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What's on in Orton Rigg

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Orton Rigg.

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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(5mi)

via Afrikana CICLocal gem

Children & Family

Holiday Activity and Food Programme Summer Kids Club 2026

There are limited HAF-funded spaces available per session.

Wed 22 Jul10:50Watchtree Nature Reserve(1.8mi)

via Watchtree Nature ReserveLocal gem

Community

RR SSAFA

Found this on The Victory Hall's radar. RR SSAFA — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 Jul13:00The Victory Hall(2.7mi)

via The Victory Hall

Community

SR Penrith and Solway Conservative Association

The Victory Hall is putting on SR Penrith and Solway Conservative Association and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Wed 22 Jul19:30The Victory Hall(2.7mi)

via The Victory Hall

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(4.8mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

Community

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(4.8mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

Community

MH Solway and Penrith LP

MH Solway and Penrith LP at The Victory Hall. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Sat 25 Jul08:30The Victory Hall(2.7mi)

via The Victory Hall

Community

SR Debra Mandale Felts

One for the diary — SR Debra Mandale Felts at The Victory Hall. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sat 25 Jul13:00The Victory Hall(2.7mi)

via The Victory Hall

Community

MH Private Party

The Victory Hall hasn't given us the full script, but MH Private Party has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Sat 25 Jul18:00The Victory Hall(2.7mi)

via The Victory Hall

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(4.8mi)

via The BrickyardCurated

Live Music

Frankly, The Smiths / Laid (James Tribute)

Sat 25 Jul20:30The Brickyard(4.8mi)

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(4.4mi)

via Carlisle Sub Aqua ClubLocal gem

Community

MH Private Party clear up

MH Private Party clear up at The Victory Hall. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Sun 26 Jul08:30The Victory Hall(2.7mi)

via The Victory Hall

Community

Gathering with the Hebron Family

Spotted Gathering with the Hebron Family on Hebron Evangelical Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sun 26 Jul11:00Hebron Evangelical Church(4.9mi)

via Hebron Evangelical Church

Community

Mh swingfit

The Victory Hall is putting on Mh swingfit and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Mon 27 Jul10:00The Victory Hall(2.7mi)

via The Victory Hall

Community

108 Mealbank & Connect

We found this gem on Hebron Evangelical Church's website. 108 Mealbank & Connect — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Mon 27 Jul18:00Hebron Evangelical Church(4.9mi)

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(4.5mi)

via Carlisle Christian Fellowship

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Venues with events near Orton Rigg

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

The Victory Hall2.7 miles away Watchtree Nature Reserve1.8 miles away

More about Orton Rigg

Cumbria, England

Orton Rigg sits snugly in Cumbria where the hills are high and the air is crisp enough to make your tea taste better. With no big venues on the doorstep, we keep things local by watching out for what happens nearby in workhouses or community halls that pop up on a Tuesday evening. We don't need a stadium to find a good night out when the village green hosts a market and a pub down the road runs a quiz that turns strangers into friends. Near Here keeps an eye on the wider county so you can catch a gig in Keswick before heading home for a cup of tea.

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