Review: Rockmantic Weekender

The Brickyard, Carlisle (February 7^th and 8^th 2026)

Photographer / Reviewer – Paul Saripo

The Rockmantic Weekender was held in Carlisle at The Brickyard over the weekend of February 7^th and 8^th 2026.

A line-up of 15 bands over two days, with something for everyone, and with two cracking headliners Trucker Diablo and The Karma Effect.

The venue is situated in the heart of Carlisle and does not disappoint.

Friday’s order of performance opened with Roxy & The Lockhearts, setting the stage for a variety of bands with a few unexpected and welcome surprises throughout the weekend, particularly from To Nowhere, Dead Zebras, Bright Black, Soho Dukes and Kit Trigg to name just a few of the stand out performances from the weekend.

Overall, a fantastic event promoting live music leaving everyone wanting more, so much so, the Earlybird tickets for next year sold out almost immediately!