Welcome to Lakes Alive -a four-year programme of world-class arts events across Cumbria & the Lake District, inspired by the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Three 2010 dates now confirmed (more information soon):

Welcoming the Light, an event to celebrate the coast-to-coast illumination of Hadrian's Wall, Carlisle, 13 March 2010

Zircus Plus!, an international circus festival with a twist, Barrow-in-Furness 4-6 June 2010

Mintfest, Kendal's International Festival of Street Arts 2-5 September 2010

View Mintfest 2009 images.

View a film montage of all our events so far here.

Don't forget to sign up to the email list to be the first to hear about the rest of 2010's programme as it's announced.

Presented by Kendal Arts International and Manchester International Arts

View our Past Events

Part of:

We Play
Be Inspired - England's Northwest

Main Sponsor:

Northwest Regional Development Agency

Funded by:

The Legacy Trust
Arts Council England

Supported by:

Northern Rock Foundation
Cumbria Tourism
Cumbria County Council
Lake District National Park

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