37 upcoming events in Carlisle · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Northern Quilts
A textile and quilting exhibition at Tullie museum in Carlisle.
Northern Quilts Exhibition
Quilting exhibition hosted at Tullie House Museum.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Sands Centre
The Carlisle Classics season opens with the Royal Northern Sinfonia playing Vivaldi's much-loved Four Seasons alongside Baroque works by Biber, Muffat and Telemann.
Carlisle Racecourse October Fixture
National Hunt jump racing raceday at Carlisle Racecourse as the autumn jumps season gets under way.
Jump Season Opener
The opening day of the jump racing season at Carlisle Racecourse.
Carlisle Carnivale
A free city-centre celebration of live music, circus, street performance, markets and funfair rides across Carlisle's main streets, finishing with an evening twilight procession and finale.
Gamesworld, Tullie Museum
A pop-up retro and modern gaming event at Tullie museum featuring over 100 playable arcade, console, computer and VR systems.
Borderlines: Vaseem Khan and Charlie Higson in Conversation, Tullie
Two bestselling authors compare their takes on James Bond fiction at Tullie as part of the Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival, a talk for thriller and 007 fans.
Carlisle Beer and Cider Festival 2026
Cumbria's premier CAMRA real ale and cider celebration at the Station Hotel, featuring over 50 cask ales and ciders from around 35 breweries. Entry is £3 for CAMRA members, £5 for non-members, with food served until 8.30pm.
Everything Under The Sun: The Music of Pink Floyd
Tribute concert at Carlisle Cathedral.
November 2026
Carlisle Fireshow
Cumberland Council's free autumn fireworks-themed festival in Bitts Park, Carlisle, with food stalls, live music and family entertainment; no personal fireworks allowed.
The Music of Westlife by Candlelight, Carlisle Cathedral
Westlife's biggest hits performed by vocalists and a live band in the atmospheric surroundings of Carlisle Cathedral, with two candlelit sittings in the evening.
The Beatles by Candlelight
Candlelit tribute concert of Beatles music.
Jonathan Pie, Sands Centre
Political satirist Jonathan Pie brings his sharp, sweary stand-up to Carlisle for an evening of topical comedy at the Sands Centre.
Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On
Carlisle city centre's annual festive lights switch-on with live entertainment, running 3pm-5.30pm ahead of the 5pm switch-on.
Carlisle Racecourse November Jump Fixture
National Hunt raceday at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, part of the course's winter jump racing calendar.
Santa Express (Lost in Lapland)
Festive family theatre show for children at Harraby Community Theatre, Carlisle, following Santa's adventures on his way to deliver presents.
Chuckl. Carlisle with Russell Kane, Sands Centre
A stand-up comedy night headlined by Russell Kane, with supporting acts, at the Sands Centre in Carlisle.
Carlisle Racecourse Late-November Jump Fixture
National Hunt jump racing fixture at Carlisle Racecourse as the winter racing season continues.
December 2026
Sleeping Beauty Pantomime, Sands Centre
Carlisle's big Christmas family pantomime at the Sands Centre, with multiple daily performances running from 10 December through to New Year's Eve.
Cinderella
Harraby Community Theatre's community pantomime production of the classic Cinderella fairytale, staged in Carlisle over two nights.
Carlisle Racecourse December Fixture
Winter National Hunt raceday at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, Carlisle.
January 2027
Sleeping Beauty Adult Pantomime (18+), Sands Centre
A cheeky adults-only take on the Sleeping Beauty panto, with a single evening show at the Sands Centre in early January.
The Simon & Garfunkel Story, Sands Centre
A concert-style show telling the story of the folk-pop duo through their best-known songs, including Mrs Robinson and Bridge Over Troubled Water.