The Sands Centre

23/08/2024

📣 EXCITING UPDATE 👷‍♂️ 🔨

Preparatory work to replace the Sands Centre auditorium roof will start in September.

Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3WQEhgq

19/06/2024

🎭🎶 This summer, join Enchanted Entertainment's week-long musical theatre workshops! Indulge your passion for singing, acting, and dancing, and perform in a live showcase at the end of the week! Ages 8-18. Don't miss out! 🌟

If your family qualify for HAF funding, there are limited fully funded spaces available - so book today! 🎶🎭

📅 | Tue 27 Aug - Sun 1 Sep
🎫 | bit.ly/3Vytgj0

05/02/2024

Come and explore the wide selection of items available, including children's toys, electronics, games, baby clothes, and much more. You never know what treasures you might discover!

If you're interested in selling your own items, we've got you covered with tables available for just £15 each. Contact the box office to secure your spot.

Mark your calendars and get ready to score some amazing deals at our Table Top Sale - see you there from 10am!

📅 | Sun 18 Feb - in the sports hall
🎫 | FREE ENTRY See less

17/01/2024

🛠️ Exciting Update!

Cumberland Council have appointed local firm Cubby Construction to undertake the design and construction of our new Auditorium roof ! This essential upgrade ensures a safer and better experience for all of you!

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3tOL9k6

08/01/2024

Looking for some amazing deals and surprises? Don't miss out on our incredible Table Top Sale, Sunday 18 February! Admission is absolutely free for everyone, so bring your friends and family along.

Come and explore the wide selection of items available, including children's toys, electronics, games, baby clothes, and much more. You never know what treasures you might discover!

If you're interested in selling your own items, we've got you covered with tables available for just £15 each.

Mark your calendars and get ready to score some amazing deals at our Table Top Sale - see you there from 10am!

📅 | Sun 18 Feb - in the sports hall
🎫 | FREE ENTRY

23/11/2023

"Up North Dance RELOADED" is THIS SUNDAY! The event is organised into different category workshops, so dancers from age 4 up to advanced adults, can take part.

With 3 of the industry’s best, experienced, and much sought after choreographers, secured for the event, it is going to be a fantastic day.

THE 3 OUTSTANDING choreographers are:

DAVID DANVILLE, ALEX RYAN AND THE ONE AND ONLY MEESHA GARBETT – THE WORLD FAMOUS RED BERET GIRL FROM MATILDA!

Book here: bit.ly/3RdpIC8

10/11/2023

📢 ON SALE | THE SNOWMAN ❄️☃️

We’re walking in the air, we’re floating in the moonlit sky…Let yourself be whisked away into the cold, starry night with The Snowman. Enjoy a special screening of the classic film with live music by Royal Northern Sinfonia – a fabulously festive treat for all the family!

The Sands Centre Sports Hall
📅 | Wed 20 & Thu 21 Dec
🎫 | bit.ly/3FS4iDW

03/11/2023

Looking for some amazing deals and surprises? Don't miss out on our incredible Table Top Sale This Sunday 5 November! Admission is absolutely free for everyone, so bring your friends and family along.

Come and explore the wide selection of items available, including children's toys, electronics, games, baby clothes, and much more. You never know what treasures you might discover!

Mark your calendars and get ready to score some amazing deals at our Table Top Sale - see you there from 10am!

📅 | Sun 5 Nov - in the sports hall
🎫 | FREE ENTRY

25/10/2023

Everyone at The Sands Centre is profoundly saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Kenwright.

Bill made history in 2006 by introducing West End-style productions to our venue with Joseph and Blood Brothers, bringing the magic and enchantment of his productions to local audiences, and leaving an indelible mark on our venue.

Throughout the years, Bill's shows have consistently been a standout feature over many seasons at The Sands Centre, with the most recent being Blood Brothers in 2022. His unwavering passion for the arts served as an enduring source of inspiration for all of us, and his absence will be deeply felt.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

25/10/2023

📣 ON SALE | STEVE BACKSHALL 🦈

From Great whites to Great whales, seals to sardine shoals, Orca to the oddities of the deep: this is a fantastic opportunity for fans of all ages to dive deep into the wonderful world beneath the waves.

📅 | Sun 5 Nov 2023
🎫 | bit.ly/3MgxiJ5

13/10/2023

📣 CUSTOMER UPDATE

Following the announcement that The Sands Centre Auditorium will remain closed for an extended period, we regret to inform you that we are in the process of cancelling the vast majority of shows scheduled for the remainder of 2023 and up until the end of 2024. We understand that this will come as a huge disappointment, but please be assured that we are committed to making this process as smooth as possible for all affected customers.

There is no need for customers to contact us at this time. We are proactively working to reach out to all ticket holders for the affected shows. We ask for your patience as we work sequentially through the extensive number of shows and events, starting with September 2023. Customers will receive email notification when we begin processing refunds for their show. Returns will be automatically processed and customers do not need to contact the box office to request their refund.

