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Carlisle Nightlife Guide 2026

The ultimate guide to Nightlife in Carlisle

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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!

Marmite: Bass Edition at Smileys

Marmite: Bass Edition

Sunday 24th May

9:00pm - 4:00am

Smileys, Carlisle

Marmite: Bass Edition

Smileys, Carlisle

Marmite Bass Edition hits Smiley's! DnB, Jungle & UKG all night. 24th May, 10PM till late. £3 entry. Love it or hate it... be there!

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 Unit Takeover at The Unit Carlisle

The Unit Takeover

Saturday 6th June

10:00pm - 4:00am

The Unit Carlisle

The Unit Takeover

The Unit Carlisle

**The Unit Takeover** is landing -. Expect live performances from MC Tazo alongside a stacked lineup to be announced soon VERY LIMITED TICKETS

Graeme Park: Long Live House at Old Fire Station

Graeme Park: Long Live House

Friday 12th June

7:30pm - 11:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Graeme Park: Long Live House

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Hacienda legend Graeme Park presents Long Live House. A masterclass in house music history from the pioneer who shaped the UK scene. Pure energy!

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!

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.

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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.

Graeme Park: Long Live House at Old Fire Station

Graeme Park: Long Live House

Friday 12th June

7:30pm - 11:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Graeme Park: Long Live House

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Hacienda legend Graeme Park presents Long Live House. A masterclass in house music history from the pioneer who shaped the UK scene. Pure energy!

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!

Then Jerico at Old Fire Station

Saturday 21st November

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

FIRST (The Sound of Music)’ 40th Anniversary Tour

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!

Judge Jules Club Anthems at Old Fire Station

Judge Jules Club Anthems

Saturday 16th January 2027

8:00pm - 11:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Judge Jules Club Anthems

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A DJ legend and dance music icon for 3 decades, Judge Jules is bringing classic club anthems to Carlisle.

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

Ibiza In Symphony at Old Fire Station

Ibiza In Symphony

Friday 20th November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Ibiza In Symphony

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

An electrifying live show that brings the biggest Ibiza anthems to life with a 10 piece orchestra and world class singers.

Save The Rave: Outdoor 90's Festival - Carlisle! at Carlisle Venue TBA

Save The Rave: Outdoor 90's Festival - Carlisle!

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Carlisle Venue TBA

Save The Rave: Outdoor 90's Festival - Carlisle!

Carlisle Venue TBA

The UK's BIGGEST 90's Festival is coming to Carlisle!

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.

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