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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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Ravenglass
Join Peter Hughes at Muncaster Castle on Tuesday 28 July for a fascinating talk on Cumbria's gardening heritage.
Cumbria has a wealth of history in its great gardens. This talk will look behind some of those gardens into the lives of the people…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
W Strand, Whitehaven
Come and discover ancient crafts from the past and have a go yourself.
Hear about how our ancestors day to day lives and the tools and techniques they used to help live. From Stone tools to clothes making.
No booking required, just turn up to The…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Kendal
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the…
Levens Hall, Gardens & Kitchen, Kendal
Braithwaite, Keswick
Full Moon Women's Circle in the Lake District
The Full Moon is a powerful time for reflection, release, and renewal. At our special forest site in the Lake District, we gather in circle as women to honour the peak of the Moon's cycle and reconnect…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
The Abbey, Carlisle
We are delighted to have Harry Brown back at the Cathedral, on Wednesday 29th July at his next Organ Recital organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
Take some time out of your day and unwind with a free afternoon…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
Grasmere
Drop into our Learning Space for summer holiday Make and Play activities.
Come and celebrate a sunny summer with crafts, games, printing and creative writing. Make and fly your own summer kite, create a seaside in a bottle, write and decorate…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Barrow-in-Furness
The Gaelic cross-over voice of his generation. Norrie is a singer of range, clarity and melody, effortlessly blending tradition with modern rhythm.
W Strand, Whitehaven
Get up close with some amazing reptiles and discover the fascinating adaptions that help them survive and thrive. From scales and claws to camouflage and keen senses, these remarkable animals offer a unique opportunity to learn about some of…
The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven
Barrow-in-Furness
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Showtimes: 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Come with us on a fun, enchanting musical adventure inspired by Mozart's opera The Magic Flute. Led by a trio of opera singers and an accordionist, Mini Magic Flute…
Ambleside
Excitement is in the air as Lake District Music announce the programme for the 2026 Summer Festival. Featuring a captivating blend of music, and world class performers and emerging artists, the Summer Festival takes place from 31 July to 9 August…
Newby Bridge
We're looking forward to welcoming Rob Young to The Swan on the 31st July for an evening of live music.
Enjoy the longer evenings with the Rob – a singer songwriter, purveyor of roots acoustic blues, ragtime, the old-time banjo sounds of Appalachia…
Ulverston
Part of the Lake District Music Summer Festival
Rachel Podger - Violin/Director | Brecon Baroque
Bach Excerpts from The Art of Fugue
Vivaldi The Four Seasons
'Queen of the baroque violin', Rachel Podger and her period orchestra open this year's…
Inspiration
We are very pleased to bring you a new exhibition to the Dock Museum, "What the sea decides to give…
Join us as we welcome Leon Knight to The Swan for a special performance from 6pm – 8pm on the 10th…
HAWKSHEAD PARISH CHURCH MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENING 2026 All concerts start at 7.30 pm Tues. 2nd…
11.30am-5pm | 18+ yrs Join Helen Clues, Mosaic artist, to create beautiful mosaic pieces using…
Calling Pokémon fans new and old from 23 May, get active outdoors on our Pokémon Trading Card Game…
Seven perspectives, bound by a mutual reverence for natural form, fragility, and transformation. As…
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on…
Annual carnival parade Then a presentation on the harbour event space with music
REACTOR is a new multimedia installation by Felicity Hammond, launching on Thursday 28th May at 6pm…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Visit Cartmel Racecourse for our exciting 9 days of racing this 2026 season.
After the side-splitting success of last year's festival, we're thrilled to announce that West…
Discover the art of craft distilling in the Gateway to the Lake District, with a guided tour of…
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Dominic Downs,…
Run, jog or walk a 3k, 5k or 10k Race for Life event. Or if you fancy taking on a bit of mud, sign…
Venture into the fateful night that inspired one of the world's greatest gothic tales: Mary…
Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the…
Swap the frenzy of Henman Hill for the sweep of Ullswater's fells this July as Another Place, The…
Among the glittering salons of the super-rich, patriarchy equals power, reputation is everything –…
Nothing Lasts – Sue Dawes (15 April – 12 July 2026) Nothing Lasts presents sculptural ceramics…
Inside just got interesting. Step off the trail and into a space where the Lake District is…
Our Rydal Islands and Caves Swim Walk is a perfect mix of easy-going hiking and wild swimming.…
Walney Wind Cheetahs in conjunction with ORSTED are hosting a 10km road race on the 5th of July…
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house,…


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