10 upcoming events in Cumbria - Go Lakes
July 2026
Kendal Calling 2026
Major music festival at Lowther Deer Park with headliners including Biffy Clyro and Wolf Alice.
Lake District Summer Music Festival
A ten-day celebration of classical music in the Lake District featuring world-class performers and emerging artists, opening with Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque and concluding with operatic highlights.
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.
Ennerdale Show
The 118th Ennerdale Show near Ennerdale Water on the western edge of the Lake District, featuring livestock shows, Cumberland wrestling, vintage vehicles, hound trails, fell races, and local food.
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.
September 2026
Westmorland County Show
One of the UK's favourite agricultural shows near Kendal, attracting over 37,000 visitors with livestock competitions, country sports, food and craft displays across two days.