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...
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.
World Marmalade Festival
20 April
Now in its eighteenth year, celebrate marmalade in style.
Shap Outdoor Festival 2024
27 April - 26 May
A month long celebration of nature and community, with a line up of activities and events from both locals and visitors.
Emma Carlisle
From 12 - 16 May
Our next Artist in Residence, artist, illustrator and picture book maker.
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
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
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
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’
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?
From the blog
Garden Days at Dalemain are monthly expert-led workshops, lectures and demonstrations set in the gardens of the historical Lake District estate close to Another Place and Ullswater.
21 - 24 November 2024
The ultimate gathering in the Lake District for everyone who loves the outdoors.