Old Fire Station

THE DAISYCHAIN CONNECTION: Stronger than ever – they’re back in action, Baby!

THE DAISYCHAIN CONNECTION Stronger than ever – they’re back in action, Baby! by Stephen Murphy Formed in 1986 in the depths of Carlisle, The Daisychain Connection became the sound of the city. With upbeat pop songs that have an edge; think The House Martins, Morrissey & The Cure in a positive mood, they were very […]

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EDITOR’S PICK: Who’s coming to Cumbria this spring

EDITOR’S PICK: Who’s coming to Cumbria this spring Spring 2026 in Cumbria is shaping up to be an exciting season for live events, music, theatre, and just plain fun! by Danni Murphy Here’s our pick of the top shows and nights out you won’t want to miss… Trevor Nelson – Soul Nation Where: Old Fire […]

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Popular book festival returns to Carlisle!

After a two-year hiatus, Borderlines Carlisle Book Festival is due to return to the border city this November. With 11 fantastic events running from Tuesday 4 November to Sunday 16 November, sessions will take place at Tullie, Cakes & Ale (both Castle Street) and The Old Fire Station. The festival, a celebration of the written […]

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Editors Pick: 7 incredible events that will make this winter unforgettable

EDITORS PICK 2025 As we march into 2025, the excitement in the air is palpable with an array of incredible events that will make this winter unforgettable. by Danni Murphy Here are some must-see shows and performances to get you through the cold months. Committed 2 Rock Does Burns Night January 25th Rosehill Theatre Celebrate […]

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The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns heads to Carlisle

As we head into the depths of winter we could all use a wee pick-me-up and something to look forward to, to help bring a little bit of sunshine, light and laughter into our lives.  Well, it seems we have just the tonic with the upcoming Comedy Hit – The Ghosting of Rabbie Burns which […]

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Kids Christmas Roundup November / December 2019

Kids Christmas Roundup November / December 2019 There’s plenty for the kids in the run-up to Christmas, whether it’s meeting the big man in red, practising their carol singing or taking to the great outdoors. Carol Singing Day Oak Tree Animals’ Charity November 30 An opportunity to sing with a group. What better way of […]

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The Bluetones make Slight Return to Carlisle

With their debut album ‘Expecting To Fly’ entering the charts at No.1 upon its release in 1996 (and going onto sell more than a million copies), two more Top 10 albums and thirteen Top 40 singles including the ‘Bluetonic’, ‘Slight Return’, ‘Marblehead Johnson’, ‘Solomon Bites The Worm’, ‘If’ and ‘Keep the Fires Burning’ have all contributed to cementing the band as one of […]

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Live Music Fundraiser for Constable Debbie Hall

Sunday 13th October     The Old Fire Station, Carlisle Doors 3.30 pm Debbie Hall still urgently needs our help in her heroic battle against cancer. Every day counts in our efforts to secure the necessary funds for her cutting edge European treatment. As many know, Debbie is a decorated Carlisle police officer who has […]

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What’s going on at the Old Fire Station

Carlisle’s Old Fire Station is many things to many people. It barely needs mentioning it’s one of the premier live performance venues in the city but it has much more to offer.  Whether you are looking for a perfect venue for hire complete with food and drink facilities or studio space to rent, then the […]

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Prodigious Poisoners – Murder By Gaslight

Murder by Gaslight is a wonderfully ghoulish audience with two of the most infamous poisoners in British history – William Palmer and Harvey Crippen. Don’t Go Into The Cellar Theatre Company normally brings adaptations of nineteenth-century literature’s greatest ghost and horror stories to modern-day audiences.  Formed in 2010, they are the UK’s finest practitioners of […]

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