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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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Church St, Ambleside
Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori's powerful new opera Grounded premieres at the Metropolitan Opera, wrestling with often-overlooked issues created by 21st-century warmaking: the ethical conflicts created by the use of modern military…
Braithwaite, Keswick
2-day Shamanic Drum Birthing Workshop with Jen Grange & Jim Gardner (Wolf). Birthing your own shamanic drum is a deeply transformative and sacred experience that connects you to ancient traditions and the heartbeat of the Earth. As you carefully…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Moresby, Whitehaven
Returning for a third time Bob Drury brings his remarkable Viva Neil Diamond - Unplugged show back to Rosehill. Get your ticket fast, this show sells out quickly.
Bob Drury's award winning one-man show is an absolute 'must-see' for any Diamond fans…
The Promenade, Maryport
Guided tour of the Roman fort at Maryport, led by a volunteer guide. The tour lasts for 30-45 minutes and explores the remains of the fort and its setting. The fort is situated on a working farm and the there may be sheep present. Dogs are not…
Senhouse Roman Museum, Maryport
2 Compston Rd, Ambleside
'Hejira' is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late '70s. Having released the albums 'The Hissing of Summer Lawns', 'Hejira', 'Don Juan's Reckless Daughter' and 'Mingus' (regarded as…
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
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.
Coniston Water, Coniston
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £17 | Malt Room Standing
Atmospheric, melodic and filled with lilting Irish tones.
Dublin musician John Francis Flynn pushes the boundaries of traditional Irish music. The multi-instrumental artist's new album Look Over the…
Carlisle
Following a recent step towards theatre in his last few shows, Mark Thomas is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes as takes his tour to Carlisle!
Mark's now famous mix of standup, theatre, journalism and the odd…
Ambleside
Come along to The Armitt's "Running Int' Fells" exhibition for an exciting run and nutrition talk hosted by VOOM Nutrition!
Experience a guided run through stunning Lake District terrain, followed by an insightful session on fuelling your…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooktacular 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…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Greystoke, Penrith
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans
Join Lyn in the Swallow Barn for four Thursday mornings this Autumn to help you become looser in your watercolour and ink practice, through structured…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Inspiration
ENTRY FEE IS A REQUESTED DONATION TO HOSPICE AT HOME *20 Free Gift Bags for the 1st 20 people…
Brought to you by the National Trust and Karen Whybrow Coaching, carry out a powerful releasing…
Explore almost 400 years of the history of English Education from 1585 to 1909 with our 2024…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Pumpkin Picking After Dark – back for 2024! Our Pumpkin Picking After Dark event was so popular…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores…
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares…
Join us for an extraordinary adventure as we explore the fascinating world of biofluorescence!…
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, those trees which are remarkably old for…
Guided tour of the Roman fort at Maryport, led by a volunteer guide. The tour lasts for 30-45…
Introduction to Clay | 19 Oct | 12-4pm | £45 | 16+ yrs | Tutor Chris Barnes | Studio 2 Have you…
The full Hunters' moon, is named for the hunting our ancestors would have done at this time of…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents' friend Lewis Carroll…
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically…
You may have walked the narrow pavements of Ambleside, exploring the various cafes, gift outlets…
Indulge in our foodie evening return train trip accompanied by a serving of pie and mash. Your…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
A Wellness Retreat in the heart of the English Countryside. Staying at the luxurious Heaning…
Tony Award–winning composer Jeanine Tesori's powerful new opera Grounded premieres at the…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
Back by popular demand. Go Ape Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the dark.…
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