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Clubs

Daytime Disco for Grown Ups at Old Fire Station

Daytime Disco for Grown Ups

Saturday 17th October

2:30pm - 6:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Daytime Disco for Grown Ups

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

A fun, fab and feel-good DAY of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s disco and soul, 80s pop and 90s dance floor classics!

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!

King of the octagon afterparty at King Of The Octagon Nightclub

King of the octagon afterparty

Saturday 13th June

9:00am - 3:00am

King Of The Octagon Nightclub, Workington

King of the octagon afterparty

King Of The Octagon Nightclub, Workington

The afterparty down at the king of the octagon nightclub after the king of the octagon mma show finishes

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.

Big Shiny Summer Brunch - Fauldhouse - 11th JULY at Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club

Big Shiny Summer Brunch - Fauldhouse - 11th JULY

Saturday 11th July

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club, Bathgate

Big Shiny Summer Brunch - Fauldhouse - 11th JULY

Fauldhouse Miners Welfare Club, Bathgate

Big Shiny Summer Brunch - Fauldhouse - 11th JULY

Soul & Motown Night at Old Fire Station

Soul & Motown Night

Friday 19th June

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Soul & Motown Night

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Local premier vinyl DJ's will bring the best in Soul & Motown.

Tall Paul & Seb Fontaine at Old Fire Station

Tall Paul & Seb Fontaine

Saturday 13th March 2027

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Tall Paul & Seb Fontaine

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Tall Paul & Seb Fontaine bring Trance Classics & Dance Anthems to Carlisle Old Fire Station!

UNI x AURA presents Hayley Zalassi at AURA Carlisle

UNI x AURA presents Hayley Zalassi

Saturday 4th July

8:00pm - 3:00am

UNI x AURA presents Hayley Zalassi

Under Illusion Recordings lands at AURA for a huge night of underground house music featuring Hayley Zalassi, Ki Creighton, Leila Chung & more

Gigs

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THE FEELING: Celebrating 20 Years of 'Twelve Stops and Home' at Old Fire Station

THE FEELING: Celebrating 20 Years of 'Twelve Stops and Home'

Wednesday 25th November

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

THE FEELING: Celebrating 20 Years of 'Twelve Stops and Home'

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Now, twenty years on from the release of their multi-million selling debut album 'Twelve Stops and Home', the group celebrate their wonderful journey.

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Jamie Fielding All Boat Long // OFFWEEK BCN at Port Olímpic

Jamie Fielding All Boat Long // OFFWEEK BCN

Wednesday 17th June

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Port Olímpic, Barcelona

Jamie Fielding All Boat Long // OFFWEEK BCN

Port Olímpic, Barcelona

Aloha MFs, im doing a boat party in Barcelona during Off Week, lets get it!! Free drinks for everyone by the way ;) 6PM-8PM 17th June 2026

The Vintage Explosion at Ayr Town Hall .

The Vintage Explosion

Sunday 1st November

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Ayr Town Hall .

The Vintage Explosion

Ayr Town Hall .

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan at Old Fire Station

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan

Sunday 12th July

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Nearly Dan : The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes.

ABBA Reunion Christmas Party at Old Fire Station

ABBA Reunion Christmas Party

Friday 18th December

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

ABBA Reunion Christmas Party

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Get together and re-live the addictive Abba phenomena in a truly authentic, feel good, party style tribute concert.

Livewire | The ACDC Show at The Ayr Pavilion

Livewire | The ACDC Show

Friday 16th October

7:30pm - 11:30pm

The Ayr Pavilion

Livewire | The ACDC Show

The Ayr Pavilion

The sounds of AC/DC with top UK tribute Livewire will rock the foundations of the Ayr Pavilion this autumn

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at The Old Firestation at Old Fire Station

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at The Old Firestation

Saturday 5th December

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at The Old Firestation

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

PorkPie Live plus Pretty Green (The Jam) at The Old Firestation, Carlisle on Saturday 5th December 2026

The Skids + Theatre of Hate at The Ayr Pavilion

The Skids + Theatre of Hate

Thursday 10th December

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Ayr Pavilion

The Skids + Theatre of Hate

The Ayr Pavilion

Scottish punk legends The Skids are set to return to the iconic Ayr Pavilion for the first time since December 1980 supported by Theatre of Hate.

Festivals

Rivendell Festival 2026 at Rivendell

Rivendell Festival 2026

Fri 3rd - Sat 4th July

1:00pm - 11:45pm

Rivendell, Workington

Rivendell Festival 2026

Rivendell, Workington

Join us again in 2026 for another year of stomping your feet in the woods!

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Sunday 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

ITG Festival at Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 12:00am

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Whitehaven Rugby League Football Club

Join us as we takeover the Ortus Rec for a full day of dance anthems with the ITG Residents!

Glassonbury at Glasson Rangers Rugby Club

Saturday 4th July

12:30pm - 9:00pm

Glasson Rangers Rugby Club, Maryport

Glasson Rangers Rugby Club, Maryport

RETRO REUNION: Dave Dawson Brightside Broken English Mingos Locker The Naturalz DJ Kp Fisher

Madisons 90s Festival at Rivendell

Madisons 90s Festival

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival

Rivendell, Workington

Madisons 90s Festival with Camping 29th August 2026

Pavilion Festival 2027 at Low Green Ayr

Pavilion Festival 2027

Saturday 1st May 2027

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Pavilion Festival 2027

Pavilion Festival is back for 2027. For the fifth year, we return to the Low Green in Ayr to Embrace The Madness. Lineup information coming soon.....

Vodafone at Kendal Calling at Lowther Deer Park

Vodafone at Kendal Calling

Thu 30th July - Sun 2nd August

8:00am - 11:00pm

Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Vodafone at Kendal Calling

Lowther Deer Park, Cumbria

Hire one of our battery packs and swap once a day for a fully charged one. £10 deposit required, refunded on battery pack return.

Youth Beatz 2026 at Parkfarm Showfield

Youth Beatz 2026

Sat 27th - Sun 28th June

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Parkfarm Showfield, Dumfries

Youth Beatz 2026

Parkfarm Showfield, Dumfries

Scotland's Biggest and Best Free Youth Music festival!

Comedy

Carl Hutchinson Fine Whine at Old Fire Station

Carl Hutchinson Fine Whine

Thursday 18th February 2027

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Carl Hutchinson Fine Whine

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

'Fine Whine' is a brand new show and is Hutchinson's biggest and best tour yet!

Just the Tonic Comedy Club at Old Fire Station

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Thursday 17th September

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

One night, 4 comedians and lots of laughs!

Phil Ellis 'Bath Mat' at Old Fire Station

Phil Ellis 'Bath Mat'

Thursday 5th November

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Phil Ellis 'Bath Mat'

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Phil, the very definition of funny bones, presents his brand-new show 'Bath Mat'.

Just the Tonic Comedy Club at Old Fire Station

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Thursday 25th June

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Just the Tonic Comedy Club

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

One night, 4 comedians and lots of laughs!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026 at Old Fire Station

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026

Wednesday 21st October

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Have It Tour 2026

Old Fire Station, Carlisle

John's live show is a chance to see one of the world's most important and entertaining spoken word artists at his bold and brilliant best.

The Shelf Love Book Club at The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

The Shelf Love Book Club

Friday 17th July

6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

The Shelf Love Book Club

The Park Hotel Kilmarnock

A monthly Book Club event that's inclusive to everyone! With themed cocktails,lots of fun, socialising , quizzes, laughter and book discussions.

All Book'd Up Club - Wed 15th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy at The Courtyard Wine Bar

All Book'd Up Club - Wed 15th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

Wednesday 15th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

All Book'd Up Club - Wed 15th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

Come and join us for our July Book Club as we dive into the first book in the Off-Campus series - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

All Book'd Up Club - Tues 14th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy at The Courtyard Wine Bar

All Book'd Up Club - Tues 14th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

Tuesday 14th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

All Book'd Up Club - Tues 14th July - The Deal by Elle Kennedy

The Courtyard Wine Bar, Lanark

Come and join us for our July Book Club as we dive into the first book in the Off-Campus series - The Deal by Elle Kennedy!

Experiences & Attractions

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR at The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

The Ayr Pavilion

Family Fun Rave Debut at The Pavilion in Ayr,Youngsters bring all your friends because 1994 Family Fun Day is having another all ages, massive Rave up

There's no place like Home at Troon Concert Hall

There's no place like Home

Friday 26th June

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Troon Concert Hall

There's no place like Home

Troon Concert Hall

"A magical journey of courage, heart and passion that reminds us all that home isn't just a place... it's where we belong."

Wedding Fair at Greystoke Castle at Greystoke Castle

Wedding Fair at Greystoke Castle

Sunday 11th October

11:00am - 2:00pm

Greystoke Castle, Penrith

Wedding Fair at Greystoke Castle

Greystoke Castle, Penrith

Get ready to explore all things wedding with cool vendors, tasty treats, and inspo for your big day!

Food & Drink

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular at The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

Saturday 8th August

1:30pm - 6:00pm

The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch and All-Out Disco Spectacular

The Auctioneer, Carlisle

The Grand Auctioneer Brunch & Disco Spectacular. Bottomless drinks 2-4, buffet, games and music all afternoon.

Cocktail making masterclass at The Auctioneer Carlisle

Cocktail making masterclass

Friday 19th June

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Auctioneer Carlisle

Cocktail making masterclass

The Auctioneer Carlisle

Learn to make amazing cocktails with Connor from The Cumbrian Cocktail Co. Enjoy cocktails and canapes on Friday the 19th of June.

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell at Buzz Bingo Motherwell

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell

Saturday 13th June + 2 other dates

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Motherwell, Motherwell

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell

Buzz Bingo Motherwell, Motherwell

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell at Buzz Bingo Motherwell

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Motherwell, Motherwell

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Motherwell

Buzz Bingo Motherwell, Motherwell

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Sport

The Content Cup 2026 at Penrith AFC Frenchfield Park Penrith CA11 8UA

The Content Cup 2026

Friday 31st July

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Penrith AFC Frenchfield Park Penrith CA11 8UA

The Content Cup 2026

Penrith AFC Frenchfield Park Penrith CA11 8UA

The Content Cup Charity game returns for its third year! Join Jamie Devitt, Thomas Aki and Alex Mitchell as the Blues XI take on the Yellow XI

Journey from Solstice 2026 at Nab Cottage

Journey from Solstice 2026

Sunday 28th June

1:00pm - 7:00pm

Nab Cottage, Ambleside

Journey from Solstice 2026

Nab Cottage, Ambleside

Journey from Solstice A 6-hour immersive escape of breathwork, movement, music, meditation & soundscapes. Reconnect, release stress and realign mind.

Family Days Out

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR at The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 4:00pm

The Ayr Pavilion

1994 Family Fun Day Rave Sunshine in the AYR

The Ayr Pavilion

Family Fun Rave Debut at The Pavilion in Ayr,Youngsters bring all your friends because 1994 Family Fun Day is having another all ages, massive Rave up

There's no place like Home at Troon Concert Hall

There's no place like Home

Friday 26th June

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Troon Concert Hall

There's no place like Home

Troon Concert Hall

"A magical journey of courage, heart and passion that reminds us all that home isn't just a place... it's where we belong."

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