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The stunning Cumbrian landscape isn't just a natural phenomenon. There is also a social landscape to explore that has been formed over thousands of years and continues to be shaped by modern culture.

The fifth annual Ulverston International Music Festival sees the return of internationally acclaimed clarinet

virtuoso Emma Johnson, who played at the first festival, accompanied by Anthony Hewitt on piano. Also featured in an impressive international line-up are cellist Christian Poltera, a BBC New Generation artist; Jazz and R&B diva Sarah Jane Morris; and the Northern Chamber Orchestra.

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R&B diva Sarah Jane Morris
 

May highlights

Keswick Jazz Festival

Keswick Jazz Festival

The 17th Keswick Jazz Festival once again brings together many of the world's finest exponents of mainstream and traditional jazz.

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Daniel Meadows. Portsmouth: John Payne, aged 12, with two friends and his pigeon, Chequer, 26 April 1974. Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre. Copyright the artist, 2007

No Such Thing as Society

Photography produced in Britain during the period 1967 - 1987, an era when British society and culture was in a state of ferment and transition.
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Tom Fool entertaining the crowd

Festival of fools

Madness and mayhem preside at Muncaster Castle as jesters, jugglers and street entertainers perform for your votes to win the prestigious title of ‘Fool of Muncaster'.
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Keswick Mountain Festival Flag

Keswick Mountain Festival

It's year two for the Keswick Mountain Festival and it promises a fantastic 5 day line up crammed full of activities.

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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.

comedy & entertainment

contemporary music

DJ, dance, soul & reggae

fairs & festivals

heritage event

literature, poetry & spoken word

meetings & lectures

music & dance

plays & films

rock, pop & RnB

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Drop

Drop is a newly commissioned giant reflective sculpture based on a
raindrop - the building blocks of the lakes.

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