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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9

Stickmen Project Presents Project IBZ

The Brickyard · Carlisle

From £20

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10

The Luke Combs Experience

Old Fire Station · Carlisle

From £25

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11

Nathan Dawe x Shane Codd

Box Arena Carlisle · Carlisle

From £28

Crowd walking between festival stalls under warm string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 11

Carlisle Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival

Crown & Mitre Hotel · Carlisle

From £160

Dara O' Briain - Re:Creation

Rescheduled

Rescheduled · new date to be confirmed

Dara O' Briain - Re:Creation

Carlisle Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Heavy red stage curtain folds with an orchestra glowing beyond — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 16

The Bluetones

Old Fire Station · Carlisle

From £31

Lakeside open-air stage reflected in still water at night — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17

One Night In Nashville

Old Fire Station · Carlisle

From £28

What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

Rescheduled

Rescheduled · new date to be confirmed

What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

Carlisle Sands Centre · Carlisle

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The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Sat, Oct 24

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Carlisle Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Oct 25

Yer Maw - Gary Meikle

Harraby Community Theatre · Carlisle

From £30

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

Sun, Oct 25

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

Carlisle Sands Centre · Carlisle

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Beach concert at sunset with an audience on the sand — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Oct 28

Hayseed Dixie

Old Fire Station · Carlisle

From £29

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About Carlisle

Carlisle is Cumbria's only city and England's northernmost, built around a Norman castle and cathedral eight miles south of the Scottish border. Centuries as a fought-over border stronghold left defensive walls and a compact center now used as a gateway to Hadrian's Wall.

2026 guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.

Christmas in Guildford 2026: Markets, Fairs & DatesChristmas in Reading 2026: Broad Street Market & DatesBest cities to visit in the UK in 20262 days in London: itinerary with prices (2026)2 days in Edinburgh: itinerary with prices (2026)Things to do in London 2026Things to do in Manchester 2026Things to do in Glasgow 2026Live music in the United Kingdom: gigs and venues 2026Best time to visit the United Kingdom: month by month