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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.
This November, check out the Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 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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Sedbergh
The International Textile Exhibition is back with new work from around the world. Oceans is the inspiration for the work entered into the competition from internationally renowned textiles artists. There is a stunning array of figurative and…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Sedbergh
Tapestry weavers from England and New Zealand come together in this fourth international touring exhibition of small format hand woven tapestries. Weavers come from a diverse range of creative backgrounds, from novice weavers to those with…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Penrith
This autumn will mark the 75th anniversary of the Warren Miller film legacy. When the first film from Warren Miller debuted in 1949, it ignited a new genre of filmmaking for the snowsports industry. Today, Warren Miller films have captured the…
B5289, Keswick
Celebrate the life of bard Robbie Burns with us at the Borrowdale Hotel on Friday 17th January 2025. We are hosting a special Burns Night Supper to mark the occasion.
Evening includes:
welcome canapes
4-course Scottish inspired meal - see website…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Theatre
This is a special project where six artists come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn. Each brings their own story and connection to John's music which adds to the fabric of the overall experience of…
Kendal
Doors 7pm | Tickets £21 | Malt Room | On sale Fri 27 Sep at 10am.
There are icons of silver screen, there are Oscar winners, Bafta winners and Golden Globe winners, but are there any of these global stars that you would rather sing with on stage…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Theatre
Old friends join forces to present an evening of acoustic roots music.
Multi Grammy winner Tim O'Brien has traveled the world for the past 50 years with his own mix of American folk, bluegrass, blues, and…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre
LYR is author and current British poet laureate Simon Armitage, singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multi-instrumentalist & producer Patrick Pearson.
LYR's story stretches back to 2009 when Walters, an…
Kendal
Doors: 7:30pm | Tickets: £21 | Theatre
Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with…
Barrow-in-Furness
Programme to feature works by De Falla, Handel and Vaughan Williams.
Claire Henry presenter
Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra perform a concert of popular classics. This programme has been designed to be an informal, engaging…
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Theatre | Age Guidance 16+
Tickets for this event go on sale on the 19 April
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his latest smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with…
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £17 | Malt Room Seated | Age Guidance 16+
NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects Brewery Arts with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of…
Inspiration
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest. Listen out for owls, learn about the…
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, those trees which are remarkably old for…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
31 October, 1 & 2 November 2024 8pm – Midnight Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance this…
Everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended…
Share your creative responses to Blackwell's stunning interiors and the Johannes Pretorius…
A full day photography course under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Three newly adapted episodes for 2024 The nation's favourite sitcom returns! The boys are…
The Manchester Bee Monument will be visiting Barrow from the 4th - 22nd November 2024. The Bee…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Join us for an inspiring guided drawing tour where art comes to life through your sketches. Whether…
Friday 1 November 11:00/14:00) Foolishly John Lambton throws the strange googly eyed fish back…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
Bring your imagination to life this half term and build a fairy home using twigs, leaves, pinecones…
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative…
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically…
Join us at Carlisle Cathedral on the first Saturday every month for Carlisle Farmers' Market. In…
oin us if you dare for spooky storytelling sessions in the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum. …
Five-course diner with wines to accompany per person
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
With the still waters of the Lakes as an inspiring backdrop, sewists of any experience are invited…
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