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.
Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at The Armitt…
Tapestry weavers from England and New Zealand come together in this fourth international touring…
This is a journey through the astonishing highs and lows of one of Britain's most famous men from…
You may leave the Lake District, but once you’ve been, it’ll never leave you.
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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…
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
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,…
Cockermouth
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.
Join the team from Wordsworth Grasmere on site for songs, play, craft and a story exploring our planet, and on…
Cockermouth
Come along to Wordsworth House for a fun-filled session with the kids, brought to you by Wordsworth Grasmere and the National Trust.
Join the team from Wordsworth Grasmere on site for songs, play, craft and a story exploring our planet, and on the…
Whitehaven
The award-winning Indefinite Articles present their work for the very young: Claytime, a play with clay, where the audience are invited to participate.
Come to a place where the earth's natural material meets with children's imaginations: a world…
Sedbergh
A coming-together of four very different artists/makers based in Cumbria – who all assemble ideas, subject matter, and materials to create harmonious objects and paintings.
Visitors will see an array of abstract painting using paint and mixed media…
Bowness on Windermere
"The legend of the Hound Of The Baskervilles has haunted the Baskerville family for generations – none more so than Sir Charles Baskerville, who died in mysterious circumstances worthy of the legend. This leads Doctor Mortimer to consult Sherlock…
Sedbergh
Sue Bibby designs and makes with fabric, stitch and her trusty Bernina sewing machine. Her first love is drawing, and her work begins with first-hand observation and sketches. She never ventures far without a sketch book and find gardens and…
Grasmere
A Celebration Reading from the Poetry Business International Book & Pamphlet Competition.
Hosted by Michael McGregor, Director of The Wordsworth Trust, and introduced by Ann and Peter Sansom of the Poetry Business.
We are delighted to invite you…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Whitehaven
What if wishes were granted? What if magic was real? When a Storyteller appears everyone is enchanted… Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, but all Froggy really wants is to hear a story starring someone like him. Head into the woods with…
Lake Rd, Keswick
A gripping tale of friendship and hope.
Lennie and George are unlikely best friends, two drifters bound together by a shared faith and the ambition to live the great American dream. Landing a job on a Californian ranch during the Great Depression,…
Whitehaven
Join 'The Magical Mr West' on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and tackles some…
Bowness on Windermere
Thursday 17- Saturday 19 April
Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul. What started as a College project has grown into a passion, but the…
Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere
The Knotted Project's Forge Festival is returning for the fourth year, promising a day filled with live dance, theatre performances and so much more at Windermere Jetty Museum.
This year's Forge Festival will showcase emerging talent from across…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Grasmere
Curated and hosted by poet Kim Moore, our online contemporary poetry reading series continues throughout 2025.
We will be listening to what poets have to say about our turbulent times, and how poetry can cross borders to challenge, delight and…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Kendal
Starts 11am & 2pm | Tickets £11, Under 16s £9, Family of 4 £32, Schools £8, Groups (10+) £9 | Theatre | Recommended Age 8+
A Lichfield Garrick production
MICHAEL MORPURGO'S FARM BOY
Adapted & directed by Daniel Buckroyd.
It sometimes felt as…
Rayrigg Rd, Windermere
Join us for an action-packed weekend of STEAM fun, with hands-on activities, mind-blowing science shows, and interactive educational workshops suitable for all ages!
This year's Windermere Science Festival brings together leading scientists and…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Moresby, Whitehaven
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO WIDOWHOOD is a one woman show exploring the experiences of young, widowed women, loss, and why we don't talk about death.
Suria has lost her husband (she hasn't misplaced him or anything - he's dead.) Join her & the kids in…
Moresby, Whitehaven
The Boffs were outsiders, not local like, even though we were born there. I was only really a Boff by association.
Storyteller Liz revisits her childhood memories and home in West Cumbria in an attempt to understand whether she still belongs there,…
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