Carlisle · Sat 19 Dec · Price not listed
Old Fire Station
Saturday 19 December 2026. Starts 18:00. Price not listed.
Also on in CarlisleUpdated 12 November 2026
Saturday
| Date | Saturday, 19 December 2026 |
| Starts | 18:00 |
| Ends | 22:00 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
The Big Indie Fest plays Old Fire Station in Carlisle on Saturday, 19 December 2026.
The biggest indie tribute festival is set to take the roof off of Carlisle for a Christmas special!
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| Venue | Old Fire Station |
| Area | Castle CA3 8QP |
| Genre | Indie Rock / Tribute Act |
| Status | Being verified |
The nearest station is Carlisle (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
Smaller live music rooms in Carlisle often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn't listed with us yet - check the venue's own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map shows exactly where Old Fire Station is, and the Carlisle live music hub has what else is on around the same night.
The Big Indie Fest at Old Fire Station, Carlisle
Saturday, 19 December 2026 · starts 18:00 · Old Fire Station, Carlisle
- 19 Dec
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- 18:00
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- 1 act
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Last updated: 12 November 2026
The Big Indie Fest — Quick Facts
The Big Indie Fest plays Old Fire Station in Carlisle on Saturday 19 December 2026 at 18:00. The listing does not give a price yet. Genre, age policy and where the listing came from are below, with a way to tell us if anything has changed.
The Big Indie Fest are playing Old Fire Station in Carlisle on Saturday, 19 December 2026. It starts at 18:00 and is listed to finish around 22:00. Expect Indie Rock / Tribute Act. This listing is part of the Carlisle grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Carlisle gigs there.
Carlisle has 111 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 8 venues — 5 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 19:16. Old Fire Station is number 1 among Carlisle's busiest rooms, with 13 gigs listed in the next 30 days.
Source: the GigXchange gig directory, refreshed nightly.What’s on in Carlisle this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
About this gig
The biggest indie tribute festival is set to take the roof off of Carlisle for a Christmas special!
The artist — The Big Indie Fest
The Big Indie Fest headlines this Carlisle gig on Saturday, 19 December 2026. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Indie Rock / Tribute Act across the set.
The venue — Old Fire Station
Old Fire Station is in the Carlisle gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.
Find Old Fire Station
Old Fire Station is at Castle, Carlisle, CA3 8QP. The map shows the room and the streets around it, and the other gigs coming up at Old Fire Station are listed further down this page.
The nearest station is Carlisle (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Old Fire Station is in Castle, Carlisle — use CA3 8QP for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 18:00.
Death of Guitar Pop at Old Fire Station, One Step Behind (Madness Tribute) at The Brickyard, The Smiths Ltd at Carlisle Old Fire Station and Jake Bugg: Acoustic Live Performance + Q&A at Carlisle Old Fire Station.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Carlisle night
Smaller live music rooms in Carlisle often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where Old Fire Station is, and the Carlisle live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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What’s On at Old Fire Station
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The Big Indie Fest at Old Fire Station. The Big Indie Fest plays Old Fire Station on Saturday 19 December from 18:00. Also on in Carlisle: Death of Guitar Pop at Old Fire Station, One Step Behind (Madness Tribute) at The Brickyard and The Smiths Ltd at Carlisle Old Fire Station. All upcoming shows are in the Carlisle gig directory. Planning further ahead? The UK music festivals we have date-checked sit on one festival timeline, with clash checks.
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