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Events in Cumbria

From marmalade festivals to long distance swims

We’ve spent time curating a list of local events in Cumbria, so you can strike out for Lakeland adventures, and visit exhibitions, outdoor theatres and sporting events, no matter the time of year.

Lost spells, lost words: Beyond & Before Exhibition

Lost spells, lost words: Beyond & Before Exhibition

From 21 June to 1 September

Lost Spells, Lost Words: Beyond & Before, an exhibition of over 250 original artworks from prize-winning illustrator, wildlife artist and author, Jackie Morris.

Kendal Calling

Kendal Calling

Thursday 1 – Sunday 4 August 2024

The Lake District festival set in the Deer park at Lowther estate. With 250 artists set across 13 stages. Headline acts last year include Kasabian, Blossoms, Royal Blood and Nile Rodgers & CHIC

Rheged: film, café, creative space, gallery

Rheged: film, café, creative space, gallery

All year

Throughout the year, the Rheged centre screens unusual productions, from West End theatre live from London, to independent film. Discover latest exhibitions, art from Cumbria and much more.

Theatre by the Lake

Theatre by the Lake

All year

Musicals, comedy, beer festivals, screenings, opera and a unique setting. Theatre by the Lake has a rich line-up of events taking place this year.

Cumbria dark skies festival

Cumbria dark skies festival

November

A selection of night time events in the wilds of Cumbria, get closer to nature, appreciate the dark skies above you. The festival takes place annually in November. Full programme coming soon…

‘Words on Wednesdays’

‘Words on Wednesdays’

One Wednesday a month

Monthly evening events at the local bookshop in Pooley Bridge, hear from writers and poets, great and small. Who will be speaking during your stay?


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A curated list of local events taking place in Cumbria and the Lake District. From mountain festivals and theatre performances to marmalade competitions and outdoor swimming events...
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