Cockermouth Live!, Cockermouth
Thursday 2 July – Sunday 5 July
Cockermouth Live! 2026 promises to the the biggest and best ever. Live music and more at various venues throughout the town.
Molly Warburton, The Swan, Newby Bridge
Friday 3 July
Previously featured on BBC Introducing, MusicCrowns, and Spotify Editorial Playlists, Molly’s soulful sound and infectious energy make for an unmissable evening. Save the date and join us for a night of great music, good vibes, and riverside relaxation.
Bay Film Festival, Roxy Cinema, Ulverston
Saturday 4 July
Eight short films from the UK, Canada, Finland and China make up the Ulverston programme, followed by a live Q&A with guest filmmakers. The same evening, a filmmaker networking event takes place at The Sun Inn, Ulverston, bringing together
creative talent from across Lancashire and Cumbria. Both events are supported by Ulverston Town Council.
Spooky Men’s Chorale, Brewery Arts, Kendal
Friday 3 July
The Spooky Men’s Chorale is a magnificent, many-headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down. Bypassing well trodden avenues, they carve out new territories of mighty man sounds, exquisite tenderness, and charming stupidity to both celebrate masculinity and mock it.
Americana, Levens Choir, St. John’s Church, Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, Carnforth
Sunday 5 July
Directed by Gawain Glenton, mark the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence with a concert of 20th century American choral music, featuring works by Copland, Glass , Whitacre and others. Also on Tuesday 7 July at St Anne’s Church Ings, near Kendal.
Iron – by Rona Munro, Stanley Roundhouse, Kendal
Tuesday 7 July
An intense psychological drama set in a women’s prison, Iron explores the fragile, tense relationship between a mother and daughter trying to break through the barriers of time, memory, and punishment.
Kirkbie Kendal Presents: Shrek The Musical, Brewery Arts, Kendal
Tuesday 7 July
Featuring well-known fairy-tale favourites, lively choreography and a fantastic musical score including songs such as I’m a Believer, Story of My Life and Freak Flag, Shrek The Musical celebrates individuality, friendship and the importance of accepting who you truly are. As Shrek, Fiona and Donkey discover, sometimes the greatest adventures help us see that what makes us different is what makes us special. Full of humour, heart and spectacular musical moments, Shrek The Musical promises an entertaining and uplifting evening for audiences of all ages. Join us for this colourful celebration of friendship, courage and the magic of theatre.
Reverent and the Makers, Old Fire Station, Carlisle
Monday 13 July
Jacaranda Records presents a live performance from Reverend and the Makers in support of their new album ‘Is This How Happiness Feels?’
Prism 2026 Preview Night, Tullie Museum & Art Gallery, Carlisle
Friday 17 July
PRISM returns to Tullie in 2026 from 18 – 26 July with a vibrant showcase of new work from Prism Arts’ studio. This exhibition explores the results of the rapid development of the studio since 2024, showcasing the vivid, individual styles and dynamic practice of the artists that work within our centre in Carlisle.
Carlisle and Cumbria Artists Annual Exhibition, Carlisle Cathedral
Saturday 18 July
This annual exhibition returns to the Fratry Hall, showcasing original artworks in oils, watercolours, prints and more, many of which will be for sale.
Jack and the Beanstalk, Lyngo Theatre, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
Wednesday 22 – Thursday 23 July
This classic fairytale now gets the Lyngo treatment – expect lots of surprises and beautiful images as Patrick Lynch (from CBeebies) tells the gripping story of Jack who sells his cow for five magic beans and finds himself in the land above the clouds.
Big Fish Fringe Fest – A Game Called Chat: Smile it Might Never Happen, Theatre by the Lake, Keswick
Saturday 25 July
The first Big Fish Comedy (mini) Fringe Festival will showcase four comics performing their hour-long shows ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Giving a whole new meaning to voicing your anxieties: the improvised comedy-musical based on your worries about the future. From a dreaded work do to an impending birth, the cast will combine your story with all of your favourite musical tropes to create a never-before (and never-again) seen show. Complete with live musical accompaniment, find out what really is the worst that could happen. But remember, after the curtain falls, don’t cry because it’s over… Smile, it might never happen.
Brewery Arts Open Exhibition, Brewery Arts, Kendal
Until 26 July
Our annual Brewery Arts Open Exhibition showcases the talents of local artists with over 60 artworks in a variety of media. Each piece in the exhibition has been carefully chosen by a selection panel from our submissions and presents an undeniably diverse and distinctive range of voices from around Cumbria. Artwork on display includes intricate paintings, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, abstract & digital artwork.
Andrew Cushin – Intimate Acoustic Tour, The Brickyard, Carlisle
Wednesday 29 July
Anthemic indie songwriter Andrew Cushin is the promising young hope for British guitar music. The Newcastle lad includes such luminaries as Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller as fans. “With new music in the works I thought what a great way to start playing a few un-released tracks as well as songs from the first two records then heading out for a few shows and stripping them right back!”
Reactor, Felicity Hammond, Signal Film & Media, Barrow-in-Furness
Until Saturday 1 August
Reactor, by Felicity Hammond, is a new multimedia installation exploring the possibilities of the autonomous submarine. This exhibition marks a new collaboration with Hammond, following her 2017 Signal commission In Defence of Industry, which won the Lumen Award in 2018.
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