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

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

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

Wicked (PG)

Wicked (PG)

22nd November - 23rd December 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

Moana 2 (PG)

Moana 2 (PG)

29th November - 24th December 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Dana Ledoux Miller, Jason Hand, David Derrick Jr. Starring Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho, Alan Tudyk 100mins | 2024 |  After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

Category: Family

Kraven the Hunter (15)

Kraven the Hunter (15)

13th - 23rd December 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by J. C. Chandor Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger 127mins | 2024 |  Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father starts him down a path of vengeance, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared.

Category: Entertainment

Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)

Mufasa: The Lion King (PG)

20th - 24th December 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Barry Jenkins Starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lenn 118mins | 2024 |  Rafiki relays the legend of Mufasa to lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick.

Category: Family

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (PG)

Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (PG)

21st - 24th December 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Jeff Fowler Starring Jim Carrey 109mins | 2024 |  Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before.

Category: Family

Home Alone (PG)

Home Alone (PG)

24th December 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Chris Columbus Starring Macauley Culkin, Catherine O'Hara, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard 103mins | 1990 |  Create a new Christmas tradition with our Christmas Eve screening of the Chris Columbus classic.

Category: Family

It's a wonderful life

It's a wonderful life

24th December 2024, Alhambra Cinema - Penrith

Directed by Frank Capra Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore 130mins | 1946 |  Join us for our annual Christmas Eve Mince Pie screening.

Category: Entertainment

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Full of flavour

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