Carlisle is set to welcome back the Hawker Festival next month – an open-air event packed with stalls and live music.
The city centre event was held for the first time last year.
This year’s event will be held between Thursday June 9 and Sunday June 12 will feature street food, seating areas and entertainment.
Local performers and musicians will take to the city centre stage on June 11 and 12 from noon each day.
Performers include Switch, Zing, The Postcard Band, Marblmoon, Cosmic Cat, Daylight Rush, Rewired, Christian Moss, Gemma Bell and Indie Street Club.
Organised by Carlisle City Council, the event aims to encourage shoppers to return into the city centre post-lockdown, give visitors a safe outdoor space to reconnect with friends and family, and bring the community together.
Councillor Stephen Higgs, portfolio holder for culture, heritage and leisure, said: “Last year’s event was a great success, and the feedback was so positive we decided to bring the Hawker Festival back. Once again it will take place in the city centre and draw thousands of visitors into the heart of the city.”
More traders will be attending this year.
