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What's on in Cumbria and the Lake District in November 2026

Every dated event we have checked for November 2026, across the whole of Cumbria and the Lake District, with prices and the organiser's own page. Updated weekly.

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Checked 29 September 2026. Every event links to the organiser, where you can book. Times and prices change, so check before you set off.

Sunday 1 November 2026

  • Moon Lates

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle · £7.50 entry, £15 with Moon View Tour

    See the Museum of the Moon after hours with atmospheric sound and a pop-up bar. The optional Moon View Tour climbs the narrow stone stairs to the clerestory; evening start times are on the cathedral website. Organiser

  • Grizedale Growl canicross (West Side)

    09:00 Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre, Grizedale

    Running with dogs on marked forest trails, with a longer and a shorter option (usually around 10k and 5k). Registration opens at 8am and the start is at 9am. Entries are through Lakeland Paws. Organiser

  • Lakeland Trails Ullswater Finale

    09:00 Glenridding, Glenridding · £34 (under 25s £15)

    Sunday trail runs of 10k and 14k at Glenridding, billed as the Ullswater Finale. Four start times run from 9am to 1.30pm and registration opens at 8am. Organiser

  • Colin Parker Raceday

    10:40 Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle · From £15.30, under 18s free

    The racecourse's premier Jumps meeting, featuring the Listed Colin Parker Memorial Chase over two and a half miles. Gates open 10.40am, first race 12.40pm. Organiser

  • Brighouse and Rastrick Band

    15:00 The Coro, Ulverston · £23, £19 concessions, including booking fee

    A concert of popular favourites and classics from the Brighouse and Rastrick brass band, who won the 2025 British Open title. There is a 20 minute interval. Organiser

  • Cockermouth Annual Fireworks Display

    17:00 Memorial Gardens, Cockermouth

    The town council's yearly fireworks display in the Memorial Gardens. Organiser

  • Swan Lake

    19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £38.50

    Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, for one night at the Sands Centre. Organiser

Wednesday 4 November 2026

  • Scott Bennett: Blood Sugar Baby

    19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £24.50

    A stand-up show about how his daughter's rare genetic condition was diagnosed and the family's journey since. Aged 14 and over. Organiser

Thursday 5 November 2026

  • Lunchtime Talk: Cumbrian Railways Association at 50

    13:00 Keswick Museum, Keswick · Free

    Don Jary looks at the history and future of the Cumbrian Railways Association on its 50th anniversary, in the Crosthwaite Room. Free, but please book through the museum website. Organiser

  • Tiddlers: Museum Explorer Group

    13:00 The Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness · Free

    A hands-on group for little ones with crafts, play and gallery exploration, with a different theme each month. It is designed for children from 18 months and younger children are welcome too. Organiser

  • Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium Show

    16:30 Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale · £13 adults, £8 children, family £35

    A presentation and planetarium film about returning to the Moon, followed by a look at the observatory's meteorite collection, including lunar samples. Lasts about 1.5 hours. Organiser

  • Bonfire Bonanza at Walby Farm Park

    18:00 Walby Farm Park, Crosby-on-Eden · £11.95, under-1s free

    A bonfire and fireworks in a field away from the animals, with the indoor play barn open from 4pm and bonfire food from the café. Tickets are limited and usually sell out. Organiser

  • Bonfire Night at Low Wood Bay

    18:00 Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa, Windermere · From £12.50 per person

    A fireworks display over Windermere at about 7.30pm, viewed from the Gallery Lounge (arrival from 6pm, DJ and food to buy), the lawns or a two-course bonfire dinner. The display is subject to weather. Organiser

  • Sedbergh School Bonfire and Fireworks

    18:45 Field below Busk Lane, Sedbergh

    The Sedbergh School bonfire and fireworks display in the field below Busk Lane, starting at 6.45pm. Organiser

  • National Theatre Live: Golden Boy

    19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £19.00, £18 concessions, £17 under 26s

    Josh O'Connor leads Clifford Odets' 1930s drama about a violinist tempted into boxing, screened from the National Theatre. Rated 15. Organiser

  • National Theatre: The Golden Boy

    19:00 Rheged, Penrith

    A National Theatre screening of The Golden Boy, rated 15 and running for about 3 hours. Organiser

  • Ferocious Dog

    19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £29.50

    The folk-punk band play the standing Malt Room. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser

  • Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening

    19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £35 standard, £51 VIP, £86 meet and greet

    Russell Watson performs an intimate concert of personal stories and classics. There is a 20 minute interval. Organiser

  • Talk: Forty Fells, Behind the Scenes

    19:30 Glenridding Village Hall, Glenridding · Free

    Dave Felton and Tom McNally of Inspired by Lakeland talk about the making of their Forty Fells project. Organiser

  • Wot Italian?

