Penrith Sounds Around Town
Saturday’s throughout Penrith Town Centre come alive with an afternoon of live music!
Brought to you by Penrith’s EVAN & Plug n Play…
Dates, locations, and acts listed below so add them to your diary.
Between 12noon and 3pm we have an array of local music being performed in various sites in the town, free to enjoy!
23 May 2026 | Angel Sq | Mrs Knox and the Goodtime boys |
30 May 2026 | Middlegate | Pete Garnett |
6 Jun 2026 | Bandstand | Solway Express |
13 Jun 2026 | Bandstand | Uncle Carbunkle |
20 Jun 2026 | Angel Sq | Bluejam Folk |
27 Jun 2026 | Middlegate | Tailgate Buskers |
4 Jul 2026 | Castle park | The Great Penrith Picnic |
11 Jul 2026 | Bandstand | The Cover Up |
18 Jul 2026 | Eamont Bridge | Penrith Show |
25 Jul 2026 | Gt Dockray | Streetbeats |
1 Aug 2026 | Bandstand | The Hoo |
8 Aug 2026 | Bandstand | Squeezebox |
15 Aug 2026 | Bandstand | Acoustic Vandals |
22 Aug 2026 | Gt Dockray | Streetbeats |
About the Event
Friday 31st July – Thacka Beck Field, Pategill
(Behind Penrith Hospital)
Friday 7th August – Fairhill Playing Field, Townhead
(At the top of Salkeld Road)
Friday 14th August – Castletown REC
(Bottom of Mill Street)
What’s On
The 2026 programme includes a wide range of free entertainment and activities for all ages, including:
- Live music and performances
- Arts and crafts activities
Bus Services
- Bus services 104, 508 and 509 will pick up and drop off on Meeting House Lane
- X5 services will pick up and drop off at Penrith Rail Station
Passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys and check service information before travelling.
Parking in Penrith
Up‑to‑date information about Penrith car parks, locations and parking charges is available on the Westmorland & Furness Council website:
https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/parking
Visitors are also encouraged to consider walking if possible to each site.
