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About The Sands Centre
The Sands Centre is a live music venue in Town Centre, Carlisle with a standing capacity of approximately 1800. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The Sands Centre books Rock, Indie, Comedy, Theatre acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Carlisle venue directory.
The Sands Centre is Carlisle's largest live entertainment venue, sitting on the banks of the River Eden close to the city centre. Its main auditorium, refurbished with a new roof and improved event space in 2026, hosts national touring rock, indie and pop acts, orchestras, comedy and theatre, with recent programmes featuring the likes of Jools Holland and Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. A PA system and in-house sound engineer are provided. Located at The Sands, Carlisle CA1 1JQ.
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The Sands Centre, Town Centre, Carlisle, CA1 1JQ
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The Sands Centre books Rock, Indie, Comedy, Theatre. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Sands Centre has a standing capacity of approximately 1800, classed as a large venue. See all Carlisle venues for size comparisons.
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The Sands Centre, Town Centre, Carlisle, CA1 1JQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Carlisle venues nearby.
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