What's On
The best events happening in Cumbria & The Lake District
15-17 May 2026
Keswick Mountain Festival
Various venues, Keswick, Keswick
Three days of mountain culture, film, speakers and outdoor activities in the northern Lakes' adventure capital. Featuring talks from world-class climbers, trail races and live music.
15-17 May 2026
Keswick Mountain Festival
Various venues, Keswick, Keswick
Three days of mountain culture, film, speakers and outdoor activities in the northern Lakes' adventure capital. Featuring talks from world-class climbers, trail races and live music.
23-25 May 2026
Cartmel Races - May Meeting
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
The Lake District's beloved National Hunt racecourse hosts its spring meeting. Cartmel Races are as much about the atmosphere and the village as the horses.
23-25 May 2026
Cartmel Races - May Meeting
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
The Lake District's beloved National Hunt racecourse hosts its spring meeting. Cartmel Races are as much about the atmosphere and the village as the horses.
29-31 August 2026
Cartmel Races - August Meeting
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
The highlight of Cartmel's summer calendar brings racing, food stalls and a carnival atmosphere to this tiny village. Book accommodation early.
29-31 August 2026
Cartmel Races - August Meeting
Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel
The highlight of Cartmel's summer calendar brings racing, food stalls and a carnival atmosphere to this tiny village. Book accommodation early.
30 July - 2 August 2026
Kendal Calling
Lowther Deer Park, Penrith
Cumbria's biggest music festival returns to the Lowther Estate with four days of live music, comedy, arts and fancy dress. A proper northern festival with soul.
30 July - 2 August 2026
Kendal Calling
Lowther Deer Park, Penrith
Cumbria's biggest music festival returns to the Lowther Estate with four days of live music, comedy, arts and fancy dress. A proper northern festival with soul.
23 July 2026
Ambleside Sports
Rydal Park, Ambleside
Traditional Lakeland sports dating back to the 1800s - fell racing, Cumberland wrestling, hound trails and more. A quintessentially Cumbrian summer afternoon.
23 July 2026
Ambleside Sports
Rydal Park, Ambleside
Traditional Lakeland sports dating back to the 1800s - fell racing, Cumberland wrestling, hound trails and more. A quintessentially Cumbrian summer afternoon.
23 August 2026
Grasmere Sports & Show
Grasmere Sports Field, Grasmere
The most famous of the Lakeland sports gatherings. Guides Race, Cumberland wrestling and a proper country show atmosphere since 1852.
23 August 2026
Grasmere Sports & Show
Grasmere Sports Field, Grasmere
The most famous of the Lakeland sports gatherings. Guides Race, Cumberland wrestling and a proper country show atmosphere since 1852.
26-27 September 2026
Taste Cumbria
Main Street, Cockermouth, Cockermouth
Cumbria's premier food festival takes over Cockermouth's Georgian streets with producer stalls, cooking demos and tastings celebrating the county's incredible food scene.
26-27 September 2026
Taste Cumbria
Main Street, Cockermouth, Cockermouth
Cumbria's premier food festival takes over Cockermouth's Georgian streets with producer stalls, cooking demos and tastings celebrating the county's incredible food scene.
19-22 February 2026
Keswick Film Festival
Theatre by the Lake & Alhambra Cinema, Keswick
A curated festival of independent and world cinema in Keswick's superb Theatre by the Lake. Screenings, Q&As and workshops across a long weekend.
19-22 February 2026
Keswick Film Festival
Theatre by the Lake & Alhambra Cinema, Keswick
A curated festival of independent and world cinema in Keswick's superb Theatre by the Lake. Screenings, Q&As and workshops across a long weekend.
November - December 2026
Lakes Ignite at Brantwood
Brantwood, Coniston
A magical winter light trail through the gardens of Ruskin's former home on Coniston Water. Illuminated woodland, fire installations and mulled wine.
November - December 2026
Lakes Ignite at Brantwood
Brantwood, Coniston
A magical winter light trail through the gardens of Ruskin's former home on Coniston Water. Illuminated woodland, fire installations and mulled wine.