Events Calendar 2025-2026
Whatever the time of year, the Lake District is home to a wide selection of fantastic events and festivals.
Feb - Apr
Every Thu/Sat
Ulverston Street Market
Ulverston
Event Details
Every Thu/Sat
Ulverston Street Market
Every Thursday and Saturday throughout the year from 8am - 4pm. Visit Event Website.
Ulverston
Every Thu/Sat
Keswick Market
Keswick
Event Details
Every Thu/Sat
Keswick Market
Mid Feb to December. A wide range of food, fresh produce and gifts from 9am - 4.30pm. Visit Event Website.
Keswick
12 Feb - Dec
Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
Ambleside
Event Details
12 Feb - Dec
Alfred Wainwright Exhibition
Delve into the life and legacy of Alfred Wainwright at the Armitt from 8am - 4pm. Visit Event Website
Ambleside
6-9 Mar
Keswick Annual Film Festival
Derwent
Event Details
6-9 Mar
Keswick Annual Film Festival
Renowned for showcasing independent films, this event attracts cinephiles from across the UK with Derwentwater as its backrop. Visit Event W...
Derwent
19-20 Apr TBC
Taste Cumbria Food Festival
Keswick
Event Details
19-20 Apr TBC
Taste Cumbria Food Festival
The Taste Cumbria Food Festival in Keswick is a delight for food enthusiasts and one of the most popular festivals in the calendar. Visit Ev...
Keswick
May - Jun
10-11 May
Race The Lap - Sold Out [see 2026 below]
Ambleside
Event Details
10-11 May
Race The Lap - Sold Out [see 2026 below]
A professionally organised and fully catered for trail running event on one of the best routes in The Lake District.
The best signposted race...
Ambleside
16-18 May
Keswick Mountain Festival and Cartmel Races
Keswick
Event Details
16-18 May
Keswick Mountain Festival and Cartmel Races
Adventure lovers shouldn’t miss the Keswick Mountain Festival from Friday, 16th to Sunday, 18th May 2025. Offering outdoor activities, live ...
Keswick
24 May
The Langdale Pikes
Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Great Langdale
Event Details
24 May
The Langdale Pikes
A breathtaking trek over the Langdale Pikes from Old Dungeon Ghyll, summiting multiple peaks with stunning views of the Lake District. Event...
Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel Great Langdale
30 May - 30 Jun
Ulverston Music Festival
Ulverston
Event Details
30 May - 30 Jun
Ulverston Music Festival
Ulverston International Music Festival is back for a new season of concerts in the heart of Ulverston. Event Website.
Ulverston
31 May
Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike Day
Ambleside
Event Details
31 May
Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike Day
This spectacular challenge will see you and fellow fundraisers trekking to the top of Scafell. Event Website.
Ambleside
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6 Jun
Langdale Ghyll Weekend
Windermere LA23 3PL
Event Details
6 Jun
Langdale Ghyll Weekend
Canoeing or Kayaking on Windermere 6-7pm.
Windermere LA23 3PL
6-7 Jun
Keswick Beer & Cider Festival
Keswick
Event Details
6-7 Jun
Keswick Beer & Cider Festival
A popular event that brings together beer and cider lovers for a weekend of great brews, lively music, a fantastic atmosphere, showcasing se...
Keswick
8 Jun
Lake District Ultra Challenge 10K
Ambleside
Event Details
8 Jun
Lake District Ultra Challenge 10K
New 10 km looped route with a start/finish at Ambleside.
The fabulous route explores a terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning...
Ambleside
19 Jun
Waterfalls, Quarries and Slate [Elterwater] - National Park Guided Walk
Elterwater
Event Details
19 Jun
Waterfalls, Quarries and Slate [Elterwater] - National Park Guided Walk
A 6 hour volunteer-led guided walk that visits some iconic landmarks including Cathedral Cave and Slater Bridge. Some rough terrain. Event W...
Elterwater
Dates coming soon
Medieval Muncaster
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass, Cumbria
Event Details
Dates coming soon
Medieval Muncaster
Enjoy a fun day out with the whole family with local sausage maker stalls, food & drinks, kids activities, sausage dog competition and more....
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass, Cumbria
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Jul - Aug
5 Jul
Skelton Show
Old Park, Hutton-in-the Forest, CA11 9TH
Event Details
5 Jul
Skelton Show
Skelton Show has been running since the late 1800’s and grown from a small local show held in the village to one of the major agricultural s...
Old Park, Hutton-in-the Forest, CA11 9TH
21 Aug
Forage & Nibble
Chesters By The River, Ambleside
Event Details
21 Aug
Forage & Nibble
A 3-hour session with a foraging expert, including ID work, tasting wild ingredients and a wild snack at Chesters By The River. 10am. Visit ...
