Helen Skelton to Host UK Proms in the Park at Carlisle Castle

The UK Proms in the Park event promises a memorable weekend at Carlisle Castle, a fortress that once guarded the Anglo-Scottish border and will now resonate with music.

Friday, July 4th: The weekend kicks off with the 30-piece UK Dance Anthems Orchestra taking the stage at 7:30 PM (gates open 5:30 PM). They will guide the audience through four decades of classic dance tunes, complemented by soloists and dancers. DJ Cheadle will perform during the interval.

Saturday, July 5th: Hosted by Helen Skelton, the evening begins with support act 'The Siglo Section' at 6:00 PM (gates open 5:30 PM), performing Postmodern Jukebox-style tunes. At 7:30 PM, the UK Proms Orchestra, conducted by David Danford and Joe Davies, will perform beloved classical pieces from TV, film, and theatre, culminating in the traditional 'Last Night of the Proms' classics.

UK Proms Director Peter Metcalfe stated, “We wanted to provide people across Carlisle a ‘Last Night of The Prom’ experience on their doorstep. Carlisle Castle is the perfect venue, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever.”

Artistic Director Holly Teague added, "Carlisle Castle was such a special concert for us last year, and this year we’ve tweaked and tuned the programmes for both evenings to give you more of everything! More music, more singing, more dancing, more fun!"

The event is part of a wider UK tour visiting eight historic locations. Attendees can also enjoy street food from the award-winning Digbeth Dining Club and drinks from three available bars.

When and where is the UK Proms in the Park event?

The event takes place at Carlisle Castle on Friday, July 4th, and Saturday, July 5th, 2025.

Who is performing?

Friday features the UK Dance Anthems Orchestra and DJ Cheadle. Saturday features host Helen Skelton, the UK Proms Orchestra, and support act The Siglo Section.

How can I get tickets?

Tickets are available online via the UK Proms website (details usually found via event searches or the source article).

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