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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.
We’re having a party. Come and join us.
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Grasmere
Explore the wonders of the winter night sky. Our astronomy experts will take you on a whistle stop tour of the universe on the big screen. You'll learn about stars, planets and galaxies and our place in the universe.
Then, weather permitting, we…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Kendal
Doors 7pm | Tickets £21 | Malt Room | On sale Fri 27 Sep at 10am.
There are icons of silver screen, there are Oscar winners, Bafta winners and Golden Globe winners, but are there any of these global stars that you would rather sing with on stage…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £23 | Theatre
Old friends join forces to present an evening of acoustic roots music.
Multi Grammy winner Tim O'Brien has traveled the world for the past 50 years with his own mix of American folk, bluegrass, blues, and…
122A Highgate, Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre
LYR is author and current British poet laureate Simon Armitage, singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multi-instrumentalist & producer Patrick Pearson.
LYR's story stretches back to 2009 when Walters, an…
Coniston
Start/Finish- Coniston Tourist Info car park
09.00am
Duration- 6hrs
Distance- 6-8km
Gain confidence and improve your skills in planning and completing an adventure in the hills. The day will cover the use of map and compass as well as apps to…
Whitehaven
Get ready to celebrate Scotland's favourite bard and Rock out to the MOTHER of all choirs!
On this special Burns Night celebration, Committed 2 Rock celebrates 16 years of rocking the stage with a thrilling fundraising event for Rosehill and…
Kendal
Doors: 7:30pm | Tickets: £21 | Theatre
Hayden Thorpe is best known as the former frontman and chief songwriter for the much-loved band Wild Beasts. He returns to the stage with his beautifully singular third album Ness, made in collaboration with…
Glenridding, Penrith
With the still waters of the Lakes as an inspiring backdrop, sewists of any experience are invited to leave behind the cares of the everyday and spend a weekend in a luxurious setting to dedicate time and attention to a sewing project. We'd love to…
Barrow-in-Furness
Programme to feature works by De Falla, Handel and Vaughan Williams.
Claire Henry presenter
Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra perform a concert of popular classics. This programme has been designed to be an informal, engaging…
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £22.50 | Theatre | Age Guidance 16+
Tickets for this event go on sale on the 19 April
Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his latest smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with…
Penrith
A professionally designed and delivered course by Hiking Highs on behalf of the NNAS (National Navigation award Scheme). Over the 2 days you will delve into Navigation like you never have before, pouring over maps, unlocking the code, planning…
Kendal
Starts 8pm | Tickets £17 | Malt Room Seated | Age Guidance 16+
NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects Brewery Arts with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of…
Inspiration
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum…
Local people enjoying their retirement in The Lake District can get some amazing discounts at…
Mendelssohn Symphony No.4, 'Italian' Mozart Oboe Concerto Ravel Pavane pour une infante défunte…
One of the historic boathouses will be transformed into a festive pop-up photo studio. Come dressed…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
This Christmas get creative, have fun and make something really personal for your home. Join Emma…
The title of this exhibition is a riff on 'Roaring 20's' but chosen because, for Stephen Warnes…
A magical event for all to attend with live entertainment, market stalls and other fun activites.
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Cosy up for a Christmassy crafting experience in our snug yurt and create your own handmade…
9.45am -5pm £82 Lunch included Material Charges £17 Join Julie Evans for an exciting foray into…
Members of the international Waterline project continue their collaboration with a new theme of…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician", Eliza Carthy is one of the most…
In the deep jungles of darkest Peru, a British geographer named Montgomery Clyde happens upon a…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
Film maker Alastair Lee will host the evening in his inimitable style. There will also be athlete…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Discover two remarkable Arts & Crafts houses in the Lake District in one afternoon. Blackwell – the…
A high-flying adventure for all the family… Raised in the Indian jungle, Mowgli the man cub spends…
Whalebone arches were once a common sight across Britain, especially near to whaling ports like…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
Join us for our winter fair with a wide range of local artists and crafts people - it's a chance to…
We’re having a party - come and join us.
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