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Join us for a powerful multi-media exhibition exploring stories of fragility and survival, told through the voices of people in Barrow and Kendal. Step into an unseen world through immersive sound and film, artwork, poetry, and images created by and with people affected by homelessness, substance recovery and other severe challenges in South Cumbria. This […] 
The Paper Quilt Project is a living exhibition in which a community art piece is created while on display in the gallery. This project has been designed in response to the two adjoining exhibitions; Bellwethers and Joshua Donkor & Lela Harris. Both exhibitions discuss experiences of marginalized identity through distinct creative practices and mediums. The […] 
This exhibition brings together two emerging portrait painters. Lela Harris gives depth and humanity to figures who have been overlooked or marginalised by history, while Joshua Donkor collaboratively embeds the personal histories and cultural narratives of his sitters into his multi-layered portraits. 
Useful/Beautiful marks 25 years of contemporary craft at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, celebrating the makers, ideas and objects that have shaped our collection since opening our doors to the public in 2001. Set throughout the house, the exhibition brings together much-loved works from our nationally significant collection, alongside more recent additions. Visitors […]
Included with gallery admission
Hosted on the last Monday of every month, the group aims to bring together adventure and nature writers, potential writers, and publishers in a supportive and collaborative group. This session will include author of Swimming Wild in the Lake District, Suzanna Cruickshank. and the usual safe space peer support, for group members to share their […] |
5 events,This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
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Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return! Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer Sunday event, so kick back and enjoy. This edition features a live performance from The Seals […]
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Fresh from their appearance during our spring series the young musicians of Agogo return to the Lake District with three rarely heard quartets, each of which were deeply personal to the composers, conveying a range of moods and subtle expressions.
£15 – £18
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Janáček String Quartet No.1 'The Kreutzer Sonata' Smetana Quartet No.1 in E minor 'From My Life' Dvořák Quartet No.10 in E flat Op.51 'Slavonic' Described by BBC Music Magazine as 'one of the world's finest chamber ensembles', the Wihan Quartet bring to life music from three composers, each from a different generation, from their Czech […]
£18 – £27
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03-07 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri Our popular and fun youth summer camps are back again this year. An action-packed week for 7–14 year-olds which culminates in a performance on the Brewery Arts stage. Join us, meet new friends and old, and have something wonderful to show at the end. […] |
6 events,
Pit your wits again your fellow quizzers and our resident quizmaster Simon in the Snuff Bar's monthly quiz. General Knowledge, Entertainment, a round chosen by the previous month's winning team and a round based on the month we're in, this is a quiz full of random facts, esoteric knowledge and frankly random and pointless information. […]
£2.50
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6 events,This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
6 events,
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Beethoven Piano Sonata No.14 in C sharp minor Op.27, No.2 'Moonlight' Ravel Gaspard de la nuit Dobrinka Tabakova Nocturne Dobrinka Tabakova Halo Beethoven Piano Sonata No.21 in C Op.53 'Waldstein' Haunting, poetic Ravel and deeply moving music from Tabakova nestle between two of Beethoven's greatest sonatas as Isata Kanneh-Mason dazzles with her unmistakable passion and […]
£21 – £30
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Playful, witty and inventive, 'the world's first genetically modified string quartet' will take you on a whistle-stop journey through the history of music. Using electric instruments, String Fever's show will be like nothing you've seen before as they combine unrelenting energy, humour and skill.
