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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
Doors 7:30pm | Theatre | £17
Join the Will Barnes Quartet for the second leg of their 'Source of the Severn' tour this Autumn and Winter, presenting songs from their acclaimed album, which is an exploration of the rugged landscape of Mid Wales and…
Sedbergh
Tartan Weaving Workshop with Jan Beadle
Thursday 20 February 10am - 4pm
£75 plus £5 on the day for materials
Understand how classic Tartan patterns are designed. The 4 shaft table looms will already set up for you to weave a tartan scarf on the day…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Kendal
Starts 2pm & 4pm | Tickets £14.50, U16's £11, Family x4 £40 | Theatre | Age Guidance 3-7 years
Tiny & Tall Productions, formerly Tessa Bide Productions, brings you Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie's well-loved story, The Detective Dog on stage for…
Penrith
Tickets on sale from 31st August
Presented by Speakers from the Edge
Sean Conway set out to achieve something no-one else on the planet had ever managed; ultra-endurance records for first, longest, fastest AND most. 105 Iron Man competitions in…
Sedbergh
Snowdrops Fibre Art Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
Sunday 23 February 10am - 4pm
£65 plus £5 for materials on the day
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann for a fun day creating snowdrops inspired fibre art. Using a range of plant fibres such as linen,…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Sedbergh
Make Your Own Ceramic Tea Light House Workshop with Lydia Crampton
Thursday 27 February 10am - 4pm
£65 plus £5 on the day for materials and firing
Ever fancied having a go at making your own piece of work out of clay?
This pottery workshop will be…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £26 | Malt Room Standing
Welcome to The Nashville Nights Tour, where the heart and soul of country music come alive on stage. Led by the genuine and critically acclaimed Nashville recording artists, Kaitlyn Baker and Joe…
Sedbergh
Exploring Techniques in Woven Tapestry Workshop with Anna Wetherell
Saturday 1 March 2025 10am – 4pm
£65 plus £5 for materials
The Heallreaf tapestries are inspirational! We will have a look round the exhibition and see how the weavers have used…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Whitehaven
Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov | Music: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Additional Choreography: Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness.
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £18 | Theatre
If life is a journey, Zoe's has had more than its share of potholes and diversions: from diving with sharks, to sitting in a shed in Vietnam with a former health secretary (and discovering that MPs aren't the only…
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £15 | Theatre
Welcome to the warped mirror world of Imaginary Friends, award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye's first solo show for seven years.
After a personal tragedy, a floundering TV comic starts listening to the wrong…
Bowness on Windermere
Wednesday 5 March
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no flat caps or twee costumes here. Instead, you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring…
Inspiration
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative…
A full day photography course under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
? PUMPKIN PICKING ON THE FARM IS BACK in 2024 ? 1 October – 1 NOVEMBER 2024 TICKETS NOW…
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £18.50 | Theatre Scotland's folk sensation, Siobhan Miller, takes her…
Forestry England members join us for a member only introduction to the sights, sounds and stories…
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Roman Army Museum as we celebrate Bonfire Light – a…
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest. Listen out for owls, learn about the…
Experience Magic in the Sky at the Swan Hotel's Spa Garden! Join us for an unforgettable…
Holker Hall’s seasonal Winter Market once again returns on 1 – 3 November as an early offering for…
Brantwood Dark Skies and Pie Stargazing Night – Guided walk with professional Mountain Leader,…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Share your creative responses to Blackwell's stunning interiors and the Johannes Pretorius…
Doors 8pm | Tickets £26 | Malt Room Seckou Keita is a renowned kora virtuoso who stands as a…
Taste Cumbria comes to Carlisle this Christmas. New for 2024, there will be a Taste Cumbria market…
Join us for an arty day at Whinlatter. Let the forest inspire you to create your own piece of art.…
oin us if you dare for spooky storytelling sessions in the Boathouse at Windermere Jetty Museum. …
Saturday 2 November (13:30/15:00) Show duration: 70 minutes (no interval) Come and join the merry…
Walby Farm Park's Bonfire Bonanza is back for 2024. Tues 5 Nov 6-9pm! Doors open at 4pm…
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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