Carlisle Blues Rhythm and Rock Festival 2026
Three days of blues, rhythm and rock at the Crown and Mitre Hotel, headlined across the weekend by The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Dom Martin and Elles Bailey.
Friday 9 October 202618:30–19:00Crown and Mitre Hotel →
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FormatMulti-day indoor music festival
Tickets fromTickets Scotland
OrganiserCarlisle Blues Rhythm and Rock Festival
Past performances
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Previous performances (3)
- · Sunday: Elles Bailey + festival programme
- · Saturday: Dom Martin + festival programme
- · Friday: The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band + festival programme
Worth It
A strong weekend event for blues and roots fans, with a city-centre location that works well for an overnight Carlisle break.
The Carlisle Blues Rhythm and Rock Festival 2026 runs at the Crown and Mitre Hotel from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October.
Friday is headed by The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, Saturday by Dom Martin and Sunday by Elles Bailey. The wider bill includes Thomas Heppell, Greg Coulson, The Paul Cook Blues Band, Crow Black Chicken, Emma Wilson, Burning Rope, Steve Pablo Jones, Lightning Threads, Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion, Billy Walton Band, Alice Armstrong, The Greig Taylor Band and Kelowna.
Times
Current ticket information gives Friday 6.30pm-11.30pm, Saturday noon-11.30pm and Sunday 11am-7pm.
Tickets
Tickets Scotland lists a three-day standard ticket at £145 plus £14.50 booking fee. Day tickets are also sold through ticketing channels. Check live availability and prices before buying.
Stay and travel
Accommodation is not included. The city-centre location makes rail practical and puts Carlisle Cathedral, Museum of the Moon, Tullie and Carlisle Castle within easy reach. Drivers should use suitable city-centre parking and check closing times.
Accessibility
Contact the venue or seller before booking if you need specific access arrangements.
Weather plan
Indoor festival.
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