35 upcoming events in Cumbria - Go Lakes · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Langdale Marathon & Half Marathon
Tough road marathon and half-marathon based in Ambleside, taking in the Langdale valley; the full marathon is two laps of the half-marathon course.
Cumbria Dark Skies Festival
A month-long celebration of the night sky across Cumbria with astronomy sessions and forest night walks.
Cumbria Dark Skies Festival 2026
A month-long celebration of the Lake District's night skies featuring stargazing sessions, night walks, observatory visits and lantern-making workshops across Cumbria.
Dark Sky Astronomy at Grizedale Observatory
Stargazing sessions at Grizedale Observatory near Ambleside.
Buttermere Shepherd Meet
Traditional agricultural gathering near Cockermouth celebrating Lakeland farming and sheep-herding traditions.
Alston Moor Stargazing
Dark-sky stargazing event at Alston Moor Golf Club.
November 2026
Low Wood Bay Bonfire Night & Fireworks Display
Annual Bonfire Night fireworks display over Windermere at Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa, viewable from the hotel grounds and lakeside terraces.
Hawkshead Bonfire & Fireworks
Village bonfire and fireworks display in Hawkshead near Windermere marking Bonfire Night with a community celebration.
Inward Eye Film Festival
Ambleside hosts a curated programme of adventure and outdoor feature films, documentaries, shorts and filmmaker Q&As.
Kendal Mountain Festival
World-renowned festival of adventure film, talks, workshops and outdoor culture held across venues in Kendal town centre.
Woolpack Wine & Cheese Weekend, Eskdale
A weekend at the remote Woolpack Inn in Eskdale offering over 30 wines by the glass, a cheese bar and live music, set amid the western Lake District fells.
Ambleside Christmas Lights Switch-On
Ambleside's festive lights switch-on event bringing entertainment, stalls and Christmas cheer to the town centre.
Rheged Christmas Fair
A festive fair at the Rheged Centre near Penrith with local makers, gifts and Christmas shopping.
Santa Express Experience, Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
A steam train journey through the Eskdale Valley with elf-led storytelling and a visit from Santa.
Kendal Christmas Lights Switch-On & Farmers' Market
Kendal town centre's Christmas lights switch-on with the Mayor, live music, Santa and an extended Kendal Farmers' Market.
Craft Market Kendal, Brewery Arts Centre
A weekend craft market at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre, a good place to find handmade gifts from regional makers ahead of Christmas.
Ulverston Dickensian Festival 2026
Ulverston's streets fill with costumed characters, street performers, a grand costume parade and a Christmas lights switch-on, plus carol singing led by the town band.
December 2026
Hawkshead Christmas Fair
An indoor Christmas fair in the village of Hawkshead with over 50 stalls selling crafts and gifts.
Taste Cumbria Christmas Food Festival, Cockermouth
A free Christmas-themed food festival in Cockermouth with market stalls, gifts and seasonal food and drink.
Bowness-on-Windermere Christmas Market
Festive market at The Glebe beside Lake Windermere with craft stalls, live music, carol singing and a visit from Father Christmas.
Keswick Victorian Fayre
A Victorian-themed Christmas market in Keswick's Market Place and Packhorse Court with over 30 charity stalls.
The Elves & The Shoemaker, Brewery Arts Centre Kendal
A family Christmas show at Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre retelling the classic fairy tale, suited to young children over the festive break.
The Lancashire Hotpots: Hotpotmania Tour, Brewery Arts Centre Kendal
Northern comedy-folk band The Lancashire Hotpots bring their irreverent singalong show to Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre.
February 2027
Dr Feelgood, Brewery Arts Centre Kendal
Pub-rock legends Dr Feelgood tour the 40th anniversary of the Doctors Orders era, with a live date at the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal.