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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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Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Join ASTRO NORMA and her cosmic piano on a madcap, musical quest to find Grandpa's lost star. But beware, the sneaky Silencer is hot on her trail, ready to silence the tunes! Packed with awesome aliens, rib-tickling robots, and interplanetary…
Barrow-in-Furness
Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book 'No One You Know', Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur's formative years.
Penrith
Experience Aethelflaed:A new opera in it's most intimate form. This 90 minute recital version features live excerpts of the opera sung by soprano Rachel Kobernick with narration by composer Andre Fratto. The programme is designed to guide audiences…
Newby Bridge
Terror at Great Tower
Looking for some spooky family fun this October half term? Head to Great Tower for an outdoor Halloween adventure in the heart of the Cumbrian countryside.
Designed for children aged 6+, Terror at Great Tower is packed with…
Grasmere
Join one of the world's most celebrated crime writers for a thrilling evening in Grasmere.
To mark the release of Chain Reaction, the latest Jack Reacher novel, the award-winning thriller-writer Lee Child will be discussing the craft of writing,…
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Colour Blending and Weft Bundling in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell
£70 plus £5 for materials
Come and explore techniques for colour blending and shifting apparently seamlessly from one colour to another, taking inspiration from the colours of…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Enjoy 15% off your festive shopping at Blackwell on Saturday 28 November.
Exclusive to Lakeland Arts Members, this offer can be used on most products in Blackwell's Gift Shop, making it a lovely opportunity to discover thoughtful gifts, seasonal…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Braithwaite, Keswick
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest.
Listen out for owls, learn about the wildlife in the forest and experience the wonders of the night sky. Finish with hot chocolate & marshmallows around a campfire.
Please bring a…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
122A Highgate, Kendal
Welcome to Poetry Club! A space for poets and creatives to share their Spoken Word work and explore featured poets from across the country. Born from our popular Verbalise events, Poetry Club offers a relaxing and inspiring evening. Sign up and take…
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Our third season of classic films highlights the exciting film career of Victoria Wood - writer, director and star in a wide variety of fascinating films showcasing her amazing talent. Each screening will be introduced, and you're invited to join…
Grizedale, Ambleside
Join us for our planetarium show about one of the most fascinating and topical subjects in modern astronomy – dark matter. We start with a presentation in the lounge then move to the planetarium for a viewing of the movie “The Dark Matter Mystery”…
Grizedale Observatory, Hawkshead
Crag Brow, Bowness on Windermere
Come to a place where the earth's natural material meets with children's imaginations, a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters.
Each Claytime is totally unique - creating its own world, characters and stories drawn directly…
Inspiration
Every Sunday at 2pm Museum visitors can explore the earthworks of the Roman fort, led by the…
Oktoberfest at Roundthorn A little taste of Bavaria, right here in Cumbria. This October, we're…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Come for an evening of entertainment and delight with these two wonderful choirs – one visiting,…
For more than 35 years, Scottish group Shooglenifty have pioneered their fiery and infectious…
Join us for an enchanting evening of music, sung by the Carlisle Cathedral Cantate Children's…
Come and enjoy our botanical-inspired Afternoon G&Tea! Zoe’s created the sweet treats using some of…
Standard Theatre Seated Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson will release his new…
To celebrate 125 years of Blackwell, Lakeland Arts will be showcasing a major exhibition of works…
Make memories, not just snapshots with a private photography experience in the Lake District…
Performed by GERARD LOGAN Directed by GARETH ARMSTRONG Music by SIMON SLATER Hauntings is a…
Move from 'How do I find the words', to feeling the satisfaction of engaging in a creative process…
Live/Wire: the AC/DC Show bring TNT High Voltage Dirty Deeds to Kendal! AC/DC, arguably the…
Beneath the ancient skyline of Carlisle, hidden stories linger in every red-brick shadow and echo…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Woodland Reset ~ The Conscious Self's Signature Nature Day Come and join The Conscious Self for a…
Join us in our cosy Café for Gothic book chats this autumn and delve deeper into the world of…
Experience Museum of the Moon after hours and see Carlisle Cathedral in a whole new light.…
An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five…
Discover the history of the Wray estate on a 45‑minute Walk & Talk led by a knowledgeable member of…
Standard Theatre Seated Norrie Tago MacIver is a singer songwriter from the Isle of Lewis. Until…
Step into the spotlight for an unforgettable Jersey Boys Tribute Night, featuring live…
A solo exhibition of pastel paintings by Sarah Reid. This solo exhibition brings together a…
Pumpkin Picking After Dark takes everything people love about pumpkin picking and turns it into a…


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