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: 410
, currently showing 25 to 36.
Nr Kendal
Every experience in nature is unique. Join Gemma from NaturesGems for a half day nature tour exploring the natural history of the Sizergh estate and enjoy stories of the land. Sizergh is host to an abundance of wildflowers including rare orchids, as…
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Carlisle
This summer, Carlisle Cathedral are hosting a series of Free Live Music events, right in the heart of the city.
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Nr Kendal
Our 1/2 day NaturesGems tours start at 9am and finish around 1pm. We will spend the morning exploring the Sizergh Estate. On average we will cover around 3 miles (5km) with plenty of stops for photos and wildlife watching.
Nestled on the southern…
Sizergh Castle - National Trust, Kendal
Keswick
A National Park Volunteer-led guided walk along the Keswick to Threlkeld Trail
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Violinist Savva Zverev will be performing the classical music of Paganini 24 Caprices for Solo Violin Op.1, supported by Andrew Winter, for an unforgettably captivating evening.
There are few in the musical world that captured the imagination quite…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Greystoke, Penrith
Join Lizzy Hippisley-Cox for a one day Stained Glass 'taster' ... Design and make a beautiful Leaded Mirror.
An opportunity to dip your toe into and try this intensive one day Stained Glass taster day with Lizzy making a leaded stained glass…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Greystoke, Penrith
Join Lizzy Hippisley-Cox for a one day Stained Glass 'taster' ... Design and make a beautiful Leaded Mirror.
An opportunity to dip your toe into and try this intensive one day Stained Glass taster day with Lizzy making a leaded stained glass mirror…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Whitehaven
Graham Blaney will be bringing his popular Pits, Presidents and Pirates Guided Walking Tour back to The Beacon Museum for summer 2024!
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Whitehaven
Come fly with Handpicked Productions and create your very own windsocks and driftwood mobiles. The possibilities are endless. Will you make a crazy sock character? An amazing colourful creation to rave in the wind or a driftwood mobile to serenade…
Grasmere
Join visiting experts Alex McKay and Suzanne Matheson to learn more about Claude mirrors: mysterious black mirrors that Romantic poets, tourists and artists used to view the landscape 200 years ago. Enjoy a short talk about these fascinating objects…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Keswick
Join our rangers and see what lies beneath the Whinlatter pond!
It is amazing to discover the amount and variety of wild life we have in the ponds here at Whinlatter.
At our pond dipping event we'll provide you with all the equipment you need to…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
East of Lake, Coniston
Join us for our upcoming Wild Wednesday! activities over the Summer holidays featuring sensory walks through the Brantwood gardens, followed by artist-inspired mindful activities. Immerse yourself in a series of captivating nature-based activities…
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin, Coniston
Inspiration
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Come and enjoy our free crafty town c and riverside trail over 30 crafty characters to discover.…
Contemporary Quilt Group is a specialist group within the Quilters' Guild. Its members are a…
Hiraeth: An Incomplete Journey of Art & Belonging is an ongoing project by Cumbrian artist Seren…
A one and a quarter-hour cruise to catch the sunset over Windermere. This relaxing cruise takes…
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
Guided Walk up Cross Fell from Garrigill every Thursday until mid-August.
Join us for a morning cooking workshop with Helen from Helen's Herbs to learn how to make the most…
Get creative with our summer holiday activities suitable for all ages at Blackwell – the Arts &…
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares…
Daniel Hester is an artist/musician exploring and working in a variety of disciplines, currently…
A celebration of the curlew through original artwork, photography, poetry, sculpture and…
There is ever-present change in all our lives, presented in a new exhibition of fibre arts by…
Join us for our upcoming Wild Wednesday! activities over the Summer holidays featuring sensory…
Join our crafty team in the Visitor Centre for free drop in craft activities. A great way to finish…
Born and bought up in Yorkshire, Charlie and his family moved to Cumbria more than forty years ago,…
"Three disasters. Two world wars, one bloody big depression. And every time, the band play on…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Join our rangers and see what lies beneath the Whinlatter pond! It is amazing to discover the…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet, a relaxed atmosphere and a unique viewing point for some of the…
This is the summer to Awaken Your Senses with the Roman Army Museum & Magna Fort's accessible…
Mini family-friendly festival of theatre, craft, music and fun! Free for all.
Taking place between Friday 26th and Sunday 28th July 2024, this FREE event will be a big…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
Running an 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