West Walls Brewery Tour & Tasting

Thursday 24th September – 2pm-4pm

Come behind the scenes at West Walls Brewing Co. and see how your favourite pint is made.
From grain to glass, in a working microbrewery in the heart of Carlisle. See the kit, learn the process, and find out what running a small brewery is really like, then taste the beer fresh from the tank.

Chapman Bags Factory Tour

Thursday 24th September – 2pm-3pm

Go behind the scenes at one of Carlisle’s iconic manufacturers and discover how Chapman bags are made. See the skilled makers at work, follow the journey from canvas and leather to finished bag, and learn more about the craftsmanship behind this proudly British brand. Chapman has been handcrafting bags in Carlisle since 1984.

Brunton Park Stadium Tours

Friday 25th September – 1pm | 2pm | 3pm

Get a unique look inside the home of Carlisle United with a guided stadium tour. Discover areas of the ground you don’t usually get to see, hear more about the club’s history and get a different perspective on this iconic Carlisle venue. A must for Carlisle United fans – and anyone curious to see what goes on behind the scenes.

AF Active Padel, Women’s Only Taster Session

Saturday 26th September, 3-4:30pm

Join us for a fun, friendly 90-minute padel session exclusively for women.

Whether you’re completely new to padel or have picked up a racket before, this is a great opportunity to get active, have a go at something new and enjoy a relaxed session on the court. The session will be led by an experienced coach.

AF Active Padel, Beginners Taster
Session

Sunday 27th September, 3-4:30pm

Fancy giving padel a go? This free 90-minute beginners’ session is the perfect introduction.

Led by an experienced coach, the session will introduce you to the basics of padel, from getting to grips with the racket and learning how the game works to having a go on court yourself.

Pub Quiz – Multiple Venues

Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th September

Test your knowledge of Carlisle with a city-wide quiz taking place across participating pubs. Complete the quiz sheet over the weekend and return to the bar for the chance to win a £50 bar tab, funded by the Great Border City BID.

Tullie Lates

Thursday 24th September, 4pm-8pm

Experience Tullie after hours, with the galleries and exhibitions open until 8pm. As a special one-off for Carlisle Weekend, entry to Tullie Lates is free! There’s also a free, bookable Carlidoscope Life Drawing session from 6.30–8pm, taking place inside the colourful automata exhibition.

Tullie Make & Create

Sunday 27th September, 1pm-4pm

Get creative at Tullie with a special Carlisle Weekend-themed Make & Create session. Inspired by the wyverns on Carlisle’s city crest, families can get hands-on and make their very own moving wyvern to take home.
Drop-in session.
Free to attend.

Rebuild Repair Fair

Saturday 26th September

Got something that needs fixing? Bring along your broken or well-loved items and learn how to repair, restore and reuse them at The Rebuild Site’s Repair Fair. Meet local repairers, pick up practical skills and discover how small fixes can help save money and keep things out of the bin.

Do the Doodle!

Saturday 26th September, 10am–5pm & Sunday 27th September, 10am–2pm

Intro, 7 Paternoster Row

Get involved in creating a giant collaborative doodle celebrating Carlisle! Add your favourite places, people, memories, landmarks and little things that make the city special. Guest artists will also be dropping in throughout the weekend to add their own designs, so come along, grab a pen and help show what Carlisle is all about. No experience needed — just drop in!

Ghost Tours

Sunday 17th September, 8pm

Step into Carlisle’s dark past with Jo on a walking tour filled with tales of murder, executions and ghostly apparitions in the heart of our Great Border City.

Tickets are just £8.50 for Carlisle Weekend, reduced from the usual £12.

Carlisle Cathedral

Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September

Step inside one of Carlisle’s most historic landmarks and discover its fascinating architecture, stories and hidden highlights. Volunteer Welcomers and Guides will be on hand to answer questions and offer informal tours, or explore at your own pace using the Cathedral’s free digital guide.

Museum of Military Life

Friday 25th – Sunday 27th September

Treasures from the Collection.
A temporary display of objects from our collections, chosen by volunteers from the Brass Tacks Lottery-funded project. Visitors will also have the opportunity to find out more about volunteering and try their hand at cataloguing. Normal admission applies.

Box Arena

Saturday 26th September 1pm-6pm

Cumbria Pride’s main event features live entertainment, performances and special guests, including George Shelley with his new band Lightlines, Kyle Finn, Michael T Ogilvie, PJ Taylor, Dee Licious, Miss Pearl, Sandie, Sam Ashby and host Reese Wetherspoon. The event is free to attend.

Box Arena, Pride After Party

Saturday 26th September, from 8pm

The celebrations continue with an 18+ after party, featuring Kyle Finn, PJ Taylor, Reese Wetherspoon, Sandie, Rayy Vonica and DJ Phil Salmon. The event is free to attend.