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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.
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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28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Beethoven Violin Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No.3, 'Eroica'
Domingo Hindoyan conductor
Veronika Eberle violin
Ludwig van Beethoven saw red when his hero Napoleon betrayed the revolution, tearing up the score of his Eroica symphony. That same…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £28.50 | Theatre
Following the official release of the album and the publication of her book of the same name in March 2024, Cara brings her acclaimed "Coming Home" show to life once again.
The Autumn of 2023 and Spring of…
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Domingo Hindoyan conductor
Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Ever wondered what a conductor does? As part of Barrow's Festival of Colours, come meet Venezuelan maestro Domingo Hindoyan and members of the Royal Liverpool…
Sedbergh
Hook a Hen Workshop with Jane Cook
Saturday 22 March 2025 10am - 4pm
£65
Create your very own Trivet or wall hanging, choose your own colour palette, traditional hues or avant-garde, make a wider border to create a pad or seat cushion.
Recycle your…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Whitehaven
Cast: To be confirmed
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan | Music: Sergey Prokofiev
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick…
Sedbergh
Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving Workshop with Jan Beadle
Saturday 27 March 10am-4pm
£75 plus £5 for materials on the day
Come and enjoy a day of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom. Whether you're a beginner or already a weaver this will be a lovely…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Coniston
Road race
Garsdale Rd, Sedbergh
Spring Fibre Art Workshop with Wendy Ann Stanger
Saturday 29 March 10am- 4pm
£65 plus £5 for materials on the day
Join Studio Artist Wendy Ann for a fun day creating spring inspired fibre art. Using a range of plant fibres such as linen, cotton,…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Whitehaven
What has quickly became an annual tradition.
Carl is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour. His storytelling skills & ability to hold an audience is second to none.
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £17 | Conc. £7 | Age Guidance 14+ | Theatre
A poignant exploration of comedy intertwined with the essence of life's ups and downs.
Justin's unparalleled ability to blend side-splitting humour with touching insights offers a…
Whitehaven
Cast: Sondra Radvanovsky, SeokJong Baek, Gemma Summerfield, Adam Palka
Director: Andrei Șerban | Conductor: Raphael Payare
Puccini's captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular 'Nessun dorma',…
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…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Inspiration
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
The Sizergh estate hosts a collection of ancient trees, those trees which are remarkably old for…
26 October – 3 November 2024 10:30am – 8pm From dawn till dusk, there's something for everyone to…
Why not indulge in a bit of winter magic and take part in the Winter Droving Festival. Held…
Spooky Night Swim – Wild swimming is great fun in its own right, but add a little bit of Halloween…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
Back by popular demand. Go Ape Sundown Adventures offer a new level of forest fun in the dark.…
Tallow Tales - Hawkshead Ghostwalks - will be joining us on Monday 28th October for some spooky…
Following a recent step towards theatre in his last few shows, Mark Thomas is back to his finest…
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy…
? PUMPKIN PICKING ON THE FARM IS BACK in 2024 ? 1 October – 1 NOVEMBER 2024 TICKETS NOW…
Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween…
Those cheeky chappies and lovely ladies of the "renowned ROGER Radio cast" are back and this time…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Sensing Melodies is a music variety night that we're thrilled to bring back again after returning…
Introduction to Stained Glass | 28 Sep | 12-4pm | £45 | 16+ yrs | Tutor Sarah Walkley | Studio…
Bring your imagination to life this half term and build a fairy home using twigs, leaves, pinecones…
Voices from the Wall is a new interactive exhibition at Birdoswald Roman Fort exploring shared…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
Sunday 27|Monday 28 October (10:00 11:30 13:00 14:30) Come and join Captain Bongo and the crew…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Ruth Lyon & Conrad Bird are lead singers and songwriters of acclaimed cult-folk rockers Holy Moly &…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Have a go at carving a spooky pumpkin this half-term at Allan Bank. Unleash your creative skills…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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