Rockmantic 2026 at The Brickyard, Carlisle

Rockmantic Weekender returns to Carlisle for its 14th annual event at Cumbria’s premier live music venue The Brickyard. The line up consists of 15 bands over two days & will be headlined by firm fan favourites The Karma Effect & Trucker Diablo. Earlybird tickets sold out in a matter of hours and there’s now less than 40% remaining with still more than 6 months until the very popular national event begins.

Prominent for breaking new acts into the grassroots scene, Rockmantic has become synonymous with discovering new favourite bands. And 2026 has plenty fresh young blood to offer with the likes of Dead Zebras, Anti-Clone, To Nowhere, Roxy & the Lovehearts, Soho Dukes, Bright Black & Rockmantic's youngest ever band Retsecrows who will open Saturday afternoon. Popular newcomers Kit Trigg & Manors are very welcome additions alongside returning Rockmantic faves She Burns Red, Hell's Ditch & Pryma.

The longevity of Rockmantic is testament to the loyal music fans who turn up year after year from all parts of the UK, Like a big family get together they fill hotels & pubs over the weekend with joy & laughter before making their way to The Brickyard to show their support for grassroots artists & also those about to make the next step.