The arts and culture scene in The Lake District, Cumbria is thriving, with many events taking place throughout the county year-round. Whether you want to enjoy a play, dance to live music, discover an art exhibition or visit a museum, there’s so much to experience in this vibrant part of the country.
If you’re a theatre enthusiast, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in the Lake District, Cumbria, with performances in some truly spectacular venues. How about catching a show next to a lake, or in a coastal town?
We often welcome touring productions including theatre and opera; while our independent cinemas also show live streams of performances taking place in world-class venues like the National Theatre.
If you’re a film buff, there are lots of fantastic cinemas showing the latest releases as well as art house classics. Did you know? The Lake District, Cumbria has featured in a number of films and TV shows like Star Wars and The Witcher!
Put on your dancing shoes and head out for an evening of live music – whether it’s a concert, a festival or an evening at the pub, there’s something to suit all tastes.
For a real celebration of our local culture, why not head for one of our vibrant festivals? The Winter Droving festival in Penrith is a colourful display held every October, complete with torchlit parade and a festive atmosphere. Meanwhile, museums hold regular events and exhibitions highlighting everything from art and film to our local history.
Search and view what's taking place below and let us introduce you to a world of theatre, music and the arts here in Cumbria.
We will hold you spellbound as we tell you a tale based on one of the 101 Arabian Night Stories,…
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin | 14, 21 & 22 Dec, Starts 1pm & 5pm, Tickets £14 | 23 & 24 Dec,…
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024 Panto makes a splash with a fabulous…
This show runs from Friday 20 – Tuesday 24 December. Friday 20 Dec: 1pm & 4pm | Saturday 21 Dec:…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
Step back in time with Regency Christmas at Dove Cottage. The mantlepieces are garlanded with holly…
A high-flying adventure for all the family… Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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Kendal
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a collection of beautiful drawings exploring the connection between people and nature.
London-based artist Charmaine Watkiss (b.1964) examines…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Lake Rd, Keswick
A high-flying adventure for all the family…
Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends his boyhood days running wild with his wolf friends and hunting with the pack.
Grasmere
Step back in time with Regency Christmas at Dove Cottage. The mantlepieces are garlanded with holly and ivy, clove-studded pomanders fill the air with the scent of oranges and spices, and a warm fire is crackling in the hearth.
Immerse yourself in…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith
We will hold you spellbound as we tell you a tale based on one of the 101 Arabian Night Stories, told by Scheherazade to her husband, the Sultan. Meet the Genie of the Lamp, watch Aladdin fly his magic carpet and see if Aladdin finally wins the hand…
Kendal
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin | 14, 21 & 22 Dec, Starts 1pm & 5pm, Tickets £14 | 23 & 24 Dec, Starts 11am & 3pm, Tickets £16 | Recommended Age 3+
The Man Who Wanted to be a Penguin's main character is an enthusiastic, energetic and curious man…
Bowness on Windermere
This show runs from Friday 20 – Tuesday 24 December.
Friday 20 Dec: 1pm & 4pm | Saturday 21 Dec: 11am, 2pm & 4pm | Sunday 22 Dec: 11am, 2pm & 4pm | Monday 23 Dec: 11am & 2pm | Tuesday 24 Dec: 10am
It really is the most wonderful time of the year,…
Penrith
Last year's ticket prices available until End of April 2024
Panto makes a splash with a fabulous new version of The Little Mermaid
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Market St, Carlisle
Many important national and local events happened during the winter months, Christmas, and New Year. Join this interesting, guided walking tour around our city centre. See heritage buildings and hear about many historic winter events that shaped the…
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
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
Penrith
As part of our Everest Revisited programme of talks, we are delighted to welcome Julie Summers to Rheged. Julie is Sandy's great niece and biographer.
Julie was one of the first people Jimmy Chin contacted when he made his remarkable discovery…
Broughton in Furness
When the Big Bad Wolf clashes with Grandma, it's impossible to tell who's a ferocious old grandma and who's a wolf in Grandma's clothing. And can anyone stop the notorious porridge thief who broke Baby Bear's favourite chair? Only DCI Dumpty and Red…
Whitehaven
Get ready to celebrate Scotland's favourite bard and Rock out to the MOTHER of all choirs!
On this special Burns Night celebration, Committed 2 Rock celebrates 16 years of rocking the stage with a thrilling fundraising event for Rosehill and…
Ambleside
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt museum from February to December 2025.
The Armitt museum and Alfred Wainwright Books & Memorabilia are thrilled to announce a collaborative and…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Penrith
A unique cross over between Bloomsbury and Arts & Crafts George and Ruth Mallory described themselves as artists as well as climbers.
They were of course exceptional climbers (both of them) but they are also uniquely at the cross over point…
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £16 | Malt Room Cabaret
Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show ("the best thing he's done and that's saying something." ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set poems that get to grips with the…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £28 | Theatre
The masters of melody from Norway join forces with a British jazz star.
Espen Eriksen Trio and Andy Sheppard first teamed up for two concerts in London in 2016. It was clear from the first note that this was a…
Bowness on Windermere
Friday 7 March
A thrilling sequel to "The 39 Steps", Hannay Stands Fast sees our dashing hero, Richard Hannay back in the fray on a mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved England. Engaged on this top-secret case by MI5, Hannay…
Whitehaven
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose…
Bowness on Windermere
This is a journey through the astonishing highs and lows of one of Britain's most famous men from history. But there's so much you don't know…
Father, husband, writer, poet, adventurer, philosopher, soldier, tyrant, egotist, lover, traitor,…
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