Carlisle, United Kingdom
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Things to Do in Carlisle, United Kingdom

Carlisle hosts around 750 upcoming events, with approximately 200 scheduled for the next 30 days in a city of about 75,000 people as of 2016. The programme is heavily weighted toward Hiking and Outdoors activities, which account for roughly 350 listings, followed by Concerts and Live Music with about 150 events. Other popular categories include Comedy, Theater and Performing Arts, Community and Social gatherings, and Workshops and Classes, each representing around 30 to 40 events. About 10 percent of the total programme is free to attend. Major venues featuring the most listings are St Martins College, Old Fire Station, Carlisle Sands Centre, The Brickyard, Brunton Park, and the Carlisle Secret Venue which remains TBA. Notable performers with upcoming dates include Sleeping Beauty, Antarctic Monkeys, Alan Carr, Foo Fighters GB, and Thunder Hammer. Visitors looking for entertainment this month will find a diverse range of options across these established locations and categories.

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Weather
8°C · Overcast · High 8° / low 3°C
Population
75,399 (2016)
Area
18.9 km²
Elevation
28 m

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Tue 10 Nov

Cumbria Business Networking Event
9:30 · Free
Cumbria Business Networking Event
Carlisle · Carlisle, Carlisle, Carlisle
Business & Networking
Rhyme Time at Carlisle Library
10:30 · Free
Rhyme Time at Carlisle Library
Carlisle Library · 11 Globe Lane #First floor, Carlisle, CA3 8NX
Family & Kids
Carlisle Audio Tour: An Acoustic Journey Through History
12:00 · £4.99 +
Carlisle Audio Tour: An Acoustic Journey Through History
St Martin's College · Fusehill St, Carlisle, CA1 2HH
Hiking & Outdoors

Wed 11 Nov

Jonathan Pie Stand Up Comedy
See listing
Jonathan Pie Stand Up Comedy
The Sands Centre · Carlisle
Concerts & Live Music
SIG Roofing Solar Training in Carlisle - AMSold out
9:45 · Free
SIG Roofing Solar Training in Carlisle - AM
SIG Roofing Carlisle · 24a Brampton Road Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5TR
Workshops & Classes
Board Games Drop-in at Carlisle Library
10:30 · Free
Board Games Drop-in at Carlisle Library
Carlisle Library · 11 Globe Lane #First floor, Carlisle, CA3 8NX
Workshops & Classes
Carlisle Audio Tour: An Acoustic Journey Through History
12:00 · £4.99 +
Carlisle Audio Tour: An Acoustic Journey Through History
St Martin's College · Fusehill St, Carlisle, CA1 2HH
Hiking & Outdoors
SIG Roofing Solar Training in Carlisle - PM
12:45 · Free
SIG Roofing Solar Training in Carlisle - PM
SIG Roofing Carlisle · 24a Brampton Road Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5TR
Workshops & Classes
Lego Club at Carlisle Library
16:00 · Free
Lego Club at Carlisle Library
Carlisle Library · 11 Globe Lane #First floor, Carlisle, CA3 8NX
Workshops & Classes
Business women’s networking
18:00 · £33.22 +
Business women’s networking
The Andalusian · Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1DN
Business & Networking
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It
19:00 · £22.20 +
Hal Cruttenden: Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It
Old Fire Station · Peter Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QP
Comedy
Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
19:30 · See listing
Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie
Carlisle Sands Centre · The Sands
ComedyJONATHAN PIE

