Our Autumn Season is in full swing, and we have a packed October programme bringing live music, comedy, cinema, festivals and plenty more.
On stage, The Long Ryders, Toploader, Albert Lee, Shooglenifty, Chaps Choir & The Growing Singers, Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show, Martin Simpson, Peatbog Faeries, Republica, TRIP, and El Pony Pisador bring everything from rock and folk to country, traditional music and soaring harmonies.
Elsewhere, Vittorio Angelone, Jason Byrne and our ever-popular Comedy Club bring the laughs, while the Lakes International Comic Arts Festival returns alongside the Paddling Film Festival and Nick Cope’s Family Show. Plus, to celebrate World Poetry Day, Poetry Club is back with a Slambria Poetry Slam!
Over in the Cinema, Cine-Macabre takes over October with cult horror, supernatural chills and Halloween favourites, alongside Beyond Horizons, Rip It Up and world-class Stage on Screen productions. Plus, discover more through Creative Learning, Exhibitions and Brewery Social events.
Make the most of your visit with food and drink in our Bar & Restaurant, including our newest specials.
Live Music
The Long Ryders
8 October | 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50, Conc. £25 | Malt Room Standing
The Long Ryders, pioneers of alt-country, return with the same fiery spirit that made them legends. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, they deliver shows full of history, heart and unrelenting energy. Saddle up – don’t miss the ride.
Toploader
9 October | 7pm | Tickets £27.50 | Malt Room Standing | Age Guidance 14+
Iconic British band Toploader kick off their tour fresh from a UK-wide arena run supporting James Blunt. Fans can expect to hear hits from their triple platinum, Brit-nominated album Onka’s Big Moka, alongside exciting new tracks from their upcoming EP.
Albert Lee
10 October | 7.30pm | Tickets £28.50 | Extended Theatre
Grammy-winning guitarist Albert Lee, one of the most respected musicians in the country-rock music scene, will be joined on stage this year by his young UK band, with Ali Petrie on Keys, Iain Petrie on Bass and Tim Hillsdon on drums.
Norrie MacIver
16 October | 7.30pm | Tickets £21.50, Conc. £19.70 | Theatre
Two-time Gaelic Singer of the Year Norrie Norrie MacIver is one of Gaelic music’s most distinctive voices. Formerly the lead singer of Skipinnish, he brings powerful vocals, melodic songwriting and deep Hebridean roots to the stage.
Shooglenifty
16 October | 8pm | Tickets £23.50, Conc. £21.50 | Malt Room Standing
For over 35 years, Shooglenifty have been pushing musical boundaries with their infectious ‘acid croft’ blend of Scottish folk, beats and rock. Celebrating their tenth album, Stamina Island, they’re as exhilarating live as ever.
Chaps Choir & The Growing Singers
17 October | 7pm | Tickets £20.50 | Theatre
Two wonderful choirs will have you laughing one minute and possibly shedding a tear of joy the next, all wrapped up with glorious harmonies and acapella singing that will soothe your soul!
Fundraising event to showcase the transformational work done by local charity Growing Well
Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show
17 October | 8pm | Tickets £28.50 | Malt Room Standing
AC/DC, arguably the greatest rock band of all time, are brought to life by Live/Wire with the true passion you would expect from professional musicians who share the passion of this legendary live act.
Martin Simpson: Some Kind Of Jubilee Tour
21 October | 7.30pm | Tickets £25.50, Conc. £22.30 | Theatre
Legendary guitarist and songwriter Martin Simpson celebrates 50 years since his debut with his new album Some Kind of Jubilee, which he describes as “my best work to date.”
Peatbog Faeries
22 October | 7.30pm | Tickets £26.50 | Malt Room Standing
Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the legendary Scottish trailblazers have created a glorious mixture of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves that have been embraced worldwide.
