Grand Opening of Market Square and Greenmarket
The celebration will begin with an opening speech from Councillor Mark Fryer, Leader of Cumberland Council, with Councillor Anne Quilter also in attendance. The day will begin at 10am and close at 4pm, featuring a Quirky Eclectica Market stretching through Market Square, showcasing local makers, artists, and traders. In the Greenmarket event space, visitors can […]
Organ Recital with Edward Taylor
Edward holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Leeds and is an Associate of the Royal College of Organists. He has studied the organ with David Sanger, Simon Lindley and Henry Fairs and attended masterclasses with Naji Hakim, , David Briggs and Gillian Weir. Edward has also studied at the Strasbourg Conservatoire […]
Gloriana
The choir comprises six sopranos, six contraltos, two tenors & two basses The Ladies’ section of the choir will be giving its first concert in the Fratry Hall on 5 November. They will be performing a variety of pieces from around the world, ranging from a piece which was composed in the precincts of Carlisle […]
Afternoon Recital: James Watson
James is currently the Organ Scholar at Newcastle Cathedral and St Andrews Church, Newgate Street and is studying Music at Newcastle University
Sea Fever
5 piece electronica band from Manchester featuring members of New Order, Jonny Marr, Haven, Section 25 and Brix & The Extricated.
Afternoon Recital: Julie Best and Jean Corrighan Accordion Duo
We are delighted to welcome Jean and Julie back to the Fratry. Always so popular with our audiences, we are looking forward to seeing them again. 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 […]
Afternoon Recital: Simeon Walker
Our series of free Afternoon Recitals continues, we are delighted to welcome Simeon Walker to the Fratry.Simeon Walker While entry to our concerts is complimentary, we encourage contributions during the collection at the end of each performance to support both the talented artists and the Cathedral. Your generosity will help us continue to bring such […]
Georgia Cécile – Jazz Night
Georgia Cécile is a UK award-winning jazz vocalist, championed by Gregory Porter and Jamie Cullum. A rising star of the UK jazz scene, she has headlined sold-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s, wowed audiences at international festivals, and performed with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. For this intimate duo performance at the […]
An Evening of French Choral Classics
The Solway Singers present an evening of French Choral Classics on Saturday 15 November 2025 at 7:30pm, at St Cuthbert’s Church, Blackfriars Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8HB. The programme features Durufle’s Requiem and his Four Motets, along with Poulenc’s Gloria, Widor’s Surrexit a Mortuis, and Dupre’s Laudate Dominum. Early bird tickets are available online for […]
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. Opening times: 10am-3.30pm Free entry* and open to all, see you there! The […]
