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简体中文What's on in the Lake District
One page for every venue's current programme. Pick a theatre to see its own listings and book.
Listings are on each venue's own site
Productions, dates and prices change every week, so Britlens does not copy them. The buttons below open each venue's official programme page, which is the only reliable source for what is on and for tickets.
Venue links last checked: 25 October 2026.
Seasonal highlights
Annual seasons and festivals
Usual months, from the sources linked. Confirm dates with the venue before you plan.
Venue programmes
2 venues, each with its own listings
Windermere & Bowness
The Victoria Wood Theatre
A small professional theatre in Bowness, formerly the Old Laundry Theatre, with drama, comedy, music and family shows.
Keswick & Derwentwater
Theatre by the Lake
A producing theatre on the shore of Derwentwater with a 400-seat Main House and a 100-seat Studio.
Known for: Its own productions, including an annual Christmas show
Plan your evening
Before you book
The 2 venues above are spread across 2 areas of the Lake District. Each venue page gives the address, the nearest station and how to get there, and the step-free status where we could find one, either from the venue's own access page or from OpenStreetMap contributors. Ask the box office about wheelchair spaces, captioned or audio-described performances and assistance before you book.
For festivals, markets and other dated events, see events across Britain. To compare venues by area and type of show, open the The Lake District theatre directory. For where to eat before a show, each area of the The Lake District guide has an eat and drink page.