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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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Braithwaite, Keswick
The feeling of a head torch trail run in the woods is unique. The night-time adds a whole new dimension to trail running: it is both wild and peaceful at the same time.
Your senses become razor sharp and you become aware of your heartbeat pounding…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Moresby, Whitehaven
Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf's signature stream of consciousness writing…
Grasmere
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of modern printmaking. Women in Print draws inspiration from the life and legacy of Gwyneth Alban Davis, whose values of community, resilience, and…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
A5084, Coniston
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
You will start the guided canoe tour in the daylight, giving you time to…
Coniston Water, Coniston
Moresby, Whitehaven
ATTENTION ALL SWIFTIES!
TAYLORED SWIFT has taken Europe by storm in this electrifying tribute concert dedicated to the worldwide megastar TAYLOR SWIFT!
Featuring a full live band the concert is a celebration of the classic iconic hits such…
Ambleside
Join Mountain Leader Dougie Walker for a guided winter ascent of the Fairfield Horseshoe, one of the Lake District's most iconic ridge walks. This full mountain circuit from Ambleside offers exceptional views, steady ascents, and a memorable day on…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Get ready for a powerful and nostalgic journey back to the heart of working-class Britain in the 1960s and 70s. England's Tales of the Council House Kid is a powerful, deeply nostalgic theatre show and living memoir.
Through vivid, heartfelt…
Ambleside
On this course, students will learn how to create gossamer weight felt to make beautiful wraps and scarves. They will be shown how to create different edges in the felt and how to incorporate different fibres and threads in the surface design. There…
Langdale, CONISTON
Join Mountain Leader Dougie Walker for a guided Coniston Classics walk in the Lake District.
This 12km route includes easy, introductory scrambling on Coniston's famous fells with stunning views over the Old Man range.
Perfect for hikers ready to…
Bampton, Penrith
A scenic road half marathon on quiet undulating roads passing along the shores of Haweswater in this dramatic Lake District valley.
Barrow-in-Furness
A stunning piece of musical theatre which tells the real story of people who come to Barrow as refugees.
We all have ideas in our heads about who the migrants in Barrow are, how they got here and why they came.
For the past 18 months…
Moresby, Whitehaven
Experience the Magic of Phil Collins and Genesis!
Get ready to be transported back in time as we celebrate the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! "Seriously Collins" isn't just a tribute show; it's an electrifying journey through the music…
Inspiration
Make your child's Christmas wishes come true this year with a special visit to see Father Christmas…
30/9/25 This talk will explore the development of children's literature and, in particular, the…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
Get your skates on as our ice rink returns to the shores of Ullswater. A 16ft Christmas tree,…
This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas…
On 21 November 2025 14:00-15:30 £15 Join this very special event to mark 175 years since…
This new body of work explores the ever-changing Lakeland landscape. The work is abstract, painted…
I grew up in Huddersfield, in the heart of the textile industry, and spent many childhood days…
Get your friends, family, or workmates together and join us in the beautiful Drawing Room at Barrow…
Friday 5th December 2025 Get ready to jingle all the way at our renowned Christmas Party Nights in…
November 16th: 1pm-5pm December 7th: 1pm-5pm December 17th: 12pm-4pm Cumbria Tourism's Experience…
Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our monthly morning meet at the Lakeland Motor…
Please come along and support the Windermere Food Bank and of course some amazing local crafters…
Tapestry of the North: Our Textile Heritage is an open, non-juried exhibition, hosted by the…
13/9/25 Local author Deborah Lyon talks about her children's book set in second century Ambleside.…
A multimedia exhibition at the Dock Museum from 5th December to 23rd February exploring local…
Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli…
This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas…
Experience the enchanting voice of The Voice Finalist Nadia Eide at Carlisle Cathedral in a magical…
On 25 November 2025 14:00-15:30 £6 Author Alan Cleaver re-discovers the routes walked by the…
Step back in time with Townend's Victorian Christmas. The fire is roaring, the house decked with…
We're not in Keswick anymore… From Aunty Em's Cumbrian cottage Dorothy dreams of returning to her…
Following last year's sell out performance, FMC presents another concert filled with festive fun.
Handpicked Productions offers a first glimpse of new work for the Mid-Winter Hullabaloo 2026. Enjoy…


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