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Things to do in Carlisle, October 2026

Browse 16 upcoming events and things to do in Carlisle during October 2026. Highlights include Interstellar: The Organ Concert, 80's Mania, Cian Sweeney: As If I Always Knew (piano) and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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A live music performance.

Interstellar: The Organ Concert

Carlisle · Carlisle CathedralThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

80's Mania

Carlisle · Old Fire StationFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A live music performance.

Cian Sweeney: As If I Always Knew (piano)

Carlisle · Carlisle CathedralThu, Oct 8Music

🎟️ From £15

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Stickmen Project Presents Project IBZ

Carlisle · The BrickyardFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

Dara O' Briain - Re:Creation

Dara O' Briain - Re:Creation

Carlisle · Carlisle Sands CentreThu, Oct 15Culture & Art
A live music performance.

The Luke Combs Experience

Carlisle · Old Fire StationSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £25

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Nathan Dawe x Shane Codd

Carlisle · Box Arena CarlisleMon, Oct 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Carlisle Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival

Carlisle · Crown & Mitre HotelMon, Oct 12Culture & Art

🎟️ From £160

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Bluetones

Carlisle · Old Fire StationFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £31

What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

Carlisle · Carlisle Sands CentreThu, Oct 22Music
A live music performance.

One Night In Nashville

Carlisle · Old Fire StationSun, Oct 18Music

🎟️ From £28

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Carlisle · Carlisle Sands CentreSat, Oct 24Culture & Art
The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

Carlisle · Carlisle Sands CentreSun, Oct 25Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Yer Maw - Gary Meikle

Carlisle · Harraby Community TheatreSun, Oct 25Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

A live music performance.

Hayseed Dixie

Carlisle · Old Fire StationWed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £29

A live music performance.

Everything Under the SUN: The Music of Pink Floyd

Carlisle · Carlisle CathedralSat, Oct 31Music

🎟️ From £22

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Autumn arts season

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