The 10 Best Concerts & Shows in Lake District, England

The Beggar's Theatre lies in the heart of the community of Millom, Cumbria. The theatre is a modern and versatile space and also the home of Moore Arts: Millom, a company dedicated to developing and promoting young talent within the community through the Arts. The Beggar's Theatre has a wide variety of performances throughout the year including comedy, theatre pieces, children's shows and variety

Unique as one of only four puppet theatres constructed in England, with puppeteers bridges for marionettes and a pit for working rod puppets from below. The site lines are great for children, with all the rows of seats on a steep rake, allowing children to see over adults. All of our productions are written, designed and produced in our own on site workshops,staged with full lighting and musical scores and appeal to all ages. The theatre has an on site cafe and also an on site free entry art gallery with shop. Tables can be reserved in the cafe for groups visiting the puppet theatre and a children's menu is offered. We were awarded the Readers Choice Culture Award from Cumbria Life Magazine this year for our venue and last year won the "Sustainable Tourism Award" from Cumbria Tourist board for our"Eco" buildings and sound green business ethic. Many of our audience members have returned year after year to see our performances and after show meet the puppet sessions for photographs.

Comedy night in Barrow-in-Furness @ The Duke of Edinburgh There are two comedy nights per month. On the first Thursday of each month we have the new acts and rising stars night. This night sees amateurs and some of the best semi-professional comedians competing to be chosen as the best act of the evening by the audience. The best act wins £50 and a middle spot on a future pro night. This night is hosted by one of the best comperes on the comedy circuit. Tickets are £4 each. On the third Thursday of each month we have our pro night. This night consists of four or five brilliant and hilarious comedians. There is also an awesome headliner finishing off each gig. Tickets are £8 each.

Monthly comedy night set in the intimate setting of The Loft Bar at The Mill in Ulverston. This night sees 4 or 5 award winning and some of the best comedians on the circuit providing the laughs. There will also be an awesome headliner finishing off the evening. Tickets cost £10 in advance and can be purchased from TicketSource.

Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in Britain can match. Each year it stages up to nine of its own productions of classic, modern and new plays on its two stages and has won multi-starred reviews from national critics. It also hosts festivals of literature, jazz, film and mountains. There are lifts to all levels and wheelchair users can get to all front-of-house and backstage areas. Both auditoria have enhanced-hearing and induction loop systems.

The forum is middle scale venue in Barrow-in-Furness, with a varied programme of events. We are also able to host conferences, meetings and events. The venue has a lovely coffee shop and bar which is open 6 days a week.

With live music every Thursday, Friday and Sunday, interspersed with ticketed gigs throughout the year, there is something to suit everyone. For those who love to dance, we have a DJ every Saturday night. We believe Bootleggers is one of the best music venues in the North of England providing great music, and a great atmosphere. With a capacity of 500, a separate viewing gallery with its own bar, in-house PA System, in-house sound engineer and a great pint, we think we've about covered it all. The upstairs gallery bar and viewing area can be hired for private use; whether for private gigs, birthdays, exhibitions, work parties, hen parties etc. With an in-house PA System and Sound Engineer (if required), we can accommodate most musical requirements. You can also have your gig recorded by our sound engineer. We have vast experience of concerts, DJ nights, comedy nights, celebrations, etc. Please contact us, we'd be happy to discuss your requirements.

The Old Laundry Theatre is a 270 seat theatre-in-the-round situated in Bowness-on-Windermere, and a thriving cultural hub for residents and visitors to the Lake District. Over the past two decades, the Old Laundry has welcomed a host of famous names from Alan Carr and Jenny Eclair to Victoria Wood and Sue Perkins. And along with an impressive star-studded list of trustees, husband and wife Roger Glossop and Charlotte Scott name one of the country's most famous playwrights as the inspiration behind the theatre's creation: "We wouldn't be where we are now without Alan Ayckbourn's support, he gave us the confidence to open the theatre and its success is down to him".

The Brewery Arts Centre is a thriving and dynamic arts organisation with over forty years experience of delivering an exciting and inspirational programme, including artistic events, festivals and creative learning courses. Our venue is a beautiful, historic building full of charm and set against the backdrop of the picturesque market town of Kendal.