events & what's on...


A spectacular mountain backdrop for equally spectacular events. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, there's always a feast of fun wherever you go in Cumbria. There are walks and talks, festivals and fairs, competitions and classes. Experience the skills and traditions that make the Lake District a real live rural economy. So come and take a stroll through a stunning landscape of events this coming year.

Events search

This quick search allows you to search by type of event and location. For more detailed searches click on the advanced option.

  • Event category

  • Location

  • Date

    Please use the calendar to select your search start date (eg 4 Feb 2012).

 
 
 
 

More about this image

Lakes Alive is a four year programme of world class arts events across Cumbria.  This image is from the 2010 Titanic event in Carlisle.

keswick film festival

Enter competitionWin two weekend passes for Keswick Film Festival 23 - 26 February.

Exhibitions

View details of the exhibitions currently taking place in Cumbria and the Lake District.

exhibitions in cumbria

Plan my visit tool

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Use the golakes plan visit tool to create your perfect break

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