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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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Coniston
Fell Walkers, especially those wishing to head up into the mountains, Road & Trail runners new to navigation who wish to explore new routes.
This is an intermediate-level course for navigation for personal development & will give you a NNAS…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £19 | Theatre
2022 MG ALBA Musician of The Year nominee Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell-binding interpretations on the fiddle. His debut…
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Beethoven Violin Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No.3, 'Eroica'
Domingo Hindoyan conductor
Veronika Eberle violin
Ludwig van Beethoven saw red when his hero Napoleon betrayed the revolution, tearing up the score of his Eroica symphony. That same…
Newby Bridge
A new home interiors and renovation event that showcases the huge range of expert, independent
businesses and artisan craftsmanship within Cumbria will launch next Spring. Media stars and
upholsterers, Vicky Grubb and Ray Clarke, (BBC's Money for…
Kendal
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £28.50 | Theatre
Following the official release of the album and the publication of her book of the same name in March 2024, Cara brings her acclaimed "Coming Home" show to life once again.
The Autumn of 2023 and Spring of…
28 Duke St, Barrow-in-Furness
Domingo Hindoyan conductor
Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Ever wondered what a conductor does? As part of Barrow's Festival of Colours, come meet Venezuelan maestro Domingo Hindoyan and members of the Royal Liverpool…
Sedbergh
Hook a Hen Workshop with Jane Cook
Saturday 22 March 2025 10am - 4pm
£65
Create your very own Trivet or wall hanging, choose your own colour palette, traditional hues or avant-garde, make a wider border to create a pad or seat cushion.
Recycle your…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Whitehaven
Cast: To be confirmed
Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan | Music: Sergey Prokofiev
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick…
Sedbergh
Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving Workshop with Jan Beadle
Saturday 27 March 10am-4pm
£75 plus £5 for materials on the day
Come and enjoy a day of weaving on a 4-shaft table loom. Whether you're a beginner or already a weaver this will be a lovely…
Farfield Mill, Sedbergh
Grasmere
Free event. To help celebrate the Grasmere Switch Off we will be opening the grounds of Allan Bank after dark to allow visitors to enjoy this unique date in the year where you can enjoy a true dark skies experience.
We are taking bookings for 1…
Allan Bank, Grasmere
Whitehaven
The sketches and Podcasts have been a viral hit online with over 250 million views. The first live (Wip) night will have some unseen sketches also a live Podcast with other silliness thrown in. John lebbon, Gavin Donaldson, Chris Forshaw will look…
Coniston
Road race
Inspiration
We are pleased to announce that our new Shipyard Town gallery is fully open. We are honoured to…
We will be holding a number of in person drop-in information sessions around Cumbria: Kendal -…
Threadmill are a group of fifteen textile and mixed media artists committed to the promotion of…
Weekly Friday Market. Good range of Local fresh produce and cakes. Also gifts and household…
The Swan's Santa's Grotto, a festive wonderland awaits your little ones! Every weekend from…
Written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson | Adapted by John Hewer Hambledon Productions are…
Lyn will teach you how to employ loose watercolour techniques, allowing the pigment and water…
Come get ready for the festive season with us for some fun Christmas Craft sessions! This is an…
Weekly Saturday Market. A good range of fresh produce, cakes, gifts and household essentials.
This exhibition celebrates the work of British-Nigerian sculptor, Lawson Oyekan (b.1961). Oyekan's…
From Friday 13 September to Sunday 24 November Ian Lawson returns to Rheged's Gallery after 9…
Join us for our winter fair with a wide range of local artists and crafts people - it's a chance to…
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…
Come and experience Carlisle Cathedral's first ever Christmas Tree Festival, with 30 trees on…
Linocut and Wood engraving relief prints inspired by the Cumbrian Landscape As a printmaker using…
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum…
The title of this exhibition is a riff on 'Roaring 20's' but chosen because, for Stephen Warnes…
A busy weekly Market each Thursday from Mid February to end December.. A wide range of food, fresh…
Design & make 'three Silver rings' with Sterling Silver and some Semi-Precious Stones with Melinda…
Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £21 | Theatre Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician",…
Saturday 30 November (14:30/18:00) Add some homemade charm to your festive celebrations this year…
9.45am -5pm £82 Lunch included Material Charges £17 Join Julie Evans for an exciting foray into…
Wild Wreath Making Workshop Enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends, listen to your favourite…
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