to not only explore…
Inspiration
Come and taste different varieties of apples and explore our orchard. During these weekends,…
When tragedy strikes, courage blossoms. The death of a much-loved husband prompts a group of…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
You're seven years old. Mum's in hospital. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a…
Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told…
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
You may have walked the narrow pavements of Ambleside, exploring the various cafes, gift outlets…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Celebrating the beauty, behaviour, symbolism and diversity of birds through the work of 57 UK…
Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s…
Seasonal Everlasting Wreath Workshop with Isobelle Stothert £70 plus £20 materials fee payable on…
Play the traditional games croquet, quoits & skittles on Allan Bank's front lawn with glorious lake…
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
"Our personal encounters within Morecambe Bay." This exhibition brings together the creative voices…
Ambleside Days is a Contemporary Jazz Festival which takes place inside the auditorium at…
Every Wednesday, 11am - 2pm: Finds handling Get hands-on with history. Visitors can get hands-on…
a fabulous 4-hour workshop celebrating our fabulous feathered friends, whilst exploring the…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
Paddleboarding will be back in 2026 Try something new and have a splashing time! We've again…
Looking for the ultimate family day out in Cumbria this summer? Get ready for Summer of Fun on the…
Book your place on a beginners half day fusing and slumping course at the RD Glass studio. Learn a…
Bringing award-winning live stand-up comedy to Barrow! Every show has a different line-up of four…
Conceived by the British painter Daniel Sturgis, On the Thick and Thin of Painting explores the…


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