Your Events...
If you're having trouble finding something appealing to do in Barrow and Furness, we're here to help. The annual moonlit walk is always a success, and you can usually find a beach-combing excursion taking place a few times a month. Browse our informative website for information on incredible events like concerts performed by the Barrow Male Voice Choir, special features at Hollywood Park, and charitable events throughout the Barrow and Furness area.
General Events
Turning Tides
  • Saturday 12th October, 10:00am - Until Sunday 5th January, 4:00pm
A wonderful exhibition by the South Lakes Arts Collective at The Dock Museum View event
The Santa Express - Barrow's Magical Christmas Pantomime
  • Thursday 5th December, 6:30pm - Until Tuesday 24th December, 2:30pm
Jack Frost has kidnapped Santa, but fear not, the Christmas Fairy has jumped down from the tree and is about to take young Holly on board an adventure to the North Pole via The Santa Express where with... View event
Barrow Park Run
A fantastic 5 Km run around Barrow Park, open to everyone! View event
Ulverston Park Run
Ulverston Park Run takes place every Saturday at 9am View event
Advantage Barrow Raiders Community  Foundation Coffee Morning
  • Saturday 14th December 10:00am until 12:30pm
Your first chance to meet the 2025 squad at The MKM Marquee on Saturday 14th December View event
Carols at The Coro 2024
  • Saturday 14th December 2:00pm until 4:30pm
Carols at The Coro makes a very welcome return to Ulverston’s festive calendar, with a Christmassy selection of traditional sing-along carols, Christmas classics and family favourites. View event
Mind in Furness Mental Elf Run
  • Sunday 15th December, 10:00am
Mind in Furness are pleased to be hosting our first ever Mental Elf 5k family fun run at Ulverston's Ford Park! View event
Santa Express
  • Sunday 15th December 5:00pm until 7:00pm
Come and ride the Santa Express at Barrow Park on Sunday 15th December View event
The 2024 UVHS Christmas Festival
  • Wednesday 18th December 7:30pm until 9:35pm
A Festive Feast of Musical Entertainment (including audience carols and seasonal readings) from one of the region's most celebrated school music departments. View event
Community Craft Fair Tesco Extra Cafe
  • Thursday 19th December 5:15pm until 8:00pm
Every 3rd Thursday of each month 5.15pm til 8 pm Various crafts stalls to browse and purchase from local crafter's. View event
Friday Night Live – Dec 2024
  • Friday 20th December 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Kick off the festive season as you mean to go on – with a good laugh and a drink in your hand! View event
Fever Candlelight Concert – A Tribute to Queen & ABBA
  • Saturday 21st December 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations across Cumbria. View event
Fever Candlelight Concerts – Christmas Movie Soundtracks
  • Saturday 21st December 8:30pm until 9:30pm
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations across Cumbria. View event
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
  • Sunday 12th January 7:30pm until 9:30pm
TV favourite Ed Byrne brings his Best Reviewed Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show of 2023, and his most personal show to date to Ulverston! View event
Red Riding Hood, a Pantomime
  • Friday 24th January, 7:30pm - Until Sunday 26th January, 9:45pm
When the Big Bad Wolf clashes with Grandma, it's impossible to tell who's a ferocious old grandma and who's a wolf in Grandma's clothing. And can anyone stop the notorious porridge thief who broke Baby... View event