    20:00 The Beggar's Theatre, Millom

    A live show at the Beggar's Theatre in Millom. Organiser

Friday 6 November 2026

  • The Secret Table with Jon Fell

    Underscar Manor, Applethwaite, Keswick

    A guest-chef dining evening at Underscar Manor with chef Jon Fell. Contact Underscar for the menu, price and booking. Organiser

  • Holker Winter Market

    10:00 Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel · £12.50 adults, under 12s free

    A three day market of craft, gift and street food stalls in the grounds, with outdoor bars and live music. Admission includes entry to the Hall and gardens, and children under 12 are free with an adult ticket. Organiser

  • Snake Davis with Gareth Moulton: Live Underground

    13:00 Honister Slate Mine, Borrowdale, Keswick · £25

    Saxophonist Snake Davis and guitarist Gareth Moulton play two sets of 35 to 40 minutes inside the slate mine, with a 20 minute interval. Expect uneven ground, low light and cool air, arrive 20 minutes early, and note that parking is £5 per vehicle. Organiser

  • Dark Sky Canoeing on Wastwater

    15:45 Wastwater, Wasdale

    A canoe session on Wastwater running from late afternoon into the evening, part of a Dark Sky Canoeing programme that also runs on Coniston Water. Organiser

  • Muncaster Open Mic Night

    18:30 Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

    A Friday evening open mic session at Muncaster Castle for local performers and anyone who fancies an evening of live music. Organiser

  • Countrystride Live: Are Our National Parks Broken?

    19:00 Rheged, Penrith

    A live Countrystride talk asking whether our national parks are broken, running for about 1 hour 40 minutes. Organiser

  • An Intimate Evening with Phil Daniels: From Quadrophenia to Parklife

    19:30 Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

    An evening with actor and singer Phil Daniels, billed as From Quadrophenia to Parklife. Organiser

  • Borderlines: Poetry Open Mic Night

    19:30 Cakes and Ale, Carlisle · Free

    An open mic evening for poetry readers and listeners, part of the Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival. Organiser

  • Can You Catch a Serial Killer?

    19:30 Barrow Town Hall Banqueting Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · From £22

    An interactive true-crime evening where the audience works through a criminal investigation together. Organiser

  • Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell

    19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £26.50

    A seven-piece band perform Joni Mitchell's songs, drawing mostly on the Shadows and Light live album. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser

  • SHINE with Jess Gillam Ensemble

    19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £21 to £41

    Ulverston saxophonist Jess Gillam returns to the Coro with her ensemble. Organiser

  • Cut Capers

    20:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £21.50, £19.70 concessions

    An 11-piece Bristol band play funk, soul, hip-hop and jazz to mark their album Balance. Doors open at 8pm, standing. Organiser

  • Dark Sky Astronomy

    20:00 Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale

    A three-hour evening on moonless nights at Grizedale Observatory, with hands-on use of telescopes, the planetarium, meteorites and a robotic telescope, and a complimentary hot drink. Book through the observatory. Organiser

Saturday 7 November 2026

  • Carlisle Cathedral Farmers' and Makers' Market

    Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle · Free

    The monthly first-Saturday market brings local food, crafts and gifts to the cathedral grounds and the Fratry, handy for early Christmas shopping. Organiser

  • Lakeland Vintage Car Rally

    Honister Slate Mine, Borrowdale, Keswick · Free

    The Vintage Sports-Car Club's trial, with classic cars tackling the steep slopes of Honister Pass, watched from the official spectator area. Free to watch; parking charges apply. Organiser

  • Borderlines: Tom McNally and David Felton in Conversation

    10:00 Tullie, Carlisle · £10

    Tom McNally and David Felton talk about Forty Fells, their illustrated book of fell walks. Organiser

  • Christmas Paper Decorations Workshop

    10:30 Allan Bank, Grasmere · Free with normal admission

    Make festive paper decorations from templates by paper artist Emma Boyes, with materials provided. Two sessions on the day, 10.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm; children must be accompanied. Organiser

  • Borderlines: Animal Antics with Jake Hope

    11:00 Tullie, Carlisle · £4

    The book festival's children's event, Animal Antics with Jake Hope, on Saturday morning at Tullie. Organiser

  • Borderlines: Monisha Rajesh, Moonlight Express

    12:00 Tullie, Carlisle · £10

    Journalist Monisha Rajesh talks about travelling the world by night train, the subject of Moonlight Express. Organiser

  • Rising Stars 2026

    13:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £13.50, £11 under 16s, including booking fee

    A showcase of local young performers from Stephenson School of Dance. There are two performances, at 1.30pm and 6pm. Organiser

  • Borderlines: Sarah Hall, Helm

    14:00 Tullie, Carlisle · £10

    Cumbrian novelist Sarah Hall gives the Gwenda Matthews Talk, discussing her award-winning novel Helm. Organiser