Republica
23 October | 7.30pm | Tickets £33.50 | Malt Room Standing | Age Guidance 16+
Republica stormed the charts in the 1990s with fiery frontwoman Saffron and their distinctive ‘techno-pop punk’ sound. Pioneers of the Britpop wave of female-fronted rock.
TRIP
29 October | 7pm | Tickets £21.50*, Conc. £19.70 | Theatre
TRIP features 6 young musicians at the forefront of Glasgow’s traditional music scene. Their trademark sound is dynamic, driven and distinctive and celebrates the band’s roots in tradition, whilst showcasing a contemporary, cross-genre flare.
*20% Student Discount
El Pony Pisador
31 October | 7.30pm | Tickets £21.50*, Conc. £19.70 | Malt Room Standing
Barcelona’s El Pony Pisador blend folk traditions from around the world with infectious energy, humour and an adventurous spirit, creating a sound that’s lively, unpredictable and unmistakably their own.
*20% Student Discount
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Comedy
Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning
23 October | 7.30pm | Tickets £33.50* | Theatre | Age Guidance 16+
Jason Byrne is back and celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his new show. This anniversary special is a hilarious return to props and stunts of the past decades, a fearless leap forward and a masterclass in pure comic mayhem.
*Last few tickets remaining
Comedy Club
30 October | 7pm | Tickets £14.50* | Malt Room Cabaret | Age Guidance 18+
Comedy Club is our ever-popular and ever-hilarious night featuring some of the best UK comedians on the UK stand-up circuit for your laughing pleasure. Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh your socks off!
*Brewery Arts Members 2 for 1
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Spoken Word
Slambria ft REMa Grace Gifford
28 October | 7pm | Tickets £12*, Conc. £11.15 | Malt Room Cabaret | Age Guidance 18+
Last year, REMa Grace Gifford won our inaugural Slambria Poetry Slam. Her prize was to come back as a featured poet, and she’s not one to miss!
*Brewery Arts Members 2 for 1
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Family Entertainment
Nick Cope’s Family Show
31 October | 1am & 2pm | Tickets £20 | Theatre | Age Guidance 3+
Join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more. As seen on CBeebies show ‘Nick Cope’s Popcast’.
View all Family Entertainment here.
Cinema
Embrace the darker side of cinema this October with Cine-Macabre, bringing cult horror, supernatural chills and Halloween favourites. Highlights include The Omen (7 October), Dog Soldiers (14 October), Zombie Flesh Eaters (22 October), Pulse (28 October), family friendly Hocus Pocus and Frightful Family Crafts (24 October), a Creepshow and Trick ‘r’ Treat double bill (30 October), and John Carpenter’s Halloween (31 October).
There’s plenty more to discover this October, from our diverse Film Seasons to world-class Stage on Screen performances. Explore the full programme in our Cinema listings.
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Creative Learning
Gather your ghouls and witches for Frightful Family Crafts (24 October), a spook-tacular afternoon of creepy creations, fang-tastic decorations and Halloween fun for all the family. Dress up if you dare and get creative together in our studios.
Throughout the month, our regular youth courses continue to welcome young creatives. Art Explorers offers home-educated young people the chance to experiment with mixed-media art in a sociable setting, while Brewery Youth Film Crew gives budding filmmakers the opportunity to develop skills both in front of and behind the camera.
Adults can try something new too, with one-off workshops including Introduction to Stained Glass (10 October) and Lampshade Upholstery with Cable and Blake (24 October) – perfect for learning a new skill, creating something for your home or making a unique handmade gift.
View all Creative Learning here.
Food & Drink
Settle into autumn with us and enjoy the best of local food and drink. Our Bar & Restaurant serves seasonal dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, alongside rotating seasonal specials, Lake District craft beers, handpicked wines and plenty of plant-based and gluten-free options.
Why not check out our Brewery Social events too, with everything from live music at the Tuesday Social, Open Mic Night and Youth Arts Networking to the Brewery Arts Quiz and a relaxed evening of knitting and crochet at Stitch Craft.
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