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SPEAKERS & LECTURES   |   SATURDAY 18 JUNE

FURY FEST

Back on tour by popular demand, THE CHAMP is bringing the after party celebrations to you!

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FURY FEST

Musical theatre   |   Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 October

blood brothers

Willy Russell’s legendary musical tells the captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.

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blood brothers
blood brothers

FOLK & COUNTRY MUSIC    |   SUNDAY 22 MAY

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS

Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland's favourite sons 'The Dubliners'.

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SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS
SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS

STAND UP COMEDY   |   WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE

AL MURRAY - GIG FOR VICTORY

As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will need answers. Answers that they know they need, answers to questions they never knew existed.

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AL MURRAY - GIG FOR VICTORY
AL MURRAY - GIG FOR VICTORY

FEATURED SHOWS

Josh Widdicombe - Bit Much

Josh Widdicombe - Bit Much

Stand Up Comedy  | The Sands Centre

Josh Widdicombe - Bit Much

Sun 22 May - Tue 24 May 2022 8:00pm

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Al Murray Gig For Victory

Al Murray Gig For Victory

Stand Up Comedy  | The Sands Centre

Al Murray Gig For Victory

Wed 8 Jun 2022 7:30pm

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DR HOOK starring Dennis Locorriere - The 50th Anniversary Tour

DR HOOK starring Dennis Locorriere - The...

Rock & Pop Music  | The Sands Centre

DR HOOK starring Dennis Locorriere - The 50th Anniversary Tour

Thu 3 Nov 2022 7:30pm

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Rob Beckett - WALLOP

Rob Beckett - WALLOP

Stand Up Comedy  | The Sands Centre

Rob Beckett - WALLOP

Tue 8 Nov 2022 8:00pm

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Whitney - Queen of the Night

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Rock & Pop Music  | The Sands Centre

Whitney - Queen of the Night

Sat 4 Mar 2023 7:30pm

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Careers

Cleaning Assistant (Events)

We are looking to expand our team of hardworking casual Cleaning Assistants, working from The Sands Centre in Carlisle.

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Tyson Fury is heading to Carlisle!

Tyson Fury is heading to Carlisle!

Back on tour by popular demand, THE CHAMP is bringing the after party celebrations to you!

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Ukrainian National Municipal Opera Kyiv to visit Carlisle with Madama Butterfly

Announcement

Ukrainian National Municipal Opera Kyiv ...

3 March 2022

3 March 2022

In support of Ukraine, Senbla and Ellen Kent Productions are proud to be touring the Ukrainian National Municipal Opera Kyiv with Madama Butterfly, which visits Carlisle on Tuesday 3 May.

 

 

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Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe To Publish Parenting Hell Book This October

Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe To Publi...

9 May 2022

9 May 2022

Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe, hosts of the number one smash hit podcast Parenting Hell, have signed a publishing deal.

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STARS OF STRICTLY

Oti Mabuse - I Am Here

Oti Mabuse - I Am Here

Ballroom & Commercial Dance  | The Sands Centre

Oti Mabuse - I Am Here

Sat 28 May 2022 7:30pm

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Anton & Giovanni - Him & Me

Anton & Giovanni - Him & Me

Ballroom & Commercial Dance  | The Sands Centre

Anton & Giovanni - Him & Me

Thu 30 Jun 2022 7:30pm

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Strictly Presents: Keeeep Dancing!

Strictly Presents: Keeeep Dancing!

Ballroom & Commercial Dance  | The Sands Centre

Strictly Presents: Keeeep Dancing!

Thu 14 Jul 2022 7:30pm

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Here Come The Boys

Here Come The Boys

Ballroom & Commercial Dance  | The Sands Centre

Here Come The Boys

Fri 22 Jul 2022 7:30pm

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Our Redevelopment

Our Redevelopment

Stay up to date with our £25 million redevelopment creating a brand new landmark at the heart of Carlisle! Combining The Sands Centre and The Pools (currently on James Street) sites enables us to provide first-class entertainment, leisure and swimming facilities on a single site.

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Secure My Booking

Secure My Booking

For a worry-free ticket purchase, you may opt into the SecureMyBooking Ticket Refund Program. From traffic delays, illness, adverse weather conditions, strikes, accidents and more, it’s easy for you to apply for a refund.

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