AmblesideSat 21 Nov
Ambleside Christmas Lights 2026
Ambleside's community Christmas celebration returns on Saturday 21 November, centred on the lantern procession and festive li…
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Comedy / Theatre
The Victoria Wood TheatreSat 21 Nov
Anyone for Tennis?
Comedian and former Wimbledon line judge Pauline Eyre serves up tennis stories and stand-up.
Adult £17; Friend £16
Burlesque
Rosehill TheatreSat 21 Nov
Cherie Bebe's Burlesque Revue
Cherie Bebe's Burlesque Revue comes to Rosehill on 21 November.
£20
Screening
Rosehill TheatreSun 22 Nov
Royal Ballet & Opera: Carmen
The Royal Ballet & Opera's Carmen screens at Rosehill on 22 November.
£16 / £14
Stand Up Comedy
The Sands CentreSun 22 Nov
Troy Hawke: Never Stop, Never Change!
Troy Hawke brings his character comedy and new Never Stop, Never Change! tour to Carlisle.
From £24.75
Theatre
Theatre by the LakeWed 25 Nov
The Odd Couple
A fresh version of Neil Simon's classic comedy from 25 to 28 November.
£15+ 3 more dates
Rock & Pop Music
The Sands CentreWed 25 Nov
Christmas In Ireland
A festive Irish music and dance production bringing seasonal songs and traditional entertainment to Carlisle.
From £24.75
Live Music
Old Fire StationWed 25 Nov
The Feeling: Twelve Stops and Home 20th Anniversary
The Feeling celebrate 20 years of their debut album Twelve Stops and Home with a full live show in Carlisle.
£35 + booking fee
Christmas Workshop
The World of Beatrix PotterThu 26 Nov
Wreath Making
Small-group Christmas wreath workshops in The Burrow using local foliage, with festive refreshments included.
£50+ 3 more dates
Rock & Pop Music
The Sands CentreThu 26 Nov
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
A rock orchestra reworks major anthems with strings, band arrangements and theatrical staging.
From £35.75
Comedy
Theatre by the LakeThu 26 Nov
Big Fish Extravaganza
A special Big Fish comedy showcase in the Main House on 26 November.
£14
Live Music
The CoroThu 26 Nov
Go West: We Close Our Eyes, and Other Stories
Go West singer Peter Cox performs songs and shares stories at The Coro on 26 November.
£30 standard / £45 VIP / £75 meet and greet
Live Music
Old Fire StationThu 26 Nov
The Skids and Theatre of Hate
The Skids and Theatre of Hate bring their joint headline punk and new wave tour to Carlisle.
From £33.90
Folk & Country Music
The Sands CentreFri 27 Nov
Country Roads
A live celebration of country music favourites comes to The Sands Centre.
From £30.80
Live Music
The BrickyardFri 27 Nov
The Rosadocs
Sheffield indie band The Rosadocs bring their energetic live show to The Brickyard in Carlisle.
From £19.25
Live Music / Tribute
Old Fire StationFri 27 Nov
Live Wire: The AC/DC Show - Friday
Live Wire bring their long-running AC/DC tribute to Carlisle for the first of two Old Fire Station dates.
Check Skiddle for live price
Comedy
Brewery Arts CentreFri 27 Nov
Larry Dean: Hellbent
Larry Dean brings Hellbent to Brewery Arts Kendal, a fast-moving stand-up show about marriage, growing up and resisting both.
From £28.80
Live Music / Theatre Hire
The Victoria Wood Theatre28 Nov–20 Feb
Candlelight Concert
Fever's Candlelight concerts bring the Lakeland String Quartet to Bowness under the glow of candlelight.
Prices vary by concert; check Fever
Ulverston28 Nov–29 Nov
Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival 2026
Ulverston's hugely popular Dickensian Christmas Festival returns on 28 and 29 November with town-centre stalls, parades and f…
FreeFamily friendly
Walby Farm Park28 Nov–24 Dec
Father Christmas on the Farm at Walby Farm Park 2026
Walby Farm Park's Father Christmas experience runs from 28 November to Christmas Eve, alongside a full day at the farm park.
Timed tickets; see Walby booking pageFamily friendly
Comedy
Rosehill TheatreSat 28 Nov
Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars
Andy Parsons performs at Rosehill twice on 28 November, at 4pm and 8pm.
£19 / £17+ 1 more date4pm performance
Stand Up Comedy
The Sands CentreSat 28 Nov
Chuckl. Carlisle with Headliner Russell Kane
Russell Kane headlines a full comedy-club line-up featuring Micky P Kerr, Liam Farrelly and Darius Davies.
From £27.50
Live Music
Old Fire StationSat 28 Nov
Live Wire: The AC/DC Show
Live Wire bring their long-running AC/DC tribute show to Old Fire Station Carlisle.
See Skiddle for current ticket price
Screening
Rosehill TheatreSun 29 Nov
Giant - The Play
The acclaimed stage production Giant screens at Rosehill on 29 November.
£16 / £14