We are delighted to have the well known artist Ceri Allen in the gallery at the OFS

Carlisle Contemporary Artists are hosting their first Open Art Exhibition

Saturday 19th October until Saturday 2nd November

10 - 4pm Monday to Saturday

12 - 4pm Sunday

Free Entry

Halloween double headliner featuring Metalcore band Griever & Horror Punks Ashestoangels

Support from Pulverizer & Tooth Fish 

Doors 7.00pm

Tickets £8.00 in advance (£9.00 on the door)

Available from OFS & Online

Age 14+

In his new show 50 Things About Us Mark Thomas combines his trademark mix of storytelling, standup, mischief and really, really well researched material to examine how we have come to inhabit this divided wasteland that some of us call the United Kingdom.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets: £12 and are available online, at The Old Town Hall and direct from OFS.

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

Legends of the UK R&B scene

40th Anniversary Tour

Doors 7pm

Tickets £17.50 and are available Online, Via OFS and The Old Town Hall

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

Bring your instrument or voice and join in with Roz Sluman’s Big Shoes Band at our monthly Jazz Jam Session, or simply come down and enjoy the vibe, a drink and lunch.

Doors: 12.30pm
Show: 1.00pm

Audience is free, participation is £5

The Bluetones were a huge part of the Brit Pop era. Fronted by the enigmatic Mark Morriss, they had an impressive run of hit singles that included the 'Bluetonic', 'Slight Return', 'Marblehead Johnson', 'Solomon Bites The Worm', 'If' and 'Keep the Fires Burning'. Their live shows brought the West London four-piece an army of devoted followers worldwide.

Support from Shambolics & Refuge

Doors: 7.30pm

Tickets are £22 and are available from OFS & Online

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

Soul Junction love recreating the authentic sound of the classic soul singers such as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Amy Winehouse, and Plan B... in Soul Junction style. Northern Soul and Motown songs add to the high energy dance party mix.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £8 (£10 on the door) and are available from OFS and Online. 

Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Award 2019 Nominee Darren considers himself a good person. Now he's 30 and he's never been in love. It can't always be someone else's fault? Learning more about himself and realising maybe he's never actually been happy with who is, join Darren for his trademark passion and insightful wit as he tries to work himself out. 

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 7.30pm

Tickets are £12.50 and are available from OFS, Online and The Old Town Hall

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… 50 years of continual touring and recording… and always at the highest level.
Doors 7.00pm
Show 8.00pm

Tickets £22.50 advance with £25 on the door

Available Online, The Old Town Hall and direct from OFS.

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

Blackbeard’s Tea Party’s bold and riotous modern folk rock is built for late nights and big stages. Traditional songs and tunes are given a heavy rock edge with earth shattering riffs, playful arrangements and driving dance rhythms.This is gutsy folk rock dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st Century.

The band celebrate a decade in music in 2019 and will commemorate this with their 'Ten YAAR Anniversary Tour' in the Autumn & Winter.

Doors: 7.30pm 
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £14.00 and are available online, at The Old Town Hall and OFS direct.

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

Carlisle DanceFit was set up in 2016 with the intention to spread the love of dance & bring London training to Carlisle.

Join them for their showcase.

Doors: 6.30pm
Show: 7.00pm

Tickets £9 & £8 Concession

Available from OFS, Carlisle Old Town Hall & Online

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

One of the founding members of The Beta Band, Steve has also recorded under the names of King Biscuit Time and Black Affair and since 2010 has released three acclaimed solo albums under his own name.

Doors 7.30pm Show 8pm

Tickets £20 (booking fee will apply if purchased online)

Available at OFS, Carlisle Old Town Hall and Online

Support from Pictish Trail

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

Suzi Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs. This year she is actually happy. This show answers the question: are all stand-ups at their best when they are miserable? Fingers crossed no!

Doors: 7.30pm
Show: 8.00pm

Strictly ages 15+
Tickets are £14.00 (£12 concessions) and are available via the OFS, Online and at the Old Town Hall. 

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

November's Blues Jam

Join Redfish as they host their popular afternoon of Blues.

Doors: 3.30pm
Show: 4.00pm

Tickets are £6.00 and are available from Mcgrews or on the door. 
 

After two consecutive sell-out years, Carl returns with a brand new show, expect stories, observations & audience interaction. Always an exciting night, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy. 

“One to watch” list 2019- Chortle

'Captivating... Outstanding... An all-round comic' ***** One4Review 

'Joyously funny... Great self-effacing warmth... Brilliant characterisations & expert timing' **** Theatre Bath

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £15 and are available online and direct from OFS

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

Bring your instrument or voice and join in with Roz Sluman’s Big Shoes Band at our monthly Jazz Jam Session, or simply come down and enjoy the vibe, a drink and lunch.

Doors: 12.30pm
Show: 1.00pm

Audience is free, participation is £5

Whitehaven born indie pop four piece; FLYNT brace fierce melodic hooks against a thick rhythmic backbone. Their fresh sound and strong live presence has well and truly made its mark across the land with nationwide recognition from BBC Radio 1, Kendal Calling and Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival.

Doors: 8.00pm

Tickets are £6 and are available online, The Old Town Hall and OFS direct.

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

Monster Ceilidh Band Present: their ‘Electrofolk’ spectacular with award winning talents of Accordionist Amy Thatcher and talented young Teeside Violinist Grace Smith.

Doors: 7.30pm
Show: 8.00pm
Tickets are £14.00 and are available online, The Old Town Hall and OFS direct.

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

**THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT**

After 2 previous sold out gigs, Lindisfarne return to Carlisle for their annual festive gig.

Doors: 7.00pm 
Show: 8.00pm 

THIS IS A SEATED GIG