  • Borderlines: Charlie Walker, On Thin Ice

    16:00 Tullie, Carlisle · £10

    Explorer Charlie Walker talks about his memoir of Siberia, surveillance and survival. Organiser

  • Windermere RUFC Fireworks Extravaganza

    17:30 Windermere Rugby Club, Dawes Meadow, Bowness-on-Windermere

    The rugby club's annual fireworks night with three live bands, street food, real ales and mulled wine. Gates open 5.30pm. Organiser

  • Dark Skies Walk at Whinlatter

    18:00 Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre, Braithwaite, Keswick · £15.63 (age 12+), £20.84 adult with up to two under-12s

    A 3 to 4 mile night walk through the forest with Jo from JAG Outdoors, with stargazing and constellation spotting if the sky is clear. Bring a torch; the ground may be wet and muddy, with early exit points after about 2 miles. Organiser

  • Hothouse Flowers

    19:30 Old Fire Station, Carlisle · £32.50 to £36.88 (as listed)

    The Irish band blend folk, soul, gospel and Celtic rock. Doors 7.30pm. Organiser

  • Rioghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet

    19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £22.00, £20.15 concessions

    A six-piece band led by Rioghnach Connolly mix jazz, brass, funk and folk. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser

  • Seriously Collins: The Phil Collins and Genesis Tribute Show

    19:30 Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven

    A tribute show to Phil Collins and Genesis. Organiser

  • Dark Sky Astronomy

    20:00 Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale

    A three-hour evening on moonless nights at Grizedale Observatory, with hands-on use of telescopes, the planetarium, meteorites and a robotic telescope, and a complimentary hot drink. Book through the observatory. Organiser

  • Anything Goes Silent Disco

    21:00 The Brickyard, Carlisle · £10

    A five-hour silent disco with three DJs playing at once and headphones for everyone. The organiser says it usually sells out, so book ahead. Organiser

Sunday 8 November 2026

Monday 9 November 2026

  • Remembrance Raceday

    10:50 Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle · From £15.30, under 18s free

    Jump racing on Remembrance Day with a war memorial wreath laying and minute of silence at 11am. Gates open 10.50am, first race 12.20pm; feature race is the Weatherbys Graduation Chase. Organiser

Tuesday 10 November 2026

  • Harps North West

    11:00 Allan Bank, Grasmere · Free with normal Allan Bank admission

    A harp quartet plays folk, arranged pop, classics and new pieces in the Wordsworth study, with a chance to chat and try the instruments. Pop-up performances between 11am and 1pm; the room is on the ground floor. Organiser

  • Talking Tuesday: Eskdale Mill

    14:00 The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

    Paul Pharoh gives an illustrated talk on the history and restoration of Eskdale Mill. Booking is required. Organiser

  • Carmen: The Royal Opera

    18:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £19.00, £18 concessions, £17 under 26s

    Bizet's Carmen from the Royal Opera House, screened to cinema. Rated 12A. Organiser

  • A Christmas Carol with Jonathan Goodwin

    19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £16 including booking fee

    A one-man show in which Jonathan Goodwin plays Charles Dickens telling the classic Christmas ghost story. Doors open at 6.45pm and there is a 20 minute interval. Organiser

Wednesday 11 November 2026

  • Christmas Paper Decorations Workshop

    10:30 Allan Bank, Grasmere · Free with normal Allan Bank admission

    Make festive paper decorations from templates by paper artist Emma Boyes, with materials provided. Two sessions on the day, 10.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm; children must be accompanied. Organiser

  • 3000 Feet with Q&A

    19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £14, £13 concessions, £12 under 26s

    A documentary on Hugh Munro and the story of Scottish mountaineering, followed by a Q&A with director Kevin Woods and producer Lindsay Hill. Organiser

  • Murder Mystery Evening: The Curse of King Tut

    19:00 Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick · £45 per person

    A two-course meal with an interactive murder mystery set in Cairo in 1922, presented by Highly Suspect. Runs from 7pm to 9pm. Organiser

  • A Celebration of Armistice Day

    19:30 The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere · £12 theatre only; £20 with pie and peas supper at 6.30pm

    An evening of reflection, remembrance and music with the Lakeland Sinfonia Ensemble and Burneside Brass Band, plus film and spoken word. A pre-show pie and peas supper in The Burrow at 6.30pm must be booked in advance; there is a collection for the British Legion. Organiser

  • Jonathan Pie

    19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £22

    Stand-up and satire from Jonathan Pie. Organiser

  • Ian Stone: Looking for the Wow

    20:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £22.50, £20.50 concessions

    The stand-up looks at how to find wonder in ordinary routines. Organiser

Thursday 12 November 2026

  • Inward Eye Film Festival

    Zeffirellis, Ambleside

    Three days of feature films, documentaries and shorts with Q&As, writers' workshops and live music at Ambleside's cinema. Organiser