Chesters By The River, Ambleside
TBA
Ullwater Events 2025 - Dates & details coming soon
Event Details
TBA
Hawkshead Brewery Summer Beer Festival - Dates & details coming soon
Hawkshead Brewery, Cumbria
Event Details
TBA
Hawkshead Brewery Summer Beer Festival - Dates & details coming soon
Hawkshead Brewery, Cumbria
TBA
Kendal Family Festival
Kendal Town Centre
Event Details
TBA
Kendal Family Festival
Presented by Kendal BID, come join us for a fun and exciting family-friendly festival, 9am-5pm.
Kendal Town Centre
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Sep - Oct
27-28 Sep
Taste Cumbria Cockermouth
Cockermouth
Event Details
27-28 Sep
Taste Cumbria Cockermouth
Cumbria’s flagship festival in Cockermouth.
A great range of attractions are on the menu, giving visitors the chance to eat, drink, shop and ...
Cockermouth
TBA
Halloween at Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
Event Details
TBA
Halloween at Muncaster Castle
Awaiting details via Muncastr Castle's website.
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass
TBA
Hayes Garden World - Santa's Winter Wonderland
Hayes Garden World Lake Ambleside
Event Details
TBA
Hayes Garden World - Santa's Winter Wonderland
Awaiting details.
Hayes Garden World Lake Ambleside
TBA
Appleby Castle Masquerade Ball
TBA
Event Details
TBA
Appleby Castle Masquerade Ball
Awaiting details.
TBA
Dec TBA
Grizedale Stages Rally
TBA
Event Details
Dec TBA
Grizedale Stages Rally
Awaiting details.
TBA
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Nov -Dec
6-7 Dec
Taste Christmas
Cockermouth
Event Details
6-7 Dec
Taste Christmas
Cumbria’s flagship festival in Cockermouth.
A great range of attractions are on the menu, giving visitors the chance to eat, drink, shop and ...
Cockermouth
TBA
Keswick Victorian Christmas Fair
Keswick Town Centre
Event Details
TBA
Keswick Victorian Christmas Fair
From 10am Lots of live entertainment from local talent acts. Charity stalls raising money for your favourite organisations. A fair for all t...
Keswick Town Centre
TBA
Big North Christmas Walk
Registration Required
Event Details
TBA
Big North Christmas Walk
09:45 Challenging Mountain Walk / Scramble (Route TBC)
10:15 Linear Mountain Walk to Stickle Barn (12km walk, 874m ascent)
10:45 Gingerbrea...
Registration Required
TBA
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
Hawkshead Town Square
Event Details
TBA
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
10am until 4pm, followed by the Lantern Parade and Christmas Carols in the square.
Hawkshead Town Square
TBA
Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival
Cockermouth Town Centre
Event Details
TBA
Taste Cumbria Christmas Festival
There will be gifts and homewares, seasonal specials and all the sweet and savoury treats you’d expect from the county’s favourite food fes...
Cockermouth Town Centre
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2026
Every Thu/Sat
Ulverston Street Market
Ulverston
Event Details
Every Thu/Sat
Ulverston Street Market
Every Thursday and Saturday throughout the year from 8am - 4pm
Ulverston
Feb tba
Grizedale Growl - TBA
Grizedale, Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead, LA22 0QJ
Event Details
Feb tba
Loughrigg Silverhow - TBA
Under Loughrigg Road by Rothay Park
Event Details
Feb tba
Loughrigg Silverhow - TBA
Carlisle Sands Centre, Cumbria CA1 1JQ
Event Details
9-14 May
Race The Lap
Ambleside
Event Details
9-14 May
Race The Lap
A professionally organised and fully catered for trail running event on one of the best routes in The Lake District.
The best signposted race...
Ambleside
28 May
Guided Mountain Day - Langdale Horseshoe
Old Dungeon Ghyll Car Park, Great Langdal, LA22 9JU
Event Details
28 May
Guided Mountain Day - Langdale Horseshoe
Join us for a thrilling day exploring the stunning Great Langdale Valley, where our qualified guide will lead you through majestic mountains...
Old Dungeon Ghyll Car Park, Great Langdal, LA22 9JU
30 May onwards
Ulverston Music Festival
Ulverston
Event Details
30 May onwards
Ulverston Music Festival
Ulverston International Music Festival is back for a new season of concerts in the heart of Ulverston. Internationally renowned pianist Anth...
Ulverston
TBA
Medieval Muncaster
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass, Cumbria
Event Details
TBA
Medieval Muncaster
Enjoy a fun day out with the whole family with local sausage maker stalls, food & drinks, kids activities, sausage dog competition and more....
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass, Cumbria
TBA
Lake District Classic & Performance Motor Show
TBA
Event Details
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