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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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Sedbergh
Make Your Own Ceramic Tea Light House Workshop with Lydia Crampton
Thursday 27 February 10am - 4pm
£65 plus £5 on the day for materials and firing
Ever fancied having a go at making your own piece of work out of clay?
This pottery workshop will be…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £26 | Malt Room Standing
Welcome to The Nashville Nights Tour, where the heart and soul of country music come alive on stage. Led by the genuine and critically acclaimed Nashville recording artists, Kaitlyn Baker and Joe…
Whitehaven
Fresh from Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You, Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with a brand new show.
She's five years into her job as a comedian now, so she's due an appraisal. Join her for the ultimate…
Egremont
About the event
When you want to elevate your tablescapes for your special event, flowers are the perfect way to do so. ✨
In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to create an amazing floral table runner that will gracefully flow along the…
Sedbergh
Exploring Techniques in Woven Tapestry Workshop with Anna Wetherell
Saturday 1 March 2025 10am – 4pm
£65 plus £5 for materials
The Heallreaf tapestries are inspirational! We will have a look round the exhibition and see how the weavers have used…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Whitehaven
Choreography: Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov | Music: Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Additional Choreography: Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness.
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £18 | Theatre
If life is a journey, Zoe's has had more than its share of potholes and diversions: from diving with sharks, to sitting in a shed in Vietnam with a former health secretary (and discovering that MPs aren't the only…
Windermere
Food Smoking Course
Experience a unique food smoking course in the Lake District at Wild Boar Estate, where Great British Chef Daniel Winstanley will teach you how to smoke your own food in our purpose built smokehouse.
Take part in a whole day…
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £15 | Theatre
Welcome to the warped mirror world of Imaginary Friends, award-winning writer-performer Daniel Bye's first solo show for seven years.
After a personal tragedy, a floundering TV comic starts listening to the wrong…
Bowness on Windermere
Wednesday 5 March
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no flat caps or twee costumes here. Instead, you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £28 | Theatre
The masters of melody from Norway join forces with a British jazz star.
Espen Eriksen Trio and Andy Sheppard first teamed up for two concerts in London in 2016. It was clear from the first note that this was a…
Bowness on Windermere
Friday 7 March
A thrilling sequel to "The 39 Steps", Hannay Stands Fast sees our dashing hero, Richard Hannay back in the fray on a mission to thwart a new and deadly threat to his beloved England. Engaged on this top-secret case by MI5, Hannay…
Inspiration
Wander through a nature-themed lights trail around the Knoll, inspired by Sizergh's estate, and get…
Busy Weekly Market with 80 stalls. Food, Crafts and Gifts.
Packed with magic, puppetry & escapology ✨ Legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of…
Our popular 'Father Christmas on the Farm' event is back in 2024! BOOK TICKETS NOW Team Walby is…
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the…
Enjoy a selection of festive treats including scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, a…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
Ever wondered how Santa navigates the skies on Christmas Eve? Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a…
We are delighted to announce in light of the main auditorium being closed that we will be turning…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
We will hold you spellbound as we tell you a tale based on one of the 101 Arabian Night Stories,…
The Piccadilly Sinfonietta will be performing at Carlisle Cathedral. Enjoy an exceptional musical…
From Friday 6 December to Sunday 23 February 2024 is the centenary of Mallory and Irvine's…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
This show runs from Friday 20 – Tuesday 24 December. Friday 20 Dec: 1pm & 4pm | Saturday 21 Dec:…
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at…
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum…
Enjoy the delightful flavours of Christmas with our festive-inspired Afternoon Tea. Indulge in…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
Christmas Course - The Gift of Peace and Relaxation During this Christmas Course in the beautiful…
The title of this exhibition is a riff on 'Roaring 20's' but chosen because, for Stephen Warnes…
Discover the innovative methods farmers are using to rewild Britain's landscape in a captivating…
Experience the magic of the season with Festive Afternoon Teas at Muncaster Castle, hosted in the…
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