What's on in Cumbria and the Lake District in June 2027

Wednesday 2 June 2027

• Cartmel Races: Whit Wednesday

  Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel

  A day of jump racing at Cartmel Racecourse, one of nine meetings in a season that runs from the late May Bank Holiday to the August Bank Holiday. Race times are added on the racecourse website when available. Organiser

Thursday 3 June 2027

• Appleby Horse Fair

  Appleby Horse Fair, Appleby-in-Westmorland

  The traditional gathering of Gypsy and Traveller families and horse dealers in Appleby, held over a week in early June. Expect road closures and one-way systems in the town, and check the organiser's site for parking and toilets. Organiser

• This Tree Belongs To Me

  Theatre by the Lake, Keswick · £14, £12 under-26s

  A puppetry show with Makaton signing about friendship, inclusion and belonging. In the Studio. 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

Friday 4 June 2027

• The Style Councillors: Café Bleu Tour

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £25.50, £23.30 concessions

  A nine-piece band play The Style Council's Café Bleu in full plus the hits. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser

Saturday 5 June 2027

• Lakeland Trails Coniston 16km and 10km

  Coniston, Coniston · Parking £5 cars, £6 vans

  Trail runs of 10k and 16k from the shore of Coniston Water towards the Old Man and the old copper mines, with live music, food and drink at the start. 10k starts at 11am, 16k at 1pm or 2pm; entries open soon. The organiser lists the date as provisional. Organiser

• Carlisle Farmers' and Makers' Market

  10:00 Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

  Local producers in the Cathedral grounds and inside the Fratry, with farm meats, breads, preserves, cheeses, candles and crafts. Held on the first Saturday of each month except January, 10am to 3pm. Organiser

• The Met: Parsifal

  17:00 Rheged, Penrith

  A Met Opera screening of Parsifal, about 6 hours 5 minutes with intervals. Organiser

Sunday 6 June 2027

• Lakeland Trails Coniston Marathon and Half

  Coniston, Coniston

  A trail marathon around Coniston Water, plus a half marathon, a 10k and a new 5k. The 7am and 8am marathon challenge waves start first, with the 10k and 5k at 11.15am; entries open soon. The organiser lists the date as provisional. Organiser

• Royal Ballet and Opera: Romeo and Juliet

  14:30 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven

  A cinema screening of the Royal Ballet's Romeo and Juliet, shown at Rosehill Theatre. Organiser

Wednesday 9 June 2027

• Ronnie, Reggie and Me with Fred Dinenage

  19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £31 including booking fee

  Fred Dinenage shares stories and rare recordings from his contact with the Kray twins. Doors open at 6.45pm, there is a 20 minute interval and the venue lists it as 16 and over. Organiser

Friday 11 June 2027

• Great North Swim

  Brockhole on Windermere, Windermere · Saver prices from £21 (250m) to £100 (10k)

  Open water swimming in Windermere with distances from 250m to 10k over the weekend. Each swimmer gets two spectator wristbands, and children under 12 can watch with a supervising adult. Organiser

• Love, Desire and Relationships

  Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston · £80 event only

  A weekend retreat at the Buddhist centre in Conishead Priory. Accommodation and meals are booked separately. Organiser

• Dance Rebels: Strictly Unleashed

  19:30 The Coro, Ulverston · £35 to £81 including booking fee, depending on seat or package

  Brendan Cole and James Jordan from Strictly Come Dancing tell stories and perform dance routines. Doors open at 6.45pm and there is a 20 minute interval. Organiser

Saturday 12 June 2027

• Meetwood Flac

  19:30 Rosehill Theatre, Moresby, Whitehaven

  A live music night at Rosehill Theatre. Organiser

• The Upbeat Beatles: 30th Anniversary Tour

  19:30 Barrow Town Hall Banqueting Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · From £28

  A Beatles tribute band marking 30 years on the road. Organiser

Sunday 13 June 2027

• Windermere Marathon

  08:30 Waterhead Pier, Ambleside · £70 early bird, £80 standard

  A road marathon starting at Waterhead on the shore of Windermere, run by the Great Run Company alongside the Great North Swim. The 8.30am start time is provisional. Organiser

• Windermere Marathon

  08:30 Waterhead to Brockhole, Windermere · £70 early price, £80 final

  A 26.2 mile marathon starting at Waterhead on the shore of Windermere and finishing at Brockhole. The 8.30am start time is listed as provisional. Organiser

• Dalemain Plant Fair

  09:30 Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens, Dacre · £6.25 per person, including garden access

  Independent growers, specialist nurseries and artisans, with entry including the historic gardens. Tickets go on sale closer to the date. Organiser

Saturday 19 June 2027

• Letting Go of Negative Emotions

  Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston · £30 event only

  A day retreat at the Buddhist centre in Conishead Priory. Organiser

Friday 25 June 2027

• Cartmel Races: June Friday Racing and Music with Madness

  Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel

  A Friday race day with a live music headline slot from Madness. The racecourse says under 3s go free with a paying adult on this date, and that camping tickets for the night will be released later, so do not buy a general admission ticket if you plan to camp. Organiser

• Let The Music Play: A Celebration of Barry White

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

  A celebration of the music of Barry White starring William Hicks. Organiser

Saturday 26 June 2027

• Keswick Party in the Park

  Fitz Park, Keswick · Free

  A free community event in Fitz Park, one of Keswick Town Council's residents' events for 2027. The programme has not been published yet. Organiser

Sunday 27 June 2027

• Cartmel Races: June Sunday

  Cartmel Racecourse, Cartmel

  A day of jump racing at Cartmel Racecourse, one of nine meetings in a season that runs from the late May Bank Holiday to the August Bank Holiday. Race times are added on the racecourse website when available. Organiser