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Events and things to do in Carlisle

Wednesday 29 April

Connect to Work Launch - Carlisle

Join us at a local launch of Connect to Work, supporting inclusive employment for people facing health, disability, or other barriers.

Saturday 2 May

2May

Afrobeat VS Reggae

20:00 - 03:30Smileys

Afrobeats, Reggae & Urban vibes at Smiley's Carlisle! Celebrate DJ B's Birthday, this Early Bank Holiday. Big music, big energy, £3 entry.

Thursday 21 May

21May

Left to Their Own Devices? - Carlisle

Time TBCThe Halston

Stay ahead of the curve and help your children navigate the online world safely and to their advantage.

Friday 29 May

29May

Border 7's Festival

Time TBCCarlisle Rugby Club

We are back for another epic year of rugby, beer, music, dance and family fun.

Saturday 20 June

20Jun

Cumbria Diversity Carnival 2026

Time TBCCarlisle

Get ready to celebrate diversity in style at the Cumbria Diversity Carnival 2026, where cultures collide for a day of fun and unity!

Tuesday 30 June

30Jun

Carlisle College June Open Event

Time TBCCarlisle College

Speak to tutors from all subjects and apprenticeships to find out more about your study options.

Saturday 11 July

11Jul

Cloudbusting - The Music of Kate Bush

18:30 - 21:15Old Fire Station

Cloudbusting are thrilled to bring 'The Music of Kate Bush' back to Carlisle. Featuring material from across Kate's hugely successful catalogue

Sunday 12 July

12Jul

Wonders & Whispers Fayre at Carlisle Racecourse

10:00 - 16:00Carlisle Racecourse

A dreamy two-day event filled with artisan stalls, psychic mediums, live music and food inside Carlisle Racecourse

Saturday 8 August

8Aug

Save The Rave: Outdoor 90's Festival - Carlisle!

11:00 - 20:00Carlisle Venue TBA

The UK's BIGGEST 90's Festival is coming to Carlisle!

8Aug

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

12:30 - 17:00The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch & Disco Spectacular. Bottomless drinks 2-4, buffet, games and music all afternoon.

Sunday 9 August

9Aug

Outdoor Country Music Festival - Carlisle!

11:00 - 19:00Carlisle Venue TBA

Saddle up Cowboys & Cowgirls and join us at the Outdoor Country Music Festival!

Thursday 1 October

1Oct

T'Pau Full Band Tour

18:30 - 21:15Old Fire Station

Don't miss this chance to see 1980's pop icons T'Pau in the intimate space of the Old Fire Station Carlisle.

Saturday 31 October

31Oct

911: 30th Anniversary Tour

19:30 - 22:45Old Fire Station

Celebrate 30 years of 911! From Carlisle to 10 Top 10 hits like Bodyshakin', catch the 90s icons live for a high-energy anniversary party.

Friday 6 November

6Nov

Dave Pearce '90s Dance Anthems'

20:00 - 23:45Old Fire Station

Get ready to relive the iconic era of dance music as legendary DJ Dave Pearce brings his electrifying '90s Dance Anthems' show to Carlisle's OFS

Saturday 12 December

12Dec

Danny Rampling & K-Klass Ibiza Classics

19:00 - 23:00Old Fire Station

Bringing Ibiza Classics to Carlisle this Christmas!

Saturday 19 December

19Dec

Judge Jules Club Anthems

20:00 - 23:30Old Fire Station

A DJ legend and dance music icon for 3 decades, Judge Jules is bringing classic club anthems to Carlisle this Christmas.

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