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Carlisle Indie Gigs 2026

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The Big Indie Fest at Old Fire Station

The Big Indie Fest

Friday 22nd May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Big Indie Fest

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers from your favourite indie legends with our LIVE BAND, DJs & performers!

James Walsh & Ben Ottewell at Old Fire Station

James Walsh & Ben Ottewell

Thursday 28th May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

James Walsh & Ben Ottewell

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years unite for a special double bill.

Melanie Baker at The Brickyard, Carlisle at The Brickyard Carlisle

Melanie Baker at The Brickyard, Carlisle

Friday 29th May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Brickyard Carlisle

Melanie Baker at The Brickyard, Carlisle

The Brickyard Carlisle

A colourful explosion of indie-punk energy and sharp, self-deprecating humour.

The Daisychain Connection at Old Fire Station

The Daisychain Connection

Saturday 20th June

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Daisychain Connection

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Celebrating 40 years of underachievement and inactivity!

Avids + The Tomorrow + Clarity at The Source

Avids + The Tomorrow + Clarity

Friday 26th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Source, Carlisle

Avids + The Tomorrow + Clarity

The Source, Carlisle

Showcase of 3 local, live, up and coming bands!

Martin Stephenson (with Jim Hornsby) + The Dead Religion (duo) at West Walls Brewing Co.

Martin Stephenson (with Jim Hornsby) + The Dead Religion (duo)

Sunday 28th June

4:00pm - 9:00pm

West Walls Brewing Co., Carlisle

Martin Stephenson (with Jim Hornsby) + The Dead Religion (duo)

West Walls Brewing Co., Carlisle

Legendary singer-songwriter Martin Stephenson (duo with the great Jim Hornsby), with special guests The Dead Religion (duo).

The 9075 at Old Fire Station

Sunday 28th June

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The world's first tribute band dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of The 1975.

Badly Drawn Boy acoustic and in conversation with Chris Hawkins at Old Fire Station

Badly Drawn Boy acoustic and in conversation with Chris Hawkins

Thursday 2nd July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Badly Drawn Boy acoustic and in conversation with Chris Hawkins

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

An intimate evening with Mercury Prize winner Badly Drawn Boy in conversation with Chris Hawkins

Alanis Jagged Little Pill Live at Old Fire Station

Alanis Jagged Little Pill Live

Friday 24th July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Alanis Jagged Little Pill Live

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A tribute celebrating the music of Alanis Morissette and honouring the legendary 1995-1996 Jagged Little Pill tour.

Frankly, The Smiths / Laid (James Tribute) at The Brickyard at The Brickyard

Frankly, The Smiths / Laid (James Tribute) at The Brickyard

Saturday 25th July

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Brickyard, Carlisle

Frankly, The Smiths / Laid (James Tribute) at The Brickyard

The Brickyard, Carlisle

Frankly, The Smiths are a Scottish tribute act to The Smiths, formed in 2017

Andrew Cushin - Intimate Acoustic Gig at The Brickyard, Carlisle at The Brickyard Carlisle

Andrew Cushin - Intimate Acoustic Gig at The Brickyard, Carlisle

Wednesday 29th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Brickyard Carlisle

Andrew Cushin - Intimate Acoustic Gig at The Brickyard, Carlisle

The Brickyard Carlisle

Anthemic indie songwriter Andrew Cushin is the promising young hope for British guitar music.

Definitely Oasis - Carlisle 2026 at The Brickyard

Definitely Oasis - Carlisle 2026

Saturday 22nd August

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Brickyard, Carlisle

Definitely Oasis - Carlisle 2026

The Brickyard, Carlisle

Following multiple sell-out shows in Carlisle over 10 years Definitely Oasis return to The Brickyard to bring more classic Britpop action!

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The Bluetones: 'Expecting To Fly' 30th Anniversary Tour at Old Fire Station

The Bluetones: 'Expecting To Fly' 30th Anniversary Tour

Friday 16th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Bluetones: 'Expecting To Fly' 30th Anniversary Tour

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

They will play the 'Expecting To Fly' in full plus a number of other hits from their extensive back catalogue.

James Walsh & Ben Ottewell at Old Fire Station

James Walsh & Ben Ottewell

Thursday 28th May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

James Walsh & Ben Ottewell

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Experience an unforgettable night as two of the best voices of the past 30 years unite for a special double bill.

The Big Indie Fest at Old Fire Station

The Big Indie Fest

Friday 22nd May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Big Indie Fest

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Brace yourself for 4 hours of tribute bangers from your favourite indie legends with our LIVE BAND, DJs & performers!

The Daisychain Connection at Old Fire Station

The Daisychain Connection

Saturday 20th June

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

The Daisychain Connection

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Celebrating 40 years of underachievement and inactivity!

Zutons' Dave McCabe with very special guest James Jay Lewis at Old Fire Station

Zutons' Dave McCabe with very special guest James Jay Lewis

Wednesday 9th December

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Zutons' Dave McCabe with very special guest James Jay Lewis

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Best known as the voice and songwriter behind The Zutons, Dave McCabe will be joined by special guest, James Jay Lewis.

Badly Drawn Boy acoustic and in conversation with Chris Hawkins at Old Fire Station

Badly Drawn Boy acoustic and in conversation with Chris Hawkins

Thursday 2nd July

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Badly Drawn Boy acoustic and in conversation with Chris Hawkins

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

An intimate evening with Mercury Prize winner Badly Drawn Boy in conversation with Chris Hawkins

Young Knives Voices of Animals and Men 20th Anniversary at Old Fire Station

Young Knives Voices of Animals and Men 20th Anniversary

Thursday 19th November

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Young Knives Voices of Animals and Men 20th Anniversary

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Post-punk-art-rockers Young Knives celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut album Voices of Animals and Men.

Avids + The Tomorrow + Clarity at The Source

Avids + The Tomorrow + Clarity

Friday 26th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Source, Carlisle

Avids + The Tomorrow + Clarity

The Source, Carlisle

Showcase of 3 local, live, up and coming bands!

Definitely Oasis - Carlisle 2026 at The Brickyard

Definitely Oasis - Carlisle 2026

Saturday 22nd August

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Brickyard, Carlisle

Definitely Oasis - Carlisle 2026

The Brickyard, Carlisle

Following multiple sell-out shows in Carlisle over 10 years Definitely Oasis return to The Brickyard to bring more classic Britpop action!

Antarctic Monkeys at Old Fire Station

Antarctic Monkeys

Friday 23rd October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Antarctic Monkeys

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Celebrate 20 years of Arctic Monkeys' iconic debut album 'Whatever People Say I Am...' Relive the swagger and genius of a generation-defining album!

Jesus Jones at Old Fire Station

Sunday 6th December

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Catch alt-rock legends Jesus Jones live for a night of iconic 90s hits and high-energy electronic rock. Celebrating 35 years of Doubt.

Travellers Tunes An Evening With Steve Cradock at Old Fire Station

Travellers Tunes An Evening With Steve Cradock

Wednesday 7th April 2027

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Travellers Tunes An Evening With Steve Cradock

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Steve will be playing and singing hits from the OCS songbook, and much more.

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Red Rum Club

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The Lottery Winners

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The Wombats

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The Lathums

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The K's

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Camp And Furnace

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Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

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Old Fire Station

Old Fire Station

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