Christmas / Family
The Milbourne ArmsSun 29 Nov
Family Lunch and Party With Santa - 29 November
A family Christmas meal, visit from Santa and festive party at The Milbourne Arms in Carlisle.
See Skiddle for current ticket priceFamily friendly
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Rock & Pop Music
The Sands CentreSun 29 Nov
Step into Christmas
A festive concert packed with Christmas songs and seasonal entertainment.
From £30.80
Storytelling
Theatre by the LakeTue 1 Dec
Whispers of the Winter Hearth: Tales for the Longest Night
Winter myths and fireside tales in the Circle Gallery on 1, 3 and 4 December.
£13+ 2 more dates
Theatre
Theatre by the LakeWed 2 Dec
A Dickens of a Christmas
A festive celebration of Charles Dickens in the Studio from 2 to 5 December.
£15+ 4 more dates
Beetham NurseriesThu 3 Dec
Beetham Nurseries Christmas Market 2026
A four-day festive tipi market at Beetham Nurseries with local makers, producers, food, drink, entertainment and live music.
Entry details not stated+ 3 more datesThursday Christmas Market
Live Music
Old Fire StationThu 3 Dec
Tony Christie: The Great Farewell
Tony Christie brings his Great Farewell unplugged tour and a career-spanning set of classic songs to Carlisle.
£30 / VIP £75 + booking fee
Live Music
Rosehill TheatreFri 4 Dec
The Beatles Complete
The Beatles Complete performs at Rosehill on 4 December.
£27Family friendly
Live Music
The Victoria Wood TheatreFri 4 Dec
The Jive Aces - Swingin' Christmas Show
The Jive Aces bring an energetic Christmas mix of swing, jive, festive classics and original songs to Bowness.
Tickets £25Family friendly
Cockermouth5 Dec–6 Dec
Taste Cumbria Christmas 2026
Taste Cumbria's Christmas food and drink festival returns to Cockermouth for the final event of the 2026 season.
General event arrangements and 2026 Christmas programme TBCFamily friendly
Christmas Festival
Muncaster Castle, Gardens & Estate5 Dec–22 Dec
Muncaster Christmas Festival 2026
Muncaster's Christmas Festival runs on selected December dates with castle admission, festive activities, craft stalls, an en…
Adults from £19.95; children 3-15 from £14.50; under-3s freeFamily friendly
Hawkshead5 Dec–6 Dec
Hawkshead Christmas Fair 2026
Hawkshead's village Christmas Fair is scheduled for the first weekend of December, bringing stalls and seasonal atmosphere to…
2026 entry details to be confirmedFamily friendly
Live Music / Theatre Hire
The Victoria Wood TheatreSat 5 Dec
FOLKLORE FOREVERMORE
Katy Ellis reimagines Taylor Swift's folklore and evermore albums in an intimate tribute concert.
Tickets £28Family friendly
Live Music
Old Fire StationSat 5 Dec
PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green
PorkPie and Pretty Green bring ska, 2-Tone and The Jam favourites to Old Fire Station Carlisle.
Check Skiddle for live price
KeswickSun 6 Dec
Keswick Victorian Fayre 2026
Keswick's traditional Victorian Fayre returns on Sunday 6 December 2026 with festive stalls and entertainment around the town…
FreeFamily friendly
Screening
Rosehill TheatreSun 6 Dec
André Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Show!
André Rieu's 2026 Christmas concert screens at Rosehill on 6 December.
£16 / £14Family friendly
Live Music
The CoroSun 6 Dec
Step Into Christmas
A live Christmas concert packed with seasonal favourites at The Coro on 6 December.
£35 / £33 / £27 including booking feeFamily friendly
Live Music
Old Fire StationSun 6 Dec
Jesus Jones: Doubt 35th Anniversary Tour
Jesus Jones perform their landmark album Doubt in full as part of its 35th anniversary tour.
£22.50 + booking fee
Family Theatre
Theatre by the LakeTue 8 Dec
A Town Called Christmas
A warm and imaginative Christmas show for children aged three and over from 8 to 27 December.
£14+ 32 more datesFamily friendly
Family Theatre
Rosehill TheatreThu 10 Dec
Santa's Best Christmas Ever
A festive family show at Rosehill on 10 December, with a present for every child.
£12.50 / £9.50Family friendly
Film
The Victoria Wood TheatreThu 10 Dec
Screen Classics: Eric and Ernie
Eric and Ernie, co-written by and co-starring Victoria Wood, screens in Bowness with cheese and wine.
£10 including cheese and wine
Live Music
The CoroThu 10 Dec
Sweet With Special Guest John Otway
Sweet bring six decades of glam-rock hits to The Coro in Ulverston, with cult British performer John Otway as special guest.
See See Tickets UK for current ticket price
Live Music
The CoroFri 11 Dec
Jess Gillam Ensemble at Christmas
Jess Gillam and her ensemble perform festive favourites at The Coro on 11 December.
Tickets from £21 including booking fee
CartmelSat 12 Dec
Holker Christmas Grotto 2026
Meet Father Christmas and his elves at Holker Hall on five December dates, with a gift, crafts, garden treasure hunt and fest…
Timed ticket required+ 4 more datesHolker Christmas Grotto sessions
Pantomime
The Sands CentreSat 12 Dec
Sleeping Beauty
The Sands Centre's Christmas pantomime runs throughout December with daytime and evening performances.
From £25.00+ 25 more datesFamily friendly