We appreciate your understanding during this challenging period. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our auditorium once improvement works are complete.

12/10/2023

📣 SANDS CENTRE UPDATE

Following the announcement of the temporary closure of The Sands Centre Auditorium, a detailed structural assessment has been completed and engineers are recommending that the auditorium remains closed until the RAAC panels in the roof are replaced.

The assessment of the roof was undertaken following the recent change in government guidance on the use of RAAC in buildings.

Mitigating steps to allow The Sands Centre to continue hosting events for a temporary period have been ruled out as they would have restricted the use of the auditorium leaving insufficient space for audiences and shows.

Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer, said:

“Based upon the findings of the structural assessment and the engineers recommendations, action needs to be taken to ensure the safe use of the auditorium.

“The decision to accelerate plans to replace the RAAC roof are now underway. It is the right decision and one that protects the safety of the public whilst also providing the investment opportunity to modernise the overall experience when attending events at The Sands Centre.

“Plans were already in place for the roof, so we have already taken steps to get the replacement work underway. We will appoint a contractor soon to get things moving.

“This, unfortunately, means that the auditorium will be closed for an extended period. We will know more about timeframes and costs when a contractor has been appointed. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause however safety is at the heart of any decision we make.”

GLL spokesperson said:

“Once a timeframe is made clear, we will make every effort to reschedule or provide ticketholders with their available options for all affected events. At this time, there is no need for customers to contact the box office, and rest assured that we will be in touch to discuss options with ticket holders once we’re able to do so.”

This year’s Sands Centre pantomime will not go ahead as planned.

The decision to temporarily close the events space does not impact on the day to day running of the main leisure centre.

The new main Sands Centre building’s leisure provision is unaffected, which includes the pools, gym, studios and sports hall.

All future updates will be posted here: bit.ly/3rMFhXl

29/09/2023

📣ON SALE | GREASE THE MUSICAL 🏎⚡

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before!

With its phenomenal score, bursting with hits including 'Summer Nights', 'Greased Lightnin’, 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' and 'You’re the One That I Want', this thrilling new version is brought to life by a fresh young cast who bring energy, vitality and passion to this ultimate musical classic.

📅 | Tue 10 - Sat 14 Sep 2024
🎫 | bit.ly/46dtEaX

Better Box Office

29/09/2023

📣 ON SALE | RHOD GILBERT 🤣

📅 | Sat 7 June 2025
🎫 | bit.ly/457mROQ

27/09/2023

📣ANNOUNCING | GREASE THE MUSICAL 🏎⚡

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before!

📅 | Tue 10 - Sat 14 Sep 2024
🎫 | On Sale Fri 29 Sep at 9am

25/09/2023

📣 ANNOUNCING | RHOD GILBERT

Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing
every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs...with a little help from an old adversary.

📅 | Sat 7 June 2025
🎫 | On Sale Fri 29 Sep at 10am

22/09/2023

📣UPDATE FOR CUSTOMERS

All October events at The Sands Centre to be postponed.

An Update from Cumberland Council:

Specialist structural engineers, working on behalf of the council, are continuing to look at the potential long-term solutions as well as what mitigating steps could be taken to allow the space to continue hosting events for a temporary period.

We will provide updates as soon as they are available.

As the assessments are ongoing, we have instructed GLL that the events centre needs to remain closed. GLL has been asked to postpone all events in October. These are in addition to the postponements/cancellations already put in place for events in September. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause however safety is at the heart of any decision we make.

The decision to temporarily close the events space is a precautionary step and does not impact on the day to day running of the main leisure centre. The new main Sands Centre building is unaffected, which includes the pools, gym, sports halls, café, bars and bistro.

An Update from GLL:

At the request of Cumberland Council, we are postponing all events in October. Once the time frames become clearer, we will be able to update ticket holders as to the status of the future events programme.

At this time, there is no need for customers to contact the box office, and rest assured that we will be in touch to discuss options with ticket holders once we’re able to do so.

Click here for further information: bit.ly/3RhQ3zp

12/09/2023

📣UPDATE FOR CUSTOMERS

All September events at The Sands Centre to be postponed

As part of the ongoing review around the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the auditorium, we will be postponing all events in September at the request of Cumberland Council to allow further investigations to take place.

Once the time frames become clearer, we will update ticket holders as to the status of the future programme and we would like to reassure customers that their safety is paramount.

There is no need for customers to contact the venue, and rest assured that we will be in touch to discuss options with ticket holders once we’re able to do so.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work through the different considerations.

Click here for further information: bit.ly/3RhQ3zp

07/09/2023

Looking for some amazing deals and surprises? Don't miss out on our incredible Table Top Sale happening Sunday 24 September! Admission is absolutely free for everyone, so bring your friends and family along.