  • Royal Opera: Carmen

    Rheged, Penrith

    Screenings of the Royal Opera's Carmen, about 3 hours 35 minutes each. Organiser

  • Supper and Stories: Maria Whitehead of Hawkshead Relish

    18:30 Holker Hall and Gardens, Cark-in-Cartmel · £15

    A supper at 6.30pm followed by a talk at 7.30pm from Maria Whitehead, co-founder of Hawkshead Relish, on how a cafe sideline became a national food brand. Organiser

  • Birds of a Feather: Migration and Movement

    19:00 Quaker Meeting House, Penrith · £3 suggested donation (cash)

    Reserves officer Scott Petrek explores which birds are on the move, where they go and why, and what tracking their journeys has revealed. Organiser

  • National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (second screening)

    19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £19.00, £18 concessions, £17 under 26s

    A second screening of the National Theatre production with Josh O'Connor. Rated 15. Organiser

  • Blazin' Fiddles

    19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £22, under 17s £16, including booking fee

    Scottish fiddle group Blazin' Fiddles play with piano and guitar. There is a 20 minute interval and a limited number of under 17 tickets are available at the lower price. Organiser

  • Mad Dog McRea: Dusk Till Dawn

    19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £24.50, £22.40 concessions

    A folk-rock band known for lively live shows, in the standing Malt Room. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser

  • Rogues' Gallery

    19:30 Malt Kiln Village Hall, Bardsea · £10 to £15

    The duo Black Liver tell the story of a portrait that may be cursed, through sketches, poetry, storytelling and music. Book by phone or email the hall, or online through Highlights North. Organiser

  • Royal Northern Sinfonia: Mozart's Clarinet Concerto

    19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £11

    Royal Northern Sinfonia perform Mozart's Clarinet Concerto. Organiser

Friday 13 November 2026

  • Mini Retreat Break: Recharge Your Batteries

    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston · £15 event only

    A short weekend break of guided meditation and talks at the Buddhist centre in Conishead Priory, with time for woodland walks to Morecambe Bay. Accommodation and meals are booked separately. Organiser

  • The Secret Table with Jack Hancock

    Underscar Manor, Applethwaite, Keswick

    A guest-chef dining evening at Underscar Manor with chef Jack Hancock. Contact Underscar for the menu, price and booking. Organiser

  • Winter Craft Fair at Blackwell

    Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Makers from across the UK show jewellery, ceramics, textiles, leatherwork, woodcraft and homeware in the historic house, with a different selection of makers each weekend. Lakeland Arts members and Blackwell annual pass holders go free. Organiser

  • Rag Rug Wreath Workshop

    10:00 Levens Hall, Levens · £55 including materials

    Learn to make a rag rug wreath from blanket yarn using a latch hook, and take it home. Booked through Bookwhen. Organiser

  • Everest's Greatest Mystery

    19:00 Rheged, Penrith

    Julie Summers, Jochen Hemmleb and Rebecca Stephens MBE discuss one of Everest's great mysteries. It runs for about two hours including an interval. Organiser

  • Martin McAloon: Steve McQueen Slight Return

    19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £28.00

    Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout plays the album Steve McQueen in full, plus other songs from the band's catalogue. Doors open at 7pm, seated. Organiser

  • Whitehaven Flower Club Winter Gala: Mistletoe, Wine and Sparkles

    19:00 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven

    The Whitehaven Flower Club's winter gala evening at Rosehill. Organiser

  • Findlay Napier

    19:30 Armathwaite Old School Hall, Armathwaite · £15.90

    Singer-songwriter Findlay Napier brings his England tour to Armathwaite with sharp songwriting and warm, funny stagecraft. Organiser

  • The Nutcracker by Crown Ballet

    19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £25 to £32 including booking fee, with a lower under 16 price

    Crown Ballet perform the Nutcracker to Tchaikovsky's score. Doors open at 6.45pm and there is a 20 minute interval. Organiser

  • Zion Train

    19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £26.00, £23.75 concessions

    A live dub act mixing on stage with acoustic instruments and vocalists, supported by North Fire Sound. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser

Saturday 14 November 2026

  • Lights of Lowther

    Lowther Castle and Gardens, Lowther · £20 adult, £15 child, £65 family, under-3s free

    The illuminated trail around the castle ruins and gardens opens for the season, with mulled wine, hot chocolate and marshmallows by the fire pit. Allow about an hour; parking is free. Organiser

