You are here: Home > What's On
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.
Number of results: 414
, currently showing 349 to 360.
Cockermouth
It’s a date fixed in every food lover’s calendar – the flagship Taste Cumbria festival is back in Cockermouth on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 September 2024.
Windermere
Spending that unplanned night out in the outdoors is always daunting. Always be prepared – learn the skills to be self-sufficient in the wild and implement them in our reality-based two day bushcraft and survival training experience in the Lake…
County Square, Ulverston
Sandarac Productions Limited presents
The Floyd Effect – Dark Animals Tour
Dark Animals Tour 2024-5
Two of Pink Floyd's finest albums, complete and unabridged… and more
Was Animals the darkest Pink Floyd album ever recorded? Drawing upon material…
Whitehaven
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong?
Newby Bridge
Spend a weekend learning how to sail our Canoes. They are specifically designed to Sail fast and light. You will be taught by an RYA Sailing Instructor everything you need to know, to be happily whizzing around Windermere in your own boat.
Greystoke, Penrith
Painting Seascapes and Water in Oil Pastels with Roy Simmons ... Beginners and intermediates.
Join Roy for another enjoyable and relaxed day, experimenting with oil pastels under his enhtusiastic guidance.
They say oil and water do not mix,…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Greystoke, Penrith
The Walton Tote - 2 days
Fri 24th & Sat 25th November 2023 or Fri 4th Sat 5th Oct 2024
10am to 4.00pm each day
£170 inc. a tasty lunch, fresh coffee & home baking
Materials cost : £28/per person (covers interfacing, interlining, hardware,…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Whitehaven
Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Cockermouth
Visit William and Dorothy Wordsworth's childhood home and enjoy some much-loved poems around the house to celebrate National Poetry Day.
Step back in time and explore the birthplace and childhood home of romantic poet William Wordsworth and his…
Wordsworth House and Garden, Cockermouth
Backbarrow, Newby Bridge
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the museum.
Lakeland Motor Museum, Ulverston
Kendal
Learn a traditional rural craft and make your own timeless round basket with a handle. A course for anyone who likes to use their hands, enjoys the smell and creaking of willow as they work on their woven basket and wants the satisfaction of…
Greystoke, Penrith
An exciting workshop with this popular tutor, well known for her landscapes and skill at depicting beautiful reflections on water.
Frances will be dealing with colour theories, adjacent and opposite colour designs, and the drama of tonal changes.…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
Inspired by the wild and beautiful Northern Fells and a shared history of drawing from life, local…
Little Explorers story and nature walks for under 5s and their grown-ups. These fun interactive…
Have you ever wished you could pick up a pen and create a beautiful piece of hand lettering? Why…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival,…
Meet talking rocks, find sunken trinkets and explore quarry portals at Signal Film and Media's next…
What is a space? Where are the spaces? Who fills the spaces and why? Nolitex have been exploring…
Looking ahead to Friday 24th May, we'll be welcoming Jack Hartley to The Swan. An Avid player on…
Gatesbield is a small sheltered housing association set in award winning gardens in the centre of…
From the voices of ramblers and campaigners to the songs and poetry inspired by past and current…
Netherby Hall's Spring craft fair and open garden weekend takes place over the weekend of May 18…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Experience Community for the Keswick Mountain Festival,…
We are delighted to welcome back Sue Rowland, who will inspire you to create an original lino print…
Introducing an ambitious new project, Epona-The Wild Pony of the North, this display showcases the…
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning…
Ladies, if you have a love for the outdoors, enjoy riding a bike but feel daunted by the thought of…
Develop your hand building techniques to create a range of pots that you will fire the following…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Now in its 12th year, the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition is an open art competition which…
Keswick Mountain Festival is the UK's largest participatory, outdoors multi-sports event in the UK.…
A Flagship fundraising event for Walking with the Wounded, individuals, companies and organisations…
The full Flower (or Hare) moon aligns with the colourful early summer flowers blooming and…
2 multi terrain runs following for most parts the Cumbrian coastal path
Come and join us for a day's Canoeing from Fell Foot. Fell Foot has amazing accessible facilities,…
For both professionals wanting to add to their stock library or a beginner with a love of the…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
Add your event
Are you organising an event and would like to advertise it on the What's On section of Visit Lake District? Let us know! We welcome any new event submissions throughout the year.
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL