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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
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…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Stained Glass for Beginners with Annette McMillan
Thursday 23 April
£70 plus £15 on the day for materials
An introduction to traditional stained-glass panel making. You will learn to cut glass from a pattern, lead the glass pieces together, solder…
Penrith
Amateur performance of the hilarious comedy by Ian Gower and Paul Carter adapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis
Keswick
Vintage acoustic jazz music from 1920's New York and sophisticated 1930's Swing. Plus the sound of the king of gypsy swing Django Reinhardt, the blues guitars of Eddie Lang and Lonnie Johnson, and the syncopated Latin rhythms of Argentinean Oscar…
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…
Penrith
Madonna Tribute Night
£45per person
Celebrate the queen of pop with music performed by the sensational 'Making it Madonna' and their backing dancers! Includes a delicious buffet and disco.
24 April, 19:30
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…
Kendal
You'll start with a 400m swim in the pool and then transition to your bike for an out and back route which has a timed out neutral zone. Finally, a 5km off-road run using the route of the old canal for a short distance then onto woodland trails and…
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
Simon Yates of Touching the Void returns to Brewery Arts, Kendal, with his new talk 'Pleasure and Pain' due to phenomenal demand!
'Touching the Void' mountaineer Simon Yates is a veteran of over eighty expeditions to high and remote mountains…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Spring Fibre Art Landscape Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
Thursday 30 April 2026
£70 + £10 materials (payable on the day)
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann Stanger for a creative introduction to fibre art with a special focus on designing your own…
Inspiration
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
As winter gives way to spring, this exhibition celebrates renewal and transformation through the…
Tue 13 Jan-24 Mar (10 wks) | 6-7.30pm Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has…
Iggety Ziggety Zaggety Zoom! Walk with a witch and her cauldron and broom! Help collect the…
Experience two of Britain's most celebrated Arts & Crafts houses in one inspiring afternoon. Begin…
Wed 14 Jan- 25 Mar (10 wks) | 6.45-7.45pm | 18+ yrs An open adult dance class for all abilities.…
This autumn, Abbot Hall presents Boat Works, a solo exhibition by Turner Prize-winner Simon…
Tue 13 Jan-24 Mar (10 wks) | 4.15-5.45pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Based in the heart of Whinlatter Forest, just inside Keswick, adventure awaits. Whether you're a…
Wed 14 Jan-25 Mar (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Hosted by Shed One's owners and distillers, Andy & Zoe. Enjoy a welcome tipple followed by a tour…
11am-3pm | 18+ yrs Brewery Arts Print Room Membership allows experienced printmakers the…
Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the start date has passed, bookings may still be…
Working with our friends from The Bay - Blueprint for recovery we are pleased to bring you a free…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10 wks) | 4-5.30pm | 7-16 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Join Ratty, Mole, Toad, and Badger on a delightful, family-friendly adventure by the riverside in…
Ashley Campbell, daughter of country legend Glen Campbell, began her career playing banjo and…
Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling…
Discover life on Windermere through the lens of award-winning artist Juliet Klottrup. This…
Discover two striking new collections of original artworks that celebrate the creative potential of…
Head to the Great Barn at Sizergh to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists,…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 5.30-7pm | 11-14 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…
Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in…
Thu 15 Jan-26 Mar (10wks) | 4.30-5.30pm | 7-11 yrs Open for sign-ups throughout the term. If the…


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