  • Northern Crafts: Appleby Makers Market

    Public Hall, Appleby-in-Westmorland · Free

    A makers market at Appleby Public Hall with free entry. Organiser

  • Orton Farmers' Market

    Orton village, Orton · Free

    The monthly farmers' market in Orton, free to visit. Organiser

  • Coniston Festive Fayre

    10:00 Coniston Institute, Coniston

    Around 22 indoor stalls in the Institute and four outdoor stalls, with WI afternoon teas, Santa's Grotto (10am to noon, booking needed), a children's party at the Sports and Social Club from 1pm, carol singing and a lantern parade at 3pm. Organiser

  • Rhododendron Bashing at Black Beck Woods

    10:00 Black Beck Woods, Bouth · Free

    A conservation volunteering day clearing invasive rhododendron to help restore this ancient woodland for native species. Expect mud and a short walk to the work area; no dogs. Organiser

  • Christmas Paper Decorations Workshop

    10:30 Allan Bank, Grasmere · Free with normal Allan Bank admission

    Make festive paper decorations from templates by paper artist Emma Boyes, with materials provided. Two sessions on the day, 10.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm; children must be accompanied. Organiser

  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Drone Light Show

    14:00 Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle · From £14.99

    Hundreds of synchronised drones tell the Rudolph story in the night sky, with fairground rides, face painting and food stalls at Carlisle Racecourse. Organiser

  • It's Nice Up North with Q&A

    19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £15.50, £14.50 concessions, £13.50 under 26s

    A 20th anniversary screening of Graham Fellows' film following his character John Shuttleworth around Shetland, with a Q&A. Organiser

  • La'l Tethera (Arts Out West)

    19:30 St Bees Village Hall, St Bees

    A young Lake District trio playing English folk with close harmonies and global influences. Doors 7pm; half-price tickets for under-18s. Organiser

  • Martin Simpson: Some Kind of Jubilee

    19:30 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven

    Folk guitarist Martin Simpson plays live on his Some Kind Of Jubilee tour. Organiser

  • Martin Simpson: Some Kind of Jubilee Tour

    19:30 Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven · £23

    The acclaimed folk guitarist and songwriter plays Rosehill on his Some Kind of Jubilee tour. Organiser

  • The Overtones: Jivin' Home for Christmas

    19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £27.50

    The vocal group The Overtones bring their Christmas tour to Carlisle. Organiser

  • Dark Sky Astronomy

    20:00 Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale

    A three-hour evening on moonless nights at Grizedale Observatory, with hands-on use of telescopes, the planetarium, meteorites and a robotic telescope, and a complimentary hot drink. Book through the observatory. Organiser

  • Forever Diamond: The Concert

    20:00 The Beggar's Theatre, Millom

    A concert of Neil Diamond songs at the Beggar's Theatre. Organiser

  • Ultimate Coldplay

    20:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £28.50

    A Coldplay tribute with a Chris Martin look-alike. Doors open at 8pm; under 16s need an adult at evening events. Organiser

Sunday 15 November 2026

Tuesday 17 November 2026

  • Neighbourhood Watch by Alan Ayckbourn

    The Coro, Ulverston · £15 including booking fee

    The Ulverston Outsiders stage Ayckbourn's comedy about neighbours who form a watch group after a garden gnome comes through a window. Doors open at 6.45pm and there is a 20 minute interval. Organiser

  • Penrith Farmers' Market

    Market Square, Penrith · Free

    The third-Tuesday farmers' market, with local producers selling seasonal food and crafts in the town centre. Organiser

  • Hospice at Home Raceday

    10:45 Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle · From £15.30, under 18s free

    A seven-race jump card raising funds for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland. Gates open 10.45am, first race 12.15pm. Organiser

  • Wildlife of Northern Ireland

    19:30 Methodist Church Hall, Hartley Street, Ulverston · £3 suggested donation

    Local naturalist Nigel Gilligan presents an illustrated talk on the wildlife and habitats of Northern Ireland. Organiser

Wednesday 18 November 2026

  • Keswick Christmas Lights Switch-On

    Market Square, Keswick · Free

    The town council's annual switch-on in the town centre. Running order and times are to be confirmed, so check nearer the date and dress for the weather. Organiser

  • Christmas Paper Decorations Workshop

    10:30 Allan Bank, Grasmere · Free with normal Allan Bank admission

    Make festive paper decorations from templates by paper artist Emma Boyes, with materials provided. Two sessions on the day, 10.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 3pm; children must be accompanied. Organiser

  • Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium Show

    16:30 Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale · £13 adults, £8 children, family £35

    A presentation and planetarium film about returning to the Moon, followed by a look at the observatory's meteorite collection, including lunar samples. Lasts about 1.5 hours. Organiser

Thursday 19 November 2026

  • Kendal Mountain Festival

    Venues across Kendal, Kendal · Weekend pass £205, day passes £25 to £85, single tickets from £7.50

    An outdoor culture festival with over 200 live sessions, 150 films, activities and parties, using venues including the Leisure Centre, Brewery Arts and Kendal Town Hall. Bear Grylls and a remastered E11 climbing film are among the announced highlights. Organiser

