17 upcoming events in Cumbria - Go Lakes
June 2026
Appleby Horse Fair 2026
One of the largest traditional Gypsy and Traveller gatherings in Europe, held annually near Appleby-in-Westmorland.
Keswick Beer Festival 2026
Real ale and cider festival with live music held at Keswick Rugby Club.
The Cumberland Show 2026
Agricultural show at The Showfield, Warwick on Eden, with livestock, crafts and Cumberland wrestling near Carlisle.
Great North Swim 2026
The UK's largest open-water swimming event, held on Windermere.
The Lake District Book Festival 2026
A festival of writers and writing with talks and panels held at Cartmel Racecourse.
Cartmel Races - June Meeting
National Hunt horse racing at the picturesque Cartmel Racecourse.
Cartmel Races - June Sunday Meeting
A family race day at Cartmel Racecourse in the southern Lake District.
July 2026
Cockermouth Live! 2026
Community music festival with free gigs and ticketed headline events across venues in Cockermouth.
Cartmel Races - July Saturday Meeting
Summer horse racing fixture at Cartmel Racecourse.
Penrith Agricultural Show 2026
Annual agricultural show held on the third Saturday of July near Penrith.
Kendal Calling 2026
Major music festival at Lowther Deer Park with headliners including Biffy Clyro and Wolf Alice.
August 2026
Cartmel Agricultural Show 2026
Traditional agricultural show with livestock and countryside displays at Cartmel.
Appleby Show 2026
The 185th Appleby agricultural show with classes for sheep, cattle, horses and handicrafts.
Solfest 2026
Family-friendly music and arts festival at North Lakes Country Park, Silloth.
Cartmel Races - August Bank Holiday Meeting
Bank holiday weekend horse racing at Cartmel Racecourse.
Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show 2026
Traditional Lakeland event featuring Cumberland wrestling, fell running and hound trails at Grasmere.
Cartmel Races - August Bank Holiday Monday Meeting
Final summer race day at Cartmel Racecourse on the August bank holiday Monday.