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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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Workington
Workington Town's first Pride
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £35 | Theatre
Together for fifty five years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. New album the Green Man Collection brings together…
Bowness-on-Windermere
Friday 2 May
The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that in 2009, took the world by storm. Four musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of…
Kendal
Starts 11am & 2pm | Tickets £11, Under 16s £9, Family of 4 £32, Schools £8, Groups (10+) £9 | Theatre | Recommended Age 8+
A Lichfield Garrick production
MICHAEL MORPURGO'S FARM BOY
Adapted & directed by Daniel Buckroyd.
It sometimes felt as…
The Racecourse, Cartmel
An exciting season of Jumps Racing
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
Whitehaven
Cast: To be confirmed
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
Music: Joby Talbot | Joni Mitchell | Keaton Henson | George Gershwin
Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool's Paradise, The…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Can you conquer WHINLATTER in 2025?
Challenging Whinlatter Forest is the venue for this Trail Half Marathon. With breath-taking views across the Lake District towards Keswick and Skiddaw this run won't disappoint those who love the Lakes. These are…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £15.50 | Malt Room Cabaret
Driven by awe and wonder of the natural world Iona Lane delivers poetic songs, with subtle musical touches and contemplative melodies that link unheard stories with the world we find ourselves in…
Crooklands
Now in its 17th year Country Fest will again be held at the Westmorland County Showground, Crooklands on Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June 2025.
We are looking forward to again celebrating rural life and returning with all the elements of…
Keswick
Lakesman Triathlons encompasses a middle distance triathlon, an aquabike and a duathlon. Swim event on Friday night and kids race on Saturday.
Keswick
Great Lake District Swim Challenge West.
The Lake District is England's largest national park and a world-class swimming destination, the Great Lake District Swim Challenge West is to swim all the swim-able Lakes in the Lake District. This trip…
Penrith
As an old tradition in the Ullswater Valley, join locals and regulars to the valley to 'Beat The Bounds' of the Patterdale Parish Boundary, following the Parish Bounds as much as possible.
The Full Parish Boundary Event is 28 miles long with…
Inspiration
Join us for an introduction to the sights, sounds and stories of Grizedale at night. Our…
Full of Noises is showing two films made by autistic filmmakers. See The Stimming Pool and A…
Stargazing with the expert. Join astronomer Stuart Atkinson at 6pm at Cockshott Point on the shore…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Immerse yourself in an exquisite night in the breathtaking Lake District, hosted by Chris Mullineux…
The perfect workshop to ring in the Christmas Spirit! Learn the art of Contemporary gilding by…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
SWAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2024 – SAVE THE DATE! Our Christmas markets are back once again this year,…
This Christmas, take your family on a magical journey through the heart of the Lake District…
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
Kendal South Choir, conducted by Geoffrey Field, present Vivaldi's Gloria, Rutter's Requiem and…
A high-flying adventure for all the family… Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
LITTLE STARS A group for toddlers and young children that takes place under the stars in Carlisle…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
Discover the Ecology Gallery, a space dedicated to exploring the stories of our local landscape,…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
The Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones! Every weekend from…
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores…
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