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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.
We’re having a party. Come and join us.
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Kendal
Presented by Get Lost and Found | Starts 11am & 2pm | Tickets £14.50, Under 16s £10, Family of 4 £40 | Theatre | Age Guidance 3+yrs
Mischief And Mystery In Moominvalley – Discover the world of the Moomins where anything is possible. Be sure to pack…
Barrow-in-Furness
Claire Henry presenter
We're inviting you to come along and join the Musical Professors in their laboratory! Claire Henry will work with their musicmaking machines to create musical experiments with players from our Orchestra. These concerts…
Grasmere
Calling all engaged couples!
We'd love to invite you to our Winter Open Day on Saturday 1st Feb! ❄️
Come and enjoy a glass of fizz and a selection of delicious canapés as you discover our historic country house, wedding barn and gorgeous…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23.50 | Extended Theatre
The coming together of British and Catalan folk music giants, The Longest Johns and El Pony Pisador. This project is born from the friendship and mutual admiration that exists between both bands…
Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £21 | Malt Room Standing
Hayseed Dixie began in the Summer of 2000, when Barley Scotch (aka John Wheeler) stumbled across a wrecked car on an isolated mountain road in the hills of Deer Lick Holler, East Tennessee. While going…
Penrith
Kendal Mountain Tour 2025: A Night Of Adventure Films
Prepare for an unforgettable night of adventure as the Kendal Mountain Tour 2025 comes to life!
Join us on a journey through the world's most breathtaking landscapes with a selection of award…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £17.50 | Malt Room Seated | 16+
Recently described by Chortle as a mix between Jack Dee and Frank Skinner wrapped in a Mod's fashion sense, Matt is taking his debut show on tour. A selection of his best bits from 7 years on the…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Malt Room Seated
Described by The Guardian as 'the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene', Spiers & Boden first rocketed onto the music scene in 2001, quickly winning a clutch of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Theatre
A jazz trio from the UK that plays (instrumental) jazz interpretations of Black Sabbath songs. Helmed by pianist Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's solo band since 2004), Jazz Sabbath explores the…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Theatre
Folk music's legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle are on tour again, bringing you their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.
All…
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…
Braithwaite, Keswick
The feeling of a head torch trail run in the woods is unique. The night-time adds a whole new dimension to trail running: it is both wild and peaceful at the same time.
Your senses become razor sharp and you become aware of your heartbeat pounding…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Inspiration
Doors 8pm | Tickets £26 | Malt Room Seckou Keita is a renowned kora virtuoso who stands as a…
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest. Listen out for owls, learn about the…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
LOVE the landscape. Capture the dawn and Autumn colours through the lens on board a 2/3-hour cruise…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Join fantastic astronomers from the Cockermouth Astronomical Society. We'll have telescopes…
Forestry England members join us for a member only introduction to the sights, sounds and stories…
A full day photography course under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Doors 7.30pm | Price £18.50 | Malt Room Standing The Watch are back from autumn 2024 with a brand…
31 October, 1 & 2 November 2024 8pm – Midnight Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance this…
Hayes Garden World in Ambleside gets set for the start of their festive season with a combined…
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been…
With the still waters of the Lakes as an inspiring backdrop, sewists of any experience are invited…
Families are invited to flex their creative muscles this October with our Halloween-inspired…
We're bringing Bonfire Night back to The Swan with a (literal) bang this year! From 5pm – 8pm on…
Three newly adapted episodes for 2024 The nation's favourite sitcom returns! The boys are…
This is a family friendly-event and free to Roman Army Museum ticket holders. Animal bones can…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £18.50 | Theatre Scotland's folk sensation, Siobhan Miller, takes her…
oin us if you dare for spooky storytelling sessions in the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum. …
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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