  • Wildlife Kids' Club

    17:00 Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve, Penrith · Free

    A monthly outdoor club with nature spotting, foraging and bushcraft on the reserve. Book by emailing events@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk. Organiser

  • Family Night Walk and Stargaze

    18:30 Abbot Hall Park archway, Kendal

    A guided evening walk up to the Bowling Fell viewpoint to stargaze with the Eddington Astronomical Society and learn about nocturnal wildlife and dark skies. Booking opens at the start of November. Organiser

  • Floating Sound Bath at Lakeside Hotel

    19:00 Lakeside Hotel and Spa, Newby Bridge · £45 per person

    An hour resting on supportive floats in the hotel's warm indoor pool while crystal and Tibetan bowls and a gong are played around the water. Adults only; arrive about 15 minutes early, and a waiver is required. Organiser

  • ADHD Unfiltered with Hester Grainger

    19:30 Barrow Town Hall Banqueting Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · From £22

    A live comedy show about life with ADHD. The venue lists it as suitable for ages 13 and over. Organiser

  • George and the Drag Queen

    19:30 The Beggar's Theatre, Millom

    A live show at the Beggar's Theatre in Millom. Organiser

  • Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

    19:30 Rheged, Penrith

    An evening talk at Rheged lasting about two hours. See the Rheged page for the speakers. Organiser

  • Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen

    19:30 Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £16, £12 under-26s

    Award-winning Celtic musicians with fiddles, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki and whistles. In the Studio. Organiser

  • Screen Classics: That Day We Sang

    19:30 The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere · £10 including cheese and wine from 7pm

    Victoria Wood's 2014 musical comedy with Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, about a televised reunion of former choir children in Manchester. Part of the theatre's Victoria Wood film season, with an introduction before the film. Organiser

  • Young Knives with Hot Face

    19:30 Old Fire Station, Carlisle · £25 to £30.65 (as listed)

    Indie rock band Young Knives play with support from Hot Face. Doors 7.30pm. Organiser

Friday 20 November 2026

  • Breakages

    Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £16, £12 under-26s

    Three linked monologues about women navigating obsession, loss and invisibility, darkly funny and closely observed. In the Studio. Organiser

  • Lights of Lowther

    Lowther Castle and Gardens, Lowther · £20 adult, £15 child, £65 family, under-3s free

    An evening light trail through the castle ruins, coloured gardens and woodland paths, with festive food and drink. Tickets must be booked in advance. Organiser

  • The Gingerbread House Festival

    Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa, Windermere

    A first-year festival where visitors can enter and view gingerbread houses and other creations, with celebrity judges, Christmas activities, workshops and a life-size gingerbread house. The Friday launch coincides with the Low Wood Bay lights switch-on. Organiser

  • Winter Craft Fair at Blackwell

    Blackwell, the Arts and Crafts House, Bowness-on-Windermere

    Makers from across the UK show jewellery, ceramics, textiles, leatherwork, woodcraft and homeware in the historic house, with a different selection of makers each weekend. Lakeland Arts members and Blackwell annual pass holders go free. Organiser

  • Dark Sky Canoeing on Wastwater

    15:30 Wastwater, Wasdale

    A canoe session on Wastwater running from late afternoon into the evening, part of a Dark Sky Canoeing programme that also runs on Coniston Water. Organiser

  • Low Wood Bay Christmas Lights Switch-On

    17:00 Low Wood Bay Resort and Spa, Windermere · Free

    A free lakeside gathering to switch on the resort's Christmas tree at 7.30pm, with hot chocolate and mulled wine on sale. Free parking in the marina car park for non-residents. Organiser

  • Savage Mountain (Kendal Mountain Festival feature film)

    19:00 Rheged, Penrith

    A screening of the feature film Savage Mountain from Kendal Mountain Festival, about 1 hour 40 minutes. Organiser

  • A Foreigners Journey

    19:30 Barrow Town Hall Banqueting Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · £22.50

    A dual tribute show to Foreigner and Journey. It is a standing event. Organiser

  • Miriam's Full English LIVE

    19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £33

    A live talk and stories evening, Miriam's Full English LIVE. Organiser

Saturday 21 November 2026

  • Brough Farmers' and Makers' Market

    Brough village, Brough · Free

    The monthly farmers' and makers' market in Brough, free to visit. Organiser

  • Christmas Fair in Brough

    Brough Memorial Hall, Brough · Free

    A Christmas fair at Brough Memorial Hall with free entry. Organiser

  • Christmas Food and Craft Fair

    Orton Market Hall, Orton · Free

    A Christmas food and craft fair in Orton Market Hall, free to enter. Organiser

  • Forty Farms Fair

    Rheged, Penrith · Free

    A fair at Rheged linked to the Forty Farms project, with free entry. Organiser

  • GIANT: The Play

    Rheged, Penrith

    Screenings of the play GIANT, about 2 hours 16 minutes each. Organiser

  • Penrith Sparkle: Christmas Lights Switch-On

    Penrith town centre, Penrith · Free

    Penrith's Christmas lights switch-on in the town centre, free to attend. Discover Penrith says more details will be posted nearer the time. Organiser

