The official opening of Carlisle city centre’s Market Square and Greenmarket will take place later this month.
The area has undergone a £5.5 million revamp, funded by the Government’s Future High Streets Fund.
The official opening will take place on Saturday, October 18.
The transformation covers over 5,000sq m and Cumberland Council said it hoped it would become a vibrant, multi-functional space designed to support local businesses, increase footfall, and offer a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
The works include new paving, street furniture, feature lighting, and natural stone elements and Greenmarket is now a dedicated event space.
The celebration will begin with an opening speech from Mark Fryer, leader of Cumberland Council.
Cllr Fryer said: “This is a fantastic moment for Carlisle, the new-look Market Square and Greenmarket will be a space for everyone, a place to meet, shop, relax and enjoy events all year round.
“I am very proud of what Cumberland Council has been able to achieve with this regeneration project, and I hope everyone will come out to celebrate the opening.”
The event will run from 10am to 4pm, featuring a Quirky Eclectica market on Market Square, showcasing local makers, artists, and traders.
In the Greenmarket, people can enjoy live entertainment throughout the day, with food and drink provided by the Rolling Pub Company, a Carlisle-based mobile bar business in an ex-army truck.
There will be two performances by Mr Wilson’s Second Liners, a high-energy brass band blending New Orleans Street music with 90s club classics.
Their roaming sets will bring music and movement to Scotch Street, Devonshire Street, and the wider city centre.
