What's on in Houghton

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Caribbean Night

We are proud to invite you to join us at The Afrikana Center in Carlisle for our special 2026 cultural…

Wed 22 JulAfrikana CIC(2.5mi)

via Afrikana CICLocal gem

Community

Braemar

Braemar — brought to you by Carlisle Small Arms Club and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Wed 22 JulCarlisle Small Arms Club(3.6mi)

via Carlisle Small Arms Club

Community

Virtual Fostering Information Event

If you’re looking to learn more about fostering, then join one of our virtual fostering information events and find out more about the rewarding role of a foster parent.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Foster Care Associates(1.4mi)

via Foster Care AssociatesLocal gem

Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond

Community

Around £18.00

Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond

On Friday 24th July, New York City's Tragedy brings the headbangin' bootyshakin' good times back to The Brickyard in Carlisle city! Tragedy takes disco, soft-rock and pop classics, and completely reimagines them as glorious, red-hot heavy metal. Sure to put a smile on your face and your fist in the air. “Tragedy rocks sweet balls and can do no wrong! They are great fun!” – Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden “An undisputed smash at festivals everywhere, Tragedy are undeniably entertaining in the flesh; their heavy metal reworkings of pop and disco hits so well executed that resistance is generally useless.” - Blabbermouth

Fri 24 Jul19:30The Brickyard(2.1mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

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Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond

On Friday 24th July, New York City’s Tragedy brings the headbangin’ bootyshakin’ good times back to The Brickyard in Carlisle city! Tragedy takes disco, soft-rock and pop classics, and completely reimagines them as glorious, red-hot heavy metal. Sure to put a smile on your face and your fist in the air. “Tragedy rocks sweet balls … Continued

Fri 24 Jul20:30The Brickyard(2.1mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

Frankly, The Smiths / Laid (James Tribute)

Community

Around £17.00

Frankly, The Smiths / Laid (James Tribute)

Frankly, The Smiths are a Scottish tribute act to The Smiths. The band formed in 2017, and since then have been performing all over Scotland on a regular basis, namely at the famous Ironworks in Inverness and the popular Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh. The four piece delve deep into the indie legend's back catalogue, performing lengthy shows which please both the casual and devoted fan. The band have gained a dedicated following, all of whom believe that this is the only tribute act to see for the ultimate Smiths experience. Laid have hit the tribute scene with lightning pace, receiving high praise everywhere they play. Bookings all over the country have come in thick and fast and the band have marked their territory as the leading tribute to one of the best bands to come out of Manchester. Playing all the hits including “Sit Down”, "Come Home", "Ring The Bells", “She’s a Star” and “Laid” they are not to be missed!

Sat 25 Jul19:30The Brickyard(2.1mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

Live Music

Frankly, The Smiths / Laid (James Tribute)

Sat 25 Jul20:30The Brickyard(2.1mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

Community

Around £20

Whitby

Event Whitby 26 July 2026 Type Qualified divers only Time All day Location

Sun 26 JulCarlisle Sub Aqua Club(3.2mi)

via Carlisle Sub Aqua ClubLocal gem

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Gathering with the Hebron Family

One for the diary — Gathering with the Hebron Family at Hebron Evangelical Church. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 26 Jul11:00Hebron Evangelical Church(2.4mi)

via Hebron Evangelical Church

Community

North East Coffee and Cake Morning 27th July

Come along to our Coffee and Cake Morning on the 27th July to meet our friendly team and discover what it’s like to foster with FCA North East.

Mon 27 Jul12:30Foster Care Associates(1.4mi)

via Foster Care AssociatesLocal gem

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North East Coffee and Cake Morning

Come along to our Coffee and Cake Morning to meet our friendly team and ask all things fostering and what it’s like to foster with FCA North East.

Mon 27 Jul12:30Foster Care Associates(1.4mi)

via Foster Care AssociatesLocal gem

Community

108 Mealbank & Connect

108 Mealbank & Connect? At Hebron Evangelical Church? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Mon 27 Jul18:00Hebron Evangelical Church(2.4mi)

via Hebron Evangelical Church

CommunityReligion & Spirituality

2026-07-28 18:45 - Aglow Meeting

Time: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 18:45Details: Location: CCF Lower HallPostcode: CA2 5BT

Tue 28 Jul19:45Carlisle Christian Fellowship(2.4mi)

via Carlisle Christian Fellowship

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Aglow Meeting

Time: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 at 18:45Details: Location: CCF Lower HallPostcode: CA2 5BT

Tue 28 Jul19:45Carlisle Christian Fellowship(2.4mi)

via Carlisle Christian Fellowship

Daffy Dill Interactive Magic & Bubble Show

Community

Around £8

Daffy Dill Interactive Magic & Bubble Show

Daffy Dill is a fun, energetic and highly experienced children’s entertainer who has been bringing laughter, magic and mayhem to... The post Daffy Dill Interactive Magic & Bubble Show appeared first on Tullie - Museum & Art Gallery.

Wed 29 JulGuildhall Museum(2.1mi)

via Guildhall Museum

Community

Around £17.50

Andrew Cushin – Intimate Acoustic Tour

Liift Presents...Anthemic indie songwriter Andrew Cushin is the promising young hope for British guitar music. The Newcastle lad includes such luminaries as Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller as fans."With new music in the works I thought what a great way to start playing a few un-released tracks as well as songs from the first two records then heading out for a few shows and stripping them right back !!"

Wed 29 Jul19:00The Brickyard(2.1mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

Community

Andrew Cushin – Intimate Acoustic Tour

Liift Presents… Anthemic indie songwriter Andrew Cushin is the promising young hope for British guitar music. The Newcastle lad includes such luminaries as Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller as fans. “With new music in the works I thought what a great way to start playing a few un-released tracks as well as songs from the first two records then heading out for a few shows and stripping them right back !!”

Wed 29 Jul20:00The Brickyard(2.1mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

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Venues with events near Houghton

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Brickyard2.1 miles away Foster Care Associates1.4 miles away Hebron Evangelical Church2.4 miles away

More about Houghton

Cumbria, England

Houghton in Cumbria is a proper bit of the north with a village hall that has been hosting local gatherings for years. The Houghton Village Hall usually manages to find a use for every spare hour, be it a community meeting or just a quiet evening out. It sits comfortably among the fells without needing to shout to get noticed. We like keeping things simple here so you can focus on what actually matters: being near home. There are always folk around who know where the next gathering is and will point you in the right direction. Near Here does exactly that, pulling together the local scene so you don't have to chase down a dozen different notices.

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