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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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Milnthorpe
We're a wool festival dedicated to the best of fibre and yarn, every June. Whether you're into spinning, felting, weaving, knitting, or crochet, there's something for you.
We'll have over 80 exhibitors, including demonstrations and animals. We…
Brampton
Mud Run 3000 people all ages and abilities
Stramongate, Kendal
German brick stitch is a counted work technique used for copes, cushions and purses. It can be combined with other medieval stitches or used on it's own to great effect. This class teaches how to stitch it without having to concentrate too much on…
W Strand, Whitehaven
Step into a World of Wonder at Giant Soft Bricks Playland at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven!
Get ready for a colourful, action-packed adventure where fun meets learning! Giant Soft Bricks Playland is an extraordinary indoor playground designed…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Sedbergh
A spine Tingling exploration of the Macabre. Ten acclaimed authors, experts in the art of making flesh creep and spines tingle, are gathering in Sedbergh England's Booktown at Midsummer 2025.
Johnny Mains – Master of Ceremonies
Andrew Michael…
Penrith
Visit Acorn Bank during the weekend of 21 & 22 June this year to see the gardens and house reinterpreted in flowers, as the regional community of Flowers North West clubs and societies join together for an exhibition of floral art.
Acorn Bank, Penrith
Coniston
A rare opportunity to explore an award-winning artists' residency and its beautiful gardens, set in an epic location above Coniston Water
Enjoy what neighbour John Ruskin called 'the best view in Europe' from Lawson Park, high above Coniston Water -…
Nr Kendal
Alongside sound artist Dan Fox you'll take a journey on the Sizergh estate like no other. Be immersed in the sounds of nature from big to miniscule and weird and wonderful with Dan's specialist microphones. You'll hear through your own headset…
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
122A Highgate, Kendal
21 June | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £20.50 | Plus Support from DJ Naomi Carole | Malt Room Standing
Newen Afrobeat are a pioneering afrobeat band hailing from Chile, whose influences were born in the late 60's in Nigeria, by legends of the genre Fela…
Cockermouth
West Lakeland Orchestra
A summer concert of popular classics
Entre'acts 1-3 and Ballet 2 from
Rosemunde
Franz Schubert
Land of the Mountain and the Flood
Hamish Maccunn
Marionette Trauermarsch
Charles Gounod
English Folk Song…
Carlisle
Ida returns to the Cathedral for a special performance of Bach Transcriptions in the Fratry Hall. Ida is a Paris-based pianist who regularly tours across Europe. This programme includes a selection of Bach Transcriptions by Busoni, Liszt, Kempff and…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Alston
Our Carrs Mine trips on Open Days take about 90 minutes. On the trip we show old mining methods, talk about history, look at geology and see fluorescent minerals
We provide lamps and helmets. We suggest that you wear outdoor clothing and footwear.…
Nenthead Mines, Alston
Inspiration
26 June | Starts 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Theatre The nation's favourite sitcom returns! The boys…
Bring your little ones along for Crawl in the Hall – our playful early years sessions designed to…
Explore the relationship between land and art in Expanding Landscapes: Painting After Land Art, an…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
21 June | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £20.50 | Plus Support from DJ Naomi Carole | Malt Room…
Inspired by William Wordsworth's explorations of memory in his great poem The Prelude, 'The Time…
A rare opportunity to explore an award-winning artists' residency and its beautiful gardens, set in…
Kendal Parish Church is a Grade 1 listed building, full of interest and with its five aisles one of…
We're excited to be working with talented photographer and teacher, Dave Wilson, to bring you this…
Ida returns to the Cathedral for a special performance of Bach Transcriptions in the Fratry Hall.…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join us for Wild Swim Club! Experience the incredible benefits of this exhilarating activity as our…
A spine Tingling exploration of the Macabre. Ten acclaimed authors, experts in the art of making…
Our Carrs Mine trips on Open Days take about 90 minutes. On the trip we show old mining methods,…
Join us this summer for a fortnight of live music, spend Thursday evening enjoying A Musical…
Get immersed in nature with us on a wild swim down the river, past the ancient Galava ruins and…
Step into a World of Wonder at Giant Soft Bricks Playland at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven! …
Join us on an exclusive guided tour at Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey renowned as the first farm…
In many ways, it is strange that the Romans built and occupied a fort at Ambleside for so long.…
Join us at Ravenglass Railway Museum in 2025, as we celebrate 150 years of the Ravenglass and…
We are delighted to bring to you an exhibition all about Dave Myers at the Museum. It will open on…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
This summer, discover a different kind of Lake District experience. Yoga in the Park is your…
The popular event Music for a Summer Evening returns to Hawkshead this year with a varied programme…
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