Family Show
The CoroSat 14 Nov
K-POP Dance Heroes
A high-energy family K-pop dance and music show at The Coro on 14 November.
£26 / £23 / £16 including booking feeFamily friendly
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Family Show
Christmas Light Trail
Lowther Castle & GardensSat 14 Nov
Lights of Lowther 2026
A brand-new illuminated winter trail transforms Lowther Castle's ruins, gardens and woodland on selected evenings from 14 Nov…
Adults £20; under-16s £15; family £65+ 23 more datesLights of Lowther
Rock & Pop Music
The Sands CentreSat 14 Nov
The Overtones: Jivin' Home for Christmas Tour
The Overtones begin Carlisle's festive season with vocal harmonies, swing and Christmas favourites.
From £27.50
Live Music
Rosehill TheatreSat 14 Nov
Martin Simpson: Some Kind Of Jubilee Tour
Martin Simpson brings his Some Kind Of Jubilee tour to Rosehill on 14 November.
£23Family friendly
Live Music
The BrickyardSat 14 Nov
One Step Behind: Madness Tribute
Long-running Madness tribute One Step Behind perform at The Brickyard in Carlisle.
See Skiddle for current ticket price
Classical Music
Carlisle CathedralSat 14 Nov
VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS and the lark ascending
VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS and the lark ascending comes to Carlisle Cathedral in Carlisle on 14 November 2026.
£27.50 to £74.20
Live Music
Old Fire StationSat 14 Nov
The Smiths Ltd
The Smiths Ltd bring their live tribute to The Smiths to Old Fire Station Carlisle in November.
From £19.80
Christmas Lights Switch-On
CarlisleSun 15 Nov
Carlisle Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026
Carlisle launches Christmas with community performances from 3pm and the city-centre lights switch-on at 5pm.
FreeCommunity entertainment and Christmas lights switch-onFamily friendly
Stand Up Comedy
The Sands CentreSun 15 Nov
Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show
Paul Merton, Suki Webster, Mike McShane and guests create an evening of completely improvised comedy.
From £28.60
Comedy
Old Fire StationTue 17 Nov
Alan Carr: Work in Progress
Alan Carr tests new material in Carlisle as he prepares for his next major stand-up tour.
£20 + booking fee
KeswickWed 18 Nov
Keswick Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026
Keswick Town Council's Christmas lights switch-on takes place in the town centre on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
FreeFamily friendly
Outdoor Culture and Film Festival
KendalThu 19 Nov
Kendal Mountain Festival 2026
Kendal Mountain Festival returns from 19 to 22 November 2026 with films, speakers, activities, parties, free Basecamp talks a…
Free events; adult pass £25; under-18 pass £15+ 3 more datesThursday programme; individual times and venues vary
Wellness
Lakeside Hotel & SpaThu 19 Nov
Floating Sound Bath at Lakeside Hotel 2026
One-hour, adults-only floating sound baths in Lakeside Hotel's warm indoor pool on 17 September, 15 October and 19 November 2…
£45 per personThursday 19 November session
Live Music
Theatre by the LakeThu 19 Nov
Rachel Davis and Darren McMullen
A night of contemporary Celtic folk music in the Studio on 19 November.
£15
Film
The Victoria Wood TheatreThu 19 Nov
Screen Classics: That Day We Sang
Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton star in Victoria Wood's musical comedy That Day We Sang.
£10 including cheese and wineFamily friendly
Live Music
Old Fire StationThu 19 Nov
Young Knives: Voices of Animals and Men 20th Anniversary
Young Knives celebrate 20 years of Voices of Animals and Men at Old Fire Station Carlisle.
From £28.12
Sizergh Castle20 Nov–24 Dec
Winter at Sizergh 2026
Sizergh's 2026 winter event combines an immersive light-and-sound trail with a Georgian Christmas in the house, crafts and fe…
Timed event tickets; member and non-member prices applyFamily friendly
Food, Craft and Christmas Festival
Low Wood Bay Resort & SpaFri 20 Nov
The Gingerbread House Festival 2026
The UK's first national Gingerbread House Festival comes to Low Wood Bay on Windermere from 20 to 22 November 2026, with comp…
Visitor admission details to be confirmed; lights switch-on at 7.30pm+ 2 more datesFriday launch and Low Wood Bay Christmas lights switch-on
Live Music
Old Fire StationFri 20 Nov
Ibiza In Symphony
Ibiza In Symphony brings classic Ibiza anthems to Carlisle with a 10-piece orchestra and live singers.
See Skiddle for current ticket price
Theatre
Theatre by the LakeFri 20 Nov
Breakages
A trio of sharply observed monologues in the Studio on 20 and 21 November.
£15+ 1 more date
Speakers & Lectures
The Sands CentreFri 20 Nov
Miriam's Full English LIVE
Miriam Margolyes brings stories, conversation, audience questions and her new book to Carlisle.
From £33.00
Santa Train
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway21 Nov–24 Dec
Santa Express at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 2026
The Santa Express combines elf-led storytelling, a heritage train journey through Eskdale and a visit to Father Christmas at …
Pre-booked Santa Express ticket requiredFamily friendly
Market
Whitehaven Monthly MarketSat 21 Nov
Whitehaven Monthly Market
Whitehaven's new third-Saturday market brings fresh produce, crafts, gifts and locally made products to King Street from 10am…
Free+ 1 more dateNovember Market
Family Theatre
The CoroSat 21 Nov
The Santa Express
A festive family adventure with performances at noon and 3pm on 21 November.
£18 / £16+ 1 more dateFamily friendly