Your Guide to What's on in Penrith

We’ve a busy and varied calendar of events and activities to enjoy in and around Penrith throughout the year. From theatre productions and concerts, to festivals and fun days, specialist markets, talks and conferences, there are options to suit all ages and interests. Why not plan your visit around an event, or see what’s on while you’re here.

April 2023
Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
          1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Paddington Visits Penrith

Paddington Visits Penrith

10th October 2024 - 10th October 2025, Little Dockray

Paddington has arrived in Penrith! Why don't you make your way to Little Dockray to spend a little time with our very own Paddington? We are delighted to be one of only 23 locations of the nationwide trail of Paddington Statues across the UK and Ireland ahead of the release of Paddington in Peru, in cinemas from November 8th.

Category: Family

The Wild Robot (U)

The Wild Robot (U)

23rd October - 14th November 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Chris Sanders Starring Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor 102mins | 2024 |  After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island.

Category: Family

Lee (15)

Lee (15)

29th October - 14th November 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Ellen Kuras Starring Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård 117mins | 2024 |  The story of photographer Elizabeth 'Lee' Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

Category: Entertainment

Our new Discover Penrith app is launched!

Our new Discover Penrith app is launched!

30th October - 31st December 2024

Have you downloaded the Discover App yet? If not, you’re missing out… Here are the TOP 6 reasons to download Discover: Discover finds everything there is to shop, eat and do in Penrith Keep your finger on the pulse of your community Easily find hidden gems near you Small businesses are promoted JUST as much as the big brands Easily find info on events happening in Penrith Take advantage of special offers in Penrith by local businesses and big brands   Download the free discover app at www.

Category: Entertainment

Heretic (15)

Heretic (15)

31st October - 14th November 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Starring Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East 111mins | 2024 |  Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr.

Category: Entertainment

Native Spirit | The Herdwick

Native Spirit | The Herdwick

4th - 24th November 2024, Rheged Centre

Ian Lawson returns to Rheged’s Gallery after 9 years to share his brand-new Herdwick portraits. With breathtaking landscapes and compelling stories, this beautiful exhibition will transport you to the beating heart of the Herdwick Kingdom.

Category: Arts

Libby Edmondson's Pop-Up Print Shop

Libby Edmondson's Pop-Up Print Shop

4th November - 31st December 2024, Rheged Centre

In January, following the Libby Edmondson retrospective exhibition in the main Gallery (Sept-Nov 23), we decided to open a Print Shop close to the Gallery itself, as we were just not ready to say goodbye to Libby’s joyful and colourful artwork.

Category: Arts

Paddington in Peru (PG)

Paddington in Peru (PG)

8th - 14th November 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Dougal Wilson Starring Ben Whishaw 106mins | 2024 |  Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears.

Category: Family

Blitz (12A)

Blitz (12A)

8th - 14th November 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Steve McQueen Starring Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clémentine 120mins | 2024 |  In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings.

Category: Entertainment

Sewing Sewcial with Lucy

Sewing Sewcial with Lucy

11th November - 9th December 2024, Just Sew

ALL DAY SEWING SEWCIAL WITH LUCY FROM SEW CUMBRIA You may already know Lucy, who works here at Just Sew on a part time basis, but when she isn’t working in the shop, she also runs Sew Cumbria – bringing sewists together with workshops and sewcials.

Category: Classes

Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving with Jan Beadle

Colour, Texture and Pattern Weaving with Jan Beadle

16th November 2024, Rheged Centre

Enjoy a day weaving a scarf using a four-shaft table loom and beautiful coloured yarn. Jan will have her Ashford table top looms all warped up ready for you to weave a scarf width and length.

Category: Classes

Christmas Sparkle lights switch on

Christmas Sparkle lights switch on

16th November 2024, Penrith Town Centre

What's Happening? 2.30pm Amy Anderson Walmsley 3pm UCC Choir 3.30pm Cassette Baby 4pm Committed2Rock 4.

Category: Family

Make a night of it!

Make a night of it!
Where to stay in Penrith

Parking in Penrith

Parking in Penrith
Where to Park in the town

Full of flavour

Full of flavour
Great places to eat and drink