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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.
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B5289, Keswick
Celebrate the life of bard Robbie Burns with us at the Borrowdale Hotel on Friday 17th January 2025. We are hosting a special Burns Night Supper to mark the occasion.
Evening includes:
welcome canapes
4-course Scottish inspired meal - see website…
Grasmere
Join us for a family-friendly evening learning about the universe. Explore the wonders of the winter night sky. Our astronomy experts will take you on a whistle stop tour of the universe on the big screen. You will learn some fun facts about stars,…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Theatre
This is a special project where six artists come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn. Each brings their own story and connection to John's music which adds to the fabric of the overall experience of…
Grasmere
Explore the wonders of the winter night sky. Our astronomy experts will take you on a whistle stop tour of the universe on the big screen. You'll learn about stars, planets and galaxies and our place in the universe.
Then, weather permitting, we…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Kendal
Doors 7pm | Tickets £21 | Malt Room | On sale Fri 27 Sep at 10am.
There are icons of silver screen, there are Oscar winners, Bafta winners and Golden Globe winners, but are there any of these global stars that you would rather sing with on stage…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Theatre
Old friends join forces to present an evening of acoustic roots music.
Multi Grammy winner Tim O'Brien has traveled the world for the past 50 years with his own mix of American folk, bluegrass, blues, and…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre
LYR is author and current British poet laureate Simon Armitage, singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multi-instrumentalist & producer Patrick Pearson.
LYR's story stretches back to 2009 when Walters, an…
Kendal
Doors: 7:30pm | Tickets: £21 | Theatre
Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with…
Glenridding, Penrith
With the still waters of the Lakes as an inspiring backdrop, sewists of any experience are invited to leave behind the cares of the everyday and spend a weekend in a luxurious setting to dedicate time and attention to a sewing project. We'd love to…
Barrow-in-Furness
Programme to feature works by De Falla, Handel and Vaughan Williams.
Claire Henry presenter
Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra perform a concert of popular classics. This programme has been designed to be an informal, engaging…
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Theatre | Age Guidance 16+
Tickets for this event go on sale on the 19 April
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his latest smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with…
Penrith
A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National Navigation award Scheme). Over the 2 days you will delve into Navigation like you never have before, pouring over maps, unlocking the code, planning…
Inspiration
The highly-anticipated celebration of adventure, culture, nature and exploration, is taking place…
After two sell-out shows in a row, Meetwood Flac return to share their love of the legendary…
Join Claire for this friendly and relaxed Calligraphy workshop and learn how to write using this…
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre Extended One of the world's most prolific fiddle groups,…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
The Winter Whitehaven Flower Club Gala returns with even more beautiful arrangements and top advice…
The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit! Learn the art of Contemporary gilding by…
Brantwood Dark Skies and Pie Moonlight Walk – Guided walk with professional Mountain Leader, Martin…
Producers market showcasing local and Fairtrade foods and crafts from west Cumbria. Music from…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Join us for a rip-roaring ride through Cumbria past and present with writer Gordon Emery. From…
Join us for a introduction to the sights, sounds and stories of Whinlatter at night. Our…
Ready for some Christmas magic? We're thrilled to invite you to our very first Christmas Market at…
LITTLE STARS A group for toddlers and young children that takes place under the stars in Carlisle…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Immerse yourself in an exquisite night in the breathtaking Lake District, hosted by Chris Mullineux…
A half day massage training experience for you to learn a soothing, effective, deep tissue back…
Doors 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Plus Support from The Marcellas | Malt Room Seated A Mythical Musical…
Stargazing with the expert. Join astronomer Stuart Atkinson at 6pm at Cockshott Point on the shore…
Timed to coincide with the centenary of the 1924 Mount Everest expedition, the exhibition shares…
Following the success of Crime Viral's sell out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and…
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
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