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Maryport Arts and Literature Festival 2024: Life on the Edge
Maryport Arts and Literature Festival 2024: Life on the Edge Talking trees, the ecology crisis and historic battles for justice will be among the topics discussed at the Maryport Arts and Literature Festival – back for its 14th year on 1st March at the Senhouse Roman Museum. This year’s theme will be ‘Life on the […]
High Five to Wild on the Wall
High Five to Wild on the Wall On the back of last year’s success, the Wild on the Wall Family Festival is back, and they are celebrating five fantastic years of this small, family-friendly, furry festival. Wild on the Wall will take place from Friday, July 26th, to Sunday, July 28th, at their stunning site […]
Borderlands Festival in Pictures
Borderlands Festival in Pictures World-class DJs who collectively have millions of followers & legendary bands such as The Happy Mondays plus Dalston’s very own Sarah Story have all descended on Carlisle Castle as part of the Borderlands Festival lineup last weekend. And what a weekend it was! From electronic beats making your feet flow with […]
Crab-Fair – Its Gurner be Good!
Crab-Fair – Its Gurner be Good! After three years, the Egremont Crab Fair is finally making a very welcome return on September 15th, 16th, and 17th. Egremont Crab Fair has been an annual event since 1267, and this year they celebrate their 755th birthday. As it’s also the comeback year, it’s set to be an […]
Event village plans unveiled for major Whitehaven festival next month
Event village plans unveiled for major Whitehaven festival next month Whitehaven Alive has announced the plans for its free-to-attend event village for their upcoming harbour festival. Taking place between 8-10th September on Whitehaven Harbour, the festival will feature incredible live entertainment, food, drink, cars, theatre, and dance with organisers promising an ‘unforgettable’ weekend. Whitehaven Alive […]
Pride by the Harbourside
Pride by the Harbourside September 16th will see Whitehaven’s harborside bursting with colour and life as Proud and Diverse Cumbria bring their first ever live music celebration to West Cumbria. The inaugural event will see huge stars take to the stage and celebrate the beauty and diversity of our communities. Headliners include Sandi Thom, who […]
30th June 2023 – The Power of Unity!
30th June 2023 – The Power of Unity! Cumbria Unity Festival is back this summer, in 4 venues across the county-supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds & communities to come together and celebrate the many things that unite us! The very first Cumbria Unity Festival was held in Carlisle in 2016-hosted by AWAZ Cumbria […]
Festival Season Is Here!
Festival Season Is Here! With summer in full swing it’s time to start packing the tent and getting your wellies ready, its festival season! Cumbria is never short of great music events and festivals. Rolling green fields, amazing views, Cumbria’s finest ales and handpicked line-ups are ready and waiting. KENDAL CALLING JULY 27TH – 30TH […]
Solfest – Cumbria’s award winning family music and arts festival
Solfest – Cumbria’s award winning family music and arts festival Solfest is just around the corner, it is without a doubt one of the best family festivals in the UK; it’s safe, friendly, and spotless and this year looks set to be amazing. The festival, which has been running since 2004, is a favourite among […]
World-class DJs to descend on Carlisle Castle
World-class DJs to descend on Carlisle Castle. World-class DJs who collectively have millions of followers & legendary bands such as The Happy Mondays plus Dalston’s very own Sarah Story are all part of Borderlands Festival lineup coming this September. Borderlands Festival, which takes place at Carlisle Castle, is the first ticketed music festival to be […]
