10 days ago
Kendal Calling brings Biffy Clyro and Wolf Alice to Lowther Deer Park
Cumbria's biggest music festival returned to Lowther Deer Park this summer with Biffy Clyro, Wolf Alice, Two Door Cinema Club and The Kooks heading a packed bill.
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Music & Nightlife
Live music pubs, venues, bars, festivals and record shops across the Lake District and Cumbria, plus what's on after dark.
13 days ago
Zeffirellis Jazz Bar keeps Ambleside swinging every weekend
Upstairs at Zeffirellis on Compston Road, Ambleside's Jazz Bar hosts live jazz and world music most Friday and Saturday nights, plus special concerts and a contemporary jazz festival.
15 days ago
Lake District Music summer festival celebrates Czech music after its 40th year
After marking 40 years in 2025, the Lake District Music summer festival returned in 2026 with a celebration of Czech music, masterclasses and a return to Keswick.
18 days ago
Keswick Beer Festival pairs local ales with live music at the rugby club
Each June, Keswick Rugby Club hosts a much-loved beer festival with live bands, food and a cause, raising money for the club and Keswick Lions.
24 September 2026
Country by the Castle brings Nashville sounds to Muncaster
Muncaster Castle near Ravenglass launched its first country music festival in 2025 and returned in 2026 with a second stage, line dancing and a strong Cumbrian contingent.
22 September 2026
Ulverston International Music Festival proves it is more than classical
Running since 2004, Ulverston International Music Festival brings classical, folk, jazz and tango to the Furness town, with star names and an autumn concert series.
20 September 2026
EskFest turns the Woolpack Inn into an Eskdale micro-festival
At the foot of Hardknott Pass, the Woolpack Inn hosts EskFest, a locally run, not-for-profit micro-festival of live music, local brews and good food each July.
19 September 2026
Keswick Mountain Festival returns bigger with music in Crow Park
After doubts over its future in 2025, Keswick Mountain Festival returned in May 2026 with rising ticket sales and a music line-up headed by the Peatbog Faeries.