Events in Carlisle From 20th April – 26th April 2026

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You can find fitness sessions this week across Carlisle, including guided walks along Hadrian's Wall footpath near Castle Keep that combine physical engagement with historical context. Evening workshops on bike maintenance take place at the City Centre Cycle Hub, where regional cycling advocates also speak in late April. Heritage-focused exhibitions open at Carlisle Museum of History, which features Roman military strategies using artefacts from Luguvalium, while afternoon sessions examine ethics in public policy decisions.

Live music events happen nightly: original rock acts perform at the Royal Theatre on Wednesday evenings, and acoustic sets feature at The White Horse Inn during Thursday nights. Extended access to special exhibitions on Roman coinage in northern Britain is available at Carlisle Art Gallery until 8pm every Friday and Saturday. Drop-in advice mornings run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am–noon at the Castle Street Community Centre, where residents exchange resources related to housing support and local transport options.

Events are held at venues including The Lanes shopping area, Talkin Tarn Country Park access points, and Kingmoor railway yard redevelopment zones. All listings include times and public access details for clarity on scheduling.

Monday 20th April

Free Two Day Advanced Bike Maintenance Course

· Fitness & Outdoors

A free two-day advanced bike maintenance course for experienced cyclists at Greystone community centre.

Tuesday 21st April

Free Cornerstone Stroll Tuesday 21st April

· Fitness & Outdoors

A free 50-minute walk from Cornerstone Café to Carlisle Cemetery on Tuesday, 21st April.

Wednesday 22nd April

April 2026 - Atls Provider Course (Rcs)

· Fitness & Outdoors

A three-day ATLS provider course at Carlisle Racecourse offers hands-on training in advanced trauma life support.

(2000 Years of History in Just 2.5 Hours!)

· Carlisle Ex-Services Mens Club Ltd · Culture & Arts

A 2.5-hour walking tour explores 2000 years of history in Carlisle.

Thursday 23rd April

Tullie Lates

· Tullie - Museum & Gallery · Culture & Arts

Tullie Lates offers after-hours access to special exhibitions like Gladiators of Britain at the museum and gallery.

Roman Women: Jane Openshaw

· Culture & Arts

Historian Jane Openshaw explores the lives of Roman women in Britain at a community event.

Sibelius' Second Symphony

· The Sands Centre · Culture & Arts

The Royal Northern Sinfonia performs Sibelius' Second Symphony at The Sands Centre in Carlisle on April 23, 2026.

Electrical/automotive Recruitment Evening

· Nightlife & Music

A recruitment evening at Carlisle College for electrical and automotive professionals interested in teacher training.

Integrity it - Business Security, Simplified

· Shopping & Markets

Business professionals attend a seminar on IT security at Carlisle Racecourse.

Fleetwood Bac

· Nightlife & Music

Fleetwood Bac performs at The Old Fire Station in Carlisle.

Friday 24th April

Redhanded Siren + Support

· Nightlife & Music

RedHanded Siren performs high-energy cover songs at The Source in Carlisle.

Arthur Brown

· Nightlife & Music

Musical performer Arthur Brown returns to the stage with a tribute to his 1968 hit 'Fire' and the Crazy World line-up.

Dobbies Carlisle Craft And Gift Marquee

· Dobbies Garden Centre Carlisle · Shopping & Markets

A craft and gift fair takes place in a marquee at Dobbies Garden Centre Carlisle with free admission.

Cumbria Coffee Morning Drop-in at Carlisle

· Cornerstone · Shopping & Markets

A community coffee morning drop-in event in Carlisle offers local support and advice.

Quiz Night

· Cathedral Café · Nightlife & Music

Monthly quiz night at the Cathedral Cafe and Bar featuring trivia, pictures, and music.

Saturday 25th April

Taste Cumbria Carlisle Food Festival

· Taste Cumbria Carlisle Food Festival · Food & Drink

The Taste Cumbria Carlisle Food Festival features local producers, live music, and food stalls on 25 April 2026.

Rudedog Productions 10th Birthday + Gary k's 40th

· Nightlife & Music

RudeDog Productions celebrates its 10th anniversary with a 90s and 00s trance and dance party at Smileys in Carlisle.

Northwest Sound at The Unit Carlisle

· Nightlife & Music

Tech deep and minimal music with special guest hard-house sets at The Unit Carlisle.

Ethics And The Good Life

· Culture & Arts

A half-day course exploring practical ethics to guide personal integrity and the good life.

Ghost uk

· Nightlife & Music

Ghost UK performs an authentic tribute to the Swedish rock band Ghost at The Brickyard in Carlisle.

Carlisle United v Brackley Town

· Brunton Park · Nightlife & Music

Carlisle United play Brackley Town in a National League football match at Brunton Park.

The South

· Nightlife & Music

The South is a performance event at Carlisle's Old Fire Station.

Terry Prattchet's Johnny And The Bomb

· The Garden at Eden Marquee · Nightlife & Music

Terry Prattchet performs his show 'Johnny and the Bomb' at Currock Community Centre.