Things to do in Carlisle

Hayseed Dixie

Hayseed Dixie began in the summer of 2000 in the fertile valley of Deer Lick Holler, deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee USA.

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Phil Ellis

Star of Taskmaster and award-winning comedian, Phil Ellis, has entertained audiences of all ages with his amalgamation of off-beat observational material and ph…

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK.Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s…

Sands Centre, Carlisle

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London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, London Symphonic Rock Orch…

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Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

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Carlisle Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the Carlisle Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

Crown Mitre Hotel, Carlisle

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Oasis Supernova

The Oasis tribute band that puts you in the front row of Oasis's biggest concerts!Oasis Supernova is a full live Oasis tribute dedicated to the sound, swagger a…

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

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Hothouse Flowers

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe.

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Boyzlife

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomp…

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Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Fast, fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories and laugh out loud surrealism.An hour of sensational improvised comedy hosted by two of the UK’s master…

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Then Jerico

Eighties pop band revisiting their brief heyday with entertaining conviction from frontman Mark Shaw.

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The Feeling

The Feeling are five twentysomethings from Sussex and London who love pop music. Great big no-nonsense, hook-filled, giant-chorused pop music music for the mass…

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The Wildhearts

For 3 decades The Wildhearts have remained at the forefront of the British rock scene.

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Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas

Programme to include:Handel Overture to Messiah Corelli Christmas Concerto Torelli Christmas Concerto Bach Violin Concerto in A minor Vivaldi The Four SeasonsTo…

Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Fratry Hall at Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Enjoy an exceptional candlelight concert this Christmas in the stunning setting of Llandaff Cathedral.

Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas

Celebrate the season with Vivaldi's iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you've never heard it before.This vivid and revolutionary work captu…

Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Carlisle Cathedral, Carlisle

Connor Burns: Flow

Don’t miss the all-new show from Scotland’s hilarious new stand-up superstar who is widely hailed as one of the most exciting breakthrough artists in the global…

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Carl Hutchinson

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter.

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Seann Walsh: After This One, I'm Going Home

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed “Lie-In King”, Seann Walsh is 'unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation' (The Guardian).…

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Steve 'n' Seagulls

A Finland-based roots music collective with a penchant for turning heavy metal classics into front porch jamborees, Steve 'n' Seagulls formed in 2012 and began…

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Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

Sands Centre, Carlisle

Stuart Mitchell: Life Support

Stuart Mitchell returns with his brand-new tour show!It’s something entirely new… and this time, we’re releasing early access tickets, giving you the chance to…

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Pierre Novellie: Okay, One More Then Bedtime

Pierre Novellie returns with more observational nerd comedy, one last time before bed.Following the success of last year's show, You Sit There, I'll Stand Here,…

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Hue & Cry

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the rele…

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China Crisis

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979.

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

Sands Centre, Carlisle

Matt Bragg

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years.

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Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026…

Sands Centre, Carlisle

Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s

He’s back… and turning the volume up even louder. After tearing the roof off with his Back to the 80s show last year, 80s icon, heart-throb and Spandau Ballet l…

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Strictly Come Dancing: Here Come The Boys

Following last year’s sold-out show, Here Come The Boys returns with four incredible dance superstars in this brand new dazzling production.Strictly Come Dancin…

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Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

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Dave Pearce Dance Anthems

Dave Pearce has been a driving force in the UK Dance Scene for many years. Known for his uplifting, energetic Big Room, Trance and House Music sets and his popu…

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Jenny Talia

JENNY TALIA is an Australian comedy rockstar a razor-sharp stand-up musical menace with a guitar - and on this solo UK tour, she is WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.He…

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Ian Stone - Looking for the Wow

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death.

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Young Knives

Post-punk duo from Leicestershire featuring the eccentrically-named bassist House of Lords who count Tom Vek, The Futureheads and Gang of Four among their fans.

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Troy Hawke

Following last year’s sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’Angry security guards, barke…

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The Skids & Theatre Of Hate

The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan.

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The Rosadocs

The Rosadocs are a four piece Indie/Rock n Roll band based in the Sheffield area. The Rosadocs are; Keelan Graney – Lead Vocals and Guitar, Joe Egan – Guitar an…

The Brickyard, Carlisle

PorkPie

PorkPie stand proudly at the heart of the UK's modern ska revival, blending the fire of classic 2-Tone with their own unmistakable energy.

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Lindisfarne

The Oxted Sessions is delighted to welcome legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne.With a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by found…

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

MacBusted

McFly & Busted fans! Relive the soundtrack of the 00s as the ultimate tribute band MacBusted perform two huge back catalogues completely LIVE!!

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Eminem Experience

An explosive live tribute to one of hip-hops most iconic artists!Get ready for a high-octane celebration of Eminems legendary music as The Eminem Experience bri…

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Two Mr P's in a Podcast Live

Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over twelve years. He still works part-time in school and leads training in schools all over the UK and beyond.

Sands Centre, Carlisle

Wet Wet Wet

Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too.

Sands Centre, Carlisle

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It's entirely your choice.

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