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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EVAN Open Studios and Art Trail 2024

EVAN Open Studios and Art Trail 2024

7th - 22nd September 2024, Across Cumbria

EVAN Open Studios and Art Trail 2024 Various locations across North Cumbria. 7th to 22nd September 2024 Artists open up their studios and exhibit in various venues across North Cumbria.

Category: Arts

Support Your Local Library: A Gothic/Pub Rock Opera!

Support Your Local Library: A Gothic/Pub Rock Opera!

13th September 2024, Penrith Playhouse, Auction Mart Lane

A love letter to literature and libraries, this comedy musical two hander celebrates the written word and the power it gives us.

Category: Arts

Scotty D

Scotty D

14th September 2024, The George Hotel, Devonshire Street

So looking forward to welcolming Scotty D back to The George, an old favourite and very popular ! S

Category: Entertainment

Anthems of Rock

Anthems of Rock

14th September 2024, Penrith Playhouse, Auction Mart Lane

Some people just wish they lived in another era, the era of classic rock! Anthems of Rock takes you back to the heyday of 80’s rock.

Category: Entertainment

Dalemain Harvest Festival

Dalemain Harvest Festival

15th September 2024, Dalemain Mansion

A celebration of the harvest in the courtyard at Dalemain with vintage tractors, horses, cider pressing, bees, food and drink.

Category: Family

The Jerseys

The Jerseys

21st September 2024, Penrith Playhouse, Auction Mart Lane

Join The Jerseys as we celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Category: Entertainment

Folk & Acoustic Session

Folk & Acoustic Session

24th September 2024, Dockray Hall

Join in with songs and tunes at our folk session.

Category: Entertainment

Masters of the Scene - ABBA the Show

Masters of the Scene - ABBA the Show

27th - 28th September 2024, Penrith Playhouse, Auction Mart Lane

Calling all Mamma Mia fans! Masters of the Scene - ABBA the Show is an internationally acclaimed ABBA tribute show touring theatres across the UK and Europe.

Category: Entertainment

Live music

Live music

29th September 2024, The George Hotel

Live Music is back at The George Hotel with Paul Day

Category: Entertainment

Garden Days at Dalemain

Garden Days at Dalemain

7th October - 4th November 2024, Dalemain Mansion

Join us at Dalemain’s Historic Gardens for our informative and fun gardening days, giving you the unique opportunity to follow a garden through the seasons at close hand, whilst working alongside a small group of people.

Category: Family

Live Music

Live Music

12th October 2024, The George Hotel, Devonshire Street

Welcoming The Inhalers, back to The George Hotel, local duo, a duo not to be missed ! Treat yourself to our delicious food on offer, and sample the Real Ales and Local Gin we have to offer.

Category: Entertainment

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

16th - 19th October 2024, Penrith Playhouse, Auction Mart Lane

Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, in a new adaptation by Tom Basden In this riotous satire, an irrepressible fraudster known only as the Maniac is brought into police headquarters just as the officers are preparing for a judicial review of the recent 'accidental' death of a suspect in custody.

Category: Arts

Make a night of it!

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Full of flavour

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