The Sands Centre Carlisle

    The Sands Centre is Cumbria and South West Scotland’s premier venue for entertainment.

    The Sands Centre caters to over 750,000 customers per year and plays host to international orchestras, theatre, opera and ballet companies, international recording artists and comedians, both past and present.

    The centre also provides a diverse range of sports, recreation and health & fitness activities as well as the Better Gym, a state of the art fitness facility.

    The centre can also host a wide range of conferences, meetings and exhibitions ranging from car shows, Ideal Home exhibitions and national conferences to small meetings and seminars.

    This website offers comprehensive listing of all our current performances and events.

    The centre can also host a wide range of conferences, meetings and exhibitions ranging from car shows, Ideal Home exhibitions and national conferences to small meetings and seminars.

    This website offers comprehensive listing of all our current performances and events.

    Upcoming events at the Sands Centre Carlisle

    An Evening of Burlesque

    A glorious Night of Glamour, Laughter and Feel-good Fun

    The Sands Centre Carlisle

    24 Apr 2026

    Roll up, roll up… the UK’s longest-running burlesque show is back touring the nation

    Anything For Love The Meat Loaf Story

    2025 Tour

    The Sands Centre Carlisle

    18 Oct 2025

    Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits

    The James Brown Experience

    A tribute to the King of Funk

    The Sands Centre Carlisle

    26 Sep 2025

    Relive the original soul legend in an immersive concert experience that goes beyond imitation and captures the essence of the Godfather’s unmatched legacy. Get involved in the movement as you watch high-octane dance numbers, heart wrenching ballads and timeless classics that have inspired generations of musicians and activists alike to get on the good foot and Say It Loud!
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