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

Thursday 1 July 2027

• 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 2 July 2027

• Tour de France: Stage 1 finish in Carlisle

  Carlisle, Carlisle · Free

  The opening stage of the men's Tour de France runs from Edinburgh to Carlisle. Watching from the roadside needs no ticket, and a publicity caravan comes through ahead of the race. Organiser

Saturday 3 July 2027

• Ladies Night

  Carlisle Racecourse, Carlisle · £30 (save £10 if booked before 3 March 2027)

  The only all-female jockey racecard in the UK, with a dressed-up evening crowd. Under 18s are not admitted; gate and race times were not listed when checked. Organiser

• Manford's Comedy Club

  Penrith Playhouse, Penrith

  An evening of award-winning live stand-up comedy in Penrith. Organiser

• Skelton Agricultural Show

  Hutton-in-the-Forest, Skelton

  The annual Skelton Agricultural Show. Visit Eden lists it for 3 July 2027, and the 2026 show was held at Hutton-in-the-Forest. Organiser

• Tour de France 2027: Stage 2 start in Keswick

  Keswick, Keswick · Free

  Stage 2 of the 2027 Tour de France leaves Keswick and heads south through the Lake District towards Liverpool, 223km in all. Free to watch; the exact start location and time, spectator zones, parking and road closures are still to be confirmed. Organiser

• Tour de France Stage 2 passes through the southern Lakes

  Route through Grasmere, Rydal Water and Windermere, Grasmere · Free

  Stage 2 of the men's Tour de France leaves Keswick and passes Thirlmere, Grasmere, Rydal Water and Windermere before heading south through the Lyth Valley towards Liverpool. Full road closures are planned along the route; exact times and spectator areas are still to be confirmed. 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

• RLPO: Epic Worlds in Concert

  16:00 Furness Academy Sports Hall, Barrow-in-Furness · £25, £23 concessions, £10 under 25s

  A Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra matinee of film and video game music at Furness Academy Sports Hall. Organiser

Saturday 10 July 2027

• Eamont 927

  Brougham Castle, Eamont Bridge

  A three-day heritage event marking the year 927, listed at Brougham Castle. Check the organiser for the programme and prices. Organiser

• Lakeland Trails Ultra

  Rothay Park, Ambleside · Earlybird 100k £175, 55k £80, 23k £39, 14k £29 (under 25s less)

  Trail races of 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k starting and finishing in Rothay Park, Ambleside. The 100k sets off at 12.01am, the 55k at 8.30am or 9.30am and the shorter runs at 11am. There are no entries on the day. Organiser

Saturday 17 July 2027

• Cartmel Races: July Saturday

  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

• Penrith Agricultural Show

  Penrith showfield, Penrith

  The annual Penrith Agricultural Show. Check the organiser for the exact site, times and prices. Organiser

• Barrow Festival of Transport

  10:00 Barrow town centre, Barrow-in-Furness · Free

  Barrow's biggest classic car show, with prestige vehicles, street entertainment, an Extreme Mountain Bike Show arena, live shows and workshops. A vehicle procession starts at 4.30pm. Organiser

Monday 19 July 2027

• Cartmel Races: July Monday

  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

Saturday 24 July 2027

• Penrith Show

  08:00 Brougham Hall Farm, Penrith · Adults £12, seniors £9, children 5 to 16 £4, family £30, under 5s free

  A one-day show at Brougham Hall Farm on the edge of Penrith, with gates from 8am. There is a free park and ride from the town centre as well as parking on site. Organiser

Thursday 29 July 2027

• Kendal Calling

  Lowther Deer Park, Penrith

  The four-day music festival returns to Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith. Tickets and camping are sold through the festival website. Organiser

• Kendal Calling

  Lowther Deer Park, Lowther

  The Kendal Calling music festival returns to Lowther Deer Park with camping on site. Tickets are on sale. Organiser