The important bits
Festival info
Entry rules, age changes, tickets and the facts to check before you arrive.
DateSat, 26 September 2026Confirmed
Festival hours10:00–24:00Confirmed
VenueCarlisle city centre and Box ArenaConfirmed
EntryFree · registration requiredConfirmed
Before you set off
Check your Pride ticket details
The 13:00–18:00 Pride event is free but has an Eventbrite ticket. The 18+ after-party uses a separate free ticket. The organiser has not stated what ticket evidence will be checked on arrival or whether the city-centre information market needs registration.
Get free ticketsDay to night
Check the published age guidance
Main eventThe organiser explicitly marks the separate 20:00 after-party as 18+ only. A complete age policy for the information market and 13:00–18:00 Pride event has not yet been published.
Adult programme18+ only
Practical answers
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Honest updates
Checked 2 September 2026
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Still to confirm
Updates we’re watching for
- Individual performer set times and running order
- Complete age policy for the information market and main Pride event
- Exact city-centre information-market location and stall list
- Event accessibility, accessible toilets and companion arrangements
- Welfare, first aid and quieter-space provision
- Event parking, Blue Badge parking, drop-off and road-closure guidance