Come and explore the wide selection of items available, including children's toys, electronics, games, baby clothes, and much more. You never know what treasures you might discover!

If you're interested in selling your own items, we've got you covered with tables available for just £15 each.

Mark your calendars and get ready to score some amazing deals at our Table Top Sale - see you there from 10am in the Sports Hall!

📅 | Sun 24 Sep
🎫 | FREE ENTRY

31/08/2023

🎉 Join the Sands Centre Event Team! 🎉

Ready to turn your knack for event planning into an exciting career? Look no further! 🌟

Become a part of our dynamic team, managing events that leave people buzzing with excitement. From concerts that rock to shows that dazzle, you'll be the force behind the scenes, making memories happen.

Ready to kickstart your event career? Apply today and let's make moments that matter!

Apply here: bit.ly/3sqVWQb

14/08/2023

👀 ICYMI | THE KILKENNYS

Named as Ireland’s Most Successful International Folk Band winners in the Sunday Worlds Country Music and Entertainment Awards, The Kilkennys bring their show to The Sands Centre as part of their 2024 UK Tour.

📅 | Thu 18 Apr 2024
🎫 | bit.ly/3s0uetn

13/08/2023

📢 ON SALE | THE KILKENNYS

Named as Ireland’s Most Successful International Folk Band winners in the Sunday Worlds Country Music and Entertainment Awards, The Kilkennys bring their show to The Sands Centre as part of their 2024 UK Tour.

📅 | Thu 18 Apr 2024
🎫 | bit.ly/3s0uetn

11/08/2023

📢 ON SALE | SOMEONE LIKE YOU - THE ADELE SONGBOOK

Someone Like You is an outstanding live concert performance featuring stunning vocals, a super-talented band and an incredible repertoire of Adele hits from her four record-breaking albums. Fall in love again with songs like ‘Make You Feel My Love’, ‘Rolling In The Deep,’ ‘Easy On Me’ and many more.

📅 | Sun 21 Apr 2024
🎫 | bit.ly/3ONxa5s

10/08/2023

Brace yourselves sisters – the habit is coming to The Sands Centre!

Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from London.

All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including West End star Landi Oshinowo as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run!

Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.

Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® award-winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures. A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.

📅 | Tues 4 - Sat 8 Jun 2024
🎫 | bit.ly/3IFSVAG

27/07/2023

💚 SHREK THE MUSICAL 💚

5 WEEKS TO GO until this Shrektacular, Ogre-the-top musical extravaganza roars into Carlisle!

Leave your troubles Far Far Away and come join the adventure as Shrek and Donkey endeavour to complete their quest of defeating the dragon and saving Princess Fiona. Featuring fabulous songs including ‘I'm A Believer’, ‘Big Bright Beautiful World’ and ’I Know It’s Today’. Shrek the Musical has cemented itself as the “musical extravaganza for big kids and little kids alike”.

📅 | 5 - 10 Sep
🎫 | bit.ly/3Ot9ovC

14/07/2023

🎟 WIN TICKETS TO SEE LOST IN MUSIC 🎟

Get ready to get Lost in Music as the brand-new stage show that is taking the country by storm brings "one night at the disco" to The Sands Centre on Saturday 22 July - and we have FOUR tickets to give away.

The show that everyone is talking about, is now even BIGGER!

Join Lost in Music as it recreates the magical Seventies and takes audiences on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco!

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing in the aisles!

So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of disco.
With songs such as 'Never Can Say Goodbye', 'On the Radio', 'Hot Stuff', 'Car Wash', 'Boogie Wonderland' and many, many more!

It's the feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home.

For a chance to win tickets for YOU AND 3 FRIENDS to this incredible show, simply LIKE, SHARE & COMMENT BELOW.👇

Our lucky winner will be drawn at random on Wednesday 19 July.

GOOD LUCK!🕺

14/07/2023

📢 ON SALE | THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE 🎤🎸

Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of timeless classics. The Bon Jovi Experience recreates the magic that defined an era with electrifying energy - transporting you back to the heyday of stadium rock.

📅 | Sat 23 Mar 2024
🎫 | bit.ly/3NKUoHQ

07/07/2023

📢 ON SALE | THE SNOWMAN ❄️☃️

We’re walking in the air, we’re floating in the moonlit sky…Let yourself be whisked away into the cold, starry night with The Snowman. Enjoy a special screening of the classic film with live music by Royal Northern Sinfonia – a fabulously festive treat for all the family!

📅 | Wed 29 Nov
🎫 | bit.ly/3re6xgQ

06/07/2023

The Riverside Bistro Hot Sandwich Special!

Lamb kofta with roasted veg, spiced cous cous & whipped feta 😍

30/06/2023

🎶 "Why does it always rain on me? Is it because I didn't grab my Travis tickets in time?" 🌧️

⚡️ Final Few Tickets Remaining! ⚡️

📅 | Fri 28 Jul
🎫 | bit.ly/430fU0U