Culture Bazaar 2026
2026-04-18 11:00 - 17:00 UTC
Culture Bazaar is a free, family-friendly event showcasing the rich diversity of our local communities. The day will feature live music and dance performances, cultural showcases, international food, creative workshops, community stalls and activities for all ages.

The event provides an opportunity for people from different backgrounds to come together, share traditions, learn from one another and celebrate what makes Carlisle such a welcoming and inclusive city. Culture Bazaar highlights the contributions of people from ethnically diverse and migrant backgrounds, while creating a space where everyone feels valued and included.

Visitors can expect a lively atmosphere filled with colour, sound and global flavours. Local organisations, community groups and artists will be present to share information about their work and ways to get involved

Culture Bazaar 2026

Henna Event
2026-03-11 12:00 - 14:00 | RESTORE, 37 Castle Street, CARLISLE, Cumbria, CA3 8SY
Henna and Mehndi events during the Holy Month of Ramadan, especially in preparation for Eid-ul-Fitr, are cherished traditions in many Muslim communities around the world. These gatherings are not only a time for artistic expression but also serve as a communal celebration of faith and cultural heritage.

As the month of fasting draws to a close, families and friends come together to adorn their hands and feet with intricate henna designs, symbolizing joy, beauty, and new beginnings. The application of henna is often accompanied by music, laughter, and storytelling, creating a festive atmosphere that enhances the anticipation of Eid.

The rich, earthy scent of the henna paste, coupled with the vibrant patterns it leaves behind, adds a tangible layer of excitement to the Eid preparations. This tradition fosters a sense of unity and shared experience, as individuals of all ages partake in the ritual, reinforcing bonds and creating lasting memories.

Bollywood DJ Night - Fundraiser
2025-10-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Tithe Barn, West Walls, Carlisle, CA3 8UF, West Walls, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8UH, United Kingdom
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Community Kitchen
2025-08-05 12:00 - 15:00 | The Oval Centre, ,, Salterbeck Drive, Salterbeck, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 5HA, United Kingdom
How about spending a delightful afternoon mingling with folks from all around the globe?

You’ll get to tantalize your taste buds with a variety of international cuisines, engage in exciting games, and make some new friends. And who knows? You might even share a hearty laugh or two! It’s going to be a blast, don’t miss out!

Diversity Carnival 2025
2025-06-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Carlisle City Centre
In June 2024 we held the first Cumbria Diversity Carnival in Carlisle, with hundreds taking part in a joyful celebration of the diversity in Cumbria including gender, sexuality, nationalities and disabilities with flags flown to represent their identity! A fully inclusive event!

Next year in 2025 we aim to build on the success of last year with more people joining us, and we would like to invite you to take part.

Diversity Carnival
2025-06-21 00:00

AGM - Multicultural Cumbria
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Tullie House, Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TP, United Kingdom

Culture Bazaar
2025-05-04 12:00 - 17:30, 2025-05-03 12:00 - 17:30
Save the date for Culture Bazaar 2025! Two days filled with music, food, activities and dancing!

Show & Tell
2025-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Bitts Park, Carlisle, CA3 8UZ, United Kingdom

MusicLinks
2025-04-10 00:00

CommUnity Food & Fun
2025-03-31 17:00, 2025-03-24 17:00

Budget Friendly Food
2025-03-28 00:00, 2025-03-25 00:00, 2025-02-25 00:00

Nowruz - Kurdish/Persian New Year
2025-03-20 00:00 - 23:59

CommUnity Food & Fun
2025-03-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-03 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Currock Community Centre, Lediard Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 4BS

NPennines AONB Filmmaking project & Training
2025-03-14 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-03-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Campsite, Into the Woods Cumbria, Penrith, United Kingdom

MusicLinks
2025-03-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Scotland Church – Kirk, 12 Chapel St, Carlisle, CA1 1JA, United Kingdom

Climbwell
2025-02-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Rock Climbing Gym, Eden Rock, Carlisle, United Kingdom

Conversation Café
2025-02-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Cornerstone Café, 62-66 Denton St,, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 5EH, United Kingdom
Learn to speak English by having conversations and meeting new people. For people who want to learn practical English that they can use in day to day life.

Arabic – تعلم التحدث باللغة الإنجليزية من خلال إجراء المحادثات والتعرف على أشخاص جدد. للأشخاص الذين يرغبون في تعلم اللغة الإنجليزية العملية التي يمكنهم استخدامها في الحياة اليومية.

Farsi – د خبرو اترو او د نوي خلکو سره د لیدو له لارې انګلیسي خبرې کول زده کړئ. د هغو خلکو لپاره چې غواړي عملي انګلیسي زده کړي چې دوی کولی شي په ورځني ژوند کې وکاروي.

Persian – با مکالمه و ملاقات با افراد جدید، زبان انگلیسی را یاد بگیرید. برای افرادی که می خواهند انگلیسی عملی را یاد بگیرند که می توانند در زندگی روزمره از آن استفاده کنند.

Tigrinya – ዕላል ብምግባርን ሓደስቲ ሰባት ብምርኻብን እንግሊዝኛ ምዝራብ ተማሃር። ኣብ መዓልታዊ ህይወት ክጥቀሙሉ ዝኽእሉ ግብራዊ እንግሊዝኛ ክመሃሩ ንዝደልዩ ሰባት።

Dari – با داشتن مکالمات و ملاقات با مردم جدید یاد بگیرید که انگلیسی صحبت کنید. برای مردم که میخواهند انگلیسی عملی یاد بگیرند که آنها میتوانند در زندگی روزمره استفاده کنند.

Malayalam – സംഭാഷണങ്ങളിലൂടെയും പുതിയ ആളുകളെ കണ്ടുമുട്ടുന്നതിലൂടെയും ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് സംസാരിക്കാൻ പഠിക്കുക. ദൈനംദിന ജീവിതത്തിൽ ഉപയോഗിക്കാൻ കഴിയുന്ന പ്രായോഗിക ഇംഗ്ലീഷ് പഠിക്കാൻ ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്ന ആളുകൾക്ക്.

Chinese – 通过对话和结识新朋友来学习说英语。 适合那些想要学习可以在日常生活中使用的实用英语的人。

Nepali – कुराकानी गरेर र नयाँ मानिसहरूलाई भेटेर अंग्रेजी बोल्न सिक्नुहोस्। तिनीहरूले दैनिक जीवनमा प्रयोग गर्न सक्ने व्यावहारिक अंग्रेजी सिक्न चाहने व्यक्तिहरूको लागि।

CommUnity Food & Fun
2025-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Currock Community Centre, Lediard Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 4BS
This week cooked by Emma.

MusicLinks
2025-02-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Scotland Church – Kirk, 12 Chapel St, Carlisle, CA1 1JA, United Kingdom
Somaye Abkar played traditional Persian instruments for us.

CommUnity Food & Fun
2025-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Currock Community Centre, Lediard Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 4BS
This week cooked by Mumu.

CommUnity Food & Fun
2025-02-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Currock Community Centre, Lediard Avenue, Carlisle, CA2 4BS
This week cooked by Jomaa.
