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Drum kit
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Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Brickyard
The Brickyard is a grassroots music venue in Fisher Street, Carlisle with a standing capacity of approximately 320. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Brickyard books Rock, Indie, Metal, Punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Carlisle venue directory.
The Brickyard is Carlisle's longest-running independent live music venue, tucked at 14 Fisher Street in the city centre between Newcastle and Glasgow. It's a 320-capacity standing room that has been putting on gigs for the best part of two decades, booking rock, indie, metal and punk alongside touring bands, tribute acts, comedy and club nights. Full-time live-music venue, 14 and over, with an extensive calendar running through 2026.
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The Brickyard books Rock, Indie, Metal, Punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Brickyard has a standing capacity of approximately 320, classed as a medium venue. See all Carlisle venues for size comparisons.
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14 Fisher Street, Fisher Street, Carlisle, CA3 8RN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Carlisle venues nearby.
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