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: 295
, currently showing 193 to 204.
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…
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…
Whitehaven
This is the show ALL fans have been waiting for…
Starring John Campbell, widely regarded as the world's best tribute artist and featuring his all-star band. John and his band take us on a musical trip through Jimi's short, but astounding career…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £21 | Malt Room Standing
Since launching in 2017 Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin,…
Moresby, Whitehaven
After finally solving the mystery of his existence and true identity in Work of the Devil, Simon finds that he has still not overcome the more daily challenges of remembering what he came upstairs for, who these grown-ups are that live with him (and…
Whitehaven
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde's most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose…
Kendal
Doors 8pm | Tickets £20 | Malt Room Standing | Plus Support from William Crighton
Cult legend and all-round hero Beans on Toast takes to the road for The Wild Goose Chase!
Playing songs from his extensive back catalogue alongside some newfangled…
Inspiration
The Wendy Crossbody bag is a cute, zipped bag in 2 sizes, utilising webbing for the detachable…
Abbot Hall presents Legacy, a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Charmaine Watkiss. Discover a…
Step back in time at Ulverston’s Dickensian Festival, a popular event in the Cumbrian calendar as…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Introducing a book club with a difference! Novembers Theme – All Creatures Great and Small. The…
Come get ready for the festive season with us for some fun Christmas Craft sessions! This is an…
Weekly Market each Wednesday. Good range of fresh produce, gifts and household essentials.
A high-flying adventure for all the family… Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends…
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician",…
Films TBC over the Festival weekend once the competition winners have been announced. Sit back and…
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
In the deep jungles of darkest Peru, a British geographer named Montgomery Clyde happens upon a…
The Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones! Every weekend from…
The Tiny roost is working with Bankground Farm Coniston. Using their wonderful jacob fleece to…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at…
A magical event for all to attend with live entertainment, market stalls and other fun activites.
Legendary magician the Great Baldini (the emperor of illusion, the prince of prestidigitation, the…
Saturday 30 November (14:30/18:00) Add some homemade charm to your festive celebrations this year…
This delightful wreath-making workshop combines natural foliage with felted alpaca fleece for you…
Enjoy the delightful flavours of Christmas with our festive-inspired Afternoon Tea. Indulge in…
Wild Wreath Making Workshop Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends, listen to your favourite…
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