Events

Sculptural ceramics exploring impermanence, fragility, and humanity’s enduring relationship with materials, history, and fire.

Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land, memory, and transformation.

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.

New year folks, New challenges and they don’t come any bigger than Saturday 13th June’s extreme spectacle. Sedbergh YFC is recruiting male and female volunteers to join their already 63 strong team to attempt to pull a tractor and advertising board trailer approx 2 miles from Sedbergh football pitch to the top of Winder Fell on the Howgill Fells, via Green Lane.

A creative, hands-on workshop exploring colour, pattern, and technique in contemporary tapestry weaving.

Roll up, Roll Up – booking ahead essential

Opening event of the Sedbergh Music Festival Rehearsal – preparatory rehearsal  4 pm

Pianist Juanjo Blázquez returns to the festival for a full concert.

A wide variety of songs from different genres

The internationally-acclaimed, Cumbrian-born saxophonist makes a return to the Sedbergh Music Festival 2026, following a mesmerising sell-out performance in our 2024 festival.

Sedbergh’s Julian Cann brings his quartet back to the festival

Weekly market every Wednesday with stalls of fruit, meat, baking, fish , eggs etc and books and bric-a-brac

Join us for tea, coffe and a chat and occasional raffle

Main Street, Sedbergh

The popular local medieval band make their return to the festival.

Singers from the Cumbria Opera Group present A Night at the Opera, with all the best bits from the operas we love!

Most will know but for anyone new to the area, we get VERY busy for major football competitions, even more so as we progress through the tournament.
We do not reserve tables, it’s on a first come first serve basis so please ensure you leave yourself enough time before the matches to get served and seated / stood where you get a good view of one of multiple large screens.
On Saturday 27th we will be throwing a pre match warm up party from 7pm with Gavla who will be performing his Indie bangers and more!See less

Sedbergh’s symphony orchestra return to the festival once again.

Nick Hurndall-Smith returns to the festival

Sedbergh Town Band is a community-based, non-competing brass band.

Evie Plumb makes her debut at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026

teams from all over England

‘One of the most gifted improvisers in the world’ – Classic FM

Sedbergh Town Band

The Budapest Café Orchestra make their debut at the Sedbergh Music Festival

Making their third appearance at the Festival, The Chequered Acafellas describe themselves as “Eight blokes singing in unaccompanied close harmony to entertain, amuse and stir the emotions”.

Inspired by the swinging piano-guitar-bass bands of Ahmad Jamal, Nat King Cole, and Oscar Peterson – but with a more modern flavour – B!M trio has a unique and irresistible vibe and swing-feel.

The talented young musicians from this specialist music school, return to Sedbergh Music Festival.

The internationally-acclaimed baritone performs at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026

Most will know but for anyone new to the area, we get VERY busy for major football competitions, even more so as we progress through the tournament.
We do not reserve tables, it’s on a first come first serve basis so please ensure you leave yourself enough time before the matches to get served and seated / stood where you get a good view of one of multiple large screens.
On Saturday 27th we will be throwing a pre match warm up party from 7pm with Gavla who will be performing his Indie bangers and more!See less

have recently launched a nature walk/tour business and will be holding my first walk in Sedbergh on the 23rd of June, which will be a birdwatching walk along then River Rawthey. Hopefully we will see Kingfisher, Grey Wagtail, Dipper, Common Sandpiper, and more.
Numbers are strictly limited and booking is essential, which can be done either through the eventbrite link or by emailing overthefield@protonmail.com
I have set up a Facebook page for my business which I shall put in the comments below. This will be where I shall post updates about events, short posts about wildlife I see in and around Sedbergh (and beyond), and also where I shall share tips on how to enjoy and identify British wildlife.

Manchester Baroque has built a reputation for engaging and vibrant performances of historical music on period instruments.

Capriccio Five is a York based vocal ensemble who met while studying solo voice and ensemble singing at the University of York. They are drawn to music that thrives in intimate settings where each vocal line plays an essential role within the whole piece.

I Fagiolini is a hand-painted original. Join them for this anniversary celebration of their favourite music from 40 years, presented by founder Robert Hollingworth (BBC Radio 3, University of York).

The internationally-acclaimed pianist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, performs at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026.

For Sedbergh Wanderers Junior Football Club

Most will know but for anyone new to the area, we get VERY busy for major football competitions, even more so as we progress through the tournament.
We do not reserve tables, it’s on a first come first serve basis so please ensure you leave yourself enough time before the matches to get served and seated / stood where you get a good view of one of multiple large screens.
On Saturday 27th we will be throwing a pre match warm up party from 7pm with Gavla who will be performing his Indie bangers and more!See less

A visit to one of our local prehistoric settlements close to Cautley Spout waterfall.

