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.

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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 - 24th 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

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

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 - 24th 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

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

Gladiator 11 (15)

Gladiator 11 (15)

15th - 28th November 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Ridley Scott Starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington 148mins | 2024 |  Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist.

Category: Entertainment

Wicked (PG)

Wicked (PG)

22nd - 28th November 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Jon M. Chu Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey 160mins | 2024 |  Elphaba, an ostracized but defiant girl born with green skin, and Glinda, a privileged aristocrat born popular, become extremely unlikely friends in the magical Land of Oz.

Category: Family

Small Things Like These (12A)

Small Things Like These (12A)

22nd - 28th November 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Tim Mielants Starring Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson 99mins | 2024 |  While working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.

Category: Entertainment

Create a Hand Sewn Roman Blind with Ashlea Ginesi | 2 day course

Create a Hand Sewn Roman Blind with Ashlea Ginesi | 2 day course

23rd November 2024, Rheged Centre

New for our programme of creative classes, a chance to learn some sewing techniques with a takeaway creation to enhance your home.

Category: Classes

Murder Mystery at The George

Murder Mystery at The George

23rd November 2024, The George Hotel

Let us transport you back to Victorian England for our Dickensian Christmas Crime, where your favourite characters come to life.

Category: Entertainment

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