The Carlisle Teenage Market
These budding entrepreneurs, performers and tastemakers are set to dazzle you with their creativity – it’s not to be missed! Part market, part music festival, 100% high energy! Expect one-of-a kind jewellery, bespoke bags, 3D printed gadgets, tasty bakes and much more. Plus, free face painting between 12pm and 2pm! Opening times: 10am-3.30pm Cash payments […]
Dreaming The Heavens
Cumbrian Chamber Choir, The Wordsworth Singers, present their next concert, Dreaming The Heavens. Choral music inspired by the imagination from Hildegard of Bingen to the present day, including Britten’s Hymn to St Cecilia
Afternoon Recital: Laura Bailey (keyboard and vocalist)
We are delighted to welcome Laura, back to the Fratry on Wednesday 15th April, organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral. Laura is a vocalist and pianist known for her warm, expressive style and love of timeless music. Having sung and played piano since childhood, she brings a wealth of […]
Afternoon Recital: Julie Best and Jean Corrighan Accordion Duo
We are delighted to welcome back Julie and Jean, they always prove to be a popular choice for our audience. Julie Best and Jean Corrighan met many years ago at The Ronmar School of Music in Carlisle and both achieved success as solo performers before forming a duo and becoming National Premier Duet Champions on […]
Afternoon Recital: Ivan Hovorun (Pianist)
Biography text by Paul Morris. Ivan Hovorun is forging a reputation as one of the most acutely perceptive and insightfully intelligent musicians of our time. Born in Ukraine, Mr Hovorun’s piano studies began with his mother, herself a talented professional musician, at the age of five and at the age of six went on to […]
Organ Recital with Joost van Beek
bout the artist: Joost van Beek (*1978) has a broad musical interest, with a preference for lesser known repertoire and contrasting programs. Joost studied organ with Cor Ardesch and Ko Zwanenburg. He took master classes with Leo van Doeselaar, Marcel Verheggen and Erwin Wiersinga. He won prizes at various competitions. Besides the Netherlands, Joost gave […]
Afternoon Recital: Three (3 singers and accompanist Isabella Briggs)
About the artists: Samantha Green: Samantha has been singing since school days in church choirs and choral societies. She gained concert soloist opportunities in North London and also on tour to Italy, France and Turkey and, studying singing with Norman Welsby, explored her love of opera. Principal Soprano roles include Lucy in Menotti’s “The Telephone” […]
Organ Recital with Edward Taylor
We look forward to hearing Edward Taylor on Wednesday 4th March, organised as part of the Free Live Music Series at Carlisle Cathedral.
City of Carlisle Orchestra’s Spring Concert
Glinka – Spanish Overture No. 1: Capriccio Brillante Crook – Postcards from Cumbria (première) Rachmaninov – Symphony No. 2 St. John’s Church, London Road, Carlisle, 7:30pm, 21st March 2026 Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the door, Under 18s Free, Available from Tourist Information, The Old Town Hall, Carlisle
Music from Border to Solway
The Border Concert Band and Solway Singers come together for a special joint concert on Sunday 1st March at 7:00pm at St John’s Church, Carlisle. Expect powerful vocals, rich band sounds, and a lively programme full of musical variety. A celebration of harmony, community, and shared musical passion—don’t miss it! Tickets are £12.50 in advance […]