Sculptural ceramics exploring impermanence, fragility, and humanity’s enduring relationship with materials, history, and fire.

Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land, memory, and transformation.

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.

United Utilities are planning to start work replacing a water supply pipe in the playing field on Howgoll Lane from Wednesday 1st July 2026. They will at some point need to carry out a road closure to a small section of Howgill Lane beside the playing field in order to complete the connections. The closure will be carried out during the evening or weekends.

Resurfacing

Resurfacing

Resurfacing

An evening of music and laughter – guaranteed to keep folks smiling

Sculptural ceramics exploring impermanence, fragility, and humanity’s enduring relationship with materials, history, and fire.

Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land, memory, and transformation.

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.

This was initially advertised for 7th June but has now been rescheduled to Sunday 12th July

Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.

Personal artistic responses to Morecambe Bay, exploring place, heritage, memory, and lived experience.

A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.

Live Music, Bouncy Castle, Food and Drink  Children’s entertainment  BBQ

Metro Bank One Day Cup

United Utilities are planning to start work replacing a water supply pipe in the playing field on Howgoll Lane from Wednesday 1st July 2026. They will at some point need to carry out a road closure to a small section of Howgill Lane beside the playing field in order to complete the connections. The closure will be carried out during the evening or weekends.

The Westmorland Dales Festival begins! Running across the weekend of 25-26 July, we’re celebrating the culture and heritage of our beautiful area.
On Saturday 25 July you can enjoy walking tours of Orton and Great Asby. Discover these historic villages and learn all about their past residents.
These two-hour walks begin at 1030am, but places are limited, so head to westmorlanddalesfestival.org/events to book your spot.

A tour of the Armitt Museum and Gallery in Ambleside.

The Westmorland Dales Festival begins! Running across the weekend of 25-26 July, we’re celebrating the culture and heritage of our beautiful area.
On Saturday 25 July you can enjoy walking tours of Orton and Great Asby. Discover these historic villages and learn all about their past residents.
These two-hour walks begin at 1030am, but places are limited, so head to westmorlanddalesfestival.org/events to book your spot.

Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.

Personal artistic responses to Morecambe Bay, exploring place, heritage, memory, and lived experience.

A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.

Professional tools and materials- aprons- free drinks and homemade cake or biscuit
Workshop still at 2023 price of £35 !!
To book please contact myself
seanwillisprints@gmail.co

a copper wreath workshop at Sedbergh People’s Hall on the 17th August. There will be step by step guidance and you will come home with a copper wreath that will last years! Booking is through our website but if you have any questions feel free to send me a message

Oxford Cotswold  Archaeology  have been digging along the length of the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route which is being upgraded between Penrith and Scotch Corner

Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.

Personal artistic responses to Morecambe Bay, exploring place, heritage, memory, and lived experience.

A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.

Personal artistic responses to Morecambe Bay, exploring place, heritage, memory, and lived experience.

A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

A large team of 78 or more female and male volunteers will attempt to pull Andrew Woodhouse Haulage’s 11.5 ton wagon from Devils Bridge, Kirkby Lonsdale, 10.5 miles through the Yorkshire Dales to Busk Lane in Sedbergh where they will have refreshments in the Hirst Centre supported all day by Terry Harding Burger Van.

Film Noir – ‘Detour’, with a Pie’n’Peas supper.

An extended morning session with 3 fascinating features: Crafting Puzzles, Hidden Histories, is Truth Stranger than Fiction?, The Long Arm of the Law.

An afternoon into early evening session with author’s personal experiences, and Martin Edwards acclaimed raconteur giving us his special Murder Mystery.

Sunday invites you to relax with Killer Thrillers; Lady Killers and The Secret History of Crispin Darke with Matthew Booth.

Apple Day gives everyone an opportunity to bring along their apples, any type – eaters and cookers and in any condition, washed but not bruised – which can be juiced and taken home either to drink or freeze. All you need to bring on the day are apples and sterilised bottles.

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

Bonfire 7pm Fireworks 7.15

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.

Textile artworks inspired by the Cumbrian landscape, blending felting techniques with recycled, sustainable materials.

Painted explorations of Dales vernacular buildings, archaeology, and the passage of time through landscape.

Innovative contemporary quilts exploring pathways, journeys, and connections through cutting-edge textile practice.