  • Rheged Christmas Fair

    Rheged, Penrith

    A Christmas fair at Rheged on the same day as the Forty Farms Fair. Organiser

  • Santa Express (21 and 22 November)

    Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Ravenglass

    An elf-led story at Ravenglass Railway Museum, a 40-minute steam train journey through the Eskdale Valley and a visit to Father Christmas at Dalegarth, where each child gets a gift. Tickets must be pre-booked and departure times are chosen when booking. Organiser

  • Kendal Mountain Festival Trail Runs

    09:00 Kendal (start details on the entry page), Kendal

    Trail races run by Maverick Race during the festival: a 50km ultra, a new 25km and a 10km of about 11.8km. Organiser

  • Half Day Landscape Photography Workshop

    10:00 Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre, Braithwaite, Keswick · £25 per person

    An introduction to landscape photography in the woods with photographer Steve Blake, covering composition, exposure and how ISO, shutter speed and aperture work together. Two sessions, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm. Organiser

  • Whitehaven Monthly Market

    10:00 King Street, Whitehaven · Free

    An outdoor street market with fresh produce, crafts, gifts and locally made goods, handy for early Christmas shopping. Organiser

  • Woodland Reset

    10:00 Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre, Braithwaite, Keswick · £60 per person plus booking fee, with a 2 for 1 offer

    A wellness day in the forest with walks, breathwork, gentle movement, sound baths and meditation, with refreshments provided. Organiser

  • Ambleside Christmas Lights Switch-On

    11:00 Ambleside town centre and Waterhead, Ambleside · Free

    Sailings from Waterhead Pier at 11am and 2pm in search of Father Christmas, who then walks along the Waterhead promenade after the afternoon cruise to switch on the lights. Tickets are sold through the Ambleside Christmas Lights website; the cruises are not run by Windermere Lake Cruises. Organiser

  • The Santa Express

    12:00 The Coro, Ulverston · £16 to £18

    A festive family show in which Santa's train derails and brave characters must set things right before Christmas is lost. There are two performances, at 12pm and 3pm, and doors open at 11.15am. Organiser

  • Anyone for Tennis?

    19:30 The Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere · £17 adults, £16 Friends

    Comedian Pauline Eyre, a Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, shares insider stories from the tennis courts. Runs 1 hour 40 minutes including an interval. Organiser

  • Then Jerico

    19:30 Old Fire Station, Carlisle · £25 (as listed)

    Mark Shaw and band play the 1986 album First (The Sound of Music) in full for its 40th anniversary, plus hits from The Big Area. Doors 7.30pm. Organiser

  • Cherie Bebe's Burlesque Revue

    20:00 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven

    A burlesque revue for an adult audience at Rosehill Theatre. Organiser

Sunday 22 November 2026

Monday 23 November 2026

  • Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard

    The Coro, Ulverston · £17 including booking fee

    Walney Musical Theatre Company stage Sunset Boulevard with a live 20 piece orchestra. The venue warns of loud noises, flashing and strobe lighting, and smoke effects. Organiser

  • Full Moon Women's Circle: Beaver Moon

    19:00 Whinlatter Forest Visitor Centre, Braithwaite, Keswick · £27.50 per person

    A women's gathering in the forest with guided meditation, a drum journey and a fire ritual, with forest tea and cake. Open to women aged 16 and over; bring warm clothing and a torch. Organiser

Tuesday 24 November 2026

  • Conserving Curlews: A Tale of Dedication and Hope

    18:30 Oxen Park Reading Room, Oxen Park · £5 suggested donation (cash)

    Susannah Bleakley of Curlew Recovery in South Lakes describes how local volunteers protect curlew nests and chicks in the Lyth Valley and around Kendal. Organiser

  • Cumbria: 1,000 Years of Maps

    18:30 Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass

    David Felton talks about a thousand years of maps of Cumbria, as part of the Muncaster Talks series. Booking is through the Muncaster Talks page. Organiser

Wednesday 25 November 2026

  • The Odd Couple

    Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £15

    A gender-swapped take on the Neil Simon comedy: policewoman Olive reluctantly takes in her newly separated friend Florence. In the Studio. Organiser

  • The Feeling

    19:30 Old Fire Station, Carlisle · £35 (as listed)

    The pop band The Feeling make their first Carlisle appearance. Doors 7.30pm. Organiser

