What's on in Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale

Thursday 1 October 2026

• National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

  19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £18.00, £17 concessions, £16 under 26s

  Sandra Oh plays the title role in Martin Crimp's version of Molière's comedy, screened from the National Theatre. Rated 15. Organiser

Friday 2 October 2026

• Lakes International Comic Arts Festival

  Brewery Arts and venues across Kendal, Kendal · Tickets via TryBooking, prices vary by event

  Three days of comic art in Kendal with exhibitions, talks, live drawing and screenings. Guests include Bill Sienkiewicz, the opening night is Asterix vs. Tintin: The Rematch, and Little LICAF has family activities. Organiser

Saturday 3 October 2026

• Guided Walk: Harvest Reflections

  14:00 Sizergh, Sizergh · Free with normal admission

  Photographer Joanne Coates leads a harvest-season walk through the fields and hedgerows, talking about her Daughters of the Soil project. Bring a phone, camera or sketchbook; booking is essential on 015395 69818. Organiser

Sunday 4 October 2026

• Charity Wagon Pull

  08:30 Devil's Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale · Free

  A team of 78 pulls an 11.5 ton wagon 10.5 miles from Devil's Bridge to Sedbergh, raising money for the Samaritans, Cancer Research and the Rawthey Project. Come and cheer them on. Organiser

Monday 5 October 2026

• Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh

  11:00 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free

  A volunteer-led two hour walk up Sizergh Fell past prehistoric burial sites and Roman traces, with views over Morecambe Bay. Booking is essential on 015395 69818; wear boots and waterproofs. Organiser

• Guided Walk: Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals

  13:30 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free

  A volunteer-led walk of about two hours through farmland and ancient limestone woodland to see a historic mural, with views across the Lyth Valley. Booking is essential on 015395 69818. Organiser

Wednesday 7 October 2026

• Guided Walk with a Gardener

  11:00 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free, normal admission charges apply

  One of the Sizergh gardeners walks you round the garden and explains what has been happening and what is planned for the month ahead. Meet at Visitor Reception; the walk runs on the first Wednesday of the month. Organiser

Thursday 8 October 2026

• The People's Emergency Briefing and Q&A

  19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £10.50, £9.50 concessions

  A screening and panel discussion with Lancaster University's Professor Mike Berners-Lee and environmentalist Kate Rawles on the climate and nature crisis. Organiser

• National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope (subtitled)

  19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £18.00, £17 concessions, £16 under 26s

  A subtitled screening of the National Theatre production with Sandra Oh. Rated 15. Organiser

• The Long Ryders

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £27.50, £25 concessions

  The alt-country band play the Malt Room standing, with Reuben Tighe supporting. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser

Friday 9 October 2026

• Brewery Poets Reading

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £8 online, £10 on the door

  Brewery Arts poets read their latest work, including Harriet Fraser and Helena Sanderson. Organiser

Saturday 10 October 2026

• Introduction to Stained Glass

  12:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £54 plus £15 materials paid to the tutor

  A beginners' workshop where you cut glass, assemble a panel with lead and solder the joints. All tools and materials are provided. Organiser

• Albert Lee

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £28.50

  The Grammy-winning guitarist, once hailed by Eric Clapton as the ultimate virtuoso, plays with his UK band in the seated Extended Theatre. Organiser

Monday 12 October 2026

• Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh

  11:00 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free

  A volunteer-led two hour walk up Sizergh Fell past prehistoric burial sites and Roman traces, with views over Morecambe Bay. Booking is essential on 015395 69818; wear boots and waterproofs. Organiser

• Guided Walk: Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals

  13:30 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free

  A volunteer-led walk of about two hours through farmland and ancient limestone woodland to see a historic mural, with views across the Lyth Valley. Booking is essential on 015395 69818. Organiser

Tuesday 13 October 2026

• Funny Girl on Screen

  19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £15.50, £13.50 under 16s

  Sheridan Smith stars as Fanny Brice in the musical, filmed on its national tour at Manchester's Palace Theatre. Rated 12A. Organiser

Wednesday 14 October 2026

• Paddling Film Festival 2026

  19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £16, under 18s and students £8

  Lakeland Canoe Club presents an evening of paddling adventure films, from jungle rivers in Gabon to a 1,000-mile canoe expedition. Organiser

Friday 16 October 2026

• Death in the Dales Book Festival

  The People's Hall, Sedbergh

  The third annual festival of crime writing in Sedbergh, with author sessions on Saturday and Sunday and a vintage film noir screening with a pie and peas supper on the Friday evening. Organiser

• Postcards from the Peaks and We Wild Camp

  19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £10.50, £9.50 concessions, £7.50 under 26s

  Two adventure films, one following Stu Skinner's postbox journey through UK national parks and one on wild camping, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker. Organiser

• Norrie MacIver

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £21.50, £19.70 under 25s

  A Gaelic singer-songwriter from the Isle of Lewis and former Skipinnish singer. Doors open at 7.30pm; under 16s need an adult at evening events. Organiser

• Shooglenifty

  20:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £23.50

  The Scottish 'acid croft' band bring their mix of folk, beats and electronica to the standing Malt Room, touring their tenth album Stamina Island. Organiser

Saturday 17 October 2026

• Chaps Choir and The Growing Singers

  19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £20.50

  Two choirs sing acapella in the seated theatre to raise money for Growing Well's mental health work in West Cumbria. Doors open at 7pm. Organiser

• Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

  20:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £28.50

  A two-hour AC/DC tribute set covering Back in Black through to PWR UP. Doors open at 8pm. Organiser

