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Classical by the Castle: Internationally Acclaimed String Quartet perform at Muncaster
Classical by the Castle: Internationally Acclaimed String Quartet perform at Muncaster Wednesday night last week saw Muncaster’s musical events programme expand further still with the first ever ‘Classical by the Castle’. An audience of over 100 gathered in the stunning setting of the castle drawing room for a performance by the renowed Wihan Quartet. The […]
The Muncaster Fringe 2026: Arts Take Over On The West Coast This August
The Muncaster Fringe 2026: Arts Take Over On The West Coast This August Following the success of a week of events in August 2025, the Muncaster Fringe returns this August, this time for a whole month! Proudly supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, The Muncaster Fringe 2026 is a […]
Krankenhaus Festival – The Best of Contemporary Music and Culture Returns to Muncaster
Krankenhaus Festival – The Best of Contemporary Music and Culture Returns to Muncaster Krankenhaus Festival returns to Muncaster this August bank holiday weekend (28 – 30 August). Krankenhaus is a truly unique festival, where rock music meets the highest rocks in England. Attendees can experience the best of contemporary, alternative music and culture in the […]
Country by the Castle 2026 – A Rodeo to Remember in the Wild Wild West(ern Lake District)
Country by the Castle 2026 – A Rodeo to Remember in the Wild Wild West(ern Lake District) Last weekend Muncaster saddled up for Country by the Castle. The festival returned for its second year and was bigger and better than ever. The addition of a second stage meant that attendees enjoyed performances from a huge […]
THERE’S MORE TO MUNCASTER: A packed programme of events offering something for everyone
THERE’S MORE TO MUNCASTER Muncaster Castle may be mixing it up but fun features in every event. by Danni Murphy If you’re looking for unforgettable days out this summer, Muncaster Castle has a packed programme of events offering something for everyone. From live music and country festivals to obstacle races and creative workshops, there’s plenty […]
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER: A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside
WHITEHAVEN WEEKENDER A new two-day festival combining Harbour Fest and Pride by the Harbourside. by Danni Murphy Whitehaven Weekender 29th – 30th August 2026 | Whitehaven Harbour For many in West Cumbria, a bank holiday weekend in Whitehaven means a busy harbour, waterside cafés and bars, and the familiar sense of the town at its […]
WILD ON THE WALL IS ALMOST HERE: The festival that celebrates joy, community and good music!
WILD ON THE WALL IS ALMOST HERE The festival that celebrates joy, community and good music. by Danni Murphy As far as grassroots festivals go, Wild on the Wall has quietly built a reputation as one of Cumbria’s most welcoming weekends away. It doesn’t rely on huge headline acts or flashy attractions. Instead, it focuses […]
Taste of the Sea Food Festival returns on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026
MARYPORT… TUCK IN! The Taste Cumbria festival returns on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026. by Suzanne Elsworth Maryport will host another Taste Cumbria food festival this Summer and it promises to be another mouth-watering treat for locals and visitors alike. The event will take place across two sites again, the Harbourside Event Space, […]
Summer Family Festival Returns to Greystoke Castle with Live Music line-up
SUMMER FAMILY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO GREYSTOKE CASTLE WITH LIVE MUSIC LINE-UP Greystoke Castle is preparing to welcome visitors for a weekend of live music, family entertainment and summer celebration as its Summer Family Festival returns on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026. Set within the historic grounds of the castle, the two-day event will run from 11am through […]
Hundreds Expected at Cumbrian Community Festival Led by 15 Year Old
Hundreds Expected at Cumbrian Community Festival Led by 15 Year Old A youth-led festival is set to take over Energy Coast UTC this summer, bringing together live music, careers opportunities, community organisations and hundreds of young people from across Cumbria. NEAD CIC’s Energy Coast LIVE! 2026 will take place on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at […]
