Music
Rhythm in Life
Kirkby Lonsdale Methodist Church Queen's Square, Kirkby LonsdaleRhythm plays a fundamental role in how we perceive and connect with the world around us. When we hear the word “rhythm,” music is likely the first thing that comes to mind. However, as Nina Kraus highlights in The Extraordinary Ways Rhythm Shapes Our Lives (MIT Press, 2023), rhythm is far more than just a musical concept. […]
Ben Reel
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleIn a solo career spanning 25 years, Ben Reel has received worldwide critical acclaim with appearances on the BBC and RTE. Having supported the likes of Jools Holland and The Cranberries, he has also collaborated musically with talent such as Hal Ketchum and The Blockheads and has co written and performed live with some of […]
Wuthering Heights Day
The Glebe St Mary's Church, Kirkby LonsdaleGet ready to channel your inner Cathy or Kate, dig out something red to wear and join us for our first ever Wuthering Heights Day in Kirkby Lonsdale. If you’ve never heard of Wuthering Heights Day before, it’s a fun event which has gradually swept the country since it began over 10 years ago. Come […]
Ruddigore
Hornby Village Institute Main Street, Hornbyby Gilbert & Sullivan Performed by The Hornby Occasionals Ruddigore, or The Witches Curse, is the tenth comic opera by Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert and debuted in January 1887. Set in the Cornish fishing village of Rederrin, where a witches curse has been placed on the Baronets of Ruddigore which forces them to commit […]
Ruddigore
Hornby Village Institute Main Street, Hornbyby Gilbert & Sullivan Performed by The Hornby Occasionals Ruddigore, or The Witches Curse, is the tenth comic opera by Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert and debuted in January 1887. Set in the Cornish fishing village of Rederrin, where a witches curse has been placed on the Baronets of Ruddigore which forces them to commit […]
Ruddigore
Hornby Village Institute Main Street, Hornbyby Gilbert & Sullivan Performed by The Hornby Occasionals Ruddigore, or The Witches Curse, is the tenth comic opera by Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert and debuted in January 1887. Set in the Cornish fishing village of Rederrin, where a witches curse has been placed on the Baronets of Ruddigore which forces them to commit […]
Ruddigore
Hornby Village Institute Main Street, Hornbyby Gilbert & Sullivan Performed by The Hornby Occasionals Ruddigore, or The Witches Curse, is the tenth comic opera by Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert and debuted in January 1887. Set in the Cornish fishing village of Rederrin, where a witches curse has been placed on the Baronets of Ruddigore which forces them to commit […]
Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band Spring Concert
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleKirkby Lonsdale Brass Band announce their annual Spring Concert to be held at St Mary's Church. Kirkby Lonsdale Brass Band is one of the oldest bands in the country. Our earliest record is from 1821 when the band played for the coronation celebrations of King George IV. They led the procession for the coronation celebrations […]
Ma Bessie’s Prohibition Party
St Mary's Church Church Street, Kirkby LonsdaleWith a lifelong love of reggae and the music of the Caribbean, Julia Titus (aka Bessie) has been performing live for over 20 years. Her blues repertoire includes classics such as ‘Careless Love’, ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Ain’t Nobody’s Business’, ‘Do Your Duty’, ‘Summertime’ and many more. Her rich warm vocals and engaging stage persona are always […]
Wray Scarecrow Festival
Wray Village WrayThe longest-running Scarecrow Festival in the UK (we believe), is back for 2025. This year the theme is 'Circus' and all activities for the 10 day festival revolve around this, culminating in the Wray Fair on Bank Holiday Monday, 5th May. Once again there are a variety of events taking place including 10k road race, […]
Wray Fair
Wray Village Hall WrayWray Fair returns on Early May Bank Holiday Monday. Once again it includes all your favourite for the whole family including traditional games, entertainment, dog agility, silent disco, ball races and, of course, lots of scarecrows! Line-up for Fair Day includes the following: Samba Espirito band – including drumming workshop for your chance to join in! […]
South Lakes Live
Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club Underley park, Kirkby LonsdaleA micro festival in the beautiful setting of Kirkby Lonsdale and surrounding countryside in the south of the Lake District. We are a family friendly festival kicking off the summer bank holiday weekend celebrating music, arts, and culture, think coconut shy's and horse rides without the horses. This year will be featuring live music from […]