The Devonshire Street Christmas Party programme has been announced.

The Cumberland Council event will feature local community groups, schools, and performers.

The first part of the community programme on Sunday, November 24, will be held between 2pm and 4pm.

It will include performances by the Carlisle Dance Academy, Longtown Primary School, Claudia Paige, Norman Street Primary School, Kirkbride Primary School, and Northern Heights.

The second part of the event has been supported by Rock With.

Between 4pm and 5pm, DJ Emmanuel Boateng will take to the stage, followed by Antics, a four-piece indie-rock band, and The Northern Threads, a 'former Kendal Calling headliner.'

Councillor Anne Quilter, executive member for vibrant and healthy places, said: "Some of this year’s Carlisle festive activities will take place in different locations within the city centre to accommodate the multi-million-pound improvements currently underway.

"So, we’ve taken the opportunity to once again showcase the amazing improvement works on Devonshire Street.

"We hope you can join us and enjoy a free afternoon of great community entertainment.

"Thanks to all the schools, community groups, and performers who will be taking centre stage at our festive event."

In the lead-up to Christmas, a Carlisle Teenage Market will also be held on Saturday, November 23, in The Lanes Shopping Centre.

Other events include the Quirky Eclectica Christmas Artisan Fair in The Fratry Hall at Carlisle Cathedral on Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November 30, from 10am to 4pm.

The Carlisle Christmas Farmers' Market will take place on Saturday, December 7, at Carlisle Cathedral.

The Quirky Eclectica Monthly Artisan Craft Fair will be held at Carlisle Cathedral on Saturday, December 21.

Late-night shopping in Carlisle will take place every Thursday from November 28 until December 19.

The Christmas tree will be placed in the city centre, and for one year only, may be in a slightly different location.

The thousands of Christmas lights will be lit from Sunday, November 17, in readiness for the Devonshire Street Christmas Party the weekend after.

Cumberland Council will also be supporting the promotion of Small Business Saturday on December 7.