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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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122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £24.50 | Theatre
For almost 20 years the Young'uns have entertained audiences around the world. 3 time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners, the much-loved trio from Stockton and Hartlepool have built a reputation for singing folk…
Barrow-in-Furness
Following the jolly success of last year, we're over the moon to invite you all to Another Local Christmas Market at Hawcoat Park!
Just like our inaugural event, we'll have a delightful array of local stall holders and food trucks, featuring a…
Bowness-on-Windermere
We warmly invite you to our Holiday Market where local crafters will be selling locally handmade items, where you will hopefully find the perfect Christmas gifts. Free parking, free entry, free visits to Santa and his happy elf, free to meet the…
East of Lake, Coniston
Series of matinee piano recitals showcasing talented concert pianists in the exquisite venue of Brantwood.
Brantwood, Home of John Ruskin, Coniston
Kendal
A fairy tale-themed concert that has something for everyone! Perfect for young and old alike.
Farrington's Scary Fairy Saves Christmas! is a piece for narrator and orchestra telling a story by Craig Charles. The orchestral score is in the musical…
Church St, Ambleside
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella's life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies…
3 Castle St, Kendal
A performance of The Hound of the Baskervilles in Castle Street Community Centre, Kendal, encompassing mystery, comedy and melodrama. The production is suitable for all the family. Wednesday night is 'Pay what you can Afford'.
Bowness on Windermere
The award-winning Dyad Productions, (A Room of One's Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen's Women, Female Gothic) who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic since 2015, now bring their magic to Dickens' classic and perennially relevant ghost…
The Abbey, Carlisle
Following their sell-out tour in 2023, Wild Arts brings their trademark fresh and innovative approach to Handel's legendary telling of the Christmas story to Carlisle Cathedral for the first time.
The period specialist players of the Wild Arts…
Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £26 | Age Guidance 14+ | Malt Room Standing
There are few songwriters to ever surpass the gifts he's brought, either on his own, with The Pale Fountains, Shack or The Strands, but Michael Head and his Red Elastic Band start to…
Newby Bridge
Come and join us for a festive winter-themed painting party! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as we paint a red robin in a snowy setting. Relax with a drink and a mince pie, and catch up with friends in a cosy and inviting location!
What You…
Whitehaven
Join local housewife Barbara Nice in a seasonal selection box of fun and frolic!
Its been 6 years Barbara performed her show Raffle at Rosehill, in which it culminated in Bab's taking the whole audience out into the courtyard to play a game of…
Inspiration
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
SWAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2024 – SAVE THE DATE! Our Christmas markets are back once again this year,…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
Stargazing with the expert. Join astronomer Stuart Atkinson at 6pm at Cockshott Point on the shore…
The Tiny roost is working with Bankground Farm Coniston. Using their wonderful jacob fleece to…
Voted 'Best Band' twice at the Scottish Jazz Awards, Rose Room are Scotland's leading ensemble…
Glenfiddich Whisky Tasting Dinner Explore the world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky range…
Join us to learn about the night skies in Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape. The evening…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
Find the perfect Christmas gift and support over 20 independent artists and crafts people. Entry is…
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…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
LITTLE STARS A group for toddlers and young children that takes place under the stars in Carlisle…
The Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones! Every weekend from…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit! Learn the art of Contemporary gilding by…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Ready for some Christmas magic? We're thrilled to invite you to our very first Christmas Market at…
Waterbaby invites us on a personal and global journey exploring our fragile and intrinsic…
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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