arts & culture...

Music this summer....
Your favourite sounds complemented by the awesome backdrop of Cumbria's landscape:
30 July - 1 Aug
Kendal Calling
30 July - 15 Aug
Lake District Summer Music
27 - 29 July
Solfest

Summer Sundays at the Brewery Arts Centre, every Sunday afternoon until 29 Aug, free music in the gardens.
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Ruskin Rocks!
International percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie plays a 21st century rock xylophone made from Lakeland slate on 19 Aug at Brantwood.
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Lakes Alive....
The season continues:
26 July - 6 Aug
The Cabaret of Dr Caligari on tour
31 July
The Banquet at Cockermouth
1 Aug
Lakes Alive in Pemrith
30 Aug
Maryport Harbour
2 - 5 Sep
Mintfest in Kendal
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The Lakes Chilli Fest
The Elizabethan Hall at Levens Hall is the perfect backdrop for the Chilli Fest and visitors can enjoy the world famous topiary gardens and the stunning summer bedding and herbaceous borders.
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Highlights

Lowry at Abbot Hall
Featuring some of Lowry's most powerful pictures, the show will illustrate a lesser known side of one of the UK's most popular artists.
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William Morris at Blackwell
Original designs, textiles, books and wallpaper samples have been collected from public and private collections to illustrate the life and work of the Father of the Arts & Crafts.
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Download culture wallpaper
We have created a monthly wallpaper in partnership with the UpFront Open Exhibition. David William Morris - Breakneck Scar, is available for July.
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Best in Eden
The biggest free event is on 1 August when Lakes Alive comes to Penrith. 16 August sees the legendary Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen come to Penrith, followed by Elkie Brooks on 11 September.
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Arts & cultural events in the Lake District

Cumbria, the happening place to be

Immerse yourself in the real culture of the Lake District. There's plenty going on so come and take a stroll through a stunning landscape of events.

galleries & exhibitions

comedy & entertainment

contemporary music

DJ, dance, soul & reggae

fairs & festivals

heritage event

literature, poetry & spoken word

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