Things to Do in Carlisle
546+ events and activities happening in Carlisle. From live music and theatre to free family days out.
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FREETry Before You Buy - FIX-R Liquid 10 & FLEXI-GRP (FREE event)
📍 SIG Roofing Carlisle
Northern Europe Hydrogen Awareness Visit
📍 Spadeadam Research and Testing
£385.73
FREECrafternooners at Carlisle Library
📍 Carlisle Library
FREEBiker Down Cumbria
📍 Carlisle East Fire Station
The Brickyard Comedy Club
📍 The Brickyard
£11.00
Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
📍 Carlisle Sands Centre
Smoove & Turrell: The Singles Tour
📍 Old Fire Station
Jimmy Carr
📍 Carlisle Sands Centre
CLIFTON VILLAGE HALL
📍 Clifton Village Hall
Nordic Walking For The Fells - Keswick
📍 Leisure Centre Car Park
FREEProcessing of CRI-U Samples - Wet Sieving
📍 SLR Consulting Ltd
Blood on the clocktower
📍 The Source Collective
From £6.00
Bay City Rollers
📍 Old Fire Station
The Music Of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight
📍 Carlisle Cathedral
From £14.50
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(Closed Private Function Hire)
📍 Appleby, Shappy Wheels HQ
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APPLEBY, SHAPPY WHEELS HQ
Lake District Day Trip: GDC x Kairen Coaching
📍 Legburthwaite Car Park
£11.55 - £44.04
HMF - African Drumming Workshop
📍 St. Wilfrid's Catholic Church
£0.00
FREESip and Stitch
📍 Restore Community Shop
Songs of the Seeds - Dumfries 05/09/26
📍 Pans Cafe
£60.00
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated: Carlisle, Early
📍 Carlisle Cathedral
£21.75 - £62.97
HMF - Janice Burns & Jon Doran + watersmeet
📍 Holy Cross Anglican Church
Free - £22.38
Meteora plus Limp Biscuit and Evanescent
📍 Old Fire Station
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated: Carlisle, Late
📍 Carlisle Cathedral
£21.75 - £62.97
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Carlisle offers 546+ upcoming events including live music, theatre, comedy, food festivals, family days out, sports events and free community activities. Browse our full listings for the latest recommendations.
What free things are there to do in Carlisle?▾
There are many free events in Carlisle — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.
What's on in Carlisle this weekend?▾
Our weekend listings for Carlisle are updated daily. Find concerts, theatre shows, comedy nights, markets, sports events and family-friendly activities happening this Saturday and Sunday.
What are the best family activities in Carlisle?▾
Carlisle has plenty of family-friendly events including children's theatre, outdoor festivals, science workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and community events suitable for all ages.
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