You are here: Home > What's On
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.
Number of results: 334
, currently showing 325 to 334.
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Families are invited to flex their creative muscles this October with our Halloween-inspired drop-in activities. You can choose to:
Construct a Creature: Construct a horrifying creature using recycled materials, child-safe Makedo tools and screws…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Ravenglass
26 October – 3 November 2024
10:30am – 8pm
From dawn till dusk, there's something for everyone to enjoy, ensuring a spooktacular experience for all ages.
Our Muncaster Halloween Family Festival has evolved and expanded over the years, and in 2024,…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Kirkland, Kendal
Bring your imagination to life this half term and build a fairy home using twigs, leaves, pinecones and twine. Gain inspiration by the changing nature surrounding Abbot Hall and exhibits within. Your creations will form our temporary little village…
Abbot Hall, Kendal
Blackwell - the Arts & Crafts house, Bowness-on-Windermere
Share your creative responses to Blackwell's stunning interiors and the Johannes Pretorius exhibition opening on 1 November. We encourage you to express yourself in any medium—whether it's doodling, sketching, or creative writing—in our community…
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere
Rayrigg Road, Windermere
Have you got what it takes to save Dolly the steamboat from the waters of Windermere? Have a go at our interactive adventure to find out! This fun activity will put your codebreaking skills to the test as only those who correctly answer questions,…
Windermere Jetty Museum, Windermere
Visitor Centre The, Windermere
Prepare for another spine-chilling Halloween at Brockhole, where our haunted forest is more alive than ever! The Lake District's premier Halloween Experience is perfect for the whole family with just the right amount of spooky across 16 different…
Brockhole on Windermere Visitor Centre, Windermere
Ambleside
Everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended family gathers in the kitchen for a traditional Christmas and they each follow those rules, rigidly?
In Sam Holcroft's theatrically playful, dark…
Kendal, Ulverston, Maryport, RSPB Leighton Moss
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria:
Kendal - Tuesday 29th October
Ulverston - Tuesday 12th November
Maryport - Thursday 21st November
RSPB Leighton Moss - Wednesday 27th November
Please visit the…
Hallbankgate, Brampton
Indulge in a delightful array of traditional Indian cuisine, from a delectable afternoon tea to mouth-watering street food, culminating in a grand, interactive black-tie gala dinner as well as a spectacular firework display.
Join us for an…
Ravenglass
31 October, 1 & 2 November 2024
8pm – Midnight
Fear returns to Muncaster with a vengeance this year at SCARECASTER - our spine-tingling event for those aged 16 and over!
Building on last year's bone-chilling success, this year's festival promises…
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Inspiration
A full day photography course under the guidance of Amy Bateman, British Life Photographer of the…
Taste Cumbria comes to Carlisle this Christmas. New for 2024, there will be a Taste Cumbria market…
Get ready for a blooming good time at Wray this autumn! Join us for a free bulb planting event…
Friday 1 November 11:00/14:00) Foolishly John Lambton throws the strange googly eyed fish back…
Saturday 2 November (13:30/15:00) Show duration: 70 minutes (no interval) Come and join the merry…
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Forestry England members join us for a member only introduction to the sights, sounds and stories…
The autumn 24/25 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain…
Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera is a worldwide entertainment phenomenon. It has been…
After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of a Georgian All Hallows Eve, get creative…
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
Families are invited to flex their creative muscles this October with our Halloween-inspired…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
Voices from the Wall is a new interactive exhibition at Birdoswald Roman Fort exploring shared…
LOVE the landscape. Capture the dawn and Autumn colours through the lens on board a 2/3-hour cruise…
Hayes Garden World in Ambleside gets set for the start of their festive season with a combined…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Swim in Ullswater lake at night under The Milky Way, the glow of your light-up tow float keeping…
With the still waters of the Lakes as an inspiring backdrop, sewists of any experience are invited…
Learn about folklore and superstition in farming communities like Troutbeck and how the Browne's…
he Whitehaven and District Amateur Operatic Society return to Rosehill with another Amazing family…
? PUMPKIN PICKING ON THE FARM IS BACK in 2024 ? 1 October – 1 NOVEMBER 2024 TICKETS NOW…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
Running an event?
Are you organising an event and would like to advertise it on the What's On section of Visit Lake District? Let us know! We welcome any new event submissions throughout the year.
Receive all the latest news, special offers and information from the Lake District, Cumbria
Cumbria Tourism, Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9PL