16 upcoming events in Carlisle
September 2026
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
Candlelight-style orchestral concert performing Hans Zimmer film scores inside historic Carlisle Cathedral.
Andersons Flat Season Finale
The final flat racing fixture of the season at Carlisle Racecourse.
Carlisle Racecourse September Fixture
Flat racing raceday at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, part of the track's late-summer flat season programme.
October 2026
Carlisle Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival 2026
An annual weekend festival of rock, rhythm and blues music held in Carlisle.
Northern Quilts
A textile and quilting exhibition at Tullie museum in Carlisle.
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 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.
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.
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.
Carlisle Racecourse Late-November Jump Fixture
National Hunt jump racing fixture at Carlisle Racecourse as the winter racing season continues.
December 2026
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.
March 2027
Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?
Stand-up comedy show by Alan Carr at the Sands Centre in Carlisle.