28-05-2025
Carlisle to host UK Proms in the Park tour this July
Carlisle Castle is set to host the UK Proms in the Park tour this July.
The historic fortress will provide a backdrop for a weekend of music, featuring the UK Dance Anthems Orchestra and the UK Proms Orchestra.
The event is part of a UK-wide tour of eight locations.
The UK Proms Weekend will kick off on Friday, July 4, with the Dance Anthems Orchestra, a 30-piece ensemble that will take the audience on a journey through four decades of dance tunes.
Gates will open at 5.30pm, with the orchestra starting at 7.30pm.
On Saturday, July 5, the UK Proms Orchestra will take centre stage for a night of classical music.
The concert will feature popular movie tracks and sing-along favourites, culminating in a finale of classics from the Last Night of the Proms.
Helen Skelton, TV presenter, will be hosting on the Saturday evening (Image: Supplied) The evening will be hosted by Helen Skelton, TV presenter, and conducted by Joe Davies.
Mr Davies said: "I couldn't be more excited for the Proms in Carlisle.
"Bringing an evening of brilliant music to the UK's finest county will be something special.
"I've always been proud to be a Cumbrian.
"It's a county with a rich and diverse history, full of music, art, and literature.
"This event will pay homage to this, and it's fantastic we're able to perform in the iconic Carlisle Castle."
The concert will also feature patriotic songs to mark the year of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including Jerusalem, Land of Hope and Glory, and the national anthems of Wales, Scotland, and England.
The event will also include British favourites such as Sweet Caroline and Hey Jude, as well as sea shanty songs.
Justin Klekot, UK Proms director and co-founder, said: "It will be a magical evening at Carlisle Castle, listening to some of the UK's most talented classical musicians performing as the sun sets on a summer's evening."
The UK Proms plans more events this year, including the Three Tenors by Candlelight series, Big Band Jukebox, and The Horror Ensemble.
Peter Metcalfe, UK Proms director and co-founder, said: "We wanted to provide people across Carlisle a 'Last Night of The Prom' experience on their doorstep.
"Carlisle Castle is the perfect venue, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever."
The weekend will also feature support acts, vocalists, and dancers, all performing on a new stage.
There will be three bars and street food on offer from the award-winning Digbeth Dining Club.
Tickets for both nights are available at
