Royal Northern Sinfonia: Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8
The Carlisle Classics season concludes on 22 May 2027 with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, conducted by Nil Venditti, with Maria Włoszczowska returning as soloist.
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra: Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra will visit Carlisle on 25 April 2027, with a programme including Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony – a powerful, uplifting work that builds towards a triumphant, unforgettable finale.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony
Royal Northern Sinfonia’s Principal Guest Conductor Nil Venditti will lead Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’ Symphony
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence
In February, a strings-led programme featuring Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence will be directed by Anthony Marwood, on 25 February 2027.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Candlelit Winter Concert
Royal Northern Sinfonia will perform their annual candlelit winter concert at St Cuthbert’s Church on 3 December 2026, offering an intimate concert experience in the lead-up to Christmas.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto
On 12 November 2026, Royal Northern Sinfonia will return to The Sands Centre with Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, performed by one of the world’s finest clarinettists Julian Bliss.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
Carlisle Classics returns to The Sands Centre’s main auditorium this autumn, as The Glasshouse and The Sands Centre announce a new season of live orchestral music in the city. The season opens on 21 October 2026 at The Sands Centre with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, directed by internationally acclaimed violinist and Artistic Partner of The Glasshouse, […]
Valais Blacknose Beauties National Show and Sale
Celebrate a decade of one of the UK’s most unique agricultural events at the 10th Anniversary Blacknose Beauties National Show & Sale in Carlisle, Cumbria. This flagship event in the Valais Blacknose Society calendar brings together breeders, farmers, smallholders, and visitors from around the world to celebrate the much-loved Valais Blacknose sheep – famously nicknamed […]
Carlisle Community Concerts: Eden Brass Quartet
Eden Brass Quartet presents Something Old, Something New… a programme of pieces spanning four centuries.
Carlisle Community Concerts: Lethera
Enjoy an afternoon with Lethera, a collective of seasoned performers. Expect great musicianship and beautiful harmonies delivered through a wonderful repertoire of songs.
