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The Lake District Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in The Lake District? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in The Lake District with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in The Lake District and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for The Lake District, featuring the best of things to do in The Lake District – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. The Lake District fundraisers and charity events.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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  • The Lake District Book Festival

    Cartmel Racecourse Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Grange-over-Sands

    A brand new festival of writers and writing coming to Cumbria’s  Cartmel Racecourse in June 2026. Featuring talks from – among others: Sebastian Faulks, Sarah Hall, Rory Stewart, Sam Leith,  Zeynab Badawi, Matt Frei, Lamorna Ash, Margaret MacMillan, Hallie Rubenhold, David McWilliams, Justin Marozzi, Avi Shlaim,  Jane Horrocks, Sophie Ambler, Lyse Doucet, Candice Carty-Williams, Philip Marsden, […]

    £15 – £20

  • An Audience With Tommy Cannon

    Royalty Cinema Bowness Lake Road, Bowness on Windermere, Bowness on Windermere, Bowness on Windermere

    Tommy Cannon is coming to The Royalty Cinema in Bowness on Saturday 18th July to perform his An Audience With Tommy Cannon show live on stage. Hear 50+ years of his life in showbiz alongside archive footage shown on the large cinema screen which features his late comedy partner Bobby Ball. Vip ticket holders can […]

    £20 – £30

  • The Big Bike Film Night 2026 – Rheged

    Rheged Centre Redhills, Penrith, Penrith

    Let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is riding into the Lake District with your bike films fix! Bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.  Showcasing 2.5 hours of dazzling bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want - […]

    £11 – £13
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