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Welcome to the home of Arts and Culture in Penrith

Penrith is an historic town in Cumbria which boasts a variety of cultural attractions. From historic buildings, a grade 1 listed church and castle dating back to the 14th century to a museum, community theatre and a thriving music scene. It also is home to award winning, nationally acclaimed festivals, creative arts, galleries, cinema and Rheged – a multi-purpose centre offering: cinema, retail, exhibitions, arts, and conference spaces.

Penrith has a lot to offer, and with so many fantastic organisations putting on a variety of different events / activities throughout the year it can be hard to find exactly what you’re looking for.

That is why Penrith Town Council have brought Penrith’s cultural and artistic groups together, to provide a one stop shop for events in Penrith and more information about the organisations running those events. 

Our aim is to develop a programme of high-quality sustainable community inspired and tourism-based events, activities, resources, and festivals to provide inclusive community, economic, and social benefit.

What's on in Penrith...

BlueJam Arts

Nature

Every Week

What's On @ BlueJam

Get involved with activities every day of the week at BlueJam Arts!

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Stomping Ground

Nature

Every Tuesday

The Outside Club at Pategill Park

Play games, Climb trees, Make cool things and Make dens! Every Tuesday at Pategill Park between 4:30pm and 6:30pm

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Penrith Players

Music

21 Feb 2025

The Cavern Beat Club ft.The Fabs

A pulsating, LIVE show that re-creates the exciting performances of the Cavern Club's beat groups.
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EVAN

EVAN Art

11 Apr - 2 May 2025

EVAN Spring Open Exhibition

Featuring a fresh and vibrant display of 2D and 3D work from over 70 local artists.

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Penrith Town Council

Theatre

5 May 2025

Penrith May Day

The May Day Carnival is a street festival including a variety of activities including street stalls, funfair, musical entertainment, cultural demonstrations, static displays, a walking parade and vintage car parade.

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Penrith Players

Music

18 May 2025

Ready Steady 60's

The best of the mod 60’s and the British beat boom! AFfur piece live band with stunning vocals, performing with high energy and recreating the iconic era
Rated as the top authentic sounding 60’s show!
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Penrith Players

Theatre

28 June 2025

Eltonesque

As seen live on Channel 4s The Last Leg and played on Virgin Radio’s Chris Evans breakfast show.
If you want the most realistic Elton John experience then look no further than ELTONESQUE.

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EVAN

EVAN Art

6 -21 Sept 2025

EVAN Open Studios & Art Trail

Artists across Cumbria throw open their doors.

Look out for the orange signs.

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EVAN

EVAN Art

17 Oct - 7 Nov 2025

EVAN Autumn Open Exhibition

Featuring a fresh and vibrant display of 2D and 3D work from over 70 local artists.

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The Penrith Arts and Culture Group are always looking for more groups to bolster our membership. If you would like to get involved and to have your groups information and events on this website please email: cso@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk