The Ulverston Community Calendar features events in and around the LA12 postcode area. Please check the location details of each event before making plans to attend. You may need a car or other form of transport in order to get there. Events may be subject to change or cancellation without notice. If you’d like to add a community event to the calendar, please let us know about it. Events in LA12 are listed free of charge.
The man Chick Corea called an original, creative genius brings his brilliant jazz trio to Ulverston International Music Festival.Gwilym Simcock has carved out a career as one of the most gifted pianists and imaginative composers in Europe. Moving effortlessly between jazz and classical music, his influences are wide-ranging: from jazz legends Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, ... Read more
Enjoy the romanticism of Schumann and Chopin and the modernism of Shostakovich in a lunchtime recital from this up-and-coming young cellist.Winner of the prestigious Young Concert Artist Trust, Azerbaijan-born cellist Jamal Aliyev studied at the Yehudi Menuhin School with Thomas Carroll and is rapidly making a name for himself as one of the finest cellists ... Read more
Luxuriate in the richness of Richard Strauss’s gorgeous Four Last Songs, sung by Barrow’s own international star contralto.Jess Dandy has been taking the classical music world by storm in recent years, making her debuts at Carnegie Hall in New York with John Eliot Gardiner and as a soloist in the BBC First Night of the ... Read more
Pair morning coffee with the delicate sounds of the guitar, with arrangements of violin and cello masterpieces alongside exquisite Bach.Singaporean guitarist Kevin Loh is an artist of rare sensitivity and insight, who performs traditional classical repertoire with intense emotional depth. His programme will include arrangements of Bach’s suites and monumental landmarks of the violin and ... Read more
Prepare to be captivated as the Welsh ‘Queen of Harps’ and Senegalese kora-master bring together two distinctive musical traditions.Catrin Finch took a Welsh tradition and renewed it for the 21st century, earning her the moniker ‘Queen of Harps’ along the way. Seckou Keita, meanwhile, is the most charismatic – and captivating – kora player of ... Read more
We’re back on The Gill for a very special Halloween stroll into Ulverston’s candlelit woods. SOLD OUT. Hundreds of candles and fiery-flares will cast their glow on the flickering, frothy waters of the beck by night. Matrix Circus will be with us again to dance with fire. And John Hall and Alex Blackmore have been ... Read more
English Touring Opera present an evening of delirious highs and savage lows in a magical, chivalric romance from Britain’s Baroque master.Handel’s opera Amadigi is one of his finest, though rarely performed. Based on a chivalric romance about three young people imprisoned by a sorceress, Handel’s version is brimming with youthful vigour, humour and tears. The ... Read more
Raising money for Mind. Tickets £5 from Coop Market Street or from the Red Rose.
Laugh along with four award-winning, Edinburgh Festival-storming, primetime TV-smashing, rib-splitting, side-tickling, extremely funny acts.The return of Friday Night Live to The Coro features:Andrew Ryan - winner of 'Best New Show' at the 2018 Leicester Comedy Festival; support act to John Bishop; featured on Russell Howard's Good News ; 'going to be a huge star' (TimeOut).MC ... Read more
Andrew Lancel (Coronation Street) stars as an English teacher on a journey in this bittersweet, one-man comedy by Jonathan Harvey.
Andrew Lancel (Coronation Street) stars as an English teacher on a journey in this bittersweet, one-man comedy by Jonathan Harvey.
Take a trip back to the late 18th century as Bill Froggatt tells us of the fascinating history of the Lancaster CanalJoin Heritage Advisor to the Canal and Rivers Trust Bill Froggatt as he tells us the intriguing story of the building of the Lancaster Canal. The Lancaster Canal and the Glasson Branch were built ... Read more
Dress up in your Dickensian gear and come Christmas shopping with us. There will be live entertainment, market stalls, mulled wine, etc. Includes town centre Christmas lights switch on.
Drink in the magic and wonder of the circus and sing along to this wildly entertaining, feel-good movie musical for all the family.Featuring hit songs ‘This Is Me’, ‘Rewrite The Stars’ and ‘The Greatest Show’, this modern-day classic of a musical is an hour and three-quarters of lavish spectacle, great tunes, and pure entertainment, with ... Read more
Escape down the rabbit hole and into Tim Burton’s mad-as-a-hatter, fantasy world: one which will leave you grinning like a Cheshire Cat.This psychedelic, visual feast of a film combines Burton’s trademark odd-ball style with all the whimsy, humour, and fantastical imagination of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and sequel Through the Looking Glass.Starring Johnny ... Read more
Dust off your best cockney accent and Victorian costumes and come and sing along to one of the greatest British musicals of all time.This charming and iconic take on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist is stacked full of brilliant songs: numbers practically made for singalong like ‘Food, Glorious Food’ and ‘Oom-Pah-Pah’; tender ballads like ‘Where Is ... Read more
Bags of comedy, catchy songs, and a heart as big and warm as a roaring Christmas fire: it’s Charles Dickens as only The Muppets can tell it.Wherever you find love it feels like Christmas, and The Muppets Christmas Carol has it in spades. The perfect family Christmas film stars all your favourite muppets – from Kermit ... Read more
Join us for a 1hr Trail and Santa Experience at Ford Park 4th / 5th and 11th / 12th of December Entry times every 15 minutes from 11:30am to 3pm Did you know Santa is a keen gardener? You didn’t? Well, he is! He spends all year growing all the fantastic ingredients needed to make ... Read more
A fun Reindeer Run for all of the family – each entrant will receive reindeer antlers, hot chocolate and a bespoke medal. The course is around Ford Park where you will be provided with Christmas themed entertainment and a snow cannon. More information and how to book can be found here This event is organised ... Read more
Join us for a 1hr Trail and Santa Experience at Ford Park 4th / 5th and 11th / 12th of December Entry times every 15 minutes from 11:30am to 3pm Did you know Santa is a keen gardener? You didn’t? Well, he is! He spends all year growing all the fantastic ingredients needed to make ... Read more
Dr Sunita Abraham and Lancaster Black History Group explore Lancaster’s links to transatlantic slavery.Lancaster Black History Group (LBHG) is a new grassroots community group of local residents working to fight racism through education. Over the last 10 months, members of the local community have been working alongside LBHG members to research the ways in which ... Read more
Join us for a 1hr Trail and Santa Experience at Ford Park 11th / 12th of December Entry times every 15 minutes from 11:30am to 3pm Did you know Santa is a keen gardener? You didn’t? Well, he is! He spends all year growing all the fantastic ingredients needed to make the very special food ... Read more
Join us for a 1hr Trail and Santa Experience at Ford Park 11th / 12th of December Entry times every 15 minutes from 11:30am to 3pm Did you know Santa is a keen gardener? You didn’t? Well, he is! He spends all year growing all the fantastic ingredients needed to make the very special food ... Read more
On Sunday evening (December 12), join Tiny Wild Fox around a roaring fire in the grounds of Ford Park for “Festive” – an evening of festive tales and stories by firelight. This “pay what you can” event invites you to join us in the park where you can settle in with your favourite comfy chair ... Read more
A seasonal celebration for all the family - Ulverston Victoria High School's annual Christmas Festival.The School's annual Christmas Festival will feature music from the Wind Band, Choir, Junior Band, String Ensemble, Flute Choir, Brass Ensemble, Clarinet Choir and Sax Ensemble, as well as audience carols and festive readings – all designed to bring even the ... Read more
Ulverston Choral Society. A Christmas Celebration!
Wander into our atmospheric Christmas Market and find those much-needed last-minute gifts. Entry is free so grab a mulled wine and have a good browse.
18th and 19th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd of December. Time slots from 6:30 to 7:30 Santa has been planning his route for his Christmas Eve deliveries, but the 2nd star to the right has gone missing, and without it, he simply can’t find his way. Join him, in Ford Park, for a starlit trail around ... Read more
19th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd of December. Time slots from 6:30 to 7:30 Santa has been planning his route for his Christmas Eve deliveries, but the 2nd star to the right has gone missing, and without it, he simply can’t find his way. Join him, in Ford Park, for a starlit trail around the grounds ... Read more
Looking for children’s activities for the Christmas holidays? Thanks to the Cumbria Holiday Activity Programme, join us at Ford Park for exciting festive theatre, arts and sports this holiday- including Christmas crafts and a range of multi-sports! Running every day from Monday 20 December to Thursday 23 December, from 10.30am to 3pm – these fun, ... Read more
Kindle your festive spirit with this heart-warming take on Dickens’s timeless Christmas tale of greed, generosity, family and forgiveness.
Kindle your festive spirit with this heart-warming take on Dickens’s timeless Christmas tale of greed, generosity, family and forgiveness.
Looking for children’s activities for the Christmas holidays? Thanks to the Cumbria Holiday Activity Programme, join us at Ford Park for exciting festive theatre, arts and sports this holiday- including Christmas crafts and a range of multi-sports! Running every day from Monday 20 December to Thursday 23 December, from 10.30am to 3pm – these fun, ... Read more
21st, 22nd and 23rd of December. Time slots from 6:30 to 7:30 Santa has been planning his route for his Christmas Eve deliveries, but the 2nd star to the right has gone missing, and without it, he simply can’t find his way. Join him, in Ford Park, for a starlit trail around the grounds before ... Read more
Looking for children’s activities for the Christmas holidays? Thanks to the Cumbria Holiday Activity Programme, join us at Ford Park for exciting festive theatre, arts and sports this holiday- including Christmas crafts and a range of multi-sports! Running every day from Monday 20 December to Thursday 23 December, from 10.30am to 3pm – these fun, ... Read more
22nd and 23rd of December. Time slots from 6:30 to 7:30 Santa has been planning his route for his Christmas Eve deliveries, but the 2nd star to the right has gone missing, and without it, he simply can’t find his way. Join him, in Ford Park, for a starlit trail around the grounds before Santa ... Read more
Looking for children’s activities for the Christmas holidays? Thanks to the Cumbria Holiday Activity Programme, join us at Ford Park for exciting festive theatre, arts and sports this holiday- including Christmas crafts and a range of multi-sports! Running every day from Monday 20 December to Thursday 23 December, from 10.30am to 3pm – these fun, ... Read more
Time slots from 6:30 to 7:30 Santa has been planning his route for his Christmas Eve deliveries, but the 2nd star to the right has gone missing, and without it, he simply can’t find his way. Join him, in Ford Park, for a starlit trail around the grounds before Santa tells you the tale of ... Read more
Father Christmas is asking for help this December to find 12 missing elves that have got lost in the museum. Have you got what it takes to solve the clues and track them down hidden amongst hundreds of our classic cars, motorbikes, bicycles and more? Children and families are welcome to take part in this ... Read more
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Join lots of proud classic vehicle owners as they bring their private vehicles to display at the museum. Bring your own classic vehicle The event is open to the proud owners of classic cars, trucks, vans and motorbikes, as well as more recent hot hatches, supermini's and high-performance sports cars. There is no need to ... Read more
Join Ulverston Pantomime Society for a colourful, magical and fun romp, with wonderful songs and characters to entertain the whole family.Ulverston Pantomime Society have been going strong since 1948, proudly producing pantomimes for the local community almost every year since. After a gap of a year they are returning with Dave Crump’s modern take on ... Read more
Join Ulverston Pantomime Society for a colourful, magical and fun romp, with wonderful songs and characters to entertain the whole family.Ulverston Pantomime Society have been going strong since 1948, proudly producing pantomimes for the local community almost every year since. After a gap of a year they are returning with Dave Crump’s modern take on ... Read more
Join Ulverston Pantomime Society for a colourful, magical and fun romp, with wonderful songs and characters to entertain the whole family.Ulverston Pantomime Society have been going strong since 1948, proudly producing pantomimes for the local community almost every year since. After a gap of a year they are returning with Dave Crump’s modern take on ... Read more
Join Ulverston Pantomime Society for a colourful, magical and fun romp, with wonderful songs and characters to entertain the whole family.Ulverston Pantomime Society have been going strong since 1948, proudly producing pantomimes for the local community almost every year since. After a gap of a year they are returning with Dave Crump’s modern take on ... Read more
Join Ulverston Pantomime Society for a colourful, magical and fun romp, with wonderful songs and characters to entertain the whole family.Ulverston Pantomime Society have been going strong since 1948, proudly producing pantomimes for the local community almost every year since. After a gap of a year they are returning with Dave Crump’s modern take on ... Read more
Watch the second Fearless Dance showcase, with all styles of dance to enjoy, from tap to street, with fantastic themes set to catchy beats.After a long stint away during lockdown, the dancers and singers of Fearless Dance are ready to pull out all the stops and show off what they’ve been working on in this ... Read more
Local pensioners can get some amazing discounts as Lakeland Motor Museum and other local attractions repeat their Friday discounts offer. For every Friday from 5 November 2021 to 1 April 2022, local pensioners (and a local friend of any age) can get a great deal for entry into the museum. (£4.75 instead of £9.50) This ... Read more
Weekly email newsletter issued to subscribers. Register to receive Ulverston News fortnightly by email. If you’re a fan of Ulverston festivals, this is the newsletter for you! We will send you information about local events, organisations, and services, including volunteering opportunities. There is an option to register your mobile phone number to receive alerts from ... Read more
The outdoor market takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year, with the exception of Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Stalls are set up in Market Street and New Market Street. The market is managed by Ulverston Community Enterprises, c/o The Coronation Hall. Also on market days, a community fundraising coffee morning normally ... Read more
The Lakeland Historic Car Club meet on the first Saturday of every month at the museum and Cafe Ambio. Everyone is welcome to attend whether you're an owner, enthusiast or just keen to see some great examples of some classic local cars. The club roughly arrives at the museum around 10am and leaves after lunch ... Read more
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