Thu 12 Nov

The Commoners
See listing
The Commoners
Carlisle Sands Centre
Concerts & Live Music
Royal Northern Sinfonia - Mozart's Clarinet Concerto
See listing
Royal Northern Sinfonia - Mozart's Clarinet Concerto
The Sands Centre · Carlisle
Concerts & Live Music
Hang Massive
See listing
Hang Massive
The Brickyard · Richmond Hall, 14 Fisher St, Carlisle CA3 8RN, UK, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Concerts & Live Music
Plan for the future with confidence
9:30 · Free
Plan for the future with confidence
The Shepherds Inn & Auctioneer · Montgomery Way Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA1 2RW
Business & Networking
Carlisle Audio Tour: An Acoustic Journey Through History
12:00 · £4.99 +
Carlisle Audio Tour: An Acoustic Journey Through History
St Martin's College · Fusehill St, Carlisle, CA1 2HH
Hiking & Outdoors
Crafternooners at Carlisle Library
13:00 · Free
Crafternooners at Carlisle Library
Carlisle Library · 11 Globe Lane #First floor, Carlisle, CA3 8NX
Workshops & Classes
Feel Good Girls Club
16:00 · Free
Feel Good Girls Club
The rock youth project · Scalegate Road, Carlisle, Ca2 4jy
Wellness & Mindfulness
Jenny Talia from Australia
19:30 · £27.75 +
Jenny Talia from Australia
Old Fire Station · Peter Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QP
Comedy
Jenny Talia: Without Adult SupervisionCancelled
20:00 · See listing
Jenny Talia: Without Adult Supervision
Old Fire Station · Warwick Street
ComedyJenny Talia

Fri 13 Nov

The Unsung (Album Launch) + Special Guests
See listing
The Unsung (Album Launch) + Special Guests
The Brickyard · Richmond Hall, 14 Fisher St, Carlisle CA3 8RN, UK, Carlisle, United Kingdom
Concerts & Live Music
The Bon Jovi Experience
See listing
The Bon Jovi Experience
The Sands Centre · Carlisle
Concerts & Live Music
Rainwater Harvesting
10:00 · Free
Rainwater Harvesting
CA7 0BZ · Blencogo House Farm Blencogo, Wigton, CA7 0BZ
Workshops & Classes
Carlisle Audio Tour: An Acoustic Journey Through History
12:00 · £4.99 +
Carlisle Audio Tour: An Acoustic Journey Through History
St Martin's College · Fusehill St, Carlisle, CA1 2HH
Hiking & Outdoors
Solway Firth Partnership Year in Review & AGM 2026
13:30 · Free
Solway Firth Partnership Year in Review & AGM 2026
Cumbria's Museum of Military Life · The Castle, Alma Block Castle Way, Carlisle, CA38UR
Community & Social
An Evening With - Michael Bridges & Dean Walling
18:00 · £22.27 +
An Evening With - Michael Bridges & Dean Walling
Box Arena · 7 Portland Place, Carlisle, CA1 1RL
Theater & Performing Arts
Creative Club for wellbeing - Carlisle Eden MindSold out
18:00 · Free
Creative Club for wellbeing - Carlisle Eden Mind
Carlisle Eden Mind · 1 Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1EJ
Wellness & Mindfulness
Exclusive Christmas Chocolate Event - Carlisle
18:00 · £10 +
Exclusive Christmas Chocolate Event - Carlisle
Hotel Chocolat · 21 English Street, Carlisle, CA3 8JW
Food & Drink
Death of Guitar Pop
19:30 · £27.75 +
Death of Guitar Pop
Old Fire Station · Peter Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QP
Concerts & Live MusicDeath Of Guitar Pop

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Frequently asked questions about events in Carlisle

Are there free events in Carlisle?
Yes, about 10 percent of the listed events are free to attend. This means roughly one in ten activities does not require a ticket purchase.
Where are the main venues for events in Carlisle?
The venues with the most upcoming listings include St Martins College, Old Fire Station, Carlisle Sands Centre, The Brickyard, Brunton Park, and the Carlisle Secret Venue which is currently listed as TBA.
What are the most common types of events?
Hiking and Outdoors activities make up the largest share with around 350 listings. Concerts and Live Music follow with about 150 events, while Comedy, Theater, Community gatherings, and Workshops each have approximately 30 to 40 listings.
Who are some of the performers playing in Carlisle?
Upcoming dates feature artists such as Sleeping Beauty, Antarctic Monkeys, Alan Carr, Foo Fighters GB, and Thunder Hammer. These acts are scheduled across various venues within the city.