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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.
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Coniston
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
You will start the guided canoe tour in the daylight, giving you time to…
Coniston
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy the beauty and vastness of the night sky in the heart of the Lake District.
Coniston Water, Coniston
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £17 | Malt Room Standing
Atmospheric, melodic and filled with lilting Irish tones.
Dublin musician John Francis Flynn pushes the boundaries of traditional Irish music. The multi-instrumental artist's new album Look Over the…
Carlisle
Following a recent step towards theatre in his last few shows, Mark Thomas is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes as takes his tour to Carlisle!
Mark's now famous mix of standup, theatre, journalism and the odd…
Ambleside
Come along to The Armitt's "Running Int' Fells" exhibition for an exciting run and nutrition talk hosted by VOOM Nutrition!
Experience a guided run through stunning Lake District terrain, followed by an insightful session on fuelling your…
The Armitt Museum, Ambleside
Grasmere
Are you ready for a spooktacular Halloween? Join us for hot chocolate, gingerbread, and Halloween crafts in our cosy Learning Space. Children will have fun dressing up in Georgian costumes while learning about the Wordsworths and hearing some of…
Wordsworth Grasmere, Grasmere
Greystoke, Penrith
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans
Join Lyn in the Swallow Barn for four Thursday mornings this Autumn to help you become looser in your watercolour and ink practice, through structured…
Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke
Kendal
Starts 7.30pm | Tickets £20.50 | Malt Room Cabaret
Nigel Planer is a comedy legend, an actor, writer and more importantly for this show he's a great poet. He joins Henry Normal, BBC Radio 4's 'poet in reticence' to reunite a team that entertains,…
Newby Bridge
Little Explorers story and nature walks are especially for under 5's and their grown-ups. These fun interactive walks are led by a member of our welcome team.
The walks start at 10am and 2pm last about an hour. They will start and finish…
Fell Foot, Newby Bridge
Bowness on Windermere
Written and performed by Nicholas Collett and directed by Gavin Robertson.
Award-winning solo performer Nicholas Collett (British Arrows Best Actor, Special Performance Award World Duo Festival, Seoul South Korea, Best Theatre Award Adelaide Fringe…
Whitehaven
Cast: To be confirmed
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon | Music: Joby Talbot
Tumble down the rabbit hole in this ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous family story. Journey through Wonderland with Alice and encounter a host of curious…
Penrith
Presented by Speakers from the Edge:
There is no mountain in the world that strikes fear into climbers quite like K2.
In this new show, Britain's most successful Himalayan climber, Kenton Cool, takes audiences on a roller-coaster history of…
The Rheged Centre, Penrith
Inspiration
This new display delves into the Townend archive collection, a treasure trove of four hundred years…
Learn to paint a Looser Ink and Watercolour ~ a four-week Series with local artist, Lyn Evans…
know her textile art, but also, she still designs and creates jewellery, likewise clothes, restores…
Starts 7.30pm | Tickets £20.50 | Malt Room Cabaret Nigel Planer is a comedy legend, an actor,…
Sunday 27|Monday 28 October (10:00 11:30 13:00 14:30) Come and join Captain Bongo and the crew…
Do not miss this 'enchantingly staged' family folk opera, following the triumphant, Olivier…
Guided tour of the Roman fort at Maryport, led by a volunteer guide. The tour lasts for 30-45…
Join us this summer to celebrate the legacy of Carlisle United (while looking optimistically…
Spooky Night Swim – Wild swimming is great fun in its own right, but add a little bit of Halloween…
Join JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night and be part of the Cumbria Dark Skies…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Tallow Tales - Hawkshead Ghostwalks - will be joining us on Monday 28th October for some spooky…
? PUMPKIN PICKING ON THE FARM IS BACK in 2024 ? 1 October – 1 NOVEMBER 2024 TICKETS NOW…
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy…
26 October – 3 November 2024 10:30am – 8pm From dawn till dusk, there's something for everyone to…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Join children’s author Elaina Moon as she reads her new book about a little girl called Amelia…
Cast: To be confirmed Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon | Music: Joby Talbot Tumble down the…
Join us for a magical guided evening walk through the forest. Listen out for owls, learn about the…
Join us on a tranquil night-time canoe paddle on Coniston Water and enjoy the beauty and vastness…
Experience a night-time adventure with the whole family on Coniston Water in rafted canoes. Enjoy…
Get ready for a blooming good time at Wray this autumn! Join us for a free bulb planting event…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Have you got what it takes to save Dolly the steamboat from the waters of Windermere? Have a go at…
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