£18 – £27
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9 events,Join Concerteenies for the musical story of The Duck With No Luck. 'When Dizzy the duck oversleeps and misses the flight South, he knows that he must, somehow, catch his friends up. Unfortunately, Dizzy doesn't have a good sense of direction. Can anyone help him on his way? Join him as he encounters a mischievous […]
£2 – £18
Join Concerteenies for the musical story of The Duck With No Luck. 'When Dizzy the duck oversleeps and misses the flight South, he knows that he must, somehow, catch his friends up. Unfortunately, Dizzy doesn't have a good sense of direction. Can anyone help him on his way? Join him as he encounters a mischievous […]
£2 – £18
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Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return! Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer Sunday event, so kick back and enjoy. This edition features a live performance from Meetwood Flac: […] |
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10-14 August 2026 | 7-14yrs | 9.30-3.30pm | Mon – Fri Arts Unleashed is a hands-on week of Visual Art and Craft activities for young people. A chance to express yourself, go wild and make new friends! The programme will be run by local artists with whom the participants will explore the theme of ‘Adventures’, […] |
6 events,Join your guide on a walk around the town and learn about the darker side of its history and where it's uneasy dead walk. Find about the ghosts that haunt these old streets and hear the stories of murder victims whose souls just will not rest This walk starts and finishes at the Snuff Bar […] |
7 events,BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed sessions where children can bounce, climb, race and burn off energy in a safe, welcoming space, all set up and supervised […] This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
6 events,BounceFest is a high-energy inflatable play experience for children aged 0–12 years, filled with giant bouncy castles, thrilling slides, obstacle courses, interactive games and a dedicated toddler area for little adventurers. Families book timed sessions where children can bounce, climb, race and burn off energy in a safe, welcoming space, all set up and supervised […] |
6 events,BGKT founded 1991. All welcome. Free. https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buddhist-Group-of-Kendal-Theravada/348652228579651 Monthly 3rd Sunday Open Meeting (except December) https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/bgkt-open-meeting/ BGKT holds an open meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except November and December), from 2.00 – 4.30pm. All welcome. Free. Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal, LA9 7AD. Detached Room - entrance on the side […]
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Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return! Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer Sunday event, so kick back and enjoy. This edition features a live performance from Atomic Brass: […] |
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5 events,This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
5 events,Every third Thursday of the month, Future Fixers will be offering free business advice. They offer business health checks, coaching training & wellbeing, guidance on charity, community and social enterprises, Finance & Accounts, Graphic Design, Marketing and Environment & Carbon Management. Take a positive step for you life & business, show up and have a […] |
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Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return! Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer Sunday event, so kick back and enjoy. This edition features a live performance from Bad Transmission: […] |
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5 events,Hosted on the last Monday of every month, the group aims to bring together adventure and nature writers, potential writers, and publishers in a supportive and collaborative group. This session will include author of Swimming Wild in the Lake District, Suzanna Cruickshank. and the usual safe space peer support, for group members to share their […] |
5 events,This summer, Cumbria Yoga Foundation is bringing their outdoor yoga sessions to green spaces across Cumbria — and Kendal joins the programme from the 3rd June. Open to all abilities. No experience needed. Just you, some fresh air and an hour to actually slow down. Sessions are free-flowing, welcoming and completely pressure-free. Equipment available on […] |
4 events,
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Summer Sundays are making a triumphant return! Join us for the ultimate experience as undeniably sensational bands take the stage in our vibrant garden this summer! Delicious food and refreshing drinks will be available to purchase at each Summer Sunday event, so kick back and enjoy. This edition features a live performance from The Seals […] |
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4 events,Please join us on one of our amazing guided walks, some with activities or for a specific demographic, to explore the rich diversity of landscape, ecology, history and culture of the region. Suitable for solos or groups. |
5 events,
Pit your wits again your fellow quizzers and our resident quizmaster Simon in the Snuff Bar's monthly quiz. General Knowledge, Entertainment, a round chosen by the previous month's winning team and a round based on the month we're in, this is a quiz full of random facts, esoteric knowledge and frankly random and pointless information. […]
£2.50
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This Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, is known for its lavish sets, including a 25-meter dragon and a 20-meter pagoda, and its use of contemporary cinema and Chinese acrobatics. The production features a cast of world-class singers, including Dragana Radakovic as Turandot and Riccardo Massi as Calaf, and is known […] |
4 events,Experience a weekend of live music as Kendal comes alive with bands, buskers and performances spanning genres — celebrating the town’s energetic musical spirit. Created by Kendal BID. |
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Tom Hingley is an accomplished singer songwriter and guitarist. Best known as the ex-lead singer with Manchester’s finest Inspiral Carpets, he sang on all the band’s hits and was present at the height of their success. Tom parted with Inspirals in 2011 and has been forging a successful solo career both as an acoustic singer, […]
£26
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