Thursday 26 November 2026

  • Wreath Making at The World of Beatrix Potter

    The World of Beatrix Potter, Bowness-on-Windermere · £50 per person

    Small-group Christmas wreath workshops in The Burrow using local foliage, with a mince pie and hot drinks included. Sessions last about two hours and are limited to 12 people, booked through the Victoria Wood Theatre. Organiser

  • Beacon Book Club: Climb Every Mountain

    19:00 The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven

    An evening of book club discussion with reading that pairs with the Pillar Rock exhibition at the museum. Organiser

  • The Skids and Theatre of Hate

    19:00 Old Fire Station, Carlisle · £30 to £33.99 (as listed)

    The Skids headline with Theatre of Hate. Doors 7pm. Organiser

  • GIANT: The Play

    19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £19.00, £18 concessions, £17 under 26s

    John Lithgow plays Roald Dahl in the play about the fallout from an antisemitic article in 1983. Screened from the stage. Organiser

  • A Ghost Story for Christmas

    19:30 Barrow Town Hall Queen's Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · £15, concessions £12

    Festive Edwardian spine-chillers adapted from the ghost stories of M.R. James. Organiser

  • Big Fish Extravaganza

    19:30 Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £15, £12 under-26s

    A night of Cumbrian comedy with a headline act and four local comedians. In the Main House. Organiser

  • London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

    19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £35.75

    A full orchestra plays classic rock songs. Organiser

  • The Andy May Trio

    19:30 Malt Kiln Village Hall, Bardsea

    Northumbrian pipes, fiddle and guitar from three award-winning Newcastle musicians, playing traditional tunes and new compositions. Doors open at 7pm, part of the Furness Tradition series. Organiser

Friday 27 November 2026

  • Christmas Wreath Workshop

    The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven · £62.50 per person

    A two-hour adult workshop making your own Christmas wreath to take home. Organiser

  • Kendal Christmas Lights Switch-On

    Kendal town centre, Kendal · Free

    The town's festive lights go on with late-night shopping, entertainment and a special farmers' market. Organised by Kendal BID. Organiser

  • Lights of Lowther

    Lowther Castle and Gardens, Lowther · £20 adult, £15 child, £65 family, under-3s free

    An evening light trail through the castle ruins, coloured gardens and woodland paths, with festive food and drink. More dates follow in December. Organiser

  • Winter Art and Craft Fair at Swarthmoor Hall

    15:30 Swarthmoor Hall, Swarthmoor

    Local art and craft stalls in the Conference Room and Barn, with workshop sessions and seasonal refreshments. Organiser

  • Back to the Moon for Good Planetarium Show

    16:30 Grizedale Observatory, Grizedale · £13 adults, £8 children, family £35

    A presentation and planetarium film about returning to the Moon, followed by a look at the observatory's meteorite collection, including lunar samples. Lasts about 1.5 hours. Organiser

  • Kirby Lecture 2026: A Cumbrian Mayor and the National Park

    19:00 Ambleside Parish Centre, Ambleside

    Friends of the Lake District's annual lecture asks what a Cumbrian mayor could mean for the county and its National Park, with an address from the Cumbria Combined Authority and a panel discussion. Organiser

  • Christmas Sparkling Wine Tasting

    19:30 Ford Park, Ulverston

    A tasting of sparkling wines and champagnes available from local shops, with help choosing bottles to try. It is the first sparkling special in Ford Park's series of wine tastings. Organiser

  • Danny Hart: Won't Sit Down

    19:30 Rheged, Penrith

    An evening talk with Danny Hart, running for about 1 hour 50 minutes. Organiser

  • Murder Mystery Evening: Happily Never After

    19:30 Threlkeld Village Hall, Threlkeld · £15, £7.50 under-18s

    An interactive murder mystery comedy set in a Cinderella panto, performed by Highly Suspect, with evidence to examine and clues to crack. Tables seat four to six and single bookings are welcome. Organiser

  • Larry Dean: Hellbent

    20:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £26.50

    The Scottish comic's hour about resisting adulthood after getting married. Aged 16 and over. Organiser

Saturday 28 November 2026

Sunday 29 November 2026

  • Army Benevolent Fund Raceday

    10:40 Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle · From £15.30, under 18s free

    A day of jump racing with views towards the Lake District. Gates open 10.40am, first race 12.10pm. Organiser

  • Giant: The Play

    14:30 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven

    A screening of the play Giant at Rosehill Theatre. Organiser

  • Step into Christmas

    19:30 The Sands Centre, Carlisle · From £30.80

    A festive concert of Christmas songs and pop hits. Organiser

  • The Simon and Garfunkel Story

    19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £25 to £29 including booking fee

    A live band plays Simon and Garfunkel's greatest hits with projected photographs and original film footage. Doors open at 6.45pm and there is a 20 minute interval. Organiser

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