Monday 19 October 2026

• Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh

  11:00 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free

  A volunteer-led two hour walk up Sizergh Fell past prehistoric burial sites and Roman traces, with views over Morecambe Bay. Booking is essential on 015395 69818; wear boots and waterproofs. Organiser

• Guided Walk: Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals

  13:30 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free

  A volunteer-led walk of about two hours through farmland and ancient limestone woodland to see a historic mural, with views across the Lyth Valley. Booking is essential on 015395 69818. Organiser

Tuesday 20 October 2026

• Macbeth: The Met Opera

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

  Verdi's Macbeth from the Metropolitan Opera with Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen, screened live to cinema. Rated 12A. Organiser

Wednesday 21 October 2026

• Martin Simpson: Some Kind of Jubilee Tour

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

  The folk guitarist marks 50 years since his debut with songs from his latest album. Doors open at 7.30pm. Organiser

Thursday 22 October 2026

• Hadestown: The Musical on Screen

  19:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £15.00, £14 concessions, £13 under 26s

  The Tony-winning musical filmed live in London's West End. Rated 12A. Organiser

• Peatbog Faeries

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £26.50

  The Isle of Skye band blend jigs and reels with dance-floor grooves in a standing gig in the Malt Room. Organiser

Friday 23 October 2026

• Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £33.50

  The Irish comedian marks three decades of stand-up with a high-energy show full of audience interaction and daft stunts. Organiser

• Republica

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £33.50

  The Nineties band celebrate 30 years of their hit single, with Trampolene in support. Doors open at 7.30pm; 16 and over, and under 18s need an adult. Organiser

Saturday 24 October 2026

• Felt and Textile Landscape Workshop

  10:30 Plumgarths, Kendal · £55

  Artist Penny Hillier-Evans guides you through felt and textile techniques to make your own autumn landscape. No drawing or painting experience needed, and refreshments are included through the day. Organiser

• Frightful Family Halloween Crafts

  14:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £6.50 per person (£12 with the Hocus Pocus screening)

  A Halloween craft session making spooky decorations, with costumes welcome and all materials provided. Wear clothes that can get messy. Organiser

• Hocus Pocus (PG) Halloween Screening

  16:15 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £7.50

  The Halloween family favourite on the big screen, and it pairs neatly with the crafts session beforehand for a combined £12 ticket. Organiser

Monday 26 October 2026

• Guided Walk: Prehistoric Sizergh

  11:00 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free

  A volunteer-led two hour walk up Sizergh Fell past prehistoric burial sites and Roman traces, with views over Morecambe Bay. Booking is essential on 015395 69818; wear boots and waterproofs. Organiser

• Guided Walk: Ancient Trees and Magnificent Murals

  13:30 Sizergh, Sizergh, near Kendal · Free

  A volunteer-led walk of about two hours through farmland and ancient limestone woodland to see a historic mural, with views across the Lyth Valley. Booking is essential on 015395 69818. Organiser

Tuesday 27 October 2026

• Halloween Ceramic Painting

  11:00 Levens Hall, Levens · £20 pumpkin lantern, £23 star jar lantern

  Paint a spooky ceramic pumpkin lantern or star jar, with glazes and kiln firing included. Tickets are sold through Paint Pot Barn. Organiser

• A Warning to the Curious

  19:30 St Mary's Church, Kirkby Lonsdale · £15, under 18s £10

  R M Lloyd Parry performs two M R James ghost stories by candlelight in the church, with a pop-up bar. Organiser

Thursday 29 October 2026

• Ghostly House Tours at Levens Hall

  Levens Hall, Levens

  Candlelit ghostly tours of the house with a Halloween scavenger hunt in the garden and a costume competition. Tickets cover the evening event only. Organiser

• Halloween Mask Workshop

  10:00 Levens Hall, Levens · £17 per child, adults free

  Artist Bob Sutcliffe helps children paint Halloween or autumn masks in watercolour, with all equipment provided. Organiser

• TRIP

  19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £21.50, £19.70 concessions

  A six-piece from Glasgow's traditional music scene draw on Scottish, Irish, Northumbrian and Manx tunes. Doors open at 7pm, seated. Organiser

Friday 30 October 2026

• The Bernstein Beat

  Sedbergh School, Sedbergh

  A weekend from Lake District Summer Music at Sedbergh School, described as a celebration of community, creativity and the power of music to bring people together. Tickets are sold through the festival's ticket site. Organiser

• Comedy Club

  19:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £16.50, £14.50 under 26s and unwaged

  The Brewery Arts comedy night with Alex Camp, Louise Leigh and Edward Midgley, hosted by Al Stevenson. Doors open at 7pm. Organiser

Saturday 31 October 2026

• Nick Cope's Family Show

  11:00 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £20

  The CBeebies Popcast favourite brings his catchy family songs and animations to the Standard Theatre, with shows at 11am and 2pm. Organiser

• The Wild Woods: Spooky Edition

  16:00 Staveley Woodlands (Craggy Woods meeting point), Staveley · Free

  Campfire nature crafts, refreshments and age-appropriate spooky stories in the woods at dusk. Bring a torch and sturdy footwear; dogs on leads are welcome. Organiser

• El Pony Pisador

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £21.50, £19.70 concessions

  A Barcelona ensemble play world folk from Catalan songs to Celtic tunes, with plenty of audience participation. Doors open at 7.30pm. 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

• 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

• Ferocious Dog

  19:30 Brewery Arts, Kendal · £29.50

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

Friday 6 November 2026

• 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

• 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

Saturday 7 November 2026

• 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

Tuesday